Montenegro – literally meaning Black Mountain, is one of the (Western) Balkan nations in Europe.
Formerly part of Yugoslavia, Montenegro has a rich history like most former Yugoslav countries.
It is also a very mountainous country, which is one reason why the country is named after a Mountain (Mount Lovćen).
From the Medieval old town in Kotor to beaches and casinos in Sveti Stefan, there is no reason to be bored when in Montenegro – it should not be possible.
And you probably want to share your travel experience online.
And it is your right to show off on social media (that is what it is for, right?).
However, you should know that international roaming can be expensive.
If you do not watch out, you could go back home and face a roaming bill in the hundreds or thousands.
That is why you are better off buying local prepaid SIM cards to enjoy local rates and avoid (excessive) international roaming rates.
Luckily, SIM cards are pretty cheap in Montenegro, and so is mobile data.
But what does cheap mean?
You can get a Montenegrin SIM card for 5 EUR (5.35 USD) from Crnogorski Telekom or 10 EUR (10.70 USD) from One (formerly Telenor) and m:tel in their stores. Tourist SIM cards with 500 GB of data are sold for 10 EUR and 15 EUR (16.10 USD). SIM cards are sold at Podgorica Airport (TGD) and Tivat Airport (TIV).
I am not sure if you can actually exhaust your 500 GB data allowance (if you can, I am proud of you!), but those are some exciting prospects.
With cheap SIM cards and low data rates, you can share all you want without worrying about data costs.
But before you get yourself a Montenegrin SIM card, there are quite some things to be of aware about SIM cards in Montenegro. So…
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Montenegro. Let's get started, shall we?
Original publication: 18th of March 2020. Last updated: 25th of September 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Montenegro?
Anyone living in or visiting Montenegro can buy a Montenegrin SIM card from Crnogorski Telekom, One (formerly Telenor) & m:tel with no restrictions.
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 Montenegro).
Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Montenegro?
You can get a Montenegrin SIM card in Crnogorski Telekom, One Montenegro (formerly Telenor) & m:tel stores. They are also sold at Podgorica Airport (TGD) and Tivat Airport (TIV) from newsstands and tobacco stores.
You can expect to pay the following for Montenegrin SIM cards:
- Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro): 5 EUR (regular) & 9.90 EUR (data-only)
- One Montenegro (formerly Telenor): 9.99 EUR (data-only) & 10 EUR (regular)
- m:tel Montenegro: 10 EUR (regular)
The following Montenegrin mobile operators also have SIM cards targetting tourists:
- Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro): 10 EUR & 15 EUR
- One Montenegro (formerly Telenor): 10 1
- m:tel Montenegro: 10 EUR & 15 EUR
1 when One was still Telenor, it used to have tourist SIM cards (10 EUR & 15 EUR with 500 GB for 15 days or 30 days). These SIM cards are often available from April/June (depending on the mobile operator) until September/October. While these offers are not available with One (yet), they may be soon. Let me know once they are sold again
A kind reader, David, informed me that the One tourist SIM cards are back for 10 EUR (as of May)! – He got it at Bijela near Herceg Novi. However, getting the SIM card to work is a hassle (just like when One was still Telenor) – you probably have to call support to get the right settings.
For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP) 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 Montenegro?
Montenegro uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Montenegro. 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 Montenegro, 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 Montenegro.
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 Montenegro 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 Montenegro (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE (and soon 5G NR).
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Montenegro
Montenegro has three mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
- One Montenegro (formerly Telenor)
- m:tel Montenegro
The following frequencies are used in Montenegro:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 2100 MHz (n1) & 3500 MHz (n78 – coming soon) – not for prepaid (yet)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Montenegro, 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.
VoLTE & VoWiFi in Montenegro
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 Montenegro (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 Montenegro
Commercial 5G NR has been available in Montenegro since March 2022. It is available on the Crnogorski Telekom. One (formerly Telenor) and m:tel do not offer 5G NR yet. Crnogorski Telekom prepaid customers cannot use 5G NR (yet).
