Can I get home internet in Sweden without a personnummer?

It is difficult. Most broadband contracts require a personnummer for ID verification and credit checks. Some providers will accept a passport and co-signer, but this is at their discretion. Mobile broadband (a 4G/5G router) via prepaid is the most practical solution before you have a personnummer.

How do I know if my apartment already has fibre?

Ask your landlord directly — most Swedish landlords know. You can also check by searching your address on the provider's website (Telia, Bahnhof, Bredbandsbolaget all have postcode checkers). Many newer and renovated apartments have in-building fibre already installed, meaning you just need to activate a subscription.

What's a reasonable speed for a Swedish apartment?

100 Mbit/s is the standard entry-level fibre tier and is more than adequate for streaming, video calls, and remote work. 250 Mbit/s and 1 Gbit/s tiers are widely available and often priced only slightly higher. If your building has fibre, there is usually no reason to accept anything below 100 Mbit/s.

Home Internet in Sweden: Providers, Fibre Setup, and Getting Connected as an Expat

Sweden has some of Europe's best fibre coverage. Here's how to find a provider, set up internet in your new apartment, and what to do if you can't sign a contract yet.

Quick answer: Check if your apartment building already has fibre — the majority of Swedish apartments do. If you have a personnummer, signing up with Bahnhof, Bredbandsbolaget, or Telia takes under 10 minutes online. Without a personnummer, use a mobile broadband router while you wait.

Sweden consistently ranks among the top countries in Europe for fibre broadband penetration. PTS data shows fibre reaching the majority of Swedish households, with coverage particularly dense in urban areas. For expats, the practical challenge isn't coverage — it's that contracts almost always require a personnummer.

Main Providers

Telia — The largest and most widely available. Offers both fibre and cable. Strong customer service infrastructure. Often the default when a building has a Telia-installed network. Tends to be slightly more expensive than competitors.

Bahnhof — Popular among tech-conscious users. Known for a strong privacy stance (they have publicly refused to store traffic data beyond legal minimums). Competitive pricing, good reliability. Covers most major cities and many smaller towns.

Bredbandsbolaget — Owned by Telenor. Wide fibre coverage and competitive monthly prices. Good option for no-fuss setup. Frequently runs promotional pricing for new customers.

Telenor Home — Same parent as Bredbandsbolaget, sometimes sold under the Telenor brand directly. Check both to compare pricing in your area.

Comhem / Tele2 — These have merged into the same group. Historically cable-first but now also fibre. Available in many urban apartment buildings that were wired for cable TV historically.

IP-Only / others — In some areas, the building's fibre network is owned by a neutral carrier (IP-Only, Zitius, Open Infra) and multiple providers compete on it. Your landlord or building manager can tell you which open-access network you're on, and you can then choose freely among competing ISPs.

Typical Speeds and Costs (2026)

Prices vary by provider and promotion. As a guide:

100 Mbit/s fibre: approximately SEK 250–350/month
250 Mbit/s fibre: approximately SEK 300–400/month
1 Gbit/s fibre: approximately SEK 350–500/month

Introductory prices for new customers are often significantly lower for the first 3–6 months. Check each provider's current rates — these change regularly.

No-commitment (löpande) monthly plans typically cost SEK 50–100 more than 12-month contracts. Given that expats may need to move, the no-commitment premium is usually worth it.

How to Set Up Internet When Moving In

Step 1: Check what's already in the building. Ask your landlord: "Is there fibre in the building? Which network?" Many Swedish apartments — especially in buildings built or renovated after 2010 — already have fibre physically installed to the apartment. In that case, you just activate a subscription; no engineer visit needed.

Step 2: Check coverage at your address. Go to Bahnhof, Bredbandsbolaget, or Telia's websites and enter your address. They'll show available speeds and pricing. If multiple providers show up, you're on an open-access network — compare deals.

Step 3: Sign up online. If you have a personnummer and a Swedish bank account, sign-up is entirely online. You'll need BankID for identity verification in most cases. Service is usually activated within 1–3 business days.

Step 4: Equipment. Most providers include a router in the monthly fee or as a one-time purchase (SEK 0–500 upfront). If the apartment already had a previous tenant with the same provider, the router port may already be active.

Setting Up Without a Personnummer

This is the most common friction point for new arrivals.

Most fibre contracts require a personnummer for:

Credit check (via UC)
Identity verification (often through BankID)

Practical workaround: Mobile broadband router. Buy a 4G/5G home router on a prepaid or SIM-only plan. Tele2, Telia, and Tre all sell dedicated home broadband SIMs. With a Tele2 or Telia unlimited data SIM in a 4G router, you can get 50–150 Mbit/s speeds in most urban apartments — sufficient for remote work and streaming. Expect to pay SEK 200–400/month.

This isn't a permanent solution, but it works reliably for the 1–3 months it takes to get your personnummer sorted.

Once you have a personnummer, switch to fibre. The speed difference is noticeable for heavy users, and the latency on fibre is better for video calls.

Contracts vs No-Commitment Plans

Swedish providers offer:

Binding contracts (bindningstid): Usually 12 or 24 months. Lower monthly price. If you break early, you pay the remaining months. Not ideal if you're unsure how long you'll stay or where you'll live.

No-commitment monthly plans (ingen bindningstid): Cancel with 1 month notice. SEK 50–100/month more expensive. Better for expats in the first year.

If your employer is covering costs, the binding contract is fine. If you're paying personally and uncertain of your timeline, go no-commitment.

Common Problems and Fixes

"My provider says fibre isn't available but my neighbour has it" — Different providers cover different buildings even on the same street. Try checking all major providers (Bahnhof, Bredbandsbolaget, Telia) with your exact address. Also ask your landlord directly which network the building is on.

"The router arrived but internet isn't working" — In fibre setups, there's usually a fibre outlet (an optical network unit) on the wall. The router plugs into this. If the outlet is there but has no light, the connection may not be activated yet — call the provider's technical support. Activation is usually within 24 hours of your start date.

"I got a credit rejection" — New arrivals without Swedish credit history often fail UC checks. Wait until you have 3–6 months of Swedish address history, then try again. Or ask a Swedish resident to co-sign (this is uncommon but some providers allow it).

"I'm moving flats — can I take my contract?" — Yes, most providers offer free transfer of a contract to a new address if their service covers it. Contact them 2–3 weeks before your move date. If the new address isn't covered, you can usually exit the contract without a penalty fee (check your specific terms).

What to Do First

Before signing a lease, ask the landlord what internet is in the building — this is a completely normal question in Sweden.
On moving day, check coverage at your address via provider websites.
If you don't yet have a personnummer, get a mobile broadband SIM and a 4G/5G router to bridge the gap.
Once you have a personnummer and BankID, signing up for fibre takes 10 minutes online.