Myanmar (Burma) – known for its architecture, temples & beaches.
It is one of the Southeast Asian countries that does not get as many tourists as its neighbors, like Thailand, while still having many hidden gems.
While the Shwedagon Pagoda is certainly not a hidden gem, it is a must-see.
The same counts for visiting Inle Lake (especially when the weather is fantastic).
Or the U Bein (Wooden Foot) Bridge for classic photos.
See – visiting Myanmar does not have to be boring at all!
Another thing you should not do when in Myanmar is roam internationally – 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, mobile data rates are low in Myanmar, although they are expensive for the region
The average cost for 1 GB of data is only 1.11 USD… so mobile data is truly cheap in (Southeast) Asia!
So, how much do SIM cards cost in Myanmar?
You can get a Burmese SIM card for 1500 MMK (0.70 USD) from MPT, ATOM (formerly Telenor), Ooredoo & Mytel in their stores. Tourist SIM cards are available from 6500 MMK (3.10 USD) to 99 999 MMK (47.60 USD – MPT, ATOM & Ooredoo). SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Mandalay International Airport (MDL) and Yangon International Airport (RGN).
Those prices are not too bad, right?
Except for that 99 999 MMK one… that one do be expensive 🗿.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Myanmar. Let's go.
Original publication: 21st of December 2019. Last updated: 1st of of June 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Myanmar (Burma)?
Anyone 12 years old or older living in or visiting Myanmar (Burma) can buy a Burmese SIM card from the mobile network operators (MPT, ATOM (formerly Telenor), Ooredoo & Mytel) with some restrictions.
The main restriction is that you can only have two active SIM cards per mobile operator in your name in Myanmar.
Besides that restriction, you are free to use Burmese 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 Myanmar).
Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Myanmar (Burma)?
You can get a Burmese SIM card in MPT, ATOM (formerly Telenor), Ooredoo & Mytel stores. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Yangon International Airport (RGN) and Mandalay International Airport (MDL).
You can expect to pay the following for Burmese SIM cards:
- MPT Myanmar: 1500 MMK
- ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar): 1500 MMK + 20 000 MMK commercial tax
- Ooredoo Myanmar: 5000 MMK, 8000 MMK, 49 000 MMK, 99 000 MMK & 300 000 MMK
- Mytel Myanmar: 1500 MMK
The following Burmese mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- MPT Myanmar: 29 999 MMK, 49 999 MMK & 99 999 MMK
- ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar): 6500 MMK
- Ooredoo Myanmar: 3000 MMK, 4000 MMK, 5000 MMK, 7000 MMK, 12 500 MMK, 23 500 MMK & 45 000 MMK
- Mytel Myanmar: N/A – but SIM cards may be sold at airports
For up-to-date MMK:your currency (let's say THB) 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 Myanmar (Burma)?
Myanmar (Burma) uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Myanmar. 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 Myanmar, 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 Myanmar.
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 Myanmar 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 Myanmar (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE .
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar (Burma) has four mobile network operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- MPT Myanmar
- ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar)
- Ooredoo Myanmar
- Mytel Myanmar
The following frequencies are used in Myanmar:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz (not for Mytel)
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)
- 5G NR: N/A – not being rolled out yet
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar (Burma)
VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) is available in Myanmar (Burma), but VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) is not. All Burmese mobile operators (MPT, ATOM (formerly Telenor), Ooredoo & Mytel) offer VoLTE.
This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Myanmar (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).
VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.
5G NR in Myanmar (Burma)
5G NR is not available in Myanmar (Burma) as of 2022, and the Burmese government has not made any indications of when they will auction 5G licenses.
Best SIM Card in Myanmar (Burma)
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Myanmar (Burma), I recommend going with MPT or Mytel. MPT has the best 2G and 3G coverage in rural Myanmar (with the slowest overall speeds). Mytel has the best 4G/LTE coverage and the fastest (4G/LTE) speeds.
Best eSIM in Myanmar (Burma)
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIMs to prepaid customers in Myanmar/Burma (yet).
Note that the Burmese mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) 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 Myanmar.
