Bosnia & Herzegovina – one of the nine countries with two names. It also has three official languages: Bosnian, Croatian & Serbian.
Formerly part of Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina has an incredible history. Churches, cathedrals, and bridges – there is a lot to see.
But the country should not be visited just for history, even though there are many historical things to see. From winter sports in Sarajevo to Rafting in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina can be a thrilling travel destination.
And I am sure you want to share your travel experiences online. It is expected nowadays, so share away!
However, you should know that international roaming can be expensive. If you do not watch out, you may face a costly bill when you go back home – one way to ruin your post-holiday mood.
Luckily, there is one way to stay connected for low rates, which is by getting local SIM cards when traveling. This would be buying a SIM card in Bosnia and Herzegovina. And everyone can do so without restrictions.
So how much will a Bosnian and Herzegovinian SIM card cost you?
You can get a SIM card for as low as 4 BAM (2.20 USD) in the official stores of BH Telecom, m:tel, or HT Eronet. They are also sold in other establishments like grocery stores. A plan with 1 GB of data valid for 7 days can be purchased for 3 BAM (1.65 USD).
Those are some exciting prospects. At least, to me – I love cheap data (and you probably do too if you are reading this and are not planning on roaming when traveling).
But do not be too excited yet. There are still many things to know about getting a Bosnian and Herzegovinian SIM card.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Let's do this.
Original publication: 4th of June 2021. Last updated: 25th of September 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Anyone in Bosnia and Herzegovina can buy a Bosnian and Herzegovinian SIM card regardless of whether they are visiting the country as a tourist/traveler or are living there.
You do need to have a phone that supports the frequencies used in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Furthermore, your device has to be SIM-lock-free (unlocked) if you plan on using local SIM cards.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnian and Herzegovinian SIM cards are available in the official stores of the operators (BH Telecom, m:tel, HT Eronet), and other stores, such as post offices, grocery stores, newsstands, gas stations, and convenience stores.
It is also possible to buy SIM cards at Sarajevo International Airport (Međunarodni Aerodrom Sarajevo).
You can expect to pay the following for Bosnian and Herzegovinian SIM cards:
- BH Telecom: 5 BAM
- M:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina: 4 BAM
- HT Eronet: 4 BAM
GO! free (m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina MVNO): 4 BAMshut down- Haloo (HT Eronet MVNO): 4 BAM
The following operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- BH Telecom: from 20 BAM
- HT Eronet: 20 BAM
- Haloo: 20 BAM
For up-to-date BAM:your currency (let's say EUR) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Can You Use Your Phone in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina use GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Bosnia and Herzegovina. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).
Traditional European frequencies are used in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 & 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).
The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American Frequencies, which differ from the European ones.
If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Bosnia and Herzegovina or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).
If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Bosnia and Herzegovina (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has three mobile network operators (Main Operators) and two (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- BH Telecom
- M:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina
- HT Eronet
GO! free (m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina MVNO)shut down- Haloo (HT Eronet MVNO)
The following frequencies are used in Bosnia and Herzegovina:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
5G NR in Bosnia and Herzegovina
5G is not available in Bosnia and Herzegovina as of 2022, and the Bosnian and Herzegovinian government has not made any indications of when they will auction 5G licenses. However, BH Telecom has held 5G trials back in 2020.
Best SIM Card in Bosnia and Herzegovina
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Bosnia and Herzegovina, I recommend going with BH Telecom or HT Eronet. BH Telecom has the best coverage and the fastest speeds. Contrastingly, HT Eronet is a cheaper option, but its coverage and speeds are not on par. However, it does offer more variety in plans.
Best eSIM in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM (to prepaid customers) in Bosnia and Herzegovinayet.
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.
Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).
