Mobile, internet and apps
Prepaid SIM and eSIM, roaming for EU and non-EU visitors, the +45 country code, Wi-Fi, 5G coverage and the apps you will use most in Denmark.
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Will you get emergency alerts on a foreign phone in Denmark?
Yes, if your phone is compatible.
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Can you use MitID without a smartphone?
Yes.
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Can foreigners get MitID without a Danish CPR number?
Yes, a Danish CPR number is not required to get MitID.
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What is the fastest internet in Denmark?
The fastest home internet in Denmark is a connection of 1 Gbit/s or more, and most of these run on fibre.
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When did the internet come to Denmark?
The internet came to Denmark in 1983, through the Department of Computer Science (DIKU) at the University of Copenhagen.
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Where is there 5G in Denmark?
5G is available across Denmark: the national figure for population coverage has been 100 % every year from 2022 to 2026, the same as for 4G.
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How do you call Denmark from the USA or the UK?
Denmark has the country code 45, and Danish numbers have 8 digits with no area codes.
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What is the fair use limit for EU roaming in Denmark?
Roam like at home is meant for occasional travel, so you count as roaming as long as you spend more time and use your phone more at home than abroad.
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Does EU roaming work in Denmark?
Denmark is an EU country, so the roam like at home rules apply when you visit with a mobile subscription from another EU country.
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How do you log in to Danish E-tax (TastSelv), and is it in English?
You log in to E-tax for individuals, called TastSelv in Danish, with MitID if you are 15 or older.
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Is there an SMS warning service for deaf people in Denmark?
Yes.
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Does the S!RENEN phone warning need internet, and does it track your phone?
No to both.
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What is the MinSundhed app, and how is it different from Min Læge?
MinSundhed is the app from sundhed.dk that gives you an overview of and easy access to your own health information.
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What is the Min Læge app and what can you do in it?
Min Læge is an app for contacting your own GP in Denmark, for yourself and for your children.
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How do you get notified about new Digital Post?
You can get a message by email, SMS or both when new Digital Post arrives.
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Can you be exempted from Digital Post in Denmark?
Yes, you can get paper post instead if you meet at least one of nine conditions.