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 two best eSIMs for Myanmar:
- Nomad Myanmar eSIM (cheapest and excellent performance)
- Holafly Myanmar eSIM with two choices between 6 GB and 8 GB (most generous data plan)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Myanmar, 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 Myanmar, you better check out my Myanmar eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.
SIM Card Registration in Myanmar (Burma)
SIM card registration, with the use of your passport information, is mandatory in Myanmar (Burma). This 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)
Moreover, you can have up to two active prepaid SIM cards PER mobile operator in Myanmar.
This restriction applies to both Burmese 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 😏.
Myanmar (Burma) Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights
Myanmar may not be the most popular travel destination in Southeast Asia.
Especially after the recent coup d'état.
However, it is one of the cheaper countries for travel in the region.
The same can also be said about mobile data rates in Myanmar – they are low.
The average price for 1 GB of data in Myanmar is 2078.29 MMK (1.11 USD), around the Asian average of 1.47 USD. The world average is 3.12 USD.
In fact, Myanmar is the third-most-expensive country for mobile data in Southeast Asia, ahead of Brunei and Timor-Leste, but behind Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam & Laos – in that order.
However, as shown earlier, the average cost of 1 GB of data in Myanmar is still slower than the Asian and global average.
Data-featured prepaid plans are not really generous for regional standards – at least they are affordable.
While the prices for data-featured plans are low, will you also get slow speeds in Myanmar?
To some extent, yeah.
Myanmar's median mobile download speed is around 28 Mbps.
For reference, the global median is around 31 Mbps at the moment.
Mobile download speeds are on the slower end in Myanmar compared to its (in)direct neighbors like China (92.53 Mbps), Thailand (35.16 Mbps), Malaysia (30.50 Mbps) & Laos (26.27 Mbps).
But the country has faster mobile download speeds than India (13.52 Mbps), Sri Lanka (13.24 Mbps) & Bangladesh (10.42 Mbps).
Myanmar's mobile download speeds have increased by 42.8% year on year.
Okay, now it is time to know which mobile operator is the fastest in Myanmar.
That would be Ooredoo and Mytel.
Speeds with MPT and ATOM (formerly Telenor) are not too bad; it is just that Ooredoo and Mytel are faster.
Mytel also has the best (4G/LTE) coverage – Ooredoo is closely following.
You will be on 3G more in northern Myanmar with MPT and ATOM, but you should be alright in the big cities.
So you basically cannot go wrong with Ooredoo and Mytel.
With astonishingly low SIM card prices, good coverage, decent mobile download speeds, and low mobile data rates, you should have a good network experience in Myanmar.
Currency in Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar (Burma) uses the Myanmar Kyat with the symbol MMK (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed as Ks. For example, 25 MMK = Ks 25.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between MMK and USD (US Dollars):
- 100 MMK = 0.05 USD
- 1000 MMK = 0.50 USD
- 10 000 MMK = 4.75 USD
- 100 000 MMK = 47.50 USD
For up-to-date MMK:your currency (let's say THB – Thai Baht) 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.
Burmese Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through MPT Myanmar, ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar), Ooredoo Myanmar & Mytel Myanmar, 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 Myanmar (Burma) to offer to us.
MPT (Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications)
MPT (Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications) is the largest mobile operator in Myanmar.
It is owned by the Burmese government under the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC).
It held a monopoly until 2013 when the telecom market was liberalized.
A year later, KDDI and Sumitomo from Japan signed an agreement with the Burmese government to help with MPT.
MPT uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: N/A – not being rolled out yet
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about MPT:
* Coverage
* How to Get an MPT SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – MPT Myanmar
MPT has the best coverage 2G and 3G coverage in Myanmar.
It will have the best coverage in rural Myanmar, but you will have to deal with slow(er) speeds.
Below is MPT's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – MPT Myanmar
You can get an MPT SIM card for 1500 MMK in MPT stores. MPT SIM cards are also sold at Yangon International Airport (RGN).
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the MPT Tourist SIM cards.