So here are the three best eSIMs for Bosnia and Herzegovina:
- Airalo Bosnia & Herzegovina Bosher eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money)
- Holafly Bosnia & Herzegovina eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 20 days (unlimited data eSIMs – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off)
- Airalo Discover(+) eSIM (formerly Discover Global) with 12 choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (extensive global coverage (130+ countries) at attractive prices) + ability to make and receive calls & send and receive SMS (new) – read my ongoing Airalo Discover(+) (Global) eSIM review too!
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Bosnia and Herzegovina, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).
If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Bosnia and Herzegovina, you better check out my Bosnia-and-herzegovina eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.
SIM Card Registration in Bosnia and Herzegovina
SIM card registration using your passport information is not needed when buying a SIM card in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
EU Roaming in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Note that Bosnia and Herzegovina is not part of the European Union (EU) nor European Economic Area (EEA), meaning that EU roaming regulations do not apply in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a result, you should not expect to roam for free if you have an EU/EEA SIM card while traveling in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Although some European operators may offer free (data) roaming while in Bosnia and Herzegovina, most operators do not. Make sure to explore your roaming options before you roam.
Roaming in the EU with Bosnian and Herzegovinian SIM Cards
Bosnia and Herzegovina is not part of the European Union (EU) nor the European Economic Area (EEA). Therefore, the EU roaming regulations do not apply to Bosnian and Herzegovinian SIM cards. As a result, you should expect to roam for free in the EU/EEA with Bosnian and Herzegovinian SIM cards.
However, Bosnia and Herzegovina is a Potential Candidate Country for joining the EU. The country also wants to join the EU/EEA common roaming zone in the near future. To do so, Bosnia and Herzegovina and other Western Balkan countries have decided to cap roaming rates between July 2019 and July 2021. They will entirely scrap roaming rates within the region on the 1st of July 2021. This is because it is apparently a prerequisite to join the EU/EEA common roaming zone.
West Balkan Roaming
Those with SIM cards from Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia can roam at reduced rates in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and those with Bosnian and Herzegovinian SIM cards can do the same in the aforementioned countries as part of the Roam Like At Home Plus (RLAH+) scheme agreed to by the six countries since July 2019.
Starting from the 1st of July 2019, roaming rates in Western Balkan states have gone down by up to 99%. From the 1st of July 2021, international roaming fees will be abolished in the West Balkans.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Speeds, Internet Prices & Insights
Most countries in Europe have affordable mobile data rates. At least, compared to other regions worldwide. And the quality of networks is often better than average too.
Does this apply to Bosnia and Herzegovina too? How much does mobile data cost in this country?
The average price for 1 GB of data in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 2.39 USD, around the European average of 2.50 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.
Although Bosnia and Herzegovina are in the top five countries with the highest mobile data rates in Eastern Europe, it is still far below the global average.
Cable.co.uk split Europe into three territories: Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Baltics. The Eastern European average cost of 1 GB of data, using Cable.co.uk's definition, is 2.25 USD.
So we know that mobile data is inexpensive. Will you get fast speeds in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's average mobile download speed is around 36 Mbps.
Do note that unless you are in urban Bosnia and Herzegovina, speeds can be slow. If you are unlucky (mostly HT Eronet), you may have to deal with 3G, or even worse, 2G only.
Besides that, coverage is quite good in the country. So you should have a smooth network experience when in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Currency in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina use the Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Marka, also known as simply Bosnian Mark, with the symbol BAM (which will be used throughout this guide). However, prices are often listed as just KM. For example, 25 BAM = 25 KM. For reference, below are some exchange rates between BAM and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 BAM = 0.55 USD
- 10 BAM = 5.50 USD
- 100 BAM = 54.95 USD
For up-to-date BAM:your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.
Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).
I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.
Bosnian and Herzegovinian Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through BH Telecom, m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina, HT Eronet & Haloo, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices, and availability
- Recharge / top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)
With that being said, let’s see what Bosnia and Herzegovina have to offer to us.
BH Telecom
BT Telecom is the largest operator in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was also the first operator to launch 4G/LTE… in 2019.
