North Macedonia – formerly known as just Macedonia until the 12th of June 2018, when Greece and (North) Macedonia made an agreement for (North) Macedonia to change its name. That agreement was implemented 8 months later.
Formerly part of Yugoslavia, like all West Balkan countries, it is a cheap travel destination.
With cheap but tasty food, affordable accommodation, and relatively safe, it is understandable why the country attracts many tourists.
From a rich history to impressive mountains, North Macedonia has a lot to see and explore.
You probably want to share your experience online to show off… I meant to share your travels, which you should – it is your trip overall.
However, you should know that international roaming can be super expensive. Some travelers come back home in a good mood only for it to be ruined by an excessive international roaming bill – do not let this happen to you.
Luckily, there is one way to stay connected for low rates, which is by getting local SIM cards when traveling. This would be buying a SIM card in North Macedonia. And everyone can do so without restrictions.
So how much will a North Macedonian SIM card cost you?
You can get a North Macedonian SIM card for “free” (if you recharge at least 100 MKD (2 USD) on the spot) with Lycamobile. Makedonski Telekom SIM cards are at least 399 MKD (7 USD). A1 SIM cards can be purchased for 299 MKD (6 USD) in the store-branded stores or authorized dealers.
Cannot see the video above? Watch it here or on YouTube.
Those numbers are not too bad. But you will be surprised how cheap mobile data is in North Macedonia.
But before we get there, there are some things you should know about buying a SIM card in this country, so…
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in North Macedonia. Let's do this.
Original publication: 29th of May 2020. Last updated: 3rd of July 2021.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in North Macedonia?
Anyone living or visiting North Macedonia can buy a North Macedonian SIM card without restrictions.
North Macedonian SIM cards have to be registered as per the SIM card registration laws. Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in North Macedonia (even if you intend on roaming in North Macedonia). Lastly, your phone needs to be SIM-lock-free (unlocked) if you want to use a local SIM card.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in North Macedonia?
You can purchase a North Macedonian SIM card in the official stores of Makedonski Telekom and A1. But their SIM cards are also sold at other stores, such as tobacco stores, newsstands, and grocery stores. Lycamobile SIM cards are also available at those places.
SIM cards are also available from a newsstand/tobacco store at Skopje International Airport (Megjunaroden Aerodrom Skopje).
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You can expect to pay the following for North Macedonian SIM cards:
- Makedonski Telekom: 399 MKD (regular), 499 MKD (data-only), or 1199 MKD (regular)
- A1 Macedonia: 299 MKD
- Lycamobile Macedonia: “Free” (often, top-up required of at least 100 MKD)
Can You Use Your Phone in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 & 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).
The Americas North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American Frequencies, which differ from the European ones.
If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU regions 1 & 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in North Macedonia.
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 North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in North Macedonia
North Macedonia has two mobile network operators and one Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO):
- Makedonski Telekom
- A1 Macedonia
- Lycamobile Macedonia (A1 MVNO)
The following frequencies are used in North Macedonia:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
Cannot see the video above? Watch it here or on YouTube.
To check whether your phone will work in North Macedonia, check out this page by Will My Phone Work (may be outdated or inaccurate at times).
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
5G in North Macedonia
5G is not available in North Macedonia as of 2021. However, the national regulator (Agency for Electronic Communications – AEK) has held open 5G consultations in 2020 and making a pathway for the 5G auction.
Although AEK planned on awarding licenses in 2020, this seems to have been delayed. Nevertheless, a 5G license requirement is to have city-wide 5G coverage in one city by the end of 2025. By the end of 2029, all of Northern Macedonia should have 5G access with a minimum speed of 100 Mbps.
Best SIM Card in North Macedonia
If you want to buy the best SIM card in North Macedonia, I recommend going with A1. It has great coverage throughout the country and has the fastest speeds (because it does not throttle prepaid speeds). Consider Makedonski Telekom when visiting rural areas.
SIM Card Registration in North Macedonia
SIM card registration, with the use of your passport information, is mandatory in North Macedonia. This will be done at the point of sale or can be done online.
Do note that although European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) -issued IDs are valid travel documents for travel in North Macedonia, some travelers have reported that some shops require your passport to register your SIM card and refuse EU/EEA-issued IDs.