The following three MPT Tourist SIM cards are available:
| Price | SIM Card | Credit | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 999 MMK | Light | 1000 MMK (365 days) | 3 GB | 30 minutes | 30 SMS | 30 days |
| 49 999 MMK | Standard | 2000 MMK (365 days) + 1000 MMK | 10 GB | 150 minutes | 150 SMS | 30 days |
| 99 999 MMK | Premium | 2500 MMK (365 days) + 1000 MMK | 35 GB | 200 minutes | 200 SMS | 30 days |
Dial *106# to access the MPT menu.
Dial *106*7*1# to change the system's language to English.
- 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)
MPT has no eSIMs.
Note that the Burmese mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Myanmar (without personal detail capturing), you can get eSIMs from Holafly (tow options):
- 6 GB/15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 8 GB/30 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in March based on data up to the 7th of March.
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.
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Myanmar.
You can read about them in my Best MyanmareSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Note that MPT offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – MPT Myanmar
MPT top-up vouchers are sold in MPT stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Myanmar.
The following (online) MPT top-ups are available:
To top up your MPT 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.
Dial *124# or text BAL to 1331 to check your MPT balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the MPT 4U app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – MPT Myanmar
MPT has seven data-featured prepaid plans:
- Night Safety Data Packs
- Night Time Data Packages
- Casual Pack Promo (data)
- Daily Data Pack
- Data Carry Plus
- PUBG Mobile Pack
- Mobile Legends Data Pack
MPT plans can be activated by dialing the Activation Code.
I will list all the prices in MMK.
To convert MMK to your currency (let's say THB – Thai Baht) 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.
Night Safety Data Packs – MPT Myanmar
The Night Safety Data Packs are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for between 23:00 to 7:00.
Dial the Activation Code to activate Night Safety Data Packs:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 MMK | 80 MB | 1 night | *233*1# |
| 80 MMK | 80 MB @ 1.5 Mbps | 1 night | *233*4# |
| 499 MMK | 220 MB | 3 nights | *233*2# |
| 499 MMK | 220 MB @ 1.5 Mbps | 3 nights | *233*5# |
| 799 MMK | 360 MB | 7 nights | *233*3# |
| 799 MMK | 360 MB @ 1.5 Mbps | 7 nights | *233*6# |
Honestly, I am not sure why you would go for the speed-restricted variants when the normal-speed ones cost the same.
Especially when I have to warn you that 1.5 Mbps is annoyingly slow.
Night Time Data Packages – MPT Myanmar
The Night Time Data Packages are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for between 23:00 to 7:00.
Dial the Activation Code to activate Night Time Data Packages:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 MMK | 60 MB | 1 night | *237*1# |
| 899 MMK | 370 MB | 7 nights | *237*2# |
| 3499 MMK | 1500 MB | 30 nights | *237*3# |
Casual Pack Promo – MPT Myanmar
The Casual Pack Promo are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Dial the Activation Code to activate Casual Pack Promo:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 MMK | 75 MB | 2 days | *3001# |
| 949 MMK | 400 MB | 7 days | *3002# |
| 2699 MMK | 1200 MB | 30 days | *3003# |
Daily Data Pack – MPT Myanmar
The Casual Pack Promo is an 80 MB data pack valid for 1 day, costing 299 MMK.
Dial *2001# to activate Daily Data Pack.
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 299 MMK | 80 MB | 1 day | *2001# |
Data Carry Plus Plans – MPT Myanmar
The Data Carry Plus plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Dial the Activation Code to activate Data Carry Plus:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 699 MMK | 250 MB | 30 days | *777*1# |
| 799 MMK | 350 MB | 30 days | *777*2# |
| 999 MMK | 470 MB | 30 days | *777*3# |
| 1299 MMK | 615 MB | 30 days | *777*4# |
| 1799 MMK | 860 MB | 30 days | *777*5# |
| 2699 MMK | 1290 MB | 30 days | *777*6# |
| 4499 MMK | 2160 MB | 30 days | *777*7# |
| 8999 MMK | 4330 MB | 30 days | *777*8# |
| 17 999 MMK | 8660 MB | 30 days | *777*9# |
| 26 999 MMK | 13 030 MB | 30 days | *777*0# |
PUBG Mobile Pack – MPT Myanmar
The PUBG Mobile Pack is a 395 MB data bundle (without 5G NR access) for PUBG Mobile, valid for 30 days, costing 945 MMK.
