Mongolia – known for its wildlife, landscapes & interesting history.
Some may also call Mongolia the land of the blue sky, as it has over 260 days of clear blue skies in a year.
But you are probably not visiting Mongolia just to look at the sky.
Instead, you may want to visit Gorkhi Terelj National Park – the most popular park in Mongolia.
You also should head to Sukhbaatar Square.
And if you have the time and means to visit Dalanzadgad, visit the Flaming Cliffs too.
What you should not do, in many cases, is roam internationally in Mongolia – International roaming can be expensive.
That is why I always recommend local prepaid SIM cards, eSIMs & even travel eSIMs so that you can enjoy low rates for data, minutes & SMS.
Luckily, SIM cards are inexpensive in Mongolia – the same applies to mobile data rates.
So, how much do SIM cards cost in Mongolia?
You can get a Mongolian SIM card for 5000 MNT (1.45 USD) from Mobicom or 3000 MNT (0.90 USD), 10 000 MNT (2.95 USD) & 15 000 MNT (4.40 USD) from Unitel in their stores. Resellers, like gas stations, also sell SIM cards. Mongolian SIM cards are also sold at (Ulaanbaatar) Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN).
Those prices are not bad at all – certainly not for East Asian standards.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Mongolia. Let's do this.

Original publication: 21st of December 2019. Last updated: 20th of December 2022.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Mongolia?
Anyone 14 years old or older living in or visiting Mongolia can buy a Mongolian SIM card from the mobile network operators (Mobicom & Unitel) with some restrictions.
The main restriction is that you can only have two active SIM cards in your name in Mongolia.
Besides that restriction, you are free to use Mongolia SIM cards.
You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)

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 Mongolia).
Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Mongolia?
You can get a Mongolian SIM card in Mobicom and Unitel stores. Resellers, like gas stations & Nomin stores, also sell SIM cards (but you still need to visit the official stores to get it activated). It is also possible to get SIM cards at (Ulaanbaatar) Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN).
Note: in July 2021, the airport mentioned above took over (Ulaanbaatar) Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport‘s (ULN) function as the country's/city's main international airport
You can expect to pay the following for Mongolian SIM cards:
- Mobicom Mongolia: 3500 MNT (data-only) & 5000 MNT (regular)
- Unitel Mongolia: 3000 MNT (blank SIM without a number (ZeroSIM)/Smart Daily), 10 000 MNT (regular & data-only) & 15 000 MNT
For up-to-date MNT:your currency (let's say KRW) 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 Mongolia?
Mongolia uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Mongolia. 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 Mongolia, 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 Mongolia.
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 Mongolia 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 Mongolia (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Mongolia
Mongolia has two mobile network operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Mobicom Mongolia
- Unitel Mongolia
The following frequencies are used in Mongolia:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (n28), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2300 MHz (Band 40)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Mongolia, 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.
A Note about G-Mobile Mongolia & Skytel Mongolia


You may have heard of G-Mobile and Skytel and were wondering why I did not mention them yet so far.
That is because their services are significantly worse than Mobicom and Unitel, making it not worth trying G-Mobile and Skytel.
Especially when Mobicom and Unitel are not (much) more expensive than G-Mobile and Skytel.
Even then, G-Mobile and Skytel use CDMA technology on 3G instead of GSM (95%+ of mobile operators worldwide use GSM), making them useless to most travelers.
While G-Mobile has a regular 4G/LTE network, it is restricted to downtown Ulaanbaatar only.
So there is no real reason for you to consider them. As a result, G-Mobile and Skytel will not be covered in this guide.
VoLTE & VoWiFi in Mongolia
VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) is not available in Mongolia – the same counts for VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling).
This means that your phone will downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Mongolia (unlike mobile operators that do support VoLTE – then you can still use 4G/LTE while calling).
VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.
5G NR in Mongolia
Commercial 5G NR has been available in Mongolia since September 2022. It is available on the Mobicom and Unitel networks. Prepaid customers can use 5G NR, although coverage is still limited.
Best SIM Card in Mongolia
Best eSIM in Mongolia
Mobicom and Unitel offer eSIMs to prepaid customers.
Note that the Mongolian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Mongolia without personal detail capturing, you can get the Mongolia (Mongo Mobile & Fiber) eSIM from Airalo.

