Mobile Data & Connectivity in Lithuania

Mobile Data & Connectivity

Get connected to the internet from the moment you arrive in the country.
- Non-EU Students (First Weeks): We recommend the eSIM data plan from Airalo (known locally as Bonbon Mobile). Activate it online before takeoff and you have instant internet at the airport for maps, transport apps and messaging, without having to search for physical stores upon arrival.

A Lithuanian phone number is mandatory for 2 reasons
- Local Prepaid SIMs: Once you’ve settled in, buy a local prepaid card with no contract (Pildyk, Ežys or Labas) from any Narvesen kiosk to get your official phone number with the +370 prefix.
- Smart-ID application activation: Local banks use Smart-ID exclusively for secure login and transactions. Without a local number with the prefix +370, the application cannot be configured.
- Official notifications and courier: All migration authorities, delivery services and universities use SMS as the main quick contact channel.

Get connected to the internet from the moment you arrive in the country

- Non-EU Students (First Weeks): We recommend the eSIM data plan from Airalo (known locally as Bonbon Mobile). Activate it online before takeoff and you have instant internet at the airport for maps, transport apps and messaging, without having to search for physical stores upon arrival.

Why is Airalo (Bonbon Mobile) essential in the first weeks?

When a student from a Non-EU country lands in Lithuania, they have no internet to navigate the city.
Airalo completely eliminates this stress through three major advantages:
- Safety against airport fraud: The student is no longer forced to buy overpriced physical cards at the airport or use unsecured public Wi-Fi networks to order a taxi (Bolt).
- Dual SIM works: The student in the regime keeps the physical SIM from the home country active to receive important SMS (from parents or banks at home), while using exclusively Airalo's high-speed data traffic for local applications (Google Maps, Trafi, WhatsApp).
- No contract or bureaucracy: It does not require signing a subscription, presenting a pass or having a residential address in Lithuania. It is a prepaid, transparent and completely digital service.

Buy Now eSIM Airalo Lithuania

Local Telecom Leader- Pildyk (by Tele2)

Pildyk is the most affordable and extensive prepaid mobile service in Lithuania, offering 99% national coverage and direct access to 5G technology.

- Why it is the number 1 choice for students: The brand is officially recognized on the local market as the cheapest and most flexible telecommunications option for young people, operating exclusively on a top-up basis, with no contractual monthly subscriptions or long-term financial obligations.
- Top Speeds and Coverage: Using the official infrastructure of [Tele2 Lithuania](https://pildyk.lt/), the Pildyk network offers affordable high-speed 5G and LTE connections to over 2.7 million users, guaranteeing a stable signal in all university campuses, libraries and co-living complexes in Vilnius, Kaunas or Klaipėda.
- Roaming in the European Union: Top packages purchased in Lithuania automatically include a generous amount of data traffic (GB) that can be consumed in roaming completely free of charge when traveling to other countries in the European Union or the European Economic Area.

Practical guide for students: How to buy and use Pildyk

- Where to find a physical SIM card
Unlike other European countries, in Lithuania you do not need an ID card or a signed contract to buy a prepaid card. You can purchase a Pildyk SIM starter kit (which usually costs only 1 or 2 euros) from any Narvesen convenience store, large supermarkets (Maxima, Iki, Rimi, Lidl) or directly from official Tele2 offices.
- Local Number Activation (+370)
Insert the SIM card into your phone and make a short call or send an SMS according to the instructions on the envelope. From that moment on, you have an official Lithuanian phone number with the prefix +370. This number is the key to setting up your online banking security and the government Smart-ID app.
- Account Management via the Official App
Download the dedicated Mano PILDYK app (available for free on Google Play and App Store). With it, you can instantly check your data usage, instantly top up your account using a European bank card (or Revolut), and activate great deals on unlimited 5G internet and national minutes at student prices (usually between 10 and 18 euros per month).

The High-Speed Choice- Ežys (by Telia)

Ežys is the youth brand of national operator Telia, offering international students access to the fastest and most extensive 5G network in Lithuania.

- Premium Data Infrastructure: Using the official network of Telia Lietuva, Ežys dominates local rankings in terms of connection stability and mobile data download speed, making it ideal for students who rely on hotspots, streaming or online courses on campus.
- Physical or Digital (eSIM): In addition to classic plastic SIM cards, Ežys offers the possibility to purchase and activate an eSIM profile directly from their official website, allowing you to get a Lithuanian number without inserting a physical card into your phone.
- Flexible Packages for Youth: Ežys works exclusively through recharge (Prepaid). It offers a wide variety of weekly or monthly packages (with unlimited 5G internet, minutes and SMS) designed specifically for student budgets, starting from just a few euros.

Practical guide: How to buy and activate Ežys

- Official points of sale
The Ežys SIM starter kit can be purchased instantly for 1-2 euros without presenting your passport or ID. You can find it in all large Narvesen convenience stores, supermarket chains (Lidl, Maxima, Rimi, Iki) or directly in Telia customer centers.
- Activation and obtaining a local number (+370)
Insert the card into your phone and follow the quick activation instructions on the package. Your local number becomes active immediately, giving you the +370 prefix essential for registering on the government portal [MIGRIS](https://www.migracija.lt/) and securing your accounts via Smart-ID.
- Recharge and Control via App
All account management is done digitally through the official Mano EŽYS app. Here you can associate your bank card (or Revolut) for quick recharges, check your available data traffic and activate extra options with internet and minutes valid including roaming within the European Union.

The Student Social Choice: Labas (by Bitė)

Labas is the youth-focused brand of national operator Bitė, known for its most flexible unlimited internet offers and an excellent digital interface in English.

- Massive data-inclusive campaigns: Using the official infrastructure of Bitė Lietuva, the Labas brand frequently offers extremely cheap starter kits that include massive promotional packages (often unlimited data traffic or hundreds of GB in the first month), making it a very economical solution to install.
- Native English app: Unlike other operators where menus can be partially translated, Labas offers excellent English digital support directly in its platforms, making it easy for newly arrived international students to set up.
- Urban flexibility: Labas' 5G/4G network is excellently optimized for the urban environments of Vilnius and Kaunas, making it perfect for daily use of transport apps (Trafi) or streaming media on campus.

Practical Guide: How to Buy and Use Labas

Official Purchase Points
A Labas SIM Starter Kit can be purchased instantly, without a contract, ID card or passport. The physical card is hung directly at the cash registers of large supermarkets (Maxima, Lidl, Rimi, Iki) or can be found in the Narvesen convenience store network and in official Bitė centers.
- Number activation (+370)
Insert the card into your phone and follow the quick instructions in the package (the activation menus have clear options in English). The received prefix (+370) becomes your stable number, used by the authorities in the government portal MIGRIS and by the Smart-ID banking application.
- Total control through the Mano LABAS application
Download the official Mano LABAS application from the App Store or Google Play. From here you can instantly top up your account using your European bank card, activate weekly or monthly 5G internet options, and check available resources for national calls and roaming in the European Union.