EU Roaming in North Macedonia
Note that North Macedonia is not part of the European Union (EU) nor European Economic Area (EEA), meaning that EU roaming regulations do not apply in North Macedonia. As a result, you should not expect to roam for free if you have an EU/EEA SIM card while traveling in North Macedonia.
Although some European operators may offer free (data) roaming while in North Macedonia, most operators do not. Make sure to explore your roaming options before you roam.
Roaming in the EU with North Macedonia SIM Cards
North Macedonia is not part of the European Union (EU) nor the European Economic Area (EEA). Therefore, the EU roaming regulations do not apply to North Macedonian SIM cards. As a result, you should expect to roam for free in the EU/EEA with North Macedonian SIM cards.
However, North Macedonia is a Candidate Country for joining the EU. The country also wants to join the EU/EEA common roaming zone in the near future. To do so, North Macedonia and other Western Balkan countries have decided to cap roaming rates between July 2019 and July 2021. They will entirely scrap roaming rates within the region on the 1st of July 2021. This is because it is apparently a prerequisite to join the EU/EEA common roaming zone.
West Balkan Roaming
Those with SIM cards from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Serbia can roam at reduced rates in North Macedonia, and those with North Macedonian SIM cards can do the same in the aforementioned countries as part of the Roam Like At Home Plus (RLAH+) scheme agreed to by the six countries since July 2019.
Starting from the 1st of July 2019, roaming rates in Western Balkan states have gone down by up to 99%. From the 1st of July 2021, international roaming fees will be abolished in the West Balkans.
North Macedonia Speeds, Internet Prices & Insights
North Macedonia is known for being an affordable travel destination. Although the Balkans in general are cheap countries for travel (especially compared to Western Europe), North Macedonia is one of the cheaper destinations in the region.
This also means that mobile data is inexpensive in North Macedonia. But what is affordable?
The average price for 1 GB of data in North Macedonia is 0.96 USD, less than half the European average of 2.50 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.
In fact, North Macedonia is one of the 53 countries where the average cost of 1 GB of data is less than 1 USD.
Cable.co.uk split Europe into three territories: Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Baltics. The Eastern European average cost of 1 GB of data, using Cable.co.uk's definition, is 2.25 USD.
You may think that because the cost of data is low, mobile data speeds are probably going to be low too.
Although that applies to some countries around the world, North Macedonia is breaking the stereotype.
North Macedonia's average mobile download speed is around 56 Mbps, making it the country with the 5th fastest mobile download speed in the Balkans.
Those are quite some impressive numbers and statistics. However, you need to be aware of one thing.
With Makedonski Telekom, the maximum speed you can get is 21 Mbps with prepaid. A1 Macedonia does not throttle (prepaid) speeds, which is why it is the fastest operator in the country, according to AEK.
Overall, your network experience should be smooth in North Macedonia.
Currency in North Macedonia
North Macedonia uses the Macedonian Denar with the symbol MKD (which will be used throughout this guide). However, prices are often listed as just den/ден. For example, 25 MKD = 25 den/ден. For reference, below are some exchange rates between MKD and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 MKD = 0.02 USD
- 10 MKD = 0.20 USD
- 100 MKD = 2 USD
- 100 MKD = 19.80 USD
For up-to-date MKD:USD exchange rates, search MKD to USD on Google, or replace USD with the currency you use.
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 Euros, my main currency, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards. Open a Wise account FREE!
North Macedonian Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Makedonski Telekom, A1 Macedonia & Lycamobile Macedonia, 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 North Macedonia has to offer to us.
Makedonski Telekom
Makedonski Telekom (Македонски Телеком АД) is the largest operator in North Macedonia. However, the lead over A1 Macedonia is slight. It is owned by Magyar Telekom from Hungary, which is in turn owned by Deutsche Telekom.
The following frequencies are used by Makedonski Telekom:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
This is what you will learn about Makedonski Telekom:
Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.
* Coverage
* How to Get a Makedonski Telekom SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping-Up Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Jump to: A1 | Lycamobile
Coverage – Makedonski Telekom
Makedonski Telekom has the best coverage in North Macedonia.