You have these three options:
- Mongolia/Mongo Mobile & Fiber 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Mongolia/Mongo Mobile & Fiber 3 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Mongolia/Mongo Mobile & Fiber 5 GB eSIM for 30 days
The Airalo links above will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
For an in-depth analysis of the Airalo Mongo Mobile & Fiber eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Mongolia eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

You can also get Mongolia eSIMs from SimCorner (6 GB/15 days), which can also be used in neighboring Asian countries.

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for extra savings, although the link above will do the same automatically.
For an in-depth analysis of the SimCorner Mongolia eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Mongolia eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my SimCorner reviews

Finally, you can get Mongolia eSIMs from Holafly:

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Mongolia eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Mongolia eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Holafly reviews
With these eSIMs, you can skip Mongolia's SIM card registration scheme entirely and use it immediately upon arriving in Mongolia!
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

TIP: check out my Best Mongolia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Mongolia, including ones not mentioned above.
Airalo recently heavily improved its Asia eSIM, following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries, with six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days .

Just like in Europe, many readers tend to visit multiple Asian countries, so they would rather have a travel eSIM covering multiple countries than just one (like Mongolia).
The Asialink eSIM can be used in 13 14 countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia:
- Cambodia
- China
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Laos
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore (new)
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
With the Asialink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit.
As you can see, the Asialink eSIM cannot be used in Mongolia (yet).
However, as many who visit Mongolia do not just stay in Mongolia (often go to Japan and/or South Korea as well), you can consider it.
TIP: Check out my eSIM lookup tool for an overview of local mobile operators offering eSIMs to prepaid customers and travel eSIMs I use and love (for eSIMs in Mongolia and eSIMs worldwide) and my Best Mongolia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparion of several eSIMs for Mongolia.
Best International/Travel SIM Card for Mongolia
If you want to buy the best international/travel SIM card for Mongolia, I recommend going with SimCorner's Mongolia Travel SIM cards. Consider SimCorner's Asia SIM cards to be used in Mongolia and 20+ countries, including neighboring China, Kazakhstan & South Korea.
You have the following two Mongolia Travel SIM cards:
- Mongolia Travel SIM Card with 6 GB for 8 days
- Mongolia Travel SIM Card with 6 GB for 15 days (new: also available as an eSIM)
- Check out my SimCorner reviews

You have these two Asia SIM cards:
- Asia SIM card with 6 GB for 8 days in 30 countries
- Asia SIM card with 6 GB for 15 days in 20+ countries (NOT for Mongolia)


The SimCorner Asia SIM cards can be used in Mongolia and the following other countries:
- Azerbaijan 2
- Bahrain 1
- Bangladesh
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- China
- Georgia
- Guam 1
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Jordan 1
- Kazakhstan
- Kuwait 1
- Kyrgyzstan 2
- Laos
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Mongolia 1
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Nepal
- Oman 1
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Qatar 1
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan
- Thailand 2, 3
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
1 for the 8 day version only
2 for the 15 days version only
3 only 500 MB in Thailand – better get the SimCorner Thailand Travel SIM Cards instead
You can also get the SimCorner International Travel SIM card (new: also available as an eSIM) with 6 GB of data valid for 15 days to be used in Mongolia and 100+ countries, including most of the ones mentioned above (Asia) and in the Americas, Europe & Oceania:


- Åland Islands
- Albania
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Canada
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Congo, the Republic of (Brazzaville)
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- North Macedonia
- Northern Cyprus
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vatican City
- Vietnam
Instead of spending between 0.34 USD to 384 USD for SIM cards in each country, get a SimCorner travel SIM card covering numerous countries for just one price!
Use discount code PHONETRAVELWIZ for extra savings!
SIM Card Registration in Mongolia
SIM card registration, with the use of your passport information, is mandatory in Mongolia. This will be done at the point of purchase (unless you purchase it from a reseller as a tourist).
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)

Moreover, you can have up to two active prepaid SIM cards ACROSS all mobile operators in Mongolia.
This restriction applies to both Mongolian citizens and non-citizens (including migrant workers and tourists).
What happens when you try going over this limit? I do not know – be my guest and try it 😏.
However, Unitel allows you to have five active prepaid SIM cards in your name for some reason 🤔.
Mongolia Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Currency in Mongolia

