Copenhagen - Post Report Question and Answers

Do you have any recommendations regarding mobile phones? Did you keep your home-country plan or use a local provider?

Local phones. - Aug 2024


I use Google-Fi and my work phone. - Feb 2022


The easiest SIM cards to get are prepaid because as a diplomat your Danish CPR number (SSN) is administrative only and won't allow you to sign up for services. If you have high speed internet with YouSee, they will allow you to get a sim chip with a substantial deposit. - Jun 2021


You can bring your unlocked phone from the States and get a SIM card locally. - Jul 2016


We brought unlocked phones from the U.S. and bought scratch cards to reload them. - May 2014


Getting a SIM card is easy through the embassy. Bring a GSM phone or you can get one here. If you want a smart phone, bring an unlocked version and you will be fine. - Feb 2014


I didn't use mine much, so I had an old one just for basic stuff, but everything is available for a price. - Aug 2011


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