Malta: 3 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

Malta – known for its weather, landscapes & culture.

The country is also popular with filmmakers due to its stunning landscape, which is perfect for many types of movies.

What makes Malta even more remarkable is that it is the smallest country in the European Union.

Luxembourg, the second-smallest nation in the block, is eight times larger than Malta, and many refer to it as tiny.

So, what to do in Malta? There are plenty of cathedrals to explore, like the St. John's Co-Cathedral.

Of course, you can enjoy one of the many beaches with Roman ruins, like Ramla Beach.

And if you are visiting Malta for your Instagram feed, be sure to take photos around the Azure Window, Blue Grotto & the Upper Barrakka Gardens.

As you can see, there is no reason to be bored.

And if you somehow get bored in Malta, make sure to swim to Italy (actually – do not try – you will not survive).

What you may also not survive is dealing with an expensive international roaming bill because you forgot to turn off data roaming.

But there is a way to avoid such bills… by staying home! No, by using local SIM cards, like a Maltese one, so that you can enjoy local rates.

Fortunately, Maltese SIM cards are reasonably priced and are available to anyone visiting the country.

You can get a Maltese SIM card for 10 EUR (10.70 USD) from Epic (formerly Vodafone) and GO, and for 5 EUR (5.35 USD) from Melita in their stores. SIM cards are also sold at Malta International Airport (MLA – Epic only).

Paying 10 EUR for a SIM card is quite normal in Western Europe. Luckily, mobile data rates are low in Malta too.

In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Malta. Let's go.

Original publication: 23rd of May 2020. Last updated: 25h of September 2023.

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Table of Contents

Can You Buy a SIM Card in Malta?

Anyone living in or visiting Malta can buy a Maltese SIM card from Epic (formerly Vodafone), GO & Melita with no restrictions.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.

Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Malta).

Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Malta?

You can get a Maltese SIM card in Epic (formerly Vodafone), GO & Melita stores. They are also sold at Malta International Airport (MLA – Epic only).

You can expect to pay the following for Maltese SIM cards:

• Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone Malta): 10 EUR
• GO Malta: 10 EUR
• Melita: 5 EUR

For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Can You Use Your Phone in Malta?

Malta uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Malta. 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 Malta, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 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 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Malta.

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 Malta 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 Malta (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Malta

Malta has three mobile operators offering prepaid services:

• Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone)
• GO Malta
• Melita

The following frequencies are used in Malta:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 2100 MHz (n1) & 3500 MHz

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Malta, 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.

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A Note about Top-Up Excise Tax in Malta

An excise tax of 4% will be charged on each top-up in Malta.

As a result, the effective credit you get upon recharging will be as follows:

Top-Up	Credit After Tax
5 EUR	4.81 EUR
10 EUR	9.62 EUR
20 EUR	19.23 EUR
50 EUR	48.08 EUR

VoLTE & VoWiFi in Malta

Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are not offered by the mobile operators in Malta (yet).

This means that when you make a call, your phone will downgrade to 3G (or 2G when 3G is not available) instead of staying connected to 4G/LTE.

This is also why you often cannot use mobile data while calling if not connected to WiFi.

VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.

5G NR in Malta

Commercial 5G NR has been available in Malta since May 2021. It is available on the Epic (formerly Vodafone), GO & Melita networks. All mobile operators allow prepaid customers to use 5G NR.

Best SIM Card in Malta

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Best eSIM in Malta

GO Malta is, currently, the only mobile operator with eSIMs.

It is unclear if they are available to prepaid customers too.

Note that the Maltese mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).

However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.

The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Colombia.

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 13 best eSIMs for Colombia:

• Maltese mobile operators (read more in my Malta SIM card buying guide)
• Airalo Maltafone eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money)
• Alosim Malta eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (priced roughly the same as Airalo with a bit more options – use code PTW for 5% off)
• Holafly Malta eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 90 days (unlimited data eSIMs) + ability to make and receive calls (new) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off)
• Nomad Malta eSIM with 10 choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money… too – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)
• Airalo Eurolink eSIM with 5G NR access in Malta with six choices between 1 GB and 100 GB (best value for money for 39 European countries) – read my ongoing Airalo Eurolink eSIM review too!
• Alosim Europe eSIM with five choices between 1 GB and 10 GB (priced roughly the same as Airalo with worse coverage)
• Holafly Europe eSIM with 5G NR access in Malta with unlimited data for 5 to 60 days (unlimited data eSIMs for 33 European countries) + ability to make and receive calls (new)
• Nomad Europe eSIM with 11 choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (the best of both worlds in terms of pricing and performance for 35 European countries)
• SimOptions Europe eSIMs with seven choices between 8 GB and 24 GB (choice from multiple mobile operators + calling & texting options (the only one in this list))
• 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!
• AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM through SimOptions with 5G NR access in Malta with one 6 GB option (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported countries (53/143) at a reasonable price but with a short validity)
• Nomad Global eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (extensive global coverage (109 or 139 countries) at high(er) prices – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)

Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Colombia, 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 Colombia, you better check out my Malta eSIM buying guide.