The operator covers 99.9% of the population and more than 98% of the territory of North Macedonia.
Below is the official coverage map by Makedonski Telekom:
Below is a coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Makedonski Telekom
You can get a Makedonski Telekom SIM card for as low as 399 MKD in Makedonski Telekom stores and other stores, including newsstands, gas stations, and grocery stores.
Makedonski Telekom offers three types of SIM card starter packs, which are shown below:
| Price | SIM Card Type | Credit | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | On-Net SMS | Benefits Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 399 MKD | Regular | 181 MKD | 1 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 100 SMS | 7 days |
| 499 MKD | Data-Only | N/A | 5 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 1199 MKD | Regular | N/A | 15 GB | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
Topping Up & Recharging – Makedonski Telekom
Makedonski Telekom top-up vouchers are sold in Makedonski Telekom stores and many other stores, such as post offices, convenience stores, and tobacco stores.
The following top-up amounts are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 100 MKD | 60 days |
| 150 MKD | 60 days |
| 200 MKD | 60 days |
| 250 MKD | 60 days |
| 300 MKD | 60 days |
| 590 MKD | 180 days |
| 900 MKD | 360 days |
| 2000 MKD | 500 days |
To recharge your Makedonski Telekom SIM card, dial *122# 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 top up online with (international) debit and credit cards. At the time of writing, the online recharge page is insecure (you will get an SSL warning). Do not use online recharge until the certificate error has been fixed.
If you open the page and your browser does not tell you to proceed with caution, then the certificate has properly been renewed, and you can use online recharge. Let me know when that happens.
If you recharge online or through the app (Android/iOS), you will get a data bonus of 500 MB each time you do so. In addition, when topping up on the app, more rewards can be obtained depending on how much you top up. Below is an overview:
| Recharge | Data | Weekend Minutes | Video On Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199 MKD – 399 MKD | 1 GB 1 | Unlimited 2 | N/A | 30 days |
| 400 MKD => | 4 GB | Unlimited 3 | Unlimited 4 | 30 days |
1 7 days
2 1 weekend (Friday
3 4 weekends
4 HBO GO, MaxTV Go, Netflix & YouTube for 7 days
Dial *122# to check your Makedonski Telekom balance. You can also use the app to check your balance.
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Makedonski Telekom
Makedonski Telekom has four types of data-featured plans, which are:
- Prepaid Cool+ (combo tariff plan)
- Internet (data-only)
- Speak Out Prepaid (data plan with unlimited social media data)
- Stream On (data plan with unlimited music & video streaming data)
All plans can be activated by dialing *122# or on the Telekom app.
Note that all prepaid internet speeds are throttled to 21 Mbps.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Prepaid Cool+ – Makedonski Telekom
Prepaid Cool+ is a tariff plan that gives you data, local minutes for the weekend, and local SMS depending on your recharge amount.
You get double the data and SMS allowance when you activate Prepaid Cool+ on the app.
The following Prepaid Cool+ options are available:
| Recharge | Data 1 | Weekend Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MKD | 100 MB | 100 minutes | 100 SMS | 7 days |
| 150 MKD – 250 MKD | 300 MB | Unlimited | 200 SMS | 7 days |
| 300 MKD | 500 MB | Unlimited | 500 SMS | 7 days |
1 speeds up to 21 Mbps
Internet – Makedonski Telekom
The Internet plans are data-only bundles.
You get double the data allowance when you activate an Internet bundle on the app.
You have the following plans:
| Price | Plan | Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 MKD | Daily Internet | 1 GB | 24 hours |
| 59 MKD | Weekly Internet S | 500 MB | 7 days |
| 99 MKD | Weekly Internet M | 1 GB | 7 days |
| 129 MKD | Weekly Internet L | 2 GB | 7 days |
| 129 MKD | Monthly Internet S | 500 MB | 30 days |
| 249 MKD | Monthly Internet M | 2 GB | 30 days |
| 499 MKD | Monthly Internet L | 8 GB | 30 days |
1 speeds up to 21 Mbps
Speak Out Припејд (Speak Out Prepaid) – Makedonski Telekom
Speak Out Prepaid is a social media data plan with data, unlimited data for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Tinder, Twitter & WhatsApp. It can be purchased as a standalone plan.
