Getting a Phone / SIM Card
Use these essential phrases to buy a prepaid SIM card, choose a data plan, and get connected in Norway.
Key Phrases
Har dere kontantkort til mobil?
casualDo you have prepaid SIMs for mobile phones?
Quick and direct. 'Kontantkort' literally means 'cash card' but is the standard word for a prepaid SIM.
Jeg trenger et kontantkort med mye data.
neutralI need a prepaid SIM with a lot of data.
A clear, standard statement of what you need.
Kan jeg kjøpe et kontantkort her?
politeCan I buy a prepaid SIM here?
Very polite, especially useful if you are in a convenience store or electronics shop.
Er det mye data i den pakken?
casualIs there a lot of data in that package?
A simple way to check if the plan is good for internet browsing.
Hvor mye data får jeg med dette kortet?
neutralHow much data do I get with this card?
The most common way to ask exactly what your data allowance is.
Kan jeg bare vise førerkortet?
casualCan I just show my driver's license?
A casual way to check if a foreign driver's license is accepted instead of a passport.
Må jeg vise legitimasjon for å kjøpe kortet?
neutralDo I have to show ID to buy the card?
In Norway, you must always register a new SIM card with valid identification.
Vil du se passet mitt nå?
politeDo you want to see my passport now?
Helpful and polite when you already have your passport ready.
Hvordan fyller jeg på kortet senere?
casualHow do I top up the card later?
Use this to ask how you add more money or data when you run out.
Hvor kan jeg kjøpe mer data?
neutralWhere can I buy more data?
Good for knowing how to extend your plan if you use up your data quickly.
Har dere god dekning på fjellet?
neutralDo you have good coverage in the mountains?
Norway generally has great coverage, but it is smart to ask before heading into nature.