Mobile Services and Internet

A prepaid mobile SIM can be purchased at most kiosks such as 7-Eleven, Narvesan, Deli De Luca, Mix and even at Gardermoen airport for ~ 50 NOK (including ~ 25 NOK as talktime). You will require an identity card such as Passport to activate the card. There are quite some mobile operators, however Lebara turns out to be cheaper than the other ones.

Mobile Phones can be purchased either with subscription or in unlocked stage. In general phones (except iPhone) are expensive and should be brought from India.

Call tariffs could be pretty high (~ 10x) at Norway, as compared to India. Furthermore, for each call, you need to pay an initial connection charge of ~ 1NOK. It is therefore advisable to either buy a calling card or use a VOIP (soft phone) from PC. Calling Cards can be obtained from Pakistani/Turkish stores, in addition to small mobile shops and internet cafes and sometimes from Supermarkets. Most of these shops are located around Brugata and Grønland area.

Internet is generally provided free of cost in your Hotel or your apartment, and at some restaurants. If you need to take an internet connection on your own, expect around 300 NOK/month for 2Mbps unlimited plan.