Below is an overview of Speak Out Prepaid:
| Price | Data 1 | Social Media Data 2 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 MKD | 4 GB | Unlimited | 7 days |
1 speeds up to 21 Mbps
2 Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Tinder, Twitter & WhatsApp
Stream On – Makedonski Telekom
Speak Out Prepaid is a music and video streaming data plan with data, unlimited data for HBO GO, MaxTV Go, Netflix & YouTube.
Below is an overview of Stream On:
| Price | Data 1 | Streaming Data 2 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 MKD | 4 GB | Unlimited | 7 days |
1 speeds up to 21 Mbps
2 HBO GO, MaxTV Go, Netflix & YouTube
APN/Internet Settings – Makedonski Telekom
- Name: Makedonski Telekom
- APN: internet
- Username: internet
- Password: t-mobile
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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A1 Macedonia
A1 Macedonia, just A1 but officially A1 Macedonia DOO Skopje, is the other operator in North Macedonia. Unlike Makedonski Telekom, A1 does not throttle prepaid speeds.
The following frequencies are used by A1:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
This is what you will learn about A1:
Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.
* Coverage
* How to Get an A1 SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping-Up Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Jump to: Makedonski Telekom | Lycamobile
Coverage – A1 Macedonia
A1 has extensive coverage throughout North Macedonia.
A1's coverage is almost as great as Makedonski Telekom. However, it lacks a bit in some rural parts of the country.
Below is A1's coverage map.
SIM Card Price – A1 Macedonia
A1 SIM cards are sold for 299 MKD in A1 stores and other stores, including post offices, convenience stores, and tobacco stores. The SIM card featured 50 MKD credit, 10 GB for 14 days, and unlimited on-net minutes for 7 days.
A1 SIM cards become inactive after 12 months of not topping up and deactivated after 15 months. After not topping up within 12 months of the last top-up, your SIM card will become inactive. You cannot make calls or send SMS but can still receive them. If the SIM card has been inactive for 3 months (15 months of not topping up), the SIM card gets deactivated.
Topping Up & Recharging – A1 Macedonia
A1 top-up vouchers are sold in A1 stores and many other stores, such as newsstands, gas stations, and grocery stores.
To recharge your A1 SIM card, dial *100*VoucherCode.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *100*VoucherCode#.
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 top up online with (international) debit and credit cards in values between 100 MKD to 1000 MKD with increments of 50 MKD.
Below is an overview of the validity of the top-up amounts:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 100 MKD | 90 days |
| 101 MKD – 499 MKD | 180 days |
| 500 MKD => | 12 months |
Dial *101# to check your A1 balance. The same can be done by dialing 1770 and select option 1.
You can also use the A1 app to refill and check your balance for free (Android/iOS).
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – A1 Macedonia
A1 has two types of data-featured plans: Internet Data & A1 Go Social.
Internet Data – A1 Macedonia
The Internet Data plans are data-only bundles.
You can activate Internet Data plans by texting the Activation Code to 1414:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 MKD | Daily Bundle 100 MB | 100 MB | 24 hours | DEN START | STOP DNEVEN 100MB |
| 39 MKD | Daily Bundle 1 GB | 500 MB | 24 hours | DEN PROMO START | STOP DNEVEN 1GB |
| 49 MKD | Weekly Bundle 400 MB | 400 MB | 7 days | NEDELA 200MB | STOP NEDELEN 200MB |
| 79 MKD | Weekly Bundle 1 GB | 1 GB | 7 days | NEDELA 1GB | STOP NEDELEN 1 GB |
| 99 MKD | Weekly Bundle 1 GB | 1 GB | 7 days | 1GB | STOP 1GB |
| 119 MKD | Weekly Bundle 2 GB | 2 GB | 7 days | PROMO | STOP PROMO |
| 199 MKD | Monthly Bundle 3 GB | 3 GB | 30 days | 3GB | STOP 3GB |
| 299 MKD | Monthly Bundle 10 GB | 10 GB | 30 days | 10GB | STOP 10GB |
| 399 MKD | Monthly Bundle 15 GB | 15 GB | 30 days | 15GB | STOP 15GB |
| 999 MKD | Monthly Bundle 50 GB | 50 GB | 30 days | 50GB | STOP 50GB |
The Internet Data plans auto-renew. To deactivate a plan, text the Deactivation Code to 1414.