Mongolia uses the Mongolian Tögrög (Tugrik) with the symbol MNT (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed as ₮. For example, 25 MNT = ₮25.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between MNT and USD (US Dollars):
- 100 MNT = 0.03 USD
- 1000 MNT = 0.30 USD
- 10 000 MNT = 2.95 USD
- 100 000 MNT = 29.35 USD
For up-to-date MNT:your currency (let's say KRW – Korean Won) 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.
Mongolian Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Mobicom Mongolia & Unitel Mongolia, 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 Mongolia to offer to us.
Mobicom Mongolia (Мобиком Корпораци)

Mobicom Mongolia (Мобиком Корпораци), just Mobicom, is the largest mobile operator in Mongolia.
It also has the fastest speeds – it even won the Mongolia Speedtest Fastest Mobile Network Award of 2021 (Q1-Q2).
Mobicom uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (n28), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2300 MHz (Band 40)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
- VoLTE: No
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Mobicom:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Mobicom SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Mobicom Mongolia
Mobicom has the best coverage throughout Mongolia.
However, as Mongolia is sparsely populated, you should not expect nationwide coverage – only in populated areas.
Below is Mobicom's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Mobicom Mongolia
You can get a Mobicom SIM card for 5000 MNT in Mobicom stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. The data-only SIM card is sold for 3500 MNT. Mobicom SIM cards are also sold at (Ulaanbaatar) Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN).
Because of Mongolia's SIM card registration requirements, I recommend travelers get a SIM card in a Mobicom store for a smooth activation process or at airports.
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Mobicom Tourist SIM cards.
The following three Mobicom Tourist SIM cards are available:
Price | Credit | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
20 000 MNT | 5000 units | 600 MB (15 days) | 90 days |
35 000 MNT | 10 000 units | 1.1 GB (30 days) | 90 days |
60 000 MNT | 15 000 units | 5 GB (30 days) | 90 days |

Dial *210# to access the Mobicom 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)

It is possible to get a Mobicom eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
Note that the Mongolian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM (without personal detail capturing), you can go with the Mongolia (Mongo Mobile & Fiber) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days).

The Airalo links above will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
You can also get Mongolia eSIMs from SimCorner (6 GB/15 days), which can also be used in neighboring Asian countries.

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for extra savings, although the link above will do the same automatically.
- Check out my SimCorner eSIM reviews
Finally, you have the Holafly Mongolia eSIM (6 GB/15 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
Airalo recently heavily improved its Asia eSIM, following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries, with six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days to be used in 14 Asian countries:

- Cambodia
- China
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Laos
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore (new)
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
With the Asialink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping initial SIM card and eSIM costs per country you visit.
As you can see, the Asialink eSIM cannot be used in Mongolia (yet). However, it is still a valuable and popular eSIM for nearby Asian countries (according to hundreds of other Phone Travel Wiz readers).
TIP: check out my Best Mongolia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Mongolia (including ones not mentioned above).
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Mobicom.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Mobicom Mongolia
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Mobicom Mongolia
Mobicom has five data-featured prepaid plans:
- On Demand Data Packages
- Data Plans for Data Only SIM Card
- Night Data Package
- Morning and Night Data Packages
- Entertainment Data Packages (social data)
Mobicom plans can be activated by dialing *210#.
I will list all the prices in MNT.
To convert MNT to your currency (let's say KRW – Korean Won) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
On Demand Data Packages – Mobicom Mongolia
The On Demand Data Packages are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
Dial *210# to activate On Demand Data Packages:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
1500 MNT | 600 MB | 1 day |
2000 MNT | 2 GB | 2 days |
4000 MNT | 4 GB | 4 days |
6500 MNT | 7 GB | 7 days |
7500 MNT | 6 GB | 7 days |
12 000 MNT | 15 GB | 15 days |
12 500 MNT | 5 GB | 30 days |
15 000 MNT | 13 GB | 15 days |
16 500 MNT | 5 GB | 30 days |
17 500 MNT | 10 GB | 30 days |
28 000 MNT | 20 GB | 30 days |
38 000 MNT | 30 GB | 30 days |
60 000 MNT | 60 GB | 30 days |
99 000 MNT | 99 GB | 60 days |

