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 (6.90-20.65 USD) from Makedonski Telekom, or 299 MKD (5.15MKD) 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: 25th of December 2022.
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) & 1199 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).
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.
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
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 (Makta Mobile) eSIM from Airalo.

You have these three options:
- North Macedonia/Makta Mobile 1 GB eSIM for 7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- North Macedonia/Makta Mobile 3 GB eSIM for 30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- North Macedonia/Makta Mobile 5 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
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 Makta Mobile eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my North Macedonia eSIMs Compared guide.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

With these eSIMs, you can skip North Macedonia's SIM card registration scheme entirely and use it immediately upon arriving in North Macedonia!
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

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, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days) in North Macedonia and these other countries:

- Albania
- Andorra
- Austria 2
- Belgium 2
- Bulgaria 2
- Croatia 2
- Cyprus 2
- Czech Republic
- Denmark 2
- Estonia 2
- Finland 2
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar 1
- Greece 2
- Hungary
- Iceland 2
- Ireland 2
- Italy 2
- Latvia 2
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg 2
- Malta 2
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland 2
- Portugal
- Romania 2
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain 2
- Sweden 2
- Switzerland 2
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom 2
1 on 3G only
2 (limited) 5G NR availability at no additional cost! (list updated in December 2022)
With the Eurolink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit – averaging 10.78 USD/country in Europe (and get 5G NR access at no additional cost)!
Best International/Travel SIM Card for North Macedonia
If you want to buy the best international/travel SIM card for Macedonia, I recommend going with Simify‘s Europe SIM cards that covers Europe (mainly the European Union) and parts Asia, Central America, Oceania & South America – all in one SIM card.


You have these five options:
- Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 12 GB for 30 days (includes calls and SMS within the country you are in)
- Explorer Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 12 GB for 365 days
- Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 40 GB for 28 days (includes calls within the country you are in)
- Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 80 GB for 28 days (includes calls within the country you are in)
- Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM Card with 140 GB for 28 days (includes calls within the country you are in)
The Simify Europe SIM cards can be used in Macedonia and the following other countries:
- Austria
- Azores
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canary Island
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Guadeloupe
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madeira
- Malta
- Martinique
- Mayotte
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Réunion
- Romania
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Martin
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
Simify's Europe & UK Prepaid Travel SIM card (12 GB for 30 days) can also be used in the following Asian, Central American, Oceanian & South American countries:
- Aland Islands
- Australia
- Balearic Islands
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- El Salvador
- England
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Jersey
- Macau
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Scotland
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- Switzerland
- United States
- Uruguay
- US Virgin Islands
- Vietnam
- Wales


If this selection of countries is still not enough, get Simify's Tourist Prepaid Travel SIM card with 6 GB of data for 15 days to be used in Africa, the Americas (all), Asia, Europe (also outside of the European Union), the Middle East & Oceania (100+ countries).

- Aland Islands
- Albania
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Canada
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Congo
- Congo Republic
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- England
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Nigeria
- North Ireland
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Reunion
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Scotland
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- US Virgin Islands
- Uzbekistan
- Vatican City
- Vietnam
- Wales
Instead of spending between 0.67 USD to 105.17 USD for SIM cards in each country in the European Union, get a Simify's Tourist Prepaid Travel SIM card covering numerous countries for just one price!
- Check out my Simify reviews

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 = 0.20 USD
- 10 MKD = 0.20 USD
- 100 MKD = 1.75 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.
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.
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.
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 1199 MKD with various perks in Makedonski Telekom stores. SIM cards are also sold at Skopje International Airport (SKP).


- 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)

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 | 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 |

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 the North Macedonia (Makta Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/ 7 days, 3 GB/ 30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/ 30 days – very popular with PTW readers).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

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, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days) in North Macedonia and these other countries:

- Albania
- Andorra
- Austria 2
- Belgium 2
- Bulgaria 2
- Croatia 2
- Cyprus 2
- Czech Republic
- Denmark 2
- Estonia 2
- Finland 2
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar 1
- Greece 2
- Hungary
- Iceland 2
- Ireland 2
- Italy 2
- Latvia 2
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg 2
- Malta 2
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland 2
- Portugal
- Romania 2
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain 2
- Sweden 2
- Switzerland 2
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom 2
1 on 3G only
2 (limited) 5G NR availability at no additional cost! (list updated in December 2022)
With the Eurolink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit – averaging 10.78 USD/country in Europe (and get 5G NR access at no additional cost)!
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.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)


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.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)
Makedonski Telekom has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Weekly Packages (combo)
- Internet (as the name suggests)
- 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).
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Weekly Packages – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)
The Weekly Packages are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Dial *122# to activate Weekly Packages:
Price | Plan | Data 1 | On-Net Minutes | On-Net SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
119 MKD | Option 100 | 250 MB | 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, as the name suggests, data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Dial *122# or call 140140 to activate Internet plans:
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) Plan – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)
The Speak Out Припејд (Speak Out Prepaid) plan is a data bundle with 4 GB of data (without 5G NR access @ 21 Mbps) and unlimited data for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Tinder, Twitter & WhatsApp for 7 days.

It costs 149 MKD and can be activated on the Telekom MK app.
Price | Plan | Data 1 | Social Media Data 2 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
149 MKD | Speak Out Припејд | 4 GB | Unlimited | 7 days |
1 speeds up to 21 Mbps
2 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Tinder, Twitter & WhatsApp

Stream On Plan – Makedonski Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Macedonia)
The Stream On plan is a data bundle with 4 GB of data (without 5G NR access @ 21 Mbps) and unlimited data for HBO GO, MaxTV Go, Netflix & YouTube for 7 days.

