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SIM Cards + Wi‑Fi in Riga (Keep It Simple)

A practical connectivity guide: SIM vs eSIM, when you need data, and how to avoid spending your first hour in Riga doing phone logistics.

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Quick take

  • Don’t over-optimize: any stable data plan is good enough for maps + translations.
  • Buy/setup before you arrive if you hate logistics.
  • If you’re staying central, you can rely on Wi‑Fi more than you think.

The simplest approach

If you want a stress-free arrival, set up connectivity before you land. If you don’t mind a little logistics, handle it after you’ve checked in and had a coffee — Riga works better when you start calm.

  • Must-have uses: maps, transit lookup, occasional translation.
  • Nice-to-have: easy day-trip planning and booking.

Airport to city center

Arrive calm first — then do small logistics.

Practical tips

Other small things that save time.

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