Data Plans for Data Only SIM Card – Mobicom Mongolia
The Data Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access) exclusively for the data-only SIM card.
Dial *210# to activate Data Plans:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
1500 MNT | 600 MB | 1 day |
2000 MNT | 2 GB | 2 days |
4000 MNT | 4 GB | 4 days |
6500 MNT | 7 GB | 7 days |
12 000 MNT | 15 GB | 15 days |
12 500 MNT | 5 GB | 30 days |
60 000 MNT | 60 GB | 30 days |
Night Data Package – Mobicom Mongolia
The Night Data Package is a 30 GB data bundle (with 5G NR access) for 7 nights (between 0:00 and 7:59), costing 1500 MNT.
Dial *210# to activate Night Data Package.
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
1500 MNT | 30 GB | 7 nights (0:00 – 7:59) |

Morning and Night Data Packages – Mobicom Mongolia
The Morning and Night Data Packages are data bundles (with 5G NR access) to be used at night (between 0:00 and 7:59) or in the morning (between 5:00 and 8:59).
Dial *210# to activate Morning and Night Data Packages:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
1500 MNT | 30 GB | 7 nights (0:00 – 7:59) |
1500 MNT | 50 GB | 7 mornings (5:00 – 8:59) |
3500 MNT | 150 GB | 15 nights (0:00 – 7:59) |
4000 MNT | 100 GB | 15 mornings (5:00 – 8:59) |

Entertainment Data Packages – Mobicom Mongolia
The Entertainment Data Packages are data bundles (with 5G NR access) for social apps.
Dial *210# to activate Entertainment Data Packages:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
5000 MNT | Gaming | 1 GB | Unlimited 1 | 30 days |
5000 MNT | Music | 1 GB | Unlimited 2 | 30 days |
10 000 MNT | TikTok | N/A | Unlimited @ 128 Kbps 3 | 7 days |
10 000 MNT | Social Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited 4 | 30 days |
1 for Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Fifa Mobile, Fortnite, League of Legends, Mobile Legends & PUBG Mobile
2 for Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify, Soundcloud & Xyyp
3 for TikTok @ 128 Kbps (super slow!)
4 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Twitter, Viber & WeChat

APN/Internet Settings – Mobicom Mongolia
- Name: Mobicom
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Unitel Mongolia (Юнител)

Unitel Mongolia (Universal/United Telecommunications), just Unitel, and not to be confused with Unitel in Angola, Cape Verde, or Laos, is the second-largest mobile operator in Mongolia.
It is also the only other reasonable option in the country (besides Mobicom Mongolia).
Unitel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (n28), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2300 MHz (Band 40)
- 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78)
- VoLTE: No
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Unitel:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Unitel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Unitel Mongolia
Unitel has decent coverage throughout Mongolia.
However, as Mongolia is sparsely populated, you should not expect nationwide coverage – only in populated areas.
Below is Unitel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Unitel Mongolia
You can get a Unitel SIM card for 3000 MNT, 10 000 MNT, or 15 000 MNT in Unitel stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. The data-only SIM card is sold for 10 000 MNT with 1 GB for 30 days. Unitel SIM cards are also sold at (Ulaanbaatar) Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN).
Be aware: the 3000 MNT SIM card is called ZeroSIM (often sold at gas stations and resellers).
This SIM card has no phone number attached.
While attaching a phone number to a ZeroSIM SIM card is possible online, you can only do so if you have a Mongolian ID, meaning travelers have to visit a Unitel store to get it sorted.
So… you are better off going to a Unitel store immediately anyway.
The following five Unitel SIM cards are available:
Price | SIM Card | Credit | Data | On-Net Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3000 MNT | Smart Days | 1000 units | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
10 000 MNT | Smart Talk (10 000₮) | 5000 units | 50 MB | Unlimited | 15 days |
10 000 MNT | Smart Data (10 000₮) | 3000 units | 5 GB | N/A | 15 days |
15 000 MNT | Smart Talk (15 000₮) | 5000 units | 50 MB | Unlimited | 30 days |
15 000 MNT | Smart Data (15 000₮) | 5000 units | 10 GB | N/A | 30 days |
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Unitel TourSIM SIM cards – Unitel's tourist offering.
The following three Unitel TourSIM SIM cards are available:
Price | SIM Card | Credit | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
5000 MNT | Tour SIM 5 | 5000 units | 3 GB | 5 days |
10 000 MNT | Tour SIM 10 | 10 000 units | 5 GB | 10 days |
20 000 MNT | Tour SIM 30 | 20 000 units | 20 GB | 30 days |

Dial *1414# to access the Unitel 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)

It is possible to get a Unitel eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
Note that the Mongolian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM (without personal detail capturing), you can go with the Mongolia (Mongo Mobile & Fiber) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days & 5 GB/30 days).

