“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 over 180 travel eSIM providers and more than 11, 700 prepaid data plans available in Macau, offering a wide variety of options that help travelers quickly locate an eSIM that fits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Macau?

Unlimited data eSIM options for Macau can be found from a variety of providers. Providers such as abesteSIM, MicroEsim, RedEx eSIM, Earth Esim, Roamify, Truely, Yesim, ASIMGO and FairPlay all offer unlimited data plans. While most of these plans allow tethering, the speed may be throttled after a certain data usage; MicroEsim, Earth Esim and ASIMGO specifically cap speed at 10 Mbps, 5 Mbps and 10 Mbps respectively. Prices for unlimited data eSIMs in Macau range from approximately $2.52 up to just under $51 USD, depending on validity length and provider. Travelers looking for an unlimited data solution can choose any of these options, keeping in mind the potential speed limits and throttling that might affect high‑bandwidth activities.

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 include a phone number and SMS capability are available for Macau. The providers that offer such plans are GlobaleSIM, ESIM.DOG, Roamify, Airhub, Simbye, and RedEx eSIM. The cheapest options start around US$4.00 with GlobaleSIM’s 1 GB 7‑day plan, US$9.98 with ESIM.DOG’s 1 GB 7‑day plan, US$15.00 with Roamify’s 1 GB 7‑day plan, US$30.00 with Airhub’s 20 GB 30‑day plan, US$31.99 with Simbye’s 20 GB 30‑day plan, and US$35.89 with RedEx eSIM’s 20 GB 30‑day plan. All of these plans give you an active phone number in Macau and allow you to send and receive SMS messages.

The dialing codes show that Airhub and RedEx eSIM (the plans priced at US$30.00 and US$35.89 respectively) use the local Macau code +853, giving you a local Macau number. The remaining providers use the US dialing code +1, so their numbers are foreign and not local to Macau. Each of the listed plans allows inbound and outbound SMS, so you can receive messages from local contacts and send messages internationally as needed.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Aug 19, 2026