Best SIM Card in Montenegro
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Montenegro, I recommend going with Crnogorski Telekom. It has the best coverage and the fastest speeds.
Best eSIM in Montenegro
One (formerly Telenor) offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.
While Crnorgoski Telekom and m:tel also have eSIMs, they are not available to prepaid customers (yet).
Note that the Montenegrin mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).
While you can enter Montenegro with an EU/EEA ID card, most mobile operators only accept passports for registration purposes.
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Montenegro.
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 ten best eSIMs for Montenegro:
- Montenegrin mobile operators (one offer eSIMs to prepaid customers – read more in my Montenegro SIM card buying guide)
- Airalo Jezero eSIM with three choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (best value for money)
- Alosim Montenegro eSIM with four choices between 1 GB and 10 GB (priced roughly the same as Airalo with a bit more options – use code PTW for 5% off)
- Holafly Montenegro eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 30 days (unlimited data eSIMs) + ability to make and receive calls (new) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off)
- Nomad Montenegro eSIM with seven choices between 1 GB to 10 GB (best value for money… too – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)
- Airalo Eurolink eSIM (best value for money for 39 European countries)
- Alosim Europe eSIM with five choices between 1 GB and 10 GB (priced roughly the same as Airalo with worse coverage)
- 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 (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported countries (53/143) at a reasonable price but with a short validity)
- Nomad Global eSIM (extensive global coverage (109/139 countries) at high(er) prices)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Montenegro, 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 Montenegro, you better check out my Montenegro eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.
SIM Card Registration in Montenegro
SIM card registration with your passport information is required in Montenegro. It will be done at the point of purchase.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
EU Roaming in Montenegro
Note that Montenegro is not part of the European Union (EU) nor European Economic Area (EEA), meaning that EU roaming regulations do not apply in Montenegro.
As a result, you should not expect to roam for free if you have an EU/EEA SIM card while traveling in Montenegro.
It is unlikely that your mobile operator offers free roaming for Montenegro.
Western Balkans Roaming in Montenegro
Coming soon.
Roaming in the Western Balkans with Montenegrin SIM Cards
Coming soon.
Montenegro Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights
Being redone.
Currency in Montenegro
Montenegro 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 USD) 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.
Montenegrin Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Crnogorski Telekom, One Montenegro (formerly Telenor) & m:tel Montenegro, 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 Montenegro has to offer to us.
Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
Crnorgoski Telekom, often referred to as just Telekom, is the largest mobile operator in Montenegro.
It is also the mobile operator with the fastest speeds.
It is owned by Hrvatski Telekom from Croatia, which is in turn owned by Deutsche Telekom from Germany.
Crnogorski Telekom uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 2100 MHz (n1) & 3500 MHz (n78 – coming soon) – not for prepaid (yet)
- VoLTE: No
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Crnorski Telekom:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Crnorski Telekom SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
Crnogorski Telekom has the best coverage throughout Montenegro.
Below is Crnogorski Telekom's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Crnogorski Telekom's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
You can get a Crnogorski Telekom SIM card for 5 EUR in Crnogorski Telekom stores. Data-only SIM cards are sold for 9.90 EUR with “unlimited” (200 GB) data for 10 days. Crnogorski Telekom SIM cards are also sold at Podgorica Airport (TGD) and Tivat Airport (TIV) from newsstands and tobacco stores.
Note: you should still go to a Crnogorski Telekom store because of SIM card registration – do not insert the SIM card before a Crnogorski Telekom employee tells you to do so. Else, the SIM card becomes invalid, and you have wasted your money.
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Telekom tourist SIM cards – Crnogorski Telekom's tourist offering.
The following two Crnogorski Telekom tourist SIM cards are available:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 EUR | 500 GB | 15 days | T15 |
| 15 EUR | 500 GB | 30 days | T30 |
If you purchased a regular Crnogorski Telekom SIM card but still want to take advantage of the tourist benefits, text the Activation Code to 1466. Texting the activation code to 1466 is unnecessary when you purchase the Telekom Tourist SIM card starter pack.