A1 Go Social is a data-only plan with data and unlimited data for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter & WhatsApp.
Below is an overview of A1 Go Social:
| Price | Data | Social Media Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 MKD | 1 GB | Unlimited 1 | 7 days | START |
1 Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter & WhatsApp
APN/Internet Settings – A1 Macedonia
- Name: A1
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Lycamobile Macedonia
Lycamobile Macedonia, just Lycamobile, is an A1 Macedonia MVNO. Lycamobile, as a brand, is known for offering low rates for international calls abroad, and it is active in various other European countries.
To learn about Lycamobile's frequencies, jump back to A1 Macedonia's frequencies.
This is what you will learn about Lycamobile:
Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.
* Coverage
* How to Get a Lycamobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping-Up Options & Methods
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Jump to: Makedonski Telekom | A1
Coverage – Lycamobile Macedonia
Lycamobile is an A1 Macedonia MVNO, meaning Lycamobile uses the A1 Macedonia network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. Lycamobile has limited access A1 Macedonia network.
Below is Lycamobile's coverage map:
SIM Card Price – Lycamobile Macedonia
You can get a Lycamobile SIM card for “free” in Lycamobile partner stores, convenience stores, and gas stations. However, you are expected to top up the SIM card before you get your free SIM card.
Dial *132# to see your Lycamobile phone number.
Lycamobile SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 180 days (no top-up for 180 days or no activity for 180 days).
Topping Up & Recharging – Lycamobile Macedonia
Lycamobile top-up vouchers are sold in post offices, convenience stores, and tobacco stores.
The following top-up amounts are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 100 MKD | 60 days |
| 150 MKD | 60 days |
| 200 MKD | 60 days |
| 250 MKD | 60 days |
| 300 MKD | 60 days |
| 590 MKD | 180 days |
| 900 MKD | 360 days |
| 2000 MKD | 500 days |
To recharge your Lycamobile SIM card, dial *122*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *122*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 top up online with (international) debit and credit cards. You get a 10% credit bonus when recharging online.
Dial *122# to check your Lycamobile balance. The same can be done by calling 1222.
Although Lycamobile has apps, they have performance issues. Personally, its Android app has worked well for me, but many other users have problems with it to this day.
Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Lycamobile Macedonia
Lycamobile has four data-featured plans, which are:
- National Plans (combo)
- International Bundles (combo)
- Data Bundles (data-only)
- Long Term Plans (data-only)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
National Plans – Lycamobile Macedonia
The National Plans are combo plans with data, local minutes, and local SMS.
The following National Data Plans are available:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | On-Net SMS | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 MKD | Weekly 79 | 1 GB | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | 7 days | *139*1071# |
| 99 MKD | Weekly 99 S | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days | *139*1074# |
| 149 MKD | Weekly 149 | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days | *139*1073# |
| 279 MKD | Lyca Mini | 500 MB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 100 SMS | 30 days | *139*1021# |
| 349 MKD | Lyca Mini Plus | 1 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Unlimited | 100 SMS | 30 days | *139*1024# |
| 499 MKD | Lyca Max | 1 GB/day (30 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*1040# |
| 500 MKD | Lyca Mega S | 20 GB | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*1026# |
| 699 MKD | Lyca Mega S | 15 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | *139*1025# |
International Bundles – Lycamobile Macedonia
The International Bundles are combo plans with data and local & international minutes.
You can get one of the following International Bundles:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Local Minutes | International Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 499 MKD | Flexy 50 | 1 GB | Unlimited | 50 minutes | 100 minutes | 30 days | *139*1041# |
| 699 MKD | Flexy 100 | 2 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | 100 minutes | 30 days | *139*1042# |
The international minutes can be used to call to the following 21 countries:
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Puerto Rico
- Romania
- Singapore
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom (UK)
- United States (USA)
Data Bundles – Lycamobile Macedonia
The Data Bundles are data-only plans.
