North Macedonia: 3 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

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 & 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 Macedonian SIM card for 100 MKD (1.70 USD) from Lycamobile, 399 MKD to 1199 MKD (6.85-20.65 USD) from Makedonski Telekom, or 299 MKD (5.15 MKD) from A1 in their stores or from resellers, including gas stations. SIM cards are sold at Skopje International Airport (SKP).

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: 1st of October 2023.

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Table of Contents

Can You Buy a SIM Card in North Macedonia?

Anyone living in or visiting North Macedonia can buy a Macedonian SIM card from Makedonski Telekom, A1 & Lycamobile with no restrictions.

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

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

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

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in North Macedonia?

You can get a Macedonian SIM card in Makedonski Telekom and A1 stores. Resellers, like gas stations, also sell SIM cards (especially for Lycamobile). They are sometimes sold at Skopje International Airport (SKP).

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

• Makedonski Telekom: 399 MKD (regular), 499 MKD (data-only) & 1299 MKD (regular)
• A1 Macedonia: 299 MKD
• Lycamobile Macedonia: free, but top-up of at least 100 MKD required. Else starting from 100 MKD

TIP: Check out my SIM card prices lookup tool for a detailed overview of SIM card starter pack benefits (for Macedonian SIM cards and SIM cards worldwide).

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Can You Use Your Phone in North Macedonia?

North Macedonia uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in North Macedonia. 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 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 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 operators and one Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:

• Makedonski Telekom
• A1 Macedonia
• Lycamobile Macedonia (A1 Macedonia 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.

To check whether your phone will work in North Macedonia, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

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VoLTE & VoWiFi in North Macedonia

VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) is available in North Macedonia. However, VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) is not available in North Macedonia (yet).

This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in North Macedonia (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in North Macedonia:

• Makedonski Telekom
• A1 Macedonia

The following mobile operators offer neither VoLTE or VoWiFi in North Macedonia:

• Lycamobile Macedonia

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

5G NR in North Macedonia

Commercial 5G NR has been available in North Macedonia since February 2022. It is available on the Makedonski Telekom and A1 networks. However, prepaid customers cannot use 5G NR (yet) – and neither can Lycamobile customers.

Best SIM Card in North Macedonia

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Best eSIM in North Macedonia

Makedonski Telekom offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.

Note that the North Macedonian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).

While you can enter North Macedonia with an EU/EEA ID card, most mobile operators only accept passports for registration purposes.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for North Macedonia (without personal detail capturing), you can get the North Macedonia (Matka Mobile) eSIM from Airalo.

You have these four options:

1. North Macedonia/Matka Mobile 1 GB eSIM for 7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. North Macedonia/Matka Mobile 2 GB eSIM for 15 days
3. North Macedonia/Matka Mobile 3 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. North Macedonia/Matka Mobile 5 GB eSIM for 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 7^th of September (2023 data only).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.

For an in-depth analysis of the North Macedonia Matka Mobile eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my North Macedonia eSIMs Compared guide.

With these eSIMs, you can skip North Macedonia's SIM card registration scheme entirely and use it immediately upon arriving in North Macedonia!

TIP: check out my Best North Macedonia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for North Macedonia, including ones not mentioned above.

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Eurolink eSIM (six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 5 GB/30 days – most popular with PTW readers, 10 GB/30 days – very popular with PTW readers, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days) in North Macedonia and these other countries:

SIM Card Registration in North Macedonia

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

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.

It is unlikely that your mobile operator offers free roaming for North Macedonia.

Western Balkans Roaming in North Macedonia

Coming soon.

Roaming in the Western Balkans with Macedonian SIM Cards

Coming soon.

North Macedonia Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Being redone.

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 den/ден. For example, 25 MKD = 25 den/ден.

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

• 1 MKD = 0.15 USD
• 10 MKD = 0.15 USD
• 100 MKD = 1.70 USD
• 1000 MKD = 17.20 USD

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

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 & availability
• Recharge/top-up information
• Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)

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

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Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)

Makedonski Telekom (Македонски Телеком АД), often referred to as just Telekom and formerly T-Mobile Macedonia, is the largest mobile operator in North Macedonia.

It is owned by Magyar Telekom from Hungary, which is in turn owned by Deutsche Telekom from Germany.

Makedonski Telekom uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
• 5G NR: Unknown (probably 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid (yet)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about Makedonski Telekom:

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

Coverage – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)

Makedonski Telekom has the best coverage throughout North Macedonia.