BH Telecom uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
This is what you will learn about BH Telecom:
* Coverage
* How to Get a BH Telecom SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping-Up Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – BH Telecom
BH Telecom has the best coverage throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Do note that coverage will mostly be great around roads, even in the rural parts. You may have no reception when you are not close to a public road.
Below is BH Telecom's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – BH Telecom
You can buy a BH Telecom SIM card, called Ultra Start Paket, for 5 BAM in BH Telecom stores and other retailers, including newsstands. The SIM card features 3 BAM in credit for 30 days and 1 GB for 7 days.
It is also possible to purchase a BH Telecom SIM card at Sarajevo International Airport (Međunarodni Aerodrom Sarajevo) from kiosks or phone booths.
You will get a 5 BAM credit bonus when you register your SIM card.
Short-term travelers can also take advantage of the BH Telecom Tourist SIM card. They are sold in the following three variants:
| Price | SIM Card | Credit | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 BAM | Ultra Tourist 1 | 5 BAM | 15 GB | 10 days |
| 40 BAM | Ultra Tourist 2 | 10 BAM | 30 GB | 30 days |
| 100 BAM | Ultra Tourist Group Package | N/A | 100 GB | 15 days |
These SIM cards are sold at the same places where regular BH Telecom SIM cards can be purchased, such as post offices. They can be topped up with Ultra Tourist plans.
You can get the following data add-ons for Ultra Tourist:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 BAM | 5 GB | 10 days | *105*6*1# |
| 35 BAM | 15 GB | 30 days | *105*6*3# |
| 50 BAM | 25 GB | 30 days | *105*5*5# |
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bosnia & Herzegovina without personal detail capturing, you can get Bosnia & Herzegovina Bosher eSIMs from Airalo (six options):
- 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 2 GB/15 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 3 GB/30 days
- 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 G/30 days
- 20 GB/30 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.
If you plan on visiting other countries in Europe and others in other regions or continents, consider the Airalo Discover Global eSIM to be used in 84+ countries worldwide with five variants:
- 1 GB/7 days
- 1 GB/7 days
- 2 GB/15 days
- 2 GB/15 days
- 3 GB/15 days
- 3 GB/15 days
- 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days
- 10 GB/60 days
- 10 GB/60 days
- 20 GB/180 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 20 GB/180 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!
From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Discover Global eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
You can read about them in my Best Bosnia & Herzegovina eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – BH Telecom
BH Telecom top-up vouchers are sold in BH Telecom stores and many other stores throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina, including post offices, kiosks, and grocery stores.
The following (online) top-up options are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 0.99 BAM <= | No change |
| 1 BAM – 2.99 BAM | 7 days |
| 3 BAM – 4.99 BAM | 10 days |
| 5 BAM – 9.99 BAM | 30 days |
| 10 BAM – 19.99 BAM | 90 days |
| 20 BAM => | 180 days |
To top up your BH Telecom SIM card, dial *124*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *124*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
Dial *100# or *110# to check your BH Telecom balance.
You can also use the Moj BH Telecom (My BH Telecom) app to refill and check your balance (Android/iOS/Huawei App Gallery).
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – BH Telecom
BH Telecom has two data-featured prepaid plans: Ultra Dokupi Mjesečne Opcije/Ultra Buy More Monthly Options (combo) & Dokupi Mobilnog Interneta/Add Mobile Data (data for ultra bonus SIM card).
I will list all the prices in BAM (Bosnian Mark).
To convert BAM to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Ultra Dokupi – Mjesečne Opcije (Ultra Buy More – Monthly Options) – BH Telecom
The Ultra Dokupi – Mjesečne Opcije (Ultra Buy More – Monthly Options) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes, and SMS.