It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

SIM Card Registration in Malta

SIM card registration with your passport information is required in Malta. It will be done at the point of purchase.

EU Roaming in Malta

Malta is part of the European Union (EU).

Since June 2017, those with EU/EEA (European Economic Area) SIM cards can roam for free in other EU/EEA nations, including Malta.

This means that, in the majority of cases, you do not need to purchase a Maltese SIM card if you already have an EU/EEA SIM card because you can roam without additional costs.

However, conditions do apply. Mobile operators in some countries may impose a roaming Fair Use Policy (FUP).

In countries where local mobile data rates are extremely low (such as in the Baltics and the Nordics), mobile operators may still charge you for roaming in the EU/EEA.

Be sure to head over to the international roaming page to learn whether your mobile operator offers free roaming while in Malta or if restrictions apply.

Roaming in the EU with Maltese SIM Cards

Malta and the Maltese mobile operators have fully adopted the roam like at home regulations principles early on.

Unlike most EU/EEA mobile operators that impose EU/EEA roaming caps, none of the Maltese mobile operators have such caps.

However, the standard Fair Use Policy applies where you should not be roaming over 50% of the time over a four-month period.

If you do so, EU roaming rates will apply.

You are then better off buying local prepaid SIM cards in other EU nations.

Malta Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

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Currency in Malta

Malta uses the Euro with the symbol EUR (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as just €. For example, 25 EUR = €25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between EUR and USD (US Dollars):

• 1 EUR = 1.10 USD
• 10 EUR = 10.70 USD
• 100 EUR = 107.15 USD

For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Maltese Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone Malta), GO Malta & Melita, and go through:

• Background information
• Mobile coverage
• SIM card types, prices & availability
• Recharge/top-up information
• Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)

With that being said, let’s see what Malta has to offer to us.

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Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone)

Epic Malta, just Epic and formerly Vodafone Malta, is the largest mobile operator in Malta.

Epic, then still called Vodafone, was the first mobile operator to introduce 4.5G (LTE-A), achieving superior download speeds compared to its competitors.

Nowadays, it claims to be the cheapest mobile operator for prepaid, although the comparison figures are from March 2021.

Epic, by Monaco Telecom, is also active in Cyprus.

Epic uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: No
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Epic:

* Coverage
* How to Get an Epic SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone)

Epic has the best coverage in Malta.

4G/LTE is available basically everywhere.

Below is EPIC's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

However, click here to see EPIC's official coverage map.

SIM Card Price – Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone)

You can get an Epic SIM card for 10 EUR with 5 GB of data, 200 local/EU minutes & 200 local/EU SMS – all for 28 days in Epic stores. Epic SIM cards are also sold at Malta International Airport (MLA).

Epic has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Note that the Maltese mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Malta without personal detail capturing, you can get Malta Maltafone eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

1. 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. 2 GB/15 days
3. 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. 10 GB/30 days
6. 20 GB/30 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th 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 neighboring European nations, consider the Airalo Eurolink eSIM to be used in 39 European countries with six variants:

1. 1 GB/7 days
2. 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. 50 GB/90 days
6. 100 GB/180 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th 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!

• Be sure to check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM review for my insights!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Malta

You can read about them in my Best Malta eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Note that Epic does not offer VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) or VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone)

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone)

Epic has two data-featured prepaid plans: Value Packs (combo) & Youth Packs (combo for those up to 25 years old).

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Value Packs – Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone)

The Value Packs are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

The following Value Packs are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 16200.

Price	Plan	Data	Local/EU Minutes	Local/EU SMS	Validity	Activation Code	Deactivation Code
4.99 EUR	Talk Pack	100 MB	100 minutes	100 SMS	28 days	TALK	STOP TALK
5.99 EUR	Data Pack	4 GB	N/A	N/A	28 days	DATA	STOP DATA
9.99 EUR	Value Pack	8 EUR	200 minutes	200 SMS	28 days	VALUE	STOP VALUE

Value Packs auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 16200.

Youth Plans – Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone)

The Youth Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS for youngsters up to 25 years old.

Unfortunately, these plans are not available to the elderly 🤪.