Below is Makedonski Telekom's 2G coverage map:

Here we have Makedonski Telekom's 3G coverage map:

Then we have the 4G/LTE coverage map of Makedonski Telekom:

Lastly, we have a Makedonski Telekom coverage map with all technologies combined (2G, 3G & 4G/LTE):

Here we have a coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)

You can get a Makedonski Telekom SIM card for between 399 MKD to 1299 MKD with various perks in Makedonski Telekom stores. SIM cards are also sold at Skopje International Airport (SKP).

Below is an overview of the three Makedonski Telekom SIM cards:

Price	SIM Card Type	Credit	Data	On-Net Minutes	Local Minutes	On-Net SMS	Validity
399 MKD	Regular	181 MKD	10 GB	Unlimited	N/A	100 SMS	7 days
499 MKD	Data-Only	N/A	10 GB	N/A	N/A	N/A	30 days
1299 MKD	Regular	N/A	20 GB	N/A	Unlimited	N/A	30 days

It is also possible to get a Makedonski Telekom eSIM for 295 MKD with 295 MKD credit.

Note that the North Macedonian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

While you can enter North Macedonia with an EU/EEA ID card, most mobile operators only accept passports for registration purposes.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for North Macedonia without personal detail capturing, you can get North Macedonia Matka Mobile eSIMs from Airalo (four options):

1. 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
3. 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 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 7^th of September (2023 data only).

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

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Airalo Eurolink eSIM to be used in 39 European countries with six variants:

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

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

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

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

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in North Macedonia.

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

Note that Makedonski Telekom offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and if you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFI (Voice over WiFi) yet.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)

Makedonski Telekom has five data-featured prepaid plans:

• Prepaid Cool + (combo)
• Weekly Packages (combo)
• Internet (data)
• Speak Out (data)
• Stream On (data)

All Makedonski Telekom plans can be activated by dialing *122# or on the Telekom MK app.

Makedonski Telekom prepaid customers do not have 5G NR access (yet).

I will list all the prices in MKD (Macedonian Denar).

To convert MKD to your currency (EUR – Euro) 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.

Prepaid Cool + Plans – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)

The Prepaid Cool + plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

The following Prepaid Cool + are available, which can be activated by dialing *122# or on the Telekom MK app:

Price	Data 1, 2	Local Minutes 2, 3	Local SMS 2	Validity
100 MKD	100 MB	100 minutes	100 SMS	7 days
150 MKD – 250 MKD	300 MB	Unlimited	300 SMS	7 days
300 MKD	500 MB	Unlimited	500 SMS	7 days

¹ speeds up to 21 Mbps
² double perks when activated on the Telekom MK app
³ in the weekend only

Weekly Packages – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)

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

The following Weekly Packages are available, which can be activated by dialing *122#:

Price	Plan	Data 1	On-Net Minutes	On-Net SMS	Validity
119 MKD	Option 100	100 MB (250 MB on promotions)	Unlimited	100 SMS	7 days
169 MKD	Option 500	500 MB	Unlimited	500 SMS	7 days

¹ speeds up to 21 Mbps

Internet Plans – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)

The Internet plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Internet are available, which can be activated by dialing*122# or call 140140:

Price	Plan	Data 1, 2	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
² double the data allowances when activated on the Telekom MK app

Speak Out Припејд (Speak Out Prepaid) Plans – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)

The Speak Out Припејд (Speak Out Prepaid) plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access @ 21 Mbps) for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Tinder, Twitter & WhatsApp.

The following Internet are available, which can be activated by on the Telekom MK app:

Price	Plan	Data 1	Social Media Data 2	Validity
149 MKD	Speak Out Припејд	4 GB	Unlimited	1 week

¹ speeds up to 21 Mbps
² for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Tinder, Twitter & WhatsApp

Stream On Plans – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)

The Stream On plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access @ 21 Mbps) for HBO GO, MaxTV Go, Netflix & YouTube.

The following Stream On are available, which can be activated by on the Telekom MK app:

Price	Plan	Data 1	Social Data 2	Validity
149 MKD	Stream On	4 GB	Unlimited	1 week

¹ speeds up to 21 Mbps
² for HBO GO, MaxTV Go, Netflix & YouTube

APN/Internet Settings – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)

• 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 (Македонија), just A1, is the other mobile operator in North Macedonia.

