“I noticed that the pay-as-you-go option does not appear in the plan listings on esimdb, which caught my attention a little. After actually using it, I personally feel this is the most convenient option.

Because it is fully usage based, you can keep using it seamlessly even when moving between countries, which is incredibly convenient. With cheaper flight tickets, long layovers at airports in China are common, and sometimes you may want to head into the city for a short while. In those situations, it feels a bit wasteful to purchase a one day plan or a large data package, so this option fits perfectly.

Airport WiFi is available, of course, but connections can be unstable, and SMS verification is sometimes required, which often makes it more troublesome than expected. That is why having the reassurance of being able to connect immediately on your own mobile line, even during immigration, feels very valuable.

Overseas roaming is also available with ahamo and Rakuten Mobile, but there are still countries that are not covered. Having this set up as a dual SIM feels like something that could really help in an emergency. I also appreciate that LINE and WhatsApp continue to work even after the main data allowance has been used up. It is a small detail, but genuinely useful.”

ishii

Apr 26, 2026

MTX Connect Macau

“I wanted to use it in Hong Kong and used it on my iPhone 11 Pro.
It connected to 3 Macau.
3 Macau itself had good coverage and signal, but the MTX environment was very poor, with a ping of over 1 second. It was almost impossible to connect. (However, the amount of traffic on the app was being consumed...)”

Hassy

Nov 20, 2019

Macau Travel eSIM FAQ

Everything you need to know about using eSIMs in Macau

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Macau, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

There are more than 200 travel eSIM providers and more than 14 400 prepaid data plans available for Macau, giving travelers a wide variety of options to choose from.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Macau?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for Macau can be found from multiple providers. Roamify, abesteSIM, ASIMGO, MicroEsim, Earth Esim, esimzon, Truely, Yesim and FairPlay all offer unlimited data plans with validity periods ranging from one to twenty days. These plans typically allow tethering, but the speed is either unspecified or may be throttled; several suppliers impose explicit speed limits such as 1 Mbps, 5 Mbps or 10 Mbps. Prices for these unlimited options span from $2.49 to $28.99 USD, so travelers can choose based on budget and required data usage.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Macau?

In Macau, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) providing mobile services are:

CTM (Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau): Offers extensive 4G LTE coverage across Macau, providing a range of mobile services including voice, data, and international roaming.
China Telecom (Macau): Provides mobile services with a focus on data and voice offerings, utilizing both CDMA and LTE technologies.
Hutchison Telephone (Macau) Limited (3 Macau): Operates under the "3" brand, offering 4G LTE services with coverage in major areas, including hotels, casinos, and business districts.

As of November 2024, SmarTone (Macau) has ceased its operations in Macau.

Macau does not have Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs); therefore, all mobile services are provided directly by the aforementioned MNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for Macau?

Travel eSIM plans that give a phone number and support SMS are available for visitors to Macau. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, JamboSim, ESIM.DOG, AirPlans, Roamify and Esimtofly offer these plans, typically with starting prices around US$4 for a 1‑GB package valid for 7 days. The plans allow inbound and outbound voice calls and SMS (most include both directions, though a few offer only outbound voice or SMS). Because Macau’s dialing code is +853 and none of the listed plans use this code, the numbers provided are foreign – for example, many use the US dialing code +1 or France’s +33 – so the number will not appear to be a local Macau number. Travelers should verify that they can use outbound and inbound SMS/texts on the device, since in some cases the roaming provider or local carrier may limit message functionality.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Sep 24, 2026