Over 200 providers and more than 10, 000 prepaid data plans are available for North Macedonia, giving travelers a wide array of options to choose from.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for North Macedonia?

Unlimited data eSIM plans are available for travelers heading to North Macedonia from several providers. Earth Esim, abesteSIM, Roamify, Yesim, Truely, ASIMGO and Ohayu all offer unlimited data packages that can be used for the duration of the validity period, which ranges from one to thirty days. Most of these plans allow tethering, but the speed may be throttled; Earth Esim and Ohayu impose a 1 Mbps speed limit, ASIMGO a 5 Mbps limit, while the other providers note that speed may be reduced without specifying a hard cap. The price range for these unlimited plans spans from roughly $3 to $85 USD, giving travelers a broad spectrum of options to match their budget and usage needs.

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

In North Macedonia, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are:

Makedonski Telekom: A subsidiary of the Deutsche Telekom Group, offering a comprehensive range of mobile and fixed-line services, including the country's first commercial 5G network.
A1 Macedonia: Part of the A1 Telekom Austria Group, providing mobile voice and data services, with a focus on delivering high-speed internet access and innovative solutions.
MTEL: A member of the Telekom Srbija group, offering mobile telephony, internet, and service packages, including satellite television, since October 2022.
Telekabel: Initially a cable television operator and internet service provider, Telekabel expanded into mobile services in 2018, offering a variety of telecommunications services.
Lycamobile: An international Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that entered the Macedonian market in 2016, utilizing the network infrastructure of A1 Macedonia to provide mobile services.

Additionally, North Macedonia hosts other MVNOs, such as Green Mobile, which lease network access from major carriers to offer specialized services. It's important to note that most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of MNOs rather than MVNOs.

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

Travel eSIMs that provide a phone number and the ability to send and receive SMS while in North Macedonia are available from several providers. The numbers are foreign: EtravelSIM offers UK numbers (+44), Roamify and Simbye provide French numbers (+33), eSIMX supplies US/Canada numbers (+1), and RedEx eSIM offers Albanian numbers (+355). No plans in the current catalogue give a true local North Macedonian number (+389).

Providers that give inbound/outbound SMS include EtravelSIM (1 GB – Unlimited 30‑day plans range from about $4.99 to $59.99), Roamify (20 GB – 200 GB 30‑day plans from about $25 to $70), Simbye (30 GB – 100 GB 30‑day plans from about $31.99 to $59.99), eSIMX (20 GB – 50 GB 30‑day plans from about $33.80 to $64.80), and RedEx eSIM (20 GB – 200 GB 30‑day plans from about $24 to $95.18). Most of these plans have a validity of 30 days and include voice and SMS services.

Summarized by AI, Last updated: Sep 21, 2026