Price per GB
$0.99
Median mid-tier catalogue price.
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Cyta offers the incumbent with the widest and most reliable coverage in the south.
Cyprus has strong mobile coverage across the south, with near total 4G and broad 5G in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos and the main coastal resorts. Cyta and Epic lead on coverage. The realistic weak spots are the Troodos mountains in the interior and the most remote stretches of the Akamas peninsula. Note that the north is a separate jurisdiction with different networks, where EU carrier terms does not apply. For the southern cities and the coast, connectivity is dependable.
Typical local SIM: $15-25. Usually sold at operator stores in the main towns, plus supermarkets and kiosks; airport counters at Larnaca and Paphos. In the Republic of Cyprus (the south), EU carrier terms is included on most prepaid plans, so a Cypriot or EU eSIM works across the EU under the carrier terms. The north operates separately and is not covered by EU carrier terms, so check your plan if you plan to cross.
For a short trip a travel eSIM is the easiest choice, and it avoids roaming surprises if you cross into the north. For a long stay a local pack is cheaper per gigabyte.
the incumbent with the widest and most reliable coverage in the south, a strong single choice.
strong coastal and city coverage with growing 5G, very reliable in tourist areas.
competitive pricing and good urban coverage, a solid value option.
you want to land connected for a beach or city holiday without queuing, or you are combining Cyprus with other EU stops.
you are staying a month or more in the south and want the lowest price per gigabyte from a local Cyta or Epic pack.
No first-hand measurement has been published for Cyprus yet. This page will update automatically when a validated field test is added to the shared dataset.
Use this page to compare the current price per GB, network indicator, transparency signal and local-operator reference for Cyprus. It also links to a destination calculator and plan page.
It is the median price per GB of mid-tier plans in the live Cyprus catalogue. Small 1 GB teasers and 50 GB or larger bulk plans are excluded so the figure reflects a typical traveller choice.
The page shows the current 5G coverage indicator, a transparency score and the main local operator. These are destination-level signals, not a guarantee for every street or device.
The decision section compares the practical trade-offs. A travel eSIM is usually simpler for a short visit; a local SIM can make sense when you need a local number, longer service or local pricing. Check the current conditions before deciding.
Price per GB is the median of mid-tier plans from the live Cyprus catalogue. Network and transparency indicators come from the shared Drift dataset and are refreshed monthly.
Field measurements are published only after validation. Open dataset: data-europe.json.
Figures updated September 2026. Dataset license: CC BY 4.0.