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SwedenConnectivity score 94/100; median home broadband around 230 Mbps. Here is how to get a phone working in Sweden from the moment you land, and what it costs.
Good to know
- Public Wi-Fi coverage in cafés, transit and hotels in Stockholm.
- Any apps or services that are blocked or throttled, and whether a VPN is needed.
- Emergency numbers and whether they work from a foreign SIM.
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