You can activate one of the following Ultra Dokupi – Mjesečne Opcije by texting the activation code to 611118:
| Price | Plan | Data | Western Balkans Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 KM | Moj mSurf 500 MB | “Unlimited”, 500 MB | 292 MB | N/A | N/A | 30 days | App only |
| 4 KM | Moj mSurf 1 GB | “Unlimited”, 1 GB | 583 MB | N/A | N/A | 30 days | App only |
| 10 BAM | Moj mSurf 5 GB | “Unlimited”, 5 GB | 1.4 GB | 100 minutes | 100 SMS | 30 days | PRIJAVA301 |
Ultra Dokupi – Mjesečne Opcije auto-renew.
Dokupi Mobilnog Interneta (Add Mobile Data) – BH Telecom
The Dokupi Mobilnog Interneta (Add Mobile Data) are, as the name implies, data add-ons (without 5G NR access). For Ultra bonus SIM card.
The following Instant Buy & Surf Za Vise Surfanja are available. Which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
| Price | Plan | Data | Western Balkans Data | Social Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50 BAM | Buy&Surf 1dan | 1 GB | 291 MB | N/A | 1 day | *107*1*1# |
| 2 BAM | Ultra zabavan dan | 3 GB | N/A | Unlimited 2 | 1 day | *108*6*1# |
| 2.50 BAM | Buy&Surf 2 dana | 4 GB | 486 MB | N/A | 2 days | *108*2*0# |
| 3 BAM | Buy&Surf 1dan | 30 GB | 583 MB | Unlimited 1 | 1 days | *108*6*0# |
| 4.50 BAM | Buy&Surf 7 dana | 7 GB | 874 MB | N/A | 7 days | *108*3*0# |
| 9 BAM | Buy&Surf 10 dana | 20 GB | 1.7 GB | N/A | 10 days | *108*7*0# |
| 10 BAM | 3GB + Moja webTV | 3 GB | 1.4 GB | 10 GB 3 | 30 days | PRIJAVA330 send SMS to 061 1118 |
| 17 BAM | 17 GB + Moja webTV | 17 GB | 2.4 GB | 10 GB 3 | 30 days | PRIJAVA1730 send SMS to 061 1118 |
1 + free use of Facebook, Instagram & TikTok
2 + free streaming HBO Max, Netflix & Spotify
3 + Moja webTV
APN/Internet Settings – BH Telecom
- Name: BH Telecom
- APN: minternet.bhmobile.ba
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina
m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina, just m:tel, is the second-largest operator in Bosnia and Herzegovina. m:tel as a company is active in other Balkan countries.
m:tel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
This is what you will learn about m:tel:
* Coverage
* How to Get an m:tel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping-Up Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina
m:tel has extensive coverage in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Do note that coverage will mostly be great around roads, even in the rural parts. You may have no reception when you are not close to a public road.
Below is m:tel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina
You can buy an m:tel SIM card for 4 BAM with 4 GB for 7 days or 10 BAM with 10 GB for 15 days in m:tel stores and other retailers, including gas stations. It is also possible to purchase m:tel SIM card at Sarajevo International Airport (Međunarodni Aerodrom Sarajevo) from kiosks or phone booths.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bosnia & Herzegovina without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Holafly (five option):
- Unlimited Data/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited Data/7 days
- Unlimited Data/10 days
- Unlimited Data/15 days
- Unlimited Data/20 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!
No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.
If you plan on visiting other countries in Europe and others in other regions or continents, consider the Airalo Discover Global eSIM to be used in 84+ countries worldwide with five variants:
- 1 GB/7 days
- 1 GB/7 days
- 2 GB/15 days
- 2 GB/15 days
- 3 GB/15 days
- 3 GB/15 days
- 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days
- 10 GB/60 days
- 10 GB/60 days
- 20 GB/180 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 20 GB/180 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!
From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Discover Global eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
You can read about them in my Best Bosnia & Herzegovina eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina
m:tel top-up vouchers are sold in m:tel stores and many other establishments, such as supermarkets, newsstands, and convenience stores.
To top up your m:tel SIM card, dial *100# and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *101# to check your m:tel balance.