You can apply for Youth Plans in Epic stores (recommended) or online if you have a Facebook account (to confirm your age:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/EU Minutes	Local/EU SMS	Validity
8.99 EUR/10 EUR 1	Youth Basic	10 GB	400 minutes	400 SMS	28 days
12.99 EUR/15 EUR 1	Youth Standard	40 GB	400 minutes	400 SMS	28 days
19.99 EUR/36.99 EUR 1	Youth Special	35 GB 2	Unlimited	Unlimited

¹ if auto-renewal is disabled, you have to top-up 10 EUR or 15 EUR to activate the respective plans. If auto-renewal is enabled, you will be charged 8.99 EUR or 12.99 EUR for the Youth Basic and Youth Standard plans instead
² 5G NR access

EU Roaming – Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone)

You can use your Epic allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

As Epic does not have dedicated EU/EEA roaming allowances, you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.

APN/Internet Settings – Epic Malta (formerly Vodafone)

• Name: epic
• APN: connect

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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GO Malta

GO Malta, just GO and sometimes referred to as GO Mobile, is the second-largest mobile operator in Malta.

It used to be a state-owned company, as Maltacom, back in the day.

GO uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: No
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about GO:

* Coverage
* How to Get a GO SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – GO Malta

GO has extensive coverage throughout Malta.

4G/LTE is available basically everywhere.

Below is GO's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – GO Malta

You can get a GOSIM card for 10 EUR with the Smart L Plan (4 GB of data, unlimited music streaming for select apps, 200 local/international (EU) & 200 local/international (EU) SMS – all for 28 days) or 10 EUR credit in GO stores. GO SIM cards are not sold at Malta International Airport (MLA).

While GO does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.

Note that the Maltese mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Malta without personal detail capturing, you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (eight options):

1. Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. Unlimited/7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. Unlimited/10 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. Unlimited/15 days
5. Unlimited/20 days
6. Unlimited/30 days
7. Unlimited/60 days
8. Unlimited/90 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th 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 neighboring European nations, consider the Holafly Europe eSIM to be used in 33 European countries, also with unlimited data, with eight variants:

1. Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. Unlimited/7 days
3. Unlimited/10 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. Unlimited/15 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. Unlimited/20 days
6. Unlimited/30 days
7. Unlimited/60 days
8. Unlimited/90 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th 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 Holafly review!

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Malta

You can read about them in my Best Malta eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Note that GO does not offer VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) or VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – GO Malta

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – GO Malta

GO has three data-featured prepaid plans:

• Smart Mobile Plans (combo)
• Play Plans (combo for those up to 27 years old)
• Extra Bundles (add-ons/plans)

All GO plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 16410.

All GO plans include the Music Wildcard, giving you unlimited streaming data for Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer & Apple Music.

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR 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.

Smart Mobile Plans – GO Malta

The Small Mobile Plans are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Smart Mobile Plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 16410:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/International (EU) Minutes	Local/International (EU) SMS	Validity	Activation Code	Deactivation Code
4.99 EUR	Smart S	500 MB	100 minutes	100 SMS	28 days	S	STOP S
9.99 EUR	Smart M	10 GB	200 minutes	200 SMS	28 days	M	STOP M
15.99 EUR	Smart L	12 GB	300 minutes	300 SMS	28 days	L	STOP L
34.99 EUR	Smart XL	14 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days	XL	STOP XL

Your call and SMS allowance can be used for local use, EU/EEA roaming use, and international use from Malta to EU/EEA countries.

All Smart Mobile Plans include the Music Wildcard, giving you unlimited streaming data for Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer & Apple Music.

Play Plans – GO Malta

The Play Plans are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS for youngsters up to 29 years old.

Unfortunately, these plans are not available to the elderly 🤪.

The following Play Plans are available, which initially have to be activated in a GO store:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/International (EU) Minutes	Local/International (EU) SMS	Validity	Activation Code
8.99 EUR	DIS	10 GB	200 minutes	Unlimited	28 days	DIS
12.99 EUR	Double DAT	40 GB	300 minutes	Unlimited	28 days	DoubleDAT

Your call and SMS allowance can be used for local use, EU/EEA roaming use, and international use from Malta to EU/EEA countries.

All Play Plans include the Music Wildcard, giving you unlimited streaming data for Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer & Apple Music.

Extra Bundles – GO Malta

The Extra Bundles are data, call, or combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes. They may be able to be purchased as standalone plans (to be confirmed in March).

Yeah… I forgot to confirm this 💀. But you can let me know.

The following Extra Bundles are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 16410.

Price	Plan	Data	Local/International (EU) Minutes	Validity	Activation Code
1 EUR	10GB	10 GB	N/A	24 hours	App only
1 EUR	1000 Minutes	N/A	1000 minutes	24 hours	App only
3 EUR	Weekend Boom	10 GB	1000 minutes	1 weekend (Saturday & Sunday)	App only
5 EUR	Top-Up 500MB	500 MB	N/A	4 weeks	500MB
6 EUR	Monthly 1GB	1 GB	N/A	4 weeks	WEB1GB
8 EUR	Top-Up 1GB	1 GB	N/A	4 weeks	1GB
12 EUR	Monthly 5GB	5 GB	N/A	4 weeks	WEB5GB
15 EUR	GO Travel 1	500 MB	100 minutes	30 days (every 3 days)	GOTRAVEL
20 EUR	Top-Up 6GB	6 GB	N/A	4 weeks	6GB
25 EUR	Top-Up 10GB	10 GB	N/A	4 weeks	10GB

¹ for Malta & the visited country in selected countries every 3 days for this bundle is usable in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Russia, Serbia, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey and the United States

EU Roaming – GO Malta

You can use your GO allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

As GO does not have dedicated EU/EEA roaming allowances, you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.