Dial *111# to access the Crnogorski Telekom 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)
Crnogorski Telekom has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.
Note that the Montenegrins mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM card.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Montenegro without personal detail capturing, you can get Montenegro Jezero eSIMs from Airalo (three options):
- 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 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).
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 GB/7 days
- 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 50 GB/90 days
- 100 GB/180 days
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!
By the way, you get free 5G NR access in 22 of the 39 supported countries!
I have used the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in 11 countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Montenegro.
You can read about them in my Best Montenegro eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Be aware that there is no VoLTE nor VoWiFi with Crnogorski Telekom.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
Crnogorski Telekom top-up vouchers are sold in Crnogorski Telekom stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Montenegro.
The following (online) top-up options are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 5 EUR | 60 days |
| 10 EUR | 60 days |
| 20 EUR | 60 days |
To top up your Crnogorski Telekom SIM card, dial *123*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *123*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.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *111# or *112# to check your Crnogorski Telekom balance.
However, each balance inquiry will cost you 0.01 EUR.
Texting RACUN to 1467 may be the free method to check your balance (INFO to 1467 with the Telekom Tourist SIM card is free for sure).
You can also use the Telekom ME app to top up and check your balance for free (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
Crnogorski Telekom has seven data-featured prepaid plans:
- Mix/Omiljeni Broj (combo)
- Volim Pripejd 066/I Love Prepaid 066 (combo)
- 500 Jedinica/500 Units (combo using a unit system)
- Tourist Prepaid (data for tourist prepaid SIM card)
- Internet
- Vikend Opcija/Weekend Option (data)
- Pripejd Internet Račun/Prepaid Internet Account (data for data SIM card)
Most Crnogorski Telekom plans can be activated by dialing *111#.
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.
Mix/Omiljeni Broj (Mix/Favorite Number) Plans – Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
The Mix/Omiljeni Broj (Mix/Favorite Number) plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Dial *111# to activate Mix/Omiljeni Broj:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Media Data 1 | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.60 EUR | Net & Mi | 1 GB | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 24 hours |
| 0.80 EUR | Omiljeni Broj 7 | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 1.20 EUR | Omiljeni Broj 15 | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 15 days |
| 2 EUR | Omiljeni Broj 30 | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 4.95 EUR | Net & Svi 7 | 3 GB | 10 GB 1 & 20 GB 2 | Unlimited | 130 minutes | Unlimited | 7 days |
| 6.95 EUR | Net & Svi 15 | 3 GB | 10 GB 1 & 20 GB 2 | Unlimited | 130 minutes | Unlimited | 15 days |
| 12.95 EUR | Non-Stop 30 | 3 GB | 10 GB 1 & 20 GB 2 | Unlimited | 130 minutes | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for Viber
2 for YouTube
Volim Pripejd 066 (I Love Prepaid 066) – Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
The Volim Pripejd 066 (I Love Prepaid 066) plan is a combo bundle with 2 GB of data (without 5G NR access), 20 GB for Viber, 20 GB for YouTube & 200 on-net minutes for 30 days, costing 3.99 EUR.
Dial *111# to activate Volim Pripejd 066.
| Price | Data | Social Media Data | On-Net Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.99 EUR | 2 GB | 20 GB 1 & 20 GB 2 | 200 minutes | 30 days |
1 for Viber
2 for TikTok
500 Jedinica (500 Units) Plans – Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
The 500 Jedinica (500 Units) plans are combo bundles using a unit system 1 unit equals 1 GB (yes, really – but without 5G NR access), 1 local SMS, or 1 local SMS.
