Telia review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Telia is a Norwegian network operator selling sim only plans itself, with prices from NOK 129 a month and unlimited data from NOK 449. It suits people who want 5G, an eSIM and coverage of 99%, and who can pass a credit check when they sign up.

Key facts

Best for
Norway residents who want to buy from the network itself, with sim only lines, an eSIM and coverage of 99%.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
NOK 129 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Junior 1 GB: 129 NOK/month, 1 GB, rolling; Telia X Ung: 449 NOK/month, unlimited, rolling; Telia X Start: 499 NOK/month, unlimited, rolling (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
NOK 449 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Included (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Data rollover
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Credit check required
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Multi-line discount
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Network coverage
99% (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Telia Norge AS (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Norway (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Chat, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Rolling, Prepaid
Contract length
1
Official website
telia.no

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipedia

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry pricing starts at NOK 129 a month on rolling and prepaid billing, and unlimited data starts at NOK 449.
  • Telia sells on network, so the company taking the order also runs the network, with coverage of 99%.
  • Sim only lines, an eSIM, data rollover and a multi line discount are part of the plans rather than paid extras.
  • Roaming in the EU is included on the plan, so travel does not need a separate roaming add-on.
  • Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, so help is not limited to a single route in.

Cons

  • A credit check is required, so a weak credit file can stop a signup before the line is active.
  • Billing runs rolling and prepaid, which leaves out the contract billing that prepaid and contract and contract and prepaid list.
  • The listed plan contract is 1 month, so there is no longer term to trade a lower monthly figure for.
  • On entry price Telia ranks 185 of 258 tracked brands, and on unlimited price 152 of 173, so it is a mid priced option rather than the cheapest in the set.
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Who it suits

  • People in Norway who buy direct from the network behind the service, with coverage of 99% and 5G on the plan.
  • Travellers who want roaming in the EU already included, plus data rollover when a bundle runs out early.
  • Households or sharers who can use the multi line discount and prefer to stay on rolling and prepaid billing without a long contract.

Who should look elsewhere

  • GETESA, for readers who want prepaid and contract billing side by side, since GETESA lists prepaid and contract while Telia runs rolling and prepaid.
  • yesss!, for anyone who wants contract, rolling and prepaid terms from one brand, since yesss! bills on contract, rolling and prepaid.
  • Lonestar Cell MTN, for readers who want a contract option from another seller, since its billing is contract and prepaid.

Pricing

Every reference plan is billed monthly on rolling terms. The entry data plan is priced at NOK 129 a month, and that figure is what the subscription renews at rather than a lower opening rate that later steps up. Telia X Ung is the unlimited plan at NOK 449 a month, and Telia X Start is also listed as an unlimited rolling plan. Entry price and renewal price meet at the same number on each plan, so a monthly cost can be budgeted without a change waiting at the end of a period.

What it does well

Sim only plans are available, 5G is offered, and an eSIM is supported, so a line can be set up without waiting for a card in the post. Data rollover is part of the deal, which helps in a month when the bundle runs out early. A credit check is required before a line is activated, and a multi line discount is offered for households running several numbers on a single account. Coverage stands at 99% for the mobile service listed here.

Where it sits among rivals

Telia sits at 185 of 258 brands tracked on entry price, which puts it in the middle of that field rather than near the top. On unlimited price it ranks 152 of 173, a little closer to the front but still mid table. Both numbers point the same way: cheaper entry and cheaper unlimited deals sit above Telia, and dearer ones sit below it.

Who runs it

Telia Norge AS is the company a reader signs up with, and it is based in no, so the seller and the network operator are the same Norwegian business. Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, so a reader can reach a phone line, a live chat or the help centre directly, in the country where the plans are sold.

How Telia compares

Where Telia is available

Available
Norway

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Telia mobile plan cost to start?+

The entry plan is listed at NOK 129 a month on rolling terms, and it carries a small data bundle rather than unlimited data. The unlimited option, Telia X Ung, is NOK 449 a month, with Telia X Start listed as a further unlimited rolling plan.

Does the price go up when the plan renews?+

Every reference plan is billed monthly on rolling terms, with no lower opening rate paired with a higher later one. The listed plan contract is 1 month and billing runs rolling and prepaid, so the monthly figure a reader starts on is the figure that continues.

Do I need a credit check to get a Telia SIM?+

Yes, a credit check is required before a line is activated, so a weak credit file can put an application at risk. That check applies to the entry plan at NOK 129 a month and to the unlimited option at NOK 449, both billed on rolling and prepaid.

Can I get a Telia plan as an eSIM?+

An eSIM is supported, and sim only plans and 5G are both offered on the same service, so a new number can run without a physical card arriving. The listed plan contract is 1 month, and coverage on the network stands at 99%.

What happens if I do not use all the data in my bundle?+

Data rollover is included, so unused data moves into the next period instead of disappearing, which softens months when work or travel eats the bundle early. Readers who would rather not track it can weigh the unlimited plan, Telia X Ung, at NOK 449 a month.

How well does Telia cover Norway?+

Coverage stands at 99% for the mobile service, and the seller type is network, so the company selling the plans is the one running the network behind them. 5G is offered on the plans listed, so that coverage sits on a current generation network.

Does roaming in the EU cost extra on Telia plans?+

Roaming in the EU is included on the plan, so there is no separate roaming charge to add when travelling in the region. Data rollover also applies, so a heavy month abroad does not leave a data bundle behind for when you get home.

Who runs Telia, and how do I contact them?+

Plans are sold by Telia Norge AS, a company based in no, which is also the network operator behind the service. Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, so a reader can pick a phone line, a live chat or the help centre rather than being held to one route in.

Sources

Compiled from 8 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Telia

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Norway residents who want to buy from the network itself, with sim only lines, an eSIM and coverage of 99%.

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