SIM Cards in Cyprus for Tourists: Which One to Choose?

We have already discussed various options for tourist eSIMs for communication abroad. But if you are staying for more than a week or two, or want to save even more on communication, an excellent option would be to purchase a physical SIM card for your phone.

• Mobile Operators in Cyprus
• Mobile Tariffs in Cyprus for Tourists
• Frequently Asked Questions About Mobile Communication for Tourists in Cyprus

Mobile Operators in Cyprus

There are three mobile operators in Cyprus:

• CYTA
• EPIC
• PrimeTel

They all offer not only long-term contracts for residents but also short-term tourist tariffs, which we will discuss below.

Mobile Tariffs in Cyprus for Tourists

CYTA

The So Easy tariff family offers different options for various needs.

Unlimited for a Week

Perhaps the most interesting is the unlimited internet for a week for 5 euros, which can be activated by sending an SMS with the text “ΜΙ UNL7” to 8000.

20 GB for a Month

Tourists can also opt for a eSIM with 20 gigabytes for 30 days for 10 euros. It can be purchased at Cyta shops, by calling 132, and at Larnaca and Paphos airports.

EPIC

There are two tariffs suitable for tourists.

Pay As You Go

The Pay As You Go tariff offers easy connection for 2 euros and pay-as-you-use services. To use the internet, you need to activate the Pay As You Surf service by sending a corresponding SMS to 6040:

• ‘data on day’ for 500 MB per day
• ‘data on week’ for 4 GB per week
• ‘data on month’ for 12 GB per month
• ‘data on month 2000’ for 25 GB per month

Holiday Internet

Another tariff is Holiday Internet. It offers unlimited internet for 15 days for 20 gigabytes. This is ideal for those who came to relax for a couple of weeks.

PrimeTel

Several Pay As You Go tariffs are available:

• 60 GB for 30 days for 10 euros
• 250 GB for 60 days for 20 euros
• 500 GB for 90 days for 50 euros
• eSIM with 250 GB for 30 days for 20 euros

You can check the detailed terms on this operator's page.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mobile Communication for Tourists in Cyprus

Where to Buy a Tourist SIM Card in Cyprus?

If you are looking for a physical SIM card, you can buy it at branded operator salons, as well as in many crowded places like shopping centers, gas stations, small shops, and airports.

An electronic SIM card is sold on the operator's website. You can also get assistance with purchasing and setting it up at the operator's service centers, which is convenient if you are unable to pay online.

How to Top Up Your Balance?

You can top up via the operator's website (a bank card that works in Cyprus is required), at the operator's offices, and at all places where SIM cards are sold. In these places, you can buy a special top-up card.

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