Dial *8005# to activate PUBG Mobile Pack.
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 945 MMK | 395 MB | 30 days | *8005# |
Mobile Legends Data Pack – MPT Myanmar
The Mobile Legends Data Pack are, as the name implies, data bundles for Mobile Legends.
Dial *8001 to activate Mobile Legends Data Pack.
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 MMK | Unlimited | 1 day | *8004# |
| 649 MMK | Unlimited | 7 days | *8002# |
| 949 MMK | 450 MB | 30 days | *8001# |
APN/Internet Settings – MPT Myanmar
- Name: mptnet
- APN: mptnet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
ATOM (Advancing Telecommunications of Myanmar – formerly Telenor)
ATOM (Advancing Telecommunications of Myanmar) is the second-largest mobile operator in Myanmar.
It used to be known as Telenor Myanmar until the Telenor group decided to exit the Burmese telecom market (after the 2021 coup d'état).
In June 2022, it rebranded to ATOM and is run by the M1 Group from Lebanon.
ATOM uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: N/A – not being rolled out yet
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about ATOM:
* Coverage
* How to Get an ATOM SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar)
ATOM has extensive coverage throughout Myanmar.
Below is ATOM's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar)
You can get an ATOM SIM card for 1500 MMK + a commercial tax of 20 000 MMK (21 500 MMK total) in ATOM stores. ATOM SIM cards are also sold at Mandalay International Airport (MDL) and Yangon International Airport (RGN).
Dial *97# to see your ATOM phone number.
Dial *979*99# to change the system's language to English.
- 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)
ATOM has no eSIMs.
Note that the Burmese mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Myanmar (without personal detail capturing), you can get eSIMs from Holafly (tow options):
- 6 GB/15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 8 GB/30 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in March based on data up to the 7th of March.
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.
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Myanmar.
You can read about them in my Best MyanmareSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Note that MPT offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar)
ATOM top-up vouchers are sold in ATOM stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Myanmar.
The following (online) ATOM top-ups are available:
- 1000 MMK
- 3000 MMK
- 5000 MMK
- 10 000 MMK
To top up your ATOM 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 *124# to check your ATOM balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the ATOM Store, Myanmar app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar)
ATOM has five data-featured prepaid plans:
- Daily Viber Pack (combo)
- Shal Suboo (data)
- Sate Kyite Sot Gaming (game data)
- TikTok Sawt Lite Pack (social data)
- Sate Kyite Sot PUBG Mobile Pack (game data)
ATOM plans can be activated by dialing the Activation Code.
I will list all the prices in MMK.
To convert MMK to your currency (let's say THB – Thai Baht) 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.
Daily Viber Pack – ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar)
The Daily Viber Pack is a combo bundle with 96 MB for Viber (without 5G NR access) and 300 on-net minutes for 24 hours, costing 199 MMK.
Dial *979*2*3*6# to activate Daily Viber Pack.
| Price | Viber Data | On-Net SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199 MMK | 96 MB | 500 SMS | 24 hours | *979*2*3*6# |
Shal Suboo Plans – ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar)
The Shal Suboo plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Dial the Activation Code to activate Shal Suboo:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 799 MMK | 350 MB | 30 days | *979*2*2*1# |
| 949 MMK | 425 MB | 30 days | *979*2*2*2# |
| 999 MMK | 480 MB | 30 days | *979*2*2*3# |
| 1599 MMK | 770 MB | 30 days | *979*2*2*4# |
| 1999 MMK | 965 MB | 30 days | *979*2*2*8# |
| 2499 MMK | 1200 MB | 30 days | Unknown |
| 2999 MMK | 1445 MB | 30 days | *979*2*2*5# |
| 5999 MMK | 2895 MB | 30 days | *979*2*2*6# |
| 9999 MMK | 4830 MB | 30 days | *979*2*2*7# |
Unused data will roll over for 7 days when you renew your plan before it expires.