Text the Activation Code to 1467 to activate 500 Jedinica:
| Price | Plan | Units | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.50 EUR | 7 Dana Trajna | 500 units | 7 days | JEDINICE TRAJNA 7 | JEDINICE TRAJNA 7 ODJAVA |
| 8 EUR | 15 Dana Trajna | 500 units | 15 days | JEDINICE TRAJNA 15 | JEDINICE TRAJNA 15 ODJAVA |
| 13.90 EUR | 30 Dana Trajna | 500 units | 30 days | JEDINICE TRAJNA 30 | JEDINICE TRAJNA 30 ODJAVA |
500 Jedinica auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 1467.
Tourist Prepaid Plans – Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
The Tourist Prepaid Plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access) for Prepaid Tourist SIM card only.
The following Tourist Prepaid Plans are available:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 EUR | Turist 10 | 500 GB | 7 days |
| 15 EUR | Turist 15 | 500 GB | 15 days |
| 20 EUR | Turist 20 | 1 TB | 30 days |
Internet Plans – Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
The Internet plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Dial *111# to activate Internet:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.60 EUR | NET 1 | 2 GB | Until midnight |
| 4 EUR | NET 7 | 5 GB | 7 days |
| 6 EUR | NET 15 | 8 GB | 15 days |
| 8.95 EUR | NET 30 | 12 GB | 30 days |
Vikend Opcija (Weekend Option) – Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
The Vikend Opcija (Weekend Option) is a data plan with 5 GB of data (without 5G NR access) for one weekend (Friday 0:00 to Monday 22:00), costing 0.50 EUR.
Dial *111# to activate Vikend Opcija.
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.95 EUR | NET 1 | 5 GB | 1 weekend (Friday 0:00 – Monday 20:00) |
Pripejd Internet Račun (Prepaid Internet Account) Plans – Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
The Pripejd Internet Račun (Prepaid Internet Account) plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for the data-only SIM card.
Pripejd Internet Račun can be activated on the Telekom ME app:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 EUR | 1 GB | 1 day |
| 7 EUR | 5 GB | 5 days |
| 10 EUR | “Unlimited”, 200 GB | 10 days |
| 20 EUR | 20 GB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Crnogorski Telekom (Montenegro)
- Name: T-Mobile Internet 4G
- APN: tmcg-4g
- Username: leave empty OR 38267
- Password: leave empty OR 38267
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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One Montenegro (Crna Gora/Црна Гора – formerly Telenor)
One Montenegro (Crna Gora/Црна Гора), just One and formerly Telenor – not to be confused with One Telecommunications in Albania, is the second-largest mobile operator in Montenegro.
4iG from Hungary purchased Telenor Montenegro from an investment firm called PFF back in December 2021.
One 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: not available yet
- VoLTE: No
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about One:
* Coverage
* How to Get a One SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – One Montenegro (formerly Telenor)
One has extensive throughout Montenegro.
Below is One's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – One Montenegro (formerly Telenor)
You can get a One SIM card for 10 EUR with 200 GB of data, 3 GB in the Western Balkans, unlimited Viber data (12 months), 500 on-net minutes & 500 off-net minutes for 15 days in One stores. Data-only SIM cards (Pripejd Internet Paketa) are sold for 9.99 EUR with 100 GB for 15 days. One SIM cards are also sold at Podgorica Airport (TGD) and Tivat Airport (TIV) from newsstands and tobacco stores.
Dial *123# to access the One 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 also possible to get a One eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
One does not have a complete list of which devices are supported, except for stating that Huawei, iPhones & Samsung phones can use eSIM.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Montenegro without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Holafly (six options):
- Montenegro unlimited data eSIM for 5 days
- Montenegro unlimited data eSIM for 7 days
- Montenegro unlimited data eSIM for 10 days
- Montenegro unlimited data eSIM for 15 days
- Montenegro unlimited data eSIM for 20 days
- Montenegro unlimited data eSIM for 30 days
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 12 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 Montenegro.
You can read about them in my Best Montenegro eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Be aware that there is no VoLTE nor VoWiFi with One.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – One Montenegro (formerly Telenor)
One top-up vouchers are sold in One stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Montenegro.