Unlike Makedonski Telekom, A1 does not throttle prepaid speeds, allowing for much faster speeds throughout the country.

A1 uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
• 5G NR: Unknown (probably 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid (yet)
• VoLTE: Yes
• VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about A1:

* Coverage
* How to Get an A1 SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – A1 Macedonia

A1 has extensive coverage throughout North Macedonia.

Below is A1's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – A1 Macedonia

You can get an A1 SIM card for 299 MKD with 50 MKD credit, 100 GB of data (14 days) & unlimited on-net minutes (7 days) in A1 stores. A1 SIM cards are also sold at Skopje International Airport (SKP).

Call 0771234 and select option 4, or call 1770, select option 3, and select option 2 to change the system's language.

A1 has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Note that the North Macedonian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

While you can enter North Macedonia with an EU/EEA ID card, most mobile operators only accept passports for registration purposes.

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

1. 1 GB/7 days (price dropped)
2. 3 GB/30 days (price dropped)
3. 5 GB/30 days (price dropped)
4. 10 GB/30 days

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

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

If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Nomad Europe eSIM to be used in 25 or 35 European countries, depending on the plan, with 13 variants:

1. 1 GB/7 days (30 countries – new)
2. 1 GB/7 days (35 countries)
3. 3 GB/30 days (30 countries – new)
4. 3 GB/30 days (35 countries)
5. 5 GB/30 days (30 countries – new)
6. 5 GB/30 days (35 countries) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
7. 10 GB/30 days (30 countries – new)
8. 10 GB/30 days (35 countries) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
9. 15 GB/30 days (30 countries – new)
10. 20 GB/30 days (30 countries – new)
11. 20 GB/30 days (35 countries)
12. 30 GB/30 days (35 countries)
13. 40 GB/30 days (35 countries)

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

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in North Macedonia.

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

Note that A1 offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and if you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFI (Voice over WiFi) yet.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – A1 Macedonia

A1 has four data-featured prepaid plans:

• Talks (combo)
• Monthly Packages (combo)
• Internet Data
• A1 Go Social (data)

I will list all the prices in MKD (Macedonian Denar).

To convert MKD to your currency (EUR – Euro) 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.

Talks Plans – A1 Macedonia

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

The following Talks are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code to 1480 or 1430:

Price	Plan	Data	On-Net Minutes	Off-Net Minutes	On-Net SMS	Off-Net SMS	Validity	Activation Code	Deactivation Code
99 MKD	Unlimited to А1 и 400 MB	400 MB	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	N/A	1 week	START to 1480	STOP to 1480
149 MKD	Unlimited to all networks и 1 GB	1 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	1 week	START to 1483	STOP to 1483

Monthly Packages – A1 Macedonia

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

The following Monthly Packages are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code to 1474:

Price	Plan	Data	On-Net Minutes	Off-Net Minutes	On-Net SMS	Off-Net SMS	Validity	Activation Code	Deactivation Code
149 MKD	Monthly Bundle S	N/A	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	N/A	30 days	S	STOP S
249 MKD	Monthly Bundle M	2 GB	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	N/A	30 days	M	STOP M
299 MKD	Monthly Bundle L	N/A	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days	L	STOP L
499 MKD	Monthly Bundle XL	5 GB 1	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days	XL	STOP XL

¹ with unlimited data for unmentioned social networks

Internet Data Plans – A1 Macedonia

The Internet Data plans are, as the name implies, data bundles (without 5G NR access).

The following Internet Data are available, which can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1410:

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 Package 1 GB	1 GB (sometimes just 500 MB without promotions)	24 hours	DEN PROMO START	STOP DNEVEN 1GB
49 MKD	Weekly Pack 400 MB	400 MB (sometimes 200 MB without promotions)	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	Monthly Bundle 1 GB	1 GB (sometimes 500 MB without promotions)	30 days	1GB	STOP 1GB
119 MKD	Weekly Package 2 GB	2 GB	7 days	PROMO	STOP PROMO
199 MKD	Monthly Bundle 3 GB	3 GB (sometimes 2 GB without promotions)	30 days	3GB	STOP 3GB
299 MKD	Monthly Bundle 20 GB	20 GB	30 days	20GB	STOP 20GB
399 MKD	Monthly Bundle 15 GB	15 GB (sometimes 6 GB without promotions)	30 days	15GB	STOP 15GB
999 MKD	Monthly Bundle 50 GB	50 GB (sometimes 15 GB without promotions)	30 days	50GB	STOP 50GB

A1 Go Social Plans – A1 Macedonia

The A1 Go Social Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitter & WhatsApp.