Sate Kyite Sot Gaming – ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar)
The Sate Kyite Sot Gaming plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for Free Fire, Mobile Legends & PUBG Mobile.
Sate Kyite Sot Gaming can be activated on the ATOM Store, Myanmar app:
| Price | Game Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 140 MMK | 65 MB | 1 day |
| 499 MMK | 240 MB | 7 days |
1 for Free Fire, Mobile Legends & PUBG Mobile
TikTok Sawt Lite Pack – ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar)
The TikTok Sawt Lite Pack is a data bundle with 70 MB for TikTok (without 5G NR access) for 1 day, costing 160 MMK.
TikTok Sawt Lite Pack can be activated on the ATOM Store, Myanmar app.
| Price | TikTok Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 160 MMK | 70 MB | 1 day |
Sate Kyite Sot PUBG Mobile Pack – ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar)
The Sate Kyite Sot PUBG Mobile Pack is a data bundle with 4000 MB for PUBG Mobile (without 5G NR access) for 7 days, costing 999 MMK.
Sate Kyite Sot PUBG Mobile Pack can be activated on the ATOM Store, Myanmar app.
| Price | PUBG Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 999 MMK | 400 MB | 7 days |
APN/Internet Settings – ATOM (formerly Telenor Myanmar)
- Name: ATOM
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
Ooredoo Myanmar
Ooredoo Myanmar is the third-largest mobile operator in Myanmar.
It has one of the better-performing networks in the country.
Ooredoo, as a mobile operator, is also active in Algeria, Indonesia (as Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison), Iraq (as Asiacell), Kuwait, the Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Palestine & Tunisia.
However, after the 2021 coup d'état, the Ooredoo group announced it would leave the Burmese market (like Telenor did, which became ATOM).
For now, the Ooredoo brand will remain.
Ooredoo uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: N/A – not being rolled out yet
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Ooredoo:
* Coverage
* How to Get an Ooredoo SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Ooredoo Myanmar
Ooredoo has extensive coverage throughout Myanmar.
Below is Ooredoo's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Ooredoo Myanmar
You can get an Ooredoo SIM card for 5000 MMK with 3 GB/30 days (9 GB), unlimited data for Facebook (between 23:00 and 7:00) & 1000 MMK credit for on-net calls for 90 days in Ooredoo stores. Ooredoo SIM cards are also sold at Mandalay International Airport (MDL) and Yangon International Airport (RGN).
However, you can be charged up to 300 000 MMK for an Ooredoo SIM card, but that is when you get a premium (bronze, silver, gold, or platinum) phone number (one that should be easier to remember).
Just tell the salesperson you want a normal phone number, and you will be charged 5000 MMK (or 8000 MMK if normal phone numbers are “out of stock”).
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Ooredoo Tourist SIM cards.
They are sold for between 3000 MMK to 45 000 MMK with ever-changing benefits (data, (international) minutes & (international) SMS), so I cannot list them for you now 🫠.
Dial *133*6*2# to see your Ooredoo phone number.
Dial *133*6*7# to change the system's language to English.
- 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)
Ooredoo has no eSIMs.
Note that the Burmese mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Myanmar (without personal detail capturing), you can get eSIMs from Holafly (tow options):
- 6 GB/15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 8 GB/30 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in March based on data up to the 7th of March.
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.
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Myanmar.
You can read about them in my Best MyanmareSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Note that MPT offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Ooredoo Myanmar
Ooredoo top-up vouchers are sold in Ooredoo stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Myanmar.
To top up your Ooredoo 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.
Dial *124# to check your Ooredoo balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Ooredoo SuperApp app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Ooredoo Myanmar
Ooredoo has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Sate Tine Kya (customizable combo)
- Combo
- Data Packs
Ooredoo plans can be activated on the Ooredoo SuperApp.
I will list all the prices in MMK.
To convert MMK to your currency (let's say THB – Thai Baht) 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.
Sate Tine Kya Plans – Ooredoo Myanmar
Sate Tine Kya allows you to fully customize your plan.
Do you want 50 GB of data (for 105 985 MMK)? You can get it.
Do you not care about data, which I doubt, and want to call only?
