Using an iPhone, iPad or iPad mini in the Czech Republic / Prague
Article ID = 14Article Title = Using an iPhone, iPad or iPad mini in the Czech Republic / Prague
Article Author(s) = Graham Needham (BH)
Article Created On = 29th June 2011
Article Last Updated = 27th June 2019
Article URL = https://www.macstrategy.com/article.php?14
Article Brief Description:
A guide to using the 3G/4G/LTE data/internet facility on your iPhone or iPad in the Czech Republic / Prague. The information given here is also relevant for any internet enabled mobile device such as smartphones/tablets from other manufacturers like Samsung, LG, HTC, Google, Microsoft, RIM (Blackberry), Nokia and Sony/Ericsson.
Using an iPhone, iPad or iPad mini in the Czech Republic / Prague
Before you travel be sure to check out our Guide To Travelling With Your iPhone/iPad article.Primary Mobile Providers in the Czech Republic / Prague

O2 Czech Republic
Previously known as "Telefonica Czech Republic"
Home page
English language home page
Czech Republic coverage map
Carrier assistance = dial 1188 or +420 606001188 from O2 network
Recommended store in central Prague = Václavské náměstí 813/57 (Wenceslas Square 57) (location map)
Find a store in the Czech Republic (Praha = Prague).
2G carrier frequency = GSM 900/1800 + UMTS 2100
3G availability = most of the country - check coverage
4G availability = most of the country - check coverage
4G carrier band and compatibility = LTE 1800MHz band 3 and 800 MHz band 20
- iPhone Xs/Xs Max
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8/8+
- iPhone 7/7+
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6s/6s+
- iPhone 6/6+
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
- iPad Pro 3
- iPad Pro 2
- iPad Pro
- iPad Air (5th generation)
- iPad mini 2/3/4
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Air 1/2
Helpful Information
O2 offer a pre-paid pay-as-you-go (PAYG) 3G/4G internet enabled SIM. Ask for "Předpladenka NA!VÝBĚR":- Nano-SIM availability = yes
- iPhone 4/4S/iPad Micro-SIM availability = yes
- Initial cost for the SIM = 150Kč
- Initial credit on the SIM = 150Kč
- Data allowance (FUP) = They do two different SIMs - one is primarily for data use (500 MB), the other for calls (free to the O2 network and to fixed line numbers)

Vodafone
Home page
English language home page
Czech Republic coverage map
Carrier assistance = call 800770077 (freephone from landlines/the Vodafone network)
Recommended store in central Prague = Václavské náměstí 799/48 (Wenceslas Square 48) (location map)
Find a store in the Czech Republic (Praha = Prague).
2G carrier frequency = GSM 900/1800 + UMTS 2100
3G availability = most of the country - check coverage (tick "3G" on the right)
4G availability = most of the country - check coverage (tick "4G LTE" on the right)
4G carrier band and compatibility = LTE 1800MHz band 3 and 900 MHz band 8
- iPhone Xs/Xs Max
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8/8+
- iPhone 7/7+
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6s/6s+
- iPhone 6/6+
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
- iPad Pro 3
- iPad Pro 2
- iPad Pro
- iPad Air (5th generation)
- iPad mini 2/3/4
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Air 1/2
Helpful Information
Vodafone offer a pre-paid pay-as-you-go (PAYG) 3G/4G internet enabled SIM. Ask for "Data SIM for Visitors":- Nano-SIM availability = yes
- iPhone 4/4S/iPad Micro-SIM availability = yes
- Initial cost for the SIM = 800Kč / 1299Kč
- Initial credit on the SIM = 800Kč / 1299Kč
- Ongoing cost for the service = zero / none
- Data allowance (FUP) = 10GB for 30 days / 20GB for 30 days

T-Mobile
Home page
English language home page
Czech Republic coverage map (Czech only - tick "Mobilní internet" on the left and tick LTE, 3G, 2G as required)
Carrier assistance = dial 1183 or +420 603121183 from T-Mobile network (info - Czech only)
Recommended store in central Prague = Národní třída 417/35 (location map) - but closes early on Saturday/not open on Sunday
Find a store in the Czech Republic e.g. enter "Praha" (for Prague) and tick the "T-Mobile prodejny" on the left.
2G carrier frequency = GSM 900/1800 + UMTS 2100
3G availability = most of the country - check coverage (Czech only - tick "Rychlé 3G (až 42 Mbit/s)" on the left)
4G availability = most of the country - check coverage (Czech only - tick "Superrychlé LTE (až 225 Mbit/s)" on the left)
4G carrier band and compatibility = LTE 1800MHz band 3 and 800 MHz band 20
- iPhone Xs/Xs Max
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8/8+
- iPhone 7/7+
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6s/6s+
- iPhone 6/6+
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
- iPad Pro 3
- iPad Pro 2
- iPad Pro
- iPad Air (5th generation)
- iPad mini 2/3/4
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Air 1/2
Helpful Information
T-Mobile offer a pre-paid pay-as-you-go (PAYG) 3G/4G internet enabled SIM. Ask for "Předplacené TWIST karty":- Nano-SIM availability = yes
- iPhone 4/4S/iPad Micro-SIM availability = yes
- Initial cost for the SIM = 200Kč
- Initial credit on the SIM = 200Kč (30 days)
- Ongoing cost for the service = 24Kč a day
- Data allowance (FUP) = 100MB max 25MB per day
Secondary Mobile Providers in the Czech Republic / Prague
- Opencall mobile
- Koruna Mobil
- PREmobil
- TescoMobil
- SAZKAmobil
- Mobil.cz
- Kaktus
- LAMA mobile
- GoMobil
- BLESKmobil
- Relax Mobil
- 99 Mobile
Additional Information About the Czech Republic / Prague
Currency Converter by OANDA
G-Man's Guide To Prague > Home Page
G-Man's Guide To Prague > Power / Electricity
G-Man's Guide To Prague > Wi-Fi / Internet Access
G-Man's Guide To Prague > Apple Equipment
G-Man's Guide To Prague/Czech Republic > Useful iOS Apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
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