DriftEuropa Reference

Latvia
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Latvia, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftEuropa eSIM plans for Latvia shown on this page use LMT, Bite, Tele2 and offer 4G/5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorLMT
Local SIM$10-20
Operators in our plans3

LMT offers the widest network with the best rural reach.

78 MSI90 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Latvia, by underlying operator.

LMT: 50% (86 plans) Bite: 28% (49 plans) Tele2: 22% (37 plans) 3 OPERATORS
  • LMT50%
  • Bite28%
  • Tele222%

Network at a glance

LMT is the network most travellers lean on in Latvia. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 78, placing it among the stronger networks in the region. Median data price has held steady from $0.94 per GB in June 2026 to $0.94 in September 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Latvia, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

LMT#1
Owner
Telia Company / État Letton
Network
5G
5G
5G since 2019
Plans we carry
86
Bite#3
Owner
Providence Equity Partners
Network
4G
5G
5G since 2021
Plans we carry
49
Tele2#2
Owner
Tele2 AB
Network
5G
5G
5G since 2020
Plans we carry
37

Common questions

Which operator is best in Latvia?

LMT offers the widest reach for most travellers. LMT offers the widest network with the best rural reach. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Latvia have 5G?

Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.

How much is a local SIM in Latvia?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $10-20. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Latvia eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 3 operators in Latvia. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Latvia run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.