You can get 1000 local minutes for 118 585 MMK.
Instead of me writing down all your customization options, you better check it out on the Ooredoo site or Ooredoo SuperApp (if you already have an active Ooredoo SIM card).
Combo Plan – Ooredoo Myanmar
The Combo plan is a combo bundle with 370 MB of data (without 5G NR access) and 18 local minutes for 30 days, costing 999 MMK.
Combo can be activated on the Ooredoo SuperApp.
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999 MMK | 370 MB | 18 minutes | 30 days |
Data Packs – Ooredoo Myanmar
The Data Packs are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Use the Ooredoo SuperApp to activate Data Packs:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 799 MMK | 385 MB | 15 days |
| 999 MMK | 480 MB | 30 days |
| 1199 MMK | 575 MB | 30 days |
| 1899 MMK | 910 MB | 30 days |
| 2199 MMK | 1 GB | 30 days |
| 2899 MMK | 1400 MB | 30 days |
| 4299 MMK | 2 GB | 30 days |
| 4899 MMK | 2350 MB | 30 days |
| 9899 MMK | 4750 MB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Ooredoo Myanmar
- Name: Ooredoo
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Mytel Myanmar
Mytel Myanmar, just Mytel, is the smallest mobile operator in Myanmar.
It is backed by Viettel from Vietnam.
The mobile operator, backed by the Vietnamese Ministry of Defence, usually enters the market by building coverage in rural and underserved parts of the country with basically no competition before heading to urban areas.
That way, mobile operators started or backed by Viettel gain a userbase quickly because the population of rural areas has no to spotty coverage to begin with.
Viettel did the same thing with Mytel in Vietnam, but it also has the fastest speeds in the country.
Mytel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz
- 3G: N/A – never had it
- 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: N/A – not being rolled out yet
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Mytel:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Mytel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Mytel Myanmar
Mytel has the best 4G/LTE coverage in Myanmar.
Below is Mytel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Mytel Myanmar
You can get a Mytel SIM card for 1500 MMK with 222 MMK credit, 1.2 GB of data & 22 on-net minutes for 30 days in Mytel stores. Mytel SIM cards are also sold at Mandalay International Airport (MDL).
- 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 Mytel eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
Note that the Burmese mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Myanmar (without personal detail capturing), you can get eSIMs from Holafly (tow options):
- 6 GB/15 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 8 GB/30 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in March based on data up to the 7th of March.
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.
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Myanmar.
You can read about them in my Best MyanmareSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Note that MPT offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Note that Mytel offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Mytel Myanmar
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Mytel Myanmar
Mytel has only one data-featured prepaid plan: Data Packs. It is a combo bundle with data (without 5G NR access) and SMS.
I will list all the prices in MMK.
To convert MMK to your currency (let's say THB – Thai Baht) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
The following Data Packs are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 966:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333 MMK | D3 | 160 MB | 160 SMS | 24 hours | D3 |
| 555 MMK | SH500 | 268 MB | N/A | 30 days | SH500 |
| 888 MMK | SH8 | 428 MB | 428 SMS | 30 days | SH8 |
| 999 MMK | SH968 | 482 MB | 482 SMS | 30 days | SH968 |
| 1299 MMK | SH1299 | 627 MB | 627 SMS | 30 days | SH1299 |
| 1799 MMK | SH1799 | 869 MB | 869 SMS | 30 days | SH1799 |
| 2400 MMK | SH24 | 1159 MB | 1159 SMS | 30 days | SH24 |
| 3500 MMK | SH35 | 1690 MB | 1690 SMS | 30 days | SH35 |
| 7000 MMK | SH70 | 3381 MB | 3381 SMS | 30 days | SH70 |
| 13 500 MMK | SH135 | 6521 MB | 6521 SMS | 90 days | SH135 |
| 20 000 MMK | SH200 | 9661 MB | 9661 SMS | 90 days | SH200 |
APN/Internet Settings – Mytel Myanmar
- Name: Mytel
- APN: mytel
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Myanmar (Burma)
Getting a SIM card from MPT or Mytel would do you well when considering a Myanmar 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:
Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.
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