It costs 149 MKD and can be activated on the Telekom MK app.
Price | Plan | Data 1 | Social Media Data 2 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
149 MKD | Stream On | 4 GB | Unlimited | 7 days |
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.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
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, 10 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.
- 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)

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 the North Macedonia (Makta Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/ 7 days, 3 GB/ 30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/ 30 days – very popular with PTW readers).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

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, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days) in North Macedonia and these other countries:

- Albania
- Andorra
- Austria 2
- Belgium 2
- Bulgaria 2
- Croatia 2
- Cyprus 2
- Czech Republic
- Denmark 2
- Estonia 2
- Finland 2
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar 1
- Greece 2
- Hungary
- Iceland 2
- Ireland 2
- Italy 2
- Latvia 2
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg 2
- Malta 2
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland 2
- Portugal
- Romania 2
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain 2
- Sweden 2
- Switzerland 2
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom 2
1 on 3G only
2 (limited) 5G NR availability at no additional cost! (list updated in December 2022)
With the Eurolink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit – averaging 10.78 USD/country in Europe (and get 5G NR access at no additional cost)!
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.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

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.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – A1 Macedonia
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – A1 Macedonia
A1 has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Talks (combo)
- Monthly Packages (combo)
- Internet Data (as the name suggests)
- A1 Go Social (data)
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Talks Plans – A1 Macedonia
The Talks plans are combo plans 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 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days | START to 1480 | STOP to 1480 |
149 MKD | Unlimited to all networks и 1 GB | 1 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 7 days | START to 1483 | STOP to 1483 |
Talks auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 1480 or 1483.

Monthly Packages – A1 Macedonia
The Monthly Packages are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Talks 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 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days | XL | STOP XL |
Monthly Packages auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 1474.

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 Bundle 1 GB | 1 GB | 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 | Monthly Bundle 1 GB | 1 GB | 30 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 |
Internet Data auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 1410.

The A1 Go Social Plan is a data bundle with 1 GB of data (without 5G NR access) and unlimited data for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter & WhatsApp for 7 days, costing 119 MKD.
Text START to 1499 to activate A1 Go Social Plan.
Price | Data | Social Media Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
119 MKD | 1 GB | Unlimited | 7 days | START |
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.
- 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)

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 the North Macedonia (Makta Mobile) eSIM from Airalo (1 GB/ 7 days, 3 GB/ 30 days – most popular with PTW readers & 5 GB/ 30 days – very popular with PTW readers).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.
- Check out my Airalo eSIM reviews

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, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days) in North Macedonia and these other countries:

- Albania
- Andorra
- Austria 2
- Belgium 2
- Bulgaria 2
- Croatia 2
- Cyprus 2
- Czech Republic
- Denmark 2
- Estonia 2
- Finland 2
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar 1
- Greece 2
- Hungary
- Iceland 2
- Ireland 2
- Italy 2
- Latvia 2
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg 2
- Malta 2
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland 2
- Portugal
- Romania 2
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain 2
- Sweden 2
- Switzerland 2
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom 2
1 on 3G only
2 (limited) 5G NR availability at no additional cost! (list updated in December 2022)
With the Eurolink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit – averaging 10.78 USD/country in Europe (and get 5G NR access at no additional cost)!
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.
- Find out about the best local eSIMs, local travel eSIMs & regional travel eSIMs for every country (lookup tool)

Be aware that there is no VoLTE or VoWiFi with Lycamobile.
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.
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 | Western Balkan Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | On-Net SMS | Off-Net SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
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99 MKD | Weekly 99 S | 2 GB | Shared with data allowance | “Unlimited”, 5000 minutes | N/A | “Unlimited”, 5000 SMS | “Unlimited”, 5000 SMS | 7 days | *139*1074# |
200 MKD | Super 200 | 10 GB | 1 GB | “Unlimited”, 5000 minutes | “Unlimtied”, 5000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 5000 SMS | “Unlimited”, 5000 SMS | 30 days | *139*5200# |
399 MKD | Lyca Mega S | 12 GB | 2 GB | “Unlimited”, 5000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 5000 minutes | “Unlimited”, 5000 SMS | “Unlimited”, 5000 SMS | 30 days | *139*1026# |
499 MKD | Lyca Mega | 22 GB | 2.5 GB | “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 SMS | “Unlimited”, 5000 SMS | 30 days | *139*1040# |
Data Bundles – Lycamobile Macedonia
The Data Bundles are, as the name suggests, data plans (without 5G NR access).
The following Data Bundes are available, which can be activated by dialing the Activation Code:
Price | Plan | Data | Western Balkan Data | Validity | Activation Code |
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99 MKD | Data 99 | 3 GB | 0.5 GB | 7 days | *139*1032# |
129 MKD | Data M | 2 GB | 0.5 GB | 30 days | *139*1003# |
249 MKD | Data XL | 5 GB | 1 GB | 30 days | *139*1005# |
499 MKD | Mega Data | 25 GB | 3 GB | 30 days | *139*1075# |
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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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in North Macedonia
Getting a SIM card from Makedonski Telekom or A1 would do you well when considering a Macedonian SIM card.
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