Mobile data in Cyprus: the south, the north and the line between
The Republic of Cyprus is in the EU, so a European plan works at home prices across the south of the island. North of the Green Line the networks are Turkish, and the EU rule does not reach them — which is the one thing worth understanding before you go.
At a glance
- Does an eSIM work in Cyprus?
- Yes. It connects to Vodafone, Epic (5G).
- Price
- From 3,99 € (3 GB, 15 days).
- For a one-week trip
- 5 GB for 30 days: 6,29 €.
- Does an EU phone plan work there?
- Yes: Cyprus is in EU roaming, so a plan from an EU country usually works at no extra cost, within your operator's fair-use limit. If your plan is from outside the EU, it charges international roaming.
- When does the plan start?
- When your phone first connects to a network in Cyprus. The QR code arrives by email within minutes.
Is roaming free in Cyprus?
- Plans from the EU and the EEA: yes in the Republic of Cyprus, within your operator’s fair use limit.
- UK plans: it depends on your operator since Brexit.
- Plans from outside Europe: usually international roaming or a daily pass.
The EU roaming calculator works out the minimum for your plan.
eSIM for Cyprus
Data on your phone the moment you land in Cyprus. No account, no app, no shop.
Choose your data
For one to two weeks of maps, messaging and the odd video.
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Will it work on my phone?
On iPhone: Settings → General → About, and scroll to EID. If there is an EID, your phone takes eSIMs. Every iPhone from the XS (2018) onwards does.
On Android: Settings → About phone → Status, and look for EID. If there is an EID, your phone takes eSIMs. Most Galaxy S20, Pixel 3 and later do.
It also has to be carrier-unlocked. If you bought it outright or your contract is over, it almost certainly is.
Not sure about your model? Ask us before you pay and we will tell you — a person answers within 24 hours.
How it works
- 1Choose and payCard, Apple Pay or Google Pay. No account.
- 2Install it at homeThe QR arrives by email. Scan it on wifi in a minute.
- 3Connect when you landTurn on data roaming for the eSIM and you are online.
Crossing to the north
- Where the rule applies: map of roaming in Europe.
North of the Green Line your phone connects to Turkish networks, and those are outside the EU roaming rule: your operator charges international rates there, and a data eSIM for Cyprus will not work on them either. Near the line, and in parts of Nicosia, the phone can pick up a northern network without you crossing, so pick the network by hand if you want to be sure.
Which eSIM works in Cyprus?
A Cyprus eSIM runs on the networks of the Republic, Vodafone (5G), Epic (5G). Data only: your own number stays on your usual SIM.
Coverage: coast, Troodos and the beaches
Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos have strong coverage, and so do the motorways and the resort strips. In the Troodos mountains and on some of the wilder coast roads it thins out. The island is small, so a day of driving rarely leaves you offline for long.
How much data for a trip to Cyprus?
- 3 GB: a long weekend on the coast.
- 5 GB: a week with maps, messages and photos.
- 10 GB: two weeks, or a driving holiday with video calls.
- 20 GB: a month, or sharing data with a laptop.
The data calculator gives an estimate in five questions.
Prices for Cyprus
Cyprus data eSIMs: 3 GB for 3,99 €, 5 GB for 6,29 €, 10 GB for 11,29 € and 20 GB for 19,79 €. The plan starts on the first connection in Cyprus.
Travelling later?
Going to Cyprus later? We remind you before you fly
Tell us the day you leave. We email you a week before and the day before with the steps to install the eSIM on Wi-Fi at home. Nothing else.
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Does EU roaming work in the north of Cyprus?
No. The networks there are Turkish and outside the EU roaming rule, so your operator charges international rates.
Will my phone connect to a Turkish network by accident?
It can near the Green Line and in parts of Nicosia. Select the network manually if you want to avoid it.
Is roaming free in the Republic of Cyprus?
Yes, with an EU or EEA plan, within the fair use limit.
Do I need ID for a data eSIM?
No. A data eSIM bought online needs only an email address.
Get your eSIM before you fly: the QR arrives by email in minutes and the plan only starts when you connect at your destination.
See eSIMs for Cyprus