Mobile connectivity information for 30+ European destinations
Europe offers excellent mobile connectivity across most of the continent. Western Europe has near-universal 4G coverage, while Eastern Europe has rapidly improved in recent years. This guide provides country-level information for travelers.
| Country | 4G Pop. Coverage | 5G Available | Nomad Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 99% | Yes — nationwide | ★★★★★ |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 99% | Yes — major cities | ★★★★★ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 97% | Yes — major cities | ★★★★★ |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 97% | Yes — Lisbon, Porto | ★★★★★ |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 98% | Yes — major cities | ★★★★★ |
| 🇫🇷 France | 99% | Yes — major cities | ★★★★ |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 97% | Yes — Vienna | ★★★★ |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 99% | Yes — nationwide | ★★★★ |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 95% | Yes — Prague | ★★★★ |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 94% | Yes — major cities | ★★★★ |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 96% | Yes — major cities | ★★★★ |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 92% | Limited | ★★★ |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 90% | Yes — Bucharest | ★★★ |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 91% | Yes — Budapest | ★★★ |
Germany has excellent urban coverage from Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile), Vodafone, and O2. Rural areas and some train routes have historically had weaker coverage, though significant investment since 2022 has improved this. Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt have strong 5G.
Main carriers: Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, O2 (Telefónica)
France has near-universal 4G coverage. Orange, SFR, Bouygues, and Free Mobile provide strong competition. Paris has excellent 5G. Rural areas and mountain regions (Alps, Pyrenees) can have limited coverage. Motorways are generally well covered.
Main carriers: Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile
Italy has good urban coverage from TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, and Iliad. Major cities including Milan, Rome, Florence, and Venice have strong 4G and growing 5G. Remote areas of Sardinia and Sicily can have patchy coverage.
Main carriers: TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, Iliad
Switzerland has exceptional coverage — one of the best in Europe. Swisscom, Sunrise, and Salt provide near-universal 4G, with 5G in all major cities. Note: Switzerland is not in the EU, so verify your eSIM plan explicitly covers Switzerland.
Main carriers: Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt | Note: Not EU — verify plan coverage