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Can I use a UK or US SIM card in Denmark?

Roaming with a SIM from outside the EU

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Short answer

A phone with a SIM card from the UK, the USA or another country outside the EU and EEA usually works in Denmark if roaming is switched on in your plan. The EU roam like at home rules only cover subscriptions from the EU, the EEA, Moldova and Ukraine, so they do not limit what a UK or US operator charges you. Roaming on these terms, and data in particular, can be expensive. Some operators include Denmark in their own travel offers, so check your plan before you leave.

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Why

  1. EU roaming rules cover subscriptions from the EU, the EEA, Moldova and Ukraine.
  2. Your home operator sets the price for roaming in Denmark.
  3. Data is the part that gets expensive fastest.

Details

In flight mode the phone does not connect to a foreign network and cannot use data, but nobody can call or text you either.

Tip

Turn off mobile data before you land and use wifi at hotels and cafés until you know your roaming price.

What may differ

Travel offers and roaming prices for non-EU plans change often and depend on your own operator.

Common misconception

Many British travellers think EU roaming rules still cover UK SIM cards in Denmark.

What actually happens

The UK is not on the list of countries covered, so the price depends on your UK operator.

People also ask

  • Does EU roaming work in Denmark?
  • How do you call Denmark from the USA or the UK?
  • Can a Danish operator keep my phone SIM-locked?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Prices and terms of mobile plans are set by each operator, so check them with your own operator.

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