Below is an overview of all the Data Bundles:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 MKD | Bolt On S | 1 GB | 30 days | *139*1070# |
| 59 MKD | Data XSL | 1 GB | 7 days | *139*1007# |
| 99 MKD | Data 99 | 3 GB | 7 days | *139*1032# |
| 99 MKD | Bolt On M | 3 GB | 30 days | *139*1080# |
| 219 MKD | Data L | 3 GB | 30 days | *139*1004# |
| 249 MKD | Data XL | 6 GB | 30 days | *139*1005# |
| 399 MKD | Data XXL | 8 GB | 30 days | *139*1006# |
| 750 MKD | Mega Data | 20 GB | 30 days | *139*1075# |
Long Term Plans – Lycamobile Macedonia
The Long Term Plans are combo bundles with data, local minutes, and local SMS with the validity starting from 30 days to 360 days.
You can activate one of the following Long Term Plans:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1146 MKD | Maxi Plan S 3 Months | 5 GB/month (15 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 1467 MKD | Maxi Plan L 3 Months | 15 GB/month (75 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 2164 MKD | Maxi Plan S 6 Months | 5 GB/month (30 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 60 days |
| 2771 MKD | Maxi Plan L 6 Months | 15 GB/month (45 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 60 days |
| 4072 MKD | Maxi Plan S 12 Months | 5 GB/month (60 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 360 days |
| 5215 MKD | Maxi Plan L 12 Months | 15 GB/month (180 GB) | Unlimited | Unlimited | 360 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Lycamobile Macedonia
- Name: Lycamobile
- APN: data.lycamobile.mk
- Username: lmmk
- Password: plus
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Other Ways to Stay Connected When Traveling in North Macedonia
The cheapest way to get online in North Macedonia is to get a SIM card from one of the three mobile operators. However, local SIM cards are not your only method of staying online when abroad.
Below are some other options to consider.
International Roaming
Roaming is the most convenient way to stay connected. You do not have to buy a new SIM card, and people at home can easily reach you on your current phone number.
However, roaming has many downsides as well. It can be insanely expensive.
International/Travel SIM Cards
International SIM cards or travel SIM cards are SIM cards made for travelers. The rates charged are often lower than international roaming, but they are almost always higher than what local operators will charge you.
Get to know more about international and travel SIM cards.
Mobile hotspots, or pocket WIFI, are small devices that connect to the local operators of the country you are visiting. Mobile hotspots are ideal for families or those traveling in a large group, as they allow you to connect multiple devices to one hotspot without the need of each traveler having to buy a SIM card.
You can either buy a mobile hotspot or rent one.
Free WIFI Networks
Nothing beats free, right? Paying nothing to stay connected may be the best option. Until you remember that free hotspots are not available everywhere (especially when on the move) and that free connections are often extremely slow.
Just make sure to protect your internet traffic with a VPN when connected to open WIFI connections. It is worth it.
The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in North Macedonia
Getting a SIM card from A1 would do you well when considering a North Macedonian 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
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Sark
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Transnistria
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.
Next Steps to Enhance Your Travel Experiences
Looking for the next steps to enhance your phone travel experiences? Here is what to do:
Check Out My Resource Page
Looking for the best companies and gadgets to enhance your travel experience? Check out my travel resources page for the best companies to use when you travel! Save money with international SIM cards, on plane tickets, bus rides, cruises, and accommodation. Besides that, I also list services and items I use to make my life easier – and I believe they will help you too!
Start Your Own Online Business – Make Money While Traveling
Do you want to learn how I started an online business that allows me to generate income while traveling? In my starting an online business guide, I tell you which tools, services, and products I have for this site and my YouTube channel. If I can start a business about something I am passionate about (phone travel), then you can do it too!
Learn About Your Phone Travel Options
You can buy local prepaid SIM cards, international SIM cards, mobile hotspots, or roam internationally. Each of these options has its pros and cons. Learn more about them, and find the best option for you.
Phone Travel Tips, Tricks & Hacks
I have written many articles with tips and hacks to save money on mobile costs while abroad. You surely want to check them out!
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Learn More About Who Adu Actually Is
Who is the guy behind Phone Travel Wiz? Well, find out on the Ernest Adu about page!