The following top-up options are available:
- 1 EUR
- 2 EUR
- 3 EUR
- 4 EUR
- 6 EUR
To top up your One SIM card, dial *123#, call 147, call 148, or call 1700, select option 1, select option 2, and select option 1 again, 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 *147# or call 14147 to check your One balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Moj One (My One) app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – One Montenegro (formerly Telenor)
One has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Internet Tarifni Dodaci/Internet Tariff Add-Ons (data)
- Pripejd Mobilnil Internet/Prepaid Mobile Internet (data for data SIM card)
- One Turist/One Tourist (data for tourist SIM card)
- Digitalni Servisi/Digital Services (social data)
All One plans can be activated by dialing *123#.
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.
Internet Tarifni Dodaci (Internet Tariff Add-Ons) – One Montenegro (formerly Telenor)
The Internet Tarifni Dodaci (Internet Tariff Add-Ons) are data plans (without 5G NR access @ 21 Mbps).
Dial *123# to activate Internet Tarifni Dodaci:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.69 EUR | Surfuj 1 Dan 200 | 200 MB | 24 hours |
| 0.79 EUR | Surfuj 1 Dan 500 | 500 MB | 24 hours |
| 3.49 EUR | Surfuj 30 Dana S | 750 MB | 30 days |
| 4.49 EUR | Surfuj 30 Dana M | 1.5 GB | 30 days |
| 6.49 EUR | Surfuj 30 Dana L | 4 GB | 30 days |
| 10.49 EUR | Surfuj 30 Dana XL | 12 GB | 30 days |
| 15.49 EUR | Surfuj 30 Dana XXL | 25 GB | 30 days |
| 16.49 EUR | Surfuj 30 Dana XXXL | 40 GB | 30 days |
Pripejd Mobilnil Internet (Prepaid Mobile Internet) Plans – One Montenegro (formerly Telenor)
The Pripejd Mobilnil Internet (Prepaid Mobile Internet) are data plans (without 5G NR access) for the data-only SIM card.
Pripejd Mobilnil Internet can be activated online:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 EUR | Dnevni Internet | 1 GB | 24 hours |
| 5 EUR | Internet S | 100 GB | 5 days |
| 10 EUR | Internet M | 100 GB | 15 days |
| 15 EUR | Internet L | 100 GB | 30 days |
One Turist (One Tourist) – One Montenegro (formerly Telenor)
The One Turist (One Tourist) are data plans (without 5G NR access) for the Tourist SIM card.
One Turist (One Tourist) can be activated online:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 EUR | One Turist 10 | 500 GB | 7 days |
| 15 EUR | One Turist 15 | 500GB | 15 days |
| 20 EUR | One Turist 20 | 1 TB | 30 days |
Digitalni Servisi (Digital Services) Add-Ons – One Montenegro (formerly Telenor)
The Digitalni Servisi (Digital Services) add-ons are social media data add-ons (without 5G NR access) for Internet Tarifni Dodaci. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
Dial *123# to activate Digitalni Servisi:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.29 EUR | Viša Tvitovanja (Twitter) | 10 GB | 30 days |
| 0.99 EUR | Viša Druženja (10 GB) | 10 GB | 30 days |
| 0.99 EUR | Viša Fotkanja (Instagram) | 10 GB | 30 days |
| 0.99 EUR | Komuniciraj (Viber) | 10 GB | 30 days |
| 0.99 EUR | Viša Sa Prijateljima (WhatsApp) | 10 GB | 30 days |
| 1.99 EUR | Viša Četovanja (Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp) | 10 GB | 30 days |
| 4.99 EUR | Knjige na Dohvat Ruke (Bookmate) | 10 GB | 30 days |
| 5.99 EUR | Viša Zabave (HBO Max) | 10 GB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – One Montenegro (formerly Telenor)
- Name: One
- APN: internet
- Username: gprs
- Password: gprs
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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m:tel Montenegro (Crna Gora/Црна Гора)
m:tel Montenegro (Crna Gora/Црна Гора), just m:tel, is the smallest mobile operator in Montenegro.