The Airalo links above will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews
You can also get Mongolia eSIMs from SimCorner (6 GB/15 days), which can also be used in neighboring Asian countries.

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for extra savings, although the link above will do the same automatically.
- Check out my SimCorner eSIM reviews
Finally, you have the Holafly Mongolia eSIM (6 GB/15 days).

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!
- Check out my Holafly eSIM reviews
Airalo recently heavily improved its Asia eSIM, following the popular Eurolink eSIM for 39 European countries, with six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days to be used in 14 Asian countries:

- Cambodia
- China
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Laos
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Singapore (new)
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
With the Asialink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping initial SIM card and eSIM costs per country you visit.
As you can see, the Asialink eSIM cannot be used in Mongolia (yet). However, it is still a valuable and popular eSIM for nearby Asian countries (according to hundreds of other Phone Travel Wiz readers).
TIP: check out my Best Mongolia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Mongolia (including ones not mentioned above).
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Unitel.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Unitel Mongolia
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Unitel Mongolia
Unitel has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Их дататай багцууд/Big Data Packages
- Урт хугацаатай багцууд/Long Term Packages (data)
- Энтертайнмент багцууд/Entertainment Packages (social data)
Unitel plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1423.
I will list all the prices in MNT.
To convert MNT to your currency (let's say KRW – Korean Won) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Их дататай багцууд (Big Data Packages) – Mobicom Mongolia
The Их дататай багцууд (Big Data Packages) are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 1423 to activate Их дататай багцууд:
Price | Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
2500 MNT | 2 GB | 24 hours | 2GB |
3500 MNT | 3 GB | 2 days | 3GB |
6000 MNT | 6 GB | 5 days | 6GB |
12 000 MNT | 12 GB | 7 days | 12GB |
22 000 MNT | 20 GB | 10 days | 20GB |
1 +unlimited data @ 128 Kbps after exhausting your data allowance (super slow!)

Урт хугацаатай багцууд (Long Term Packages) – Mobicom Mongolia
The Урт хугацаатай багцууд (Long Term Packages) are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 1423 to activate Урт хугацаатай багцууд:
Price | Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
3500 MNT | 2.5 GB | 3 days | 2.5GB |
6000 MNT | 4 GB | 10 days | 4GB |
12 000 MNT | 3.5 GB | 30 days | 3.5GB |
22 000 MNT | 8 GB | 30 days | 8GB |
35 000 MNT | 18 GB | 30 days | 18GB |
50 000 MNT | 50 GB | 30 days | 50GB |
1 +unlimited data @ 128 Kbps after exhausting your data allowance (super slow!)

Энтертайнмент багцууд (Entertainment Packages) – Mobicom Mongolia
The Энтертайнмент багцууд (Entertainment Packages) are data bundles (with 5G NR access) for social apps.
Text the Activation Code to 1423 to activate Энтертайнмент багцууд:
Price | Social Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
3000 MNT | Unlimited 1 | 7 days | Gaming7 |
5000 MNT | Unlimited 2 | 30 days | Music |
5000 MNT | Unlimited 1 | 30 days | Gaming30 |
15 000 MNT | 20 GB 3 | 30 days | Streaming |
1 for Call of Duty, Clash of Clans, Fifa, Fortnite, Genshin Impact, League of Legends Wild Rift, Mobile Legends, PUBG Mobile, Standoff2 & World of Tanks
2 for Apple Music, Mmusic, Soundcloud, Spotify & Stitcher
3 for Jig Jug, LookTV, Netflix & Twitch

APN/Internet Settings – Unitel Mongolia
- Name: net
- APN: net
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Mongolia
Getting a SIM card from Mobicom would do you well when considering a Mongolian SIM card.
Local Prepaid SIM Card in Other Asian Countries
Visiting other countries in Asia? Check out my region-specific SIM card buying guides:
- Central Asia
- East Asia
- (Middle East)
- South Asia
- Southeast Asia (revamped in September 2022)
- West Asia
Or check out my SIM card buying guides for individual Asian countries:
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Learn About Your Phone Travel Options
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Each of these options has its pros and cons. Learn more about them, and find the best option for you.
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