You can also use the m:go BiH app to refill and check your balance (Android/iOS).
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina
m:tel has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Plan Za SVE/A Plan for Everyone (combo)
- Dopuna XY NET – Kupi Internet/Supplement XY NET – Buy Internet (data)
- Dopuna NET/Supplement NET (data)
- Kombinuj Prepaid Tarifne Opcije Kupi Internet/Combine Prepaid Tariff Options Buy Internet (data)
All plans can be activated by dialing *100# or on the m:go BiH app.
I will list all the prices in BAM (Bosnian Mark).
To convert BAM to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Plan Za SVE (A Plan for Everyone) – m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Plan Za SVE (A Plan for Everyone) are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Plan Za SVE are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code:
| Price | Plan | Data | Western Balkans Data | On-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 BAM | Dopuna: S | N/A | N/A | 80 minutes | 80 SMS | 30 days | *145*1# |
| 12 BAM | Dopuna: M | 200 MB | 2.5 GB | 100 minutes | 100 SMS | 30 days | *144*1# |
| 19 BAM | Dopuna: L | 1 GB | 3 GB | 200 minutes | 200 SMS | 30 days | *143*1# |
| 25 BAM | Dopuna: XL | 3 GB | 2 GB | 300 minutes 1 | 300 SMS | 30 days | *145*1# |
1 300 min to all networks in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in roaming in the Western Balkan region
Dopuna XY Net – Kupi Internet (Supplement XY NET – Buy the Internet) – m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Dopuna XY Net Kupi Internet (Supplement XY NET Buy Internet) are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Dopuna XY Net Kupi Internet are available:
| Price | Plan | Data | Western Balkans Data | Social Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BAM | Dopuna XY plan 1GB / 1 dan | 1 GB | 200 MB | N/A | 1 day |
| 2 BAM | Društvene mreže 7 dana | N/A | N/A | Unlimited 1 | 7 days |
| 2 BAM | Facebook i Instagram 10 dana | N/A | 400 MB | Unlimited 2 | 10 days |
| 2 BAM | 20 GB / 24 časa | 20 GB | 300 MB | N/A | 1 day |
| 3 BAM | 30 GB / 3 dana | 30 GB | 600 MB | N/A | 3 days |
| 4 BAM | Dopuna XY plan 4GB / 7 dana | 4 GB | 800 MB | N/A | 7 days |
| 12 BAM | Dopuna M Net 4 GB / 30 dana | 4 GB | 2.5 GB | Unlimited 2 | 30 days |
1 Facebook, Instagram & TikTok
2 Facebook & Instagram
Dopuna NET (Supplement NET) – m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Dopuna NET (Supplement NET) are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Dopuna NET are available:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.85 BAM | DopunaNET 500MB | 500 MB | 30 days |
| 11.70 BAM | DopunaNET 4GB | 4 GB | 30 days |
| 17.55 BAM | DopunaNET 10GB | 10 GB | 30 days |
Kombinuj Prepaid Tarifne Opcije Kupi Internet (Combine Prepaid Tariff Options Buy Internet) – m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Kombinuj Prepaid Tarifne Opcije Kupi Internet (Combine Prepaid Tariff Options Buy Internet) are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Kombinuj Prepaid Tarifne Opcije Kupi Internet are available:
| Price | Plan | Data | Western Balkans Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.20 BAM | 100 MB / 24 časa | 100 MB | 200 MB | 1 day |
| 2.30 BAM | 100 MB / 24 časa | 2 GB | 500 MB | 1 day |
| 3 BAM | 3 GB / 3 dan | 3 GB | 600 MB | 3 days |
| 3.50 BAM | 1 GB / 7 dana | 1 GB | 700 MB | 7 days |
| 4 BAM | 4 GB / 7 dana | 4 GB | 800 MB | 7 days |
| 11.70 BAM | 1 GB / 30 dana | 1 GB | 1.5 GB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Name: M Tel
- APN: mtelfrend
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
HT Eronet
HT Eronet is the smallest Main Operator in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is operated by Hrvatski Telekom from Croatia.