It is also the mobile operator with the slowest speeds. But its data allowances are generous.
Moreover, it looks like m:tel decided to focus more on postpaid customers.
It went from having about 15 prepaid options to choose from in 2021 to only two nowadays.
m:tel, as a company from Serbia (Telekom Srbija), is also active in Austria and Bosnia & Herzegovina.
m:tel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3)
- 5G NR: not available yet
- VoLTE: No
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about m:tel:
* Coverage
* How to Get a m:tel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – m:tel Montenegro
m:tel has the worst coverage Montenegro.
While its 3G reception is extensive, 4G/LTE is lacking behind its competitors big time.
Below is m:tel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – m:tel Montenegro
You can get an m:tel SIM card, called VRH Prepaid, for 10 EUR with 400 GB of data, 1.11 GB of Western Balkans data, 500 local minutes & 500 local SMS for 15 days in m:tel stores. SIM cards are also sold at Podgorica Airport (TGD) and Tivat Airport (TIV) from newsstands and tobacco stores.
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the m:tel Turist SIM cards – m:tel's tourist offering.
The following two m:tel tourist SIM cards are available:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 10 EUR | 500 GB | 15 days |
| 15 EUR | 500 GB | 30 days |
Dial *105# to access the m:tel 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)
While m:tel does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.
Note that the Montenegrins mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM card.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Montenegro without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (six options):
- 1 GB/7 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)
- 3 GB/15 days (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 3 GB/30 days (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/15 days (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices) (price dropped) – most 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).
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 countries in Europe and others in other regions or continents, consider the Nomad Global eSIM to be used in 109/139 countries worldwide with six variants:
- 1 GB/7 days (powered by two different providers with different prices) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 3 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 13th 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 Nomad review!
Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Montenegro.
You can read about them in my Best Montenegro eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Be aware that there is no VoLTE nor VoWiFi with m:tel.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – m:tel Montenegro
m:tel top-up vouchers are sold in m:tel stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Montenegro.
The following top-up options are available:
- 5 EUR
- 10 EUR
- 20 EUR
To top up your m:tel SIM card, dial *101*VoucherCode# or call 14788 and follow the instructions.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *101*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.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *105# to check your m:tel balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Moj m:tel (My m:tel) app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – m:tel Montenegro
m:tel has two data-featured prepaid plans: VrH Prepaid Plans (combo) & Prepaid Turist Paket/Tourist Package (data for tourist SIM card).
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.
VrH Prepaid Plans – m:tel Montenegro
The VrH Prepaid Plans are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following VrH Prepaid Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *105# and selecting option 1 or option 2:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | On-Net SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 EUR | Nedjeljni Plan | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 100 minutes | N/A | 7 days | *105# -> 2 |
| 7 EUR | Mjesečni Plan | 100 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | 100 SMS | 30 days | *105# -> 1 |
Prepaid Turist Paket (Tourist Package) – m:tel Montenegro
The Prepaid Turist Paket (Tourist Package) are data plans (without 5G NR access) for the Tourist SIM card.
Prepaid Turist Paket (Tourist Package) can be activated online:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 EUR | Mtel Turist 10 | 500 GB | 7 days |
| 15 EUR | Mtel Turist 15 | 500 GB | 15 days |
| 20 EUR | Mtel Turist 20 | 1 TB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – m:tel Montenegro
- Name: m:tel
- APN: mtelinternet
- Username: internet
- Password: 068
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Montenegro
Getting a SIM card from Crnogorski Telekom would do you well when considering a Montenegrin SIM card.
Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other European Countries
Visiting other countries in Europe? Check out my Europe SIM card buying guide, covering other European nations, such as:
- Åland Islands
- Abkhazia
- Albania
- Alderney
- Andorra
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brecqhou
- Bulgaria
- Channel Islands
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Guernsey
- Herm
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
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