Riga
Visit the Art Nouveau district to see stunning architecture and enjoy a meal in Old Town.
Before you fly to Riga, ensure you're equipped with a travel eSIM to enjoy instant mobile data the moment you land, eliminating the hassle of roaming bills.
Built for short trips and long stays alike — if you fall into any of these, you're sorted.
LMT provides extensive coverage throughout urban areas, particularly in Riga and along major highways. Tele2 also offers strong service, excelling in rural areas and smaller towns, though it might experience indoor connectivity issues in older buildings.
A rough guide to pick the right plan — your real usage depends on how much you stream and share.
Maps, messaging, email and the occasional search. Enough to stay oriented and in touch.
Social feeds, browsing, music and some video. The sweet spot for most travelers.
Video calls, lots of streaming and tethering your laptop or sharing a hotspot.
Not sure? Unlimited plans bill per day, so you never run out mid-trip. Build your plan →
Switching to an eSIM in Latvia can revolutionize your mobile experience.
Pocket WiFi, roaming and airport SIM cards all work — here's how they stack up against an eSIM.
| Telekonek eSIM | Pocket WiFi | Roaming | Airport SIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Scan a QR code before you fly | Reserve, then collect and return a device | Already on your home plan | Queue at a kiosk after you land |
| Ready when you land | Yes — connects on arrival | Only after pick-up | Yes | After you find a counter |
| Keep your number | Yes | Yes | Yes | No — you swap out your SIM |
| Extra device to carry | No | Yes — a hotspot to charge | No | No |
| Typical cost | Low, prepaid up front | Daily rental, often a deposit | Usually the most expensive | Varies, often paid in cash |
| Multiple travelers | One eSIM each | Share one hotspot | Charged per line | One SIM each |
Connection-tested in the cities travelers actually visit.
Visit the Art Nouveau district to see stunning architecture and enjoy a meal in Old Town.
Relax on Majori Beach and stroll through the charming neighborhoods lined with wooden houses.
Explore the medieval Sigulda Castle and take a cable car for panoramic views of the Gauja National Park.
Use the 'Mobilly' app for easy parking payments and top up your eSIM data as needed.
WiFi is widespread in Riga, but rural areas may require relying more on mobile data.
If crossing to Estonia or Lithuania, ensure your eSIM plan supports roaming.
LMT's network excels in urban areas, ideal for streaming and high-speed downloads.
Tele2 offers competitive rates for data-heavy apps like Google Maps outside major cities.
Beware of indoor signal drops in historical buildings; consider using WiFi in cafes.
Most recent iPhone, Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and cellular iPad models support eSIM — but not every model does. Check your exact device in our compatibility guide before you buy.
Heading beyond Latvia? These travel eSIMs install the same way — scan before you fly, data the moment you land.