HT Eronet uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
This is what you will learn about HT Eronet:
* Coverage
* How to Get an HT Eronet SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping-Up Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – HT Eronet
HT Eronet has good coverage throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Just like with BH Telecom and m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina, coverage is close to great in urban areas. In rural parts of the country, reception can mostly be found near public roads.
You will, however, experience more 2G/3G connections with HT Eronet than with BH Telecom and m:tel Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Below is HT Eronet's coverage map produced by Speedtest.
SIM Card Price – HT Eronet
You can get an HT Eronet SIM card, called hej! Slagalica for as low as 4 BAM with 4 BAM in credit in HT Eronet stores, supermarkets, and post offices. You can also get the data-only SIM card called !hej Internet2Go Start Paket for 10 BAM with 10 GB of data for 30 days.
It is also possible to purchase a !hej/HT Eronet SIM card at Sarajevo International Airport (Međunarodni Aerodrom Sarajevo) from kiosks or phone booths.
Short-term travelers can also take advantage of !hej Tourist HT Eronet's tourist SIM card. !hej Tourist is sold for 20 BAM with 20 GB and 30 local minutes for 30 days.
These SIM cards are sold at the same places where regular HT Eronet SIM cards can be purchased, such as supermarkets.
Dial *111# to access the !hej/HT Eronet menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bosnia & Herzegovina without personal detail capturing, you can get Bosnia & Herzegovina Bosher eSIMs from Airalo (six options):
- 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 2 GB/15 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 3 GB/30 days
- 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 G/30 days
- 20 GB/30 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.
If you plan on visiting other countries in Europe and others in other regions or continents, consider the Airalo Discover Global eSIM to be used in 84+ countries worldwide with five variants:
- 1 GB/7 days
- 1 GB/7 days
- 2 GB/15 days
- 2 GB/15 days
- 3 GB/15 days
- 3 GB/15 days
- 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days
- 10 GB/60 days
- 10 GB/60 days
- 20 GB/180 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 20 GB/180 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!
From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Discover Global eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
You can read about them in my Best Bosnia & Herzegovina eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – HT Eronet
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – HT Eronet
HT Eronet has nine data-featured prepaid plans:
- !hej Slagalica (combo)
- !hej FULL (combo)
- !hej Savršena (combo)
- Extras (add-ons)
- Make Your Own Plan (customizable combo)
- Opcjiu Social (data)
- Tourist Options (data add-ons for !hej Tourist)
- Internet Opcija (data for !hej Internet2Go)
- !hej Dobatni MB (data)
I will list all the prices in BAM (Bosnian Mark).
To convert BAM to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
!hej Slagalica – HT Eronet
The !hej Slagalica plans are combo bundles for !hej Slagalica with data (without 5G NR access) and local minutes.
The following !hej Slagalica plans are available, which you can activate by texting the Activation Code to 0637790:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 BAM | Mini | 600 MB | 80 minutes | MINI |
| 15 BAM | Zvoni | 600 MB | 200 minutes | ZVONI |
| 15 BAM | Gigo | 3 GB | 80 minutes | GIGO |
| 20 BAM | Zuba | 3 GB | 200 minutes | ZUBA |
| 20 BAM | Faca | 7 GB | 80 minutes | FACA |
!hej FULL – HT Eronet
The !hej FULL tariff are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following !hej FULL tariff are available, which you can activate by texting the Activation Code to 0637790:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 BAM | FULL 10 | 200 MB | 200 minutes | 200 SMS | 30 days | FULL 10 |
| 20 BAM | FULL 20 | 1 GB | 600 minutes | 600 SMS | 30 days | FULL 20 |
!hej Savršena – HT Eronet
The !hej Savršena tariff are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following !hej Savršena tariff are available, which you can activate by texting the Activation Code to 0637790:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 BAM | Savršena 10 | 200 MB | 100 minutes | 200 SMS | 30 days | Savršena 10 |
| 20 BAM | Savršena 20 | 1 GB | 200 minutes | 300 SMS | 30 days | Savršena 20 |
Extras – HT Eronet
The Extras are add-ons for the !hej Slagalica plans. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
You can activate Extras by texting the Activation Code to 0637790:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BAM | 200 MB | N/A | PAKETI1 |
| 3 BAM | N/A | 30 minutes | PAKETM1 |
| 5 BAM | 600 MB | N/A | PAKETI2 |
| 5 BAM | N/A | 80 minutes | PAKETM2 |
| 10 BAM | 3 GB | N/A | PAKETI3 |
| 15 BAM | 7 GB | N/A | PAKETI4 |
Make Your Own Plan – HT Eronet
With !hej Slagalica, you can customize your plan by setting how much data and how many minutes and SMS you want.
