Price per GB
$0.94
Median mid-tier catalogue price.
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LMT offers the widest network with the best rural reach.
Latvia has strong nationwide 4G and a 5G network now established across Riga, Daugavpils and the main towns. LMT and Tele2 carry the widest coverage, and the flat terrain keeps signal consistent across most of the country, including the Baltic coast. The realistic weak spots are the deep forests, the Gauja national park interior and the most remote rural areas. For Riga, the coast and the main tourist routes, connectivity is reliable.
Typical local SIM: $10-20. Usually sold at operator stores, the Narvesen kiosk chain and supermarkets; airport counters at Riga. A passport is required to register a Latvian SIM. EU carrier terms is included on most prepaid plans, so one Latvian or EU eSIM covers an onward trip through Estonia, Lithuania and the wider EU under the carrier terms.
For a short trip or a Baltic tour a travel eSIM is the simplest call. For a long stay a local pack is cheaper per gigabyte.
the widest network with the best rural reach, a strong single choice across the country.
strong city and regional coverage with wide 5G, very dependable in populated areas.
competitive pricing and good urban coverage, a solid value option.
you want to land connected, skip the store visit, or you are touring the Baltic states and the EU on one trip.
you are based in Latvia for a month or more and want the lowest price per gigabyte from a local LMT or Bite pack.
No first-hand measurement has been published for Latvia 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 Latvia. It also links to a destination calculator and plan page.
It is the median price per GB of mid-tier plans in the live Latvia 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 Latvia 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.