“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 around 120 travel eSIM providers, and more than 6500 prepaid data plans available for Macau. The wide variety of over 6500 plans makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their needs.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Macau?

Unlimited data eSIMs are available for visitors to Macau. Providers such as Yoho Mobile, Billion Connect, abesteSIM, MicroEsim, Roamify, Truely, Yesim, and FairPlay each offer unlimited‑data plans. All plans support tethering and are backed by 5G networks, but most parties note that speeds may be throttled after some usage, with a few plans explicitly limiting top speed to 5 Mbps. Prices for these unlimited options vary from about $2.30 to $36.00 USD, depending on the duration of validity, which ranges from 1 day up to 30 days. Travelers should estimate their data consumption during the trip and choose a plan whose validity length and cost suit their 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?

Yes, travel eSIMs that provide a phone number and SMS capability for Macau are available. Providers such as GlobaleSIM, Roamify, LinkeSIM and TravelKon offer these plans. GlobaleSIM’s Macao plans use the dialing code +1 and include inbound and outbound voice calls with inbound SMS, while Roamify’s Macau eSIM and other Roamify offers use the dialing code +33 and provide full inbound/outbound voice and SMS. LinkeSIM’s Africa Plus plan and TravelKon’s Orange Global Explorer plan also use +33 and support inbound/outbound voice and SMS. Prices for these plans range from approximately $4 USD for the smallest data allotments up to $44 USD for larger data packages, with validity periods spanning from 7 days to 365 days.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Feb 27, 2026