You can activate your own plan by texting the word PAKET with the Activation Code to 0637790.
The Activation Code will be different depending on your selection. Do note that the activation code should be written in this order: PAKET + Minutes Activation Code + SMS Activation Code + Data Activation Code.
That looks complicated, but let me explain and visualize.
Let's say I want 3 GB of data, 80 local minutes, and 150 local SMS. The Activation Code for data would be I3. For minutes, it would be M2. For SMS, it would be S2. So I would text PAKETM2S2I3 to 0637790.
You are not required to select all options. If I only wanted 3 GB of data, I would simply text PAKETI3 to 0637790.
If this is still too confusing, go to the Make Your Own Plan page (in Bosnian) and see what Activation Code the page recommends
Make Your Own Plan Data – HT Eronet
You can choose between 200 MB and 7 GB with Make Your Own Plan, all valid for 30 days.
Below are your data options:
| Price | Data | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|
| 3 BAM | 200 MB | I1 |
| 5 BAM | 600 MB | I2 |
| 10 BAM | 3 GB | I3 |
| 15 BAM | 7 GB | I4 |
Make Your Own Plan Minutes – HT Eronet
You can choose between 30 minutes and 200 minutes with Make Your Own Plan, all valid for 30 days.
| Price | Local Minutes | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|
| 3 BAM | 30 minutes | M1 |
| 5 BAM | 80 minutes | M2 |
| 10 BAM | 200 minutes | M3 |
Below are your call options:
Make Your Own Plan SMS – HT Eronet
You can choose between 60 SMS and 500 SMS with Make Your Own Plan, all valid for 30 days.
Below are your SMS options:
| Price | Local SMS | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|
| 3 BAM | 60 SMS | S1 |
| 5 BAM | 150 SMS | S2 |
| 10 BAM | 500 SMS | S3 |
Opciju Social is a data plan for 6 BAM with 10 GB of data and unlimited data (without 5G NR access) for Facebook, Instagram & Twitter.
Text SOCIAL to 0637790 to activate Opciju Social.
| Price | Data | Social Media Data 1 | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 BAM | 10 GB | Unlimited | SOCIAL |
1 Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
Tourist Options – HT Eronet
The Tourist Options are data add-ons (without 5G NR access) for !hej Tourist.
You can activate Tourist Options by texting the Activation Code to 0637700:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BAM | Daily 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 day | Dailygb | Nodailygb |
| 20 BAM | Weekly 20 GB | 20 GB | 7 days | Weeklygb | Noweeklygb |
The tourist options auto-renew. Text the Deactivation Code to disable auto-renewal.
Internet Opcija – HT Eronet
Internet Opcija are data options (without 5G NR access) for !hej Internet2Go (data-only SIM card).
Internet Opcija become activated by topping up the SIM card with the corrosponding price.
If a Internet Opcija plan costs 20 BAM, you would recharge 20 BAM to activate the plan.