APN/Internet Settings – GO Malta

• Name: GO
• APN: gointernet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Melita

Melita is the smallest mobile operator in Malta.

It wanted to merge with Vodafone Malta (now: Epic Malta) back in 2017.

However, as the combined mobile operator would have more than 60% market share, the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) had doubts.

In December 2017, the merger was called off.

Melita uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: N/A – may have been shut down already
• 3G: 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
• 5G NR: 2100 MHz (n1) & 3500 MHz (n78)
• VoLTE: No
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Melita:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Melita SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Melita

Melita has extensive coverage throughout Malta.

4G/LTE is available basically everywhere.

It also has the best 5G NR coverage, as it rolled out its 5G NR network at least five months ahead of its competitors.

Below is Melita's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Melita

You can get a Melita SIM card for 5 EUR and it comes with 10 GB of data, 200 minutes & 200 SMS in Melita stores. Melita SIM cards are not sold at Malta International Airport (MLA).

Melita has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Note that the Maltese mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Malta without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (eight options):

1. 1 GB/7 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)
2. 3 GB/15 days (price dropped)
3. 3 GB/30 days (price dropped)
4. 5 GB/15 days (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. 5 GB/30 days (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
6. 10 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (price dropped)
7. 15 GB/30 days (price dropped)
8. 20 GB/30 days (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th of September (2023 data only).

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Nomad Europe eSIM to be used in 30 or 35 European countries, depending on the plan, with 14 variants:

1. 1 GB/7 days (30 countries) (price dropped)
2. 1 GB/7 days (35 countries)
3. 3 GB/15 days (30 countries) (price dropped)
4. 3 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped)
5. 5 GB/30 days (30 countries) (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
6. 5 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
7. 10 GB/30 days (30 countries) (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
8. 10 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
9. 15 GB/30 days (30 countries) (price dropped)
10. 15 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped)
11. 20 GB/30 days (30 countries) (price dropped) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
12. 20 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
13. 30 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped)
14. 40 GB/30 days (35 countries) (price dropped)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 13^th of September (2023 data only).

• Be sure to check out my Nomad Europe eSIM review for my insights!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Malta

You can read about them in my Best Malta eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Note that Epic does not offer VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) or VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Melita

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Melita

Melita has three data-featured prepaid plans:

• Pockit Plans (combo)
• Djuno Plans (combo for those up to 29 years old)
• Endless Data Boost (data add-on)

All Melita plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 16860.

I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).

To convert EUR 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.

Pockit Plans – Melita

The Pockit Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Text the Activation Code to 16860 to activate Pockit Plans:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity	Activation Code
5 EUR	Pass S	500 MB	100 minutes	100 SMS	28 days	Pass S
10 EUR	Pass M	10 GB	200 minutes	200 SMS	28 days	Pass M
15 EUR	Pass L	20 GB	200 minutes	200 SMS	28 days	Pass L

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Malta (NOT from Malta to other EU/EEA member states)

Pockit Plans auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text STOP to 16852.

Djuno Plans – Melita

The Djuno Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS for youngsters up to 29 years old.

Unfortunately, these plans are not available to the elderly 🤪.

The following Djuno Plans are available, which initially have to be activated in a Melita store:

Price	Plan	Data	Local/EU Minutes 1	Local/EU SMS 1	Validity	Activation Code
5 EUR	BigGig M	5 GB	400 minutes	Unlimited	28 days	BigGig M
10 EUR	BigGig L	20 GB	400 minutes	Unlimited	28 days	BigGig L

¹ for calls/SMS within and to other EU/EEA member states and back to Malta (NOT from Malta to other EU/EEA member states)

Djuno Plans auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text STOP to 16852.

Endless Data Boost Add-On – Melita

The Endless Data Boost Add-On is a data add-on giving you unlimited data (without 5G NR access) until midnight for 2 EUR. It cannot be purchased as a standalone plan.

Text Endless data to 16860 to activate Endless Data Boost.

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
2 EUR	Unlimited	Until midnight	Endless data

EU Roaming – Melita

You can use your Melita allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:

As Melita does not have dedicated EU/EEA roaming allowances, you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.

APN/Internet Settings – Melita

• Name: melitaweb
• APN: web.melita

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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