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Mobile plan: are you paying too much?

Most people switch mobile plans when their phone breaks, not when their plan gets expensive. The result: two in three Swedes pay more than they need to. This guide helps you calculate what you’re actually paying per GB and what you lose by not switching.

Why most people overpay

Mobile operators lock customers in with two-year contracts and then let the price stay or rise after the contract expires. New customers get better deals than loyal ones. That’s how it works.

Price per GB varies enormously. Some pay SEK 50/GB. Others pay SEK 5/GB for the same data. The difference doesn’t show on your screen but it shows in your wallet over time.

SEK 200–400/month

Average overpayment for mobile plans among Swedish consumers

Compare your plan

Enter the cost and data allowance of your current plan and the cheapest alternative you’ve found. We’ll calculate the difference.

Your current plan

Cheaper alternative

5 ways to cut your mobile bill today

  • 1

    Compare on Prisjakt or Compricer

    Take five minutes and check what other operators offer. The difference can be SEK 150 to 300 per month for the same data.

  • 2

    Call your operator and negotiate

    Existing customers often get discounts when they threaten to leave. Call, say you’ve found a cheaper option, and ask what they can offer.

  • 3

    Choose a small operator

    Vimla, Hallon, Comviq and Fello are cheaper than the big players and use the same networks (Tele2/Telia). Quality is identical.

  • 4

    Buy phone and plan separately

    Bundling them looks cheap but costs more per month. Buy the phone outright and choose a SIM-only plan instead.

  • 5

    Pay for exactly the data you use

    Most people use at most 10 to 15 GB per month. If you’re paying for unlimited, you’re paying for something you don’t use.

Cheaper alternatives

Operators with good prices

These operators offer low prices and use the same networks as the big players. Links are affiliate links.

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Vimla

Simple plans, no lock-in, good value per GB. Uses the Tele2 network.

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Hallon

Flexible plans with good data prices. Uses the Tele2 network.

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Comviq

Low prices, good coverage. One of the most popular budget operators in Sweden.

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Next step

Put your mobile savings in an ISK

Once you’ve cut your mobile bill, put the difference aside automatically every month. Over 10 years it makes a big difference.

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