The following Internet Data are available, which can be activated by texting START to 1499:

Price	Data	Social Data 1	Validity	Activation Code	Deactivation Code
119 MKD	1 GB	Unlimited	7 days	START	STOP

¹ for 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 (Македонија), 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 (but you have no VoLTE access).

This is what you will learn about Lycamobile:

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

Coverage – Lycamobile Macedonia

Lycamobile is an A1 Macedonia MVNO, meaning Lycamobile uses the A1 Macedonia network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure.

Unfortunately, Lycamobile does not have full access to A1 Macedonia's network.

In fact, its coverage is embarrassing compared to what A1 Macedonia offers.

Below is Lycamobile's coverage map:

SIM Card Price – Lycamobile Macedonia

You can get a Lycamobile SIM card for free if you top up at least 100 MKD on the spot or from 100 MKD (with a plan) from Lycamobile resellers, including gas stations. Lycamobile SIM cards are not sold at Skopje International Airport (SKP).

Dial *132# to see your Lycamobile phone number.

Call 1222 to change the system's language.

Lycamobile has no eSIMs.

Note that the North Macedonian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

While you can enter North Macedonia with an EU/EEA ID card, most mobile operators only accept passports for registration purposes.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for North Macedonia without personal detail capturing, you can get North Macedonia Matka Mobile eSIMs from Airalo (four options):

1. 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
3. 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 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 7^th of September (2023 data only).

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

If you plan on visiting other 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. 1 GB/7 days
2. 1 GB/7 days
3. 2 GB/15 days
4. 2 GB/15 days
5. 3 GB/15 days
6. 3 GB/15 days
7. 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
8. 5 GB/30 days
9. 10 GB/60 days
10. 10 GB/60 days
11. 20 GB/180 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
12. 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 7^th of September (2023 data only).

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

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

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in North Macedonia.

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

Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Lycamobile.

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Lycamobile Macedonia

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Lycamobile Macedonia

Lycamobile has two data-featured prepaid plans: National Bundles (combo) & Data Bundles.

I will list all the prices in MKD (Macedonian Denar).

To convert MKD to your currency (EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

National Bundles – Lycamobile Macedonia

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

The following National Bundes are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:

Price	Plan	Data	International Data 1	On-Net Minutes	Off-Net Minutes	International Minutes 2, 3	On-Net SMS	Off-Net SMS	Validity	Activation Code
99 MKD	Weekly 99 S	2 GB	Shared with data allowance	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS	“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS	7 days	*139*1074#
200 MKD (sometimes 100 MKD on promotions)	Super 200	10 GB	1 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimtied”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS	“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS	30 days	*139*5200#
399 MKD (sometimes 299 MKD on promotions)	Lyca Mega S	12 GB	2 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS	“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS	30 days	*139*1026#
499 MKD (sometimes 399 MKD on promotions)	Lyca Mega	22 GB	2.5 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS	“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS	30 days	*139*51025#
499 MKD	Lyca Max	1 GB/day (30 GB)	2 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS	“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS	30 days	*139*1040#

¹ for Western Balkan
² to Lycamobile Australia, Europe, South Africa, Tunisia & the United States
³ unused “unlimited” minutes will expire 30 days from bundle activation date

Data Bundles – Lycamobile Macedonia

The Data Bundles are, as the name implies, data plans (without 5G NR access).

The following Data Bundes are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:

Price	Plan	Data	International Data 1	International Minutes 2, 3	Validity	Activation Code
99 MKD	Data 99	2 GB (sometimes 3 GB on promotions)	0.5 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	7 days	*139*1032#
129 MKD	Data M	1 GB (sometimes 2 GB on promotions)	0.5 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days	*139*1003#
249 MKD	Data XL	5 GB (sometimes 6 GB on promotions)	1 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days	*139*1005#
499 MKD	Mega Data	25 GB	3 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days	*139*1075#

¹ for Western Balkan
² to Lycamobile Australia, Europe, South Africa, Tunisia & the United States
³ unused “unlimited” minutes will expire 30 days from bundle activation date

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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