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...)

Nov 20, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are over 100 travel eSIM brands available for use in Macau, and more than 4, 800 prepaid data plans. With such a wide variety of options, travelers can easily find an eSIM that fits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Macau?

Unlimited data eSIM plans are available for Macau from a range of providers. Firsty, Yoho Mobile, Billion Connect, MicroEsim, Roamify, abesteSIM, Truely, and Yesim all offer plans that grant unlimited data usage. However, many of the plans include speed limits or throttle that can reduce the maximum speed: Firsty limits speed to 256 kbps, Yoho Mobile caps it at 5 Mbps, abesteSIM offers either 10 Mbps or 5 Mbps limits, and the other providers note that speeds may be throttled under certain conditions. The price range for these unlimited plans varies considerably, from as low as $0.00 USD with Firsty up to around $38.85 USD with Yoho Mobile, with most plans typically falling between roughly $2 and $30 USD for similar validity periods. Travelers should review the specific speed restrictions and pricing when selecting an unlimited plan that fits their data needs.

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 are available for Macau from several providers listed on the directory. GlobaleSIM offers products such as 1 GB, 3 GB, 10 GB, and even 20 GB plans, all priced from about $4 to $22 and valid for 7 days to 30 days; each includes inbound calls and SMS. Roamify supplies a 20 GB Macau eSIM that costs $35 for 30 days and provides inbound/outbound calls and SMS, as well as a broader Global Premium line ranging from 1 GB to 20 GB with validity up to 365 days and prices between $15 and $105.

The GlobaleSIM Macau plans carry a dialing code of +1 and support inbound and outbound voice and inbound SMS, meaning the numbers are treated as local to Macau within the dataset’s framework. By contrast, Roamify’s Macau eSIM uses dialing code +33, so the number is foreign to Macau and not a local ring‑tone; it still supports inbound/outbound calls and SMS. Across the board, data caps and validity periods vary, with options for short‑term daily use as well as long‑term coverage up to 60 or 180 days.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: November 24, 2025