Below are all the Internet Opcija:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BAM | Internet D | 20 GB | 24 hours |
| 10 BAM | Internet M | 4 GB | 30 days |
| 20 BAM | Internet L | 12 GB | 30 days |
| 50 BAM | Internet XL | 36 GB | 30 days |
!hej Dobatni MB – HT Eronet
!hej Dobatni MB are data add-ons (without 5G NR access).
You can purchase one of the following !hej Dobatni MB:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BAM | Dodatni 10 GB | 10 GB | 24 hours | *105*1# |
| 3 BAM | Dodatni 1 GB | 1 GB | 7 days | *108*1# |
| 4 BAM | Dodatni 4 GB | 4 GB | 7 days | *109*1# |
APN/Internet Settings – HT Eronet
- Name: HT Eronet
- APN: gprs.eronet.ba
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Haloo
Haloo is an online-based HT Eronet MVNO.
To learn about Haloo's frequencies, jump back to HT Eronet's frequencies.
This is what you will learn about Haloo:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Haloo SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping-Up Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Haloo
Haloo is an HT Eronet MVNO, meaning Haloo uses the HT Eronet network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Haloo, jump to the HT Eronet Coverage section.
SIM Card Price – Haloo
You can get a Haloo SIM card for 4 BAM with 4 BAM in credit for 15 days in supermarkets, newsstands, and convenience stores.
Short-term travelers can also take advantage of the Haloo Tourist SIM card. For 20 BAM, you will get 1 BAM in credit, 20 GB, 100 local minutes, and 100 local SMS – all valid for 15 days.
The Haloo Tourist plan auto-renews unless you deactivate it. You can purchase regular plans with a Haloo Tourist SIM card.
Dial *100# to access the Haloo menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bosnia & Herzegovina without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Holafly (five option):
- Unlimited Data/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited Data/7 days
- Unlimited Data/10 days
- Unlimited Data/15 days
- Unlimited Data/20 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!
No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.
If you plan on visiting other countries in Europe and others in other regions or continents, consider the Airalo Discover Global eSIM to be used in 84+ countries worldwide with five variants:
- 1 GB/7 days
- 1 GB/7 days
- 2 GB/15 days
- 2 GB/15 days
- 3 GB/15 days
- 3 GB/15 days
- 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days
- 10 GB/60 days
- 10 GB/60 days
- 20 GB/180 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 20 GB/180 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7th of September (2023 data only).
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!
From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Discover Global eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
You can read about them in my Best Bosnia & Herzegovina eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Haloo
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Haloo
Haloo has two data-featured prepaid plans: Komplet Paketi (combo) & Mobilni Intenet (data).
I will list all the prices in BAM (Bosnian Mark).
To convert BAM to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Komplet Paketi – Haloo
The Komplet Paketi are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes, and SMS.
The following Komplet Paketi are available, which can be purchased by dialing *100*5*1#:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes/SMS | Off-Net Minutes/SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 BAM | Komplet Za 10 | 2 GB | 150 minutes/SMS | 150 minutes/SMS | 30 days |
| 15 BAM | Komplet Za 15 | 3 GB | 250 minutes/SMS | 250 minutes/SMS | 30 days |
| 20 BAM | Komplet Za 20 | 4 GB | 350 minutes/SMS | 350 minutes/SMS | 30 days |
Mobilni Intenet – Haloo
The Mobilni Intenet are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Mobilni Intenet are available, which you can activate by dialing *100*3#:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 BAM | Internet DAN | 4 GB | 1 day |
| 2.5 BAM | Internet DAN+ | 30 GB | 1 day |
| 4 BAM | Internet DANA | 8 GB | 7 days |
| 7 BAM | Internet DANA+ | 20 GB | 7 days |
| 10 BAM | Internet 30DANA | 8 GB | 30 days |
| 17 BAM | Internet 30DANA+ | 20 GB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Haloo
- Name: Haloo
- APN: web.haloo.ba
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Getting a SIM card from BH Telecom or HT Eronet would do you well when considering a Bosnian and Herzegovinian SIM card.
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