International calls
Cost of calls and tips for foreign travel!
Cost of calls and text messages abroadService Centre
You can call our Service Centre from abroad at +354 550 9200. Please note that such calls from outside Iceland are not free of charge.
Phone calls
Calls between Icelandic phones abroad
When calling from one Icelandic mobile phone abroad to another, the caller is charged for the part of the call from the foreign country to Iceland – and the person receiving the call is charged for the part from Iceland to the other country. In other words, the call is first routed to Iceland and then back overseas like an international call.
Frelsi abroad
Pay-As-You-Go Abroad
If you have a Frelsi pre-paid account, you can sign up to Pay-As-You-Go Abroad. This allows you to use your phone number anywhere in the world. You just sign up once – with no more hassle each time you travel outside Iceland.
Text messages
Texting abroad
Texting (SMS messaging) can be a great option, but keep in mind that when you’re abroad its cost is greater than within Iceland. Calling may actually be a cheaper option than sending many text messages.
Voicemail
Voicemail savings tips
To save money it may be a good idea to switch off your voicemail before leaving Iceland. This is because every time someone leaves a message on your voicemail, you’re charged at the same rate as for a received call when you’re abroad. You can disable your voicemail at our self-service website (link below) or by calling our Service Centre at 800 7000.
MMS
MMS use abroad
Please keep in mind that MMS messaging is a data service, so sending large MMS messages between countries can be costly.