Serbia – known for its culture, tasty cuisine, and nightlife.
Just like other Western Balkans nations, Serbia is rich in history.
From the Tesla Museum in Belgrade to the Niš Fortress in Niš.
Perhaps you are more into nature and would rather see the mountain and parks in Tara.
Or if you are a party-goer, you may just want to stay in Belgrade and live every night like it is your last one – just make sure they are not literally your last night.
As you can see, there is no reason to be bored. You better make your friends jealous by sharing your Serbia experiences online.
The thing is, international roaming can be expensive. Serbia is an inexpensive travel destination, so it would be a shame to make your trip expensive because you felt the need to roam.
Luckily, you do not have to. You can get a local SIM card, like a Serbian one, and enjoy local rates. This method is almost always cheaper than international roaming.
And the best part – SIM cards are inexpensive in Serbia.
You can get a Serbian SIM card for 300 RSD (2.85 USD) from MTS and Globaltel and 400 RSD (3.80USD) from Yettel (formerly Telenor) and A1 in their stores or from resellers, like convenience stores and kiosks. SIM cards are also sold at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG).
Super cheap, right!? That is one of the pros of visiting the Balkan states – it is so cheap compared to Western Europe. Or even worse – Northern Europe.
But the four mobile operators have much more to offer, which I will tell you all about in this guide.
To make your SIM card selection even better, I will also give you some golden nuggets nobody else talks about.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Serbia. Let's go.
Original publication: 5th of August 2021. Last updated: 30th of May 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Serbia?
Anyone living in or visiting Serbia can buy a Serbian SIM card from MTS, Yettel (formerly Telenor), A1 & Globaltel with no restrictions.
Your phone has to support the frequencies used in Serbia.
Furthermore, your phone needs to be unlocked (SIM-lock free) to use a Serbian SIM card.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Serbia?
You can get a Serbian SIM card in MTS, Yettel (formerly Telenor), A1 & Globaltel stores. Resellers, like post offices, newsstands & grocery stores, also sell SIM cards. They are also sold at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG).
You can expect to pay the following for Serbian SIM cards:
- MTS Serbia: 300 RSD
- Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor Serbia): 400 RSD & 600 RSD
- A1 Serbia: 400 RSD
- Globatel Serbia: 299 RSD
The following Serbian mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- MTS Serbia: 600 RSD (Turist Net) & 1800 RSD (Super Turist SIM)
- Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor Serbia): 545 RSD
- A1 Serbia: 400 RSD (Hello Stranger)
For up-to-date RSD:your currency (let's say EUR) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Can You Use Your Phone in Serbia?
Serbia uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Serbia. 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 Serbia, 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 Serbia.
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 Serbia 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 Serbia (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Serbia
Serbia has three mobile operators and one Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- MTS Serbia (Srbija)
- Yettel Serbia (Srbija – formerly Telenor Serbia/Srbija)
- A1 Serbia (Srbija)
- Globatel Serbia (Srbija – A1 Serbia MVNO)
The following frequencies are used in Serbia:
- 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 Serbia, 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 Serbia
VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) is availablein Serbia, and it is offered by all mobile operators. However, VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) is not available.
This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Serbia (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).
The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Serbia:
- MTS Serbia
- Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor Serbia)
- A1 Serbia
The following mobile operator does not offer VoLTE nor VoWiFi in Serbia:
- Globatel Serbia
VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.
5G NR in Serbia
5G NR is not available in Serbia as of 2022, and the Serbian government has not made any indications of when they will auction 5G licenses.
Best SIM Card in Serbia
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Serbia, I recommend going with Yettel (formerly Telenor) or A1. Both mobile operators have the best coverage throughout the country. A1 has the fastest speeds. Consider MTS for generous allowances with its tourist SIM cards.
Best eSIM in Serbia
Yettel (formerly Telenor) and Globatel offer eSIM to prepaid customers.
While MTS and A1 also have eSIMs, they are not offered to prepaid customers.
Note that the Serbian mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).
While you can enter Serbia with an EU/EEA ID card, most mobile operators only accept passports for registration purposes
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Serbia.
But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.
Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).
So here are the 11 best eSIMs for Serbia:
- Serbian mobile operators (two offer eSIMs to prepaid customers – read more in my Serbia SIM card buying guide)
- Airalo Serbia Mobile eSIM with three choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (best value for money)
- Holafly Serbia eSIM with one 6 GB option (unlimited data eSIMs)
- Nomad Serbia eSIM with seven choices between 1 GB and 7 GB (best value for money… too)
- Airalo Eurolink eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 100 GB (best value for money for 39 European countries) – read my ongoing Airalo Eurolink eSIM review too!
- Ubigi Europe Plans (most extensive Europe coverage (52 countries), with a liberal definition of Europe in your favor)
- Airalo Discover Global eSIM with five choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (reasonable global coverage (85+ countries) at attractive prices) – read my ongoing Airalo Discover Global eSIM review too!
- AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM through SimOptions with one 6 GB option (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported countries (50/123) at a reasonable price but with a short validity)
- Nomad Global eSIM with three choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (extensive global coverage (110 countries) at high(er) prices)
- Ubigi World Plan (most extensive global coverage (175+ countries) at the highest prices)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Serbia, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).
If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Serbia, you better check out my Serbia eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.
SIM Card Registration in Serbia
SIM card registration using your passport information is not needed when buying a SIM card in Serbia.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
EU Roaming in Serbia
Note that Serbia is not part of the European Union (EU) nor European Economic Area (EEA), meaning that EU roaming regulations do not apply in Serbia.
As a result, you should not expect to roam for free if you have an EU/EEA SIM card while traveling in Serbia.
It is unlikely that your mobile operator offers free roaming for Serbia.
Western Balkans Roaming in Serbia
Coming soon.
Roaming in the Western Balkans with Serbian SIM Cards
Coming soon.
Serbia Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights
Being redone.
Currency in Serbia
Serbia use the Serbian Dinar with the symbol RSD (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed as just din. For example, 25 RSD = 25 din.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between RSD and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 RSD = 0.01 USD
- 10 RSD = 0.90 USD
- 100 RSD = 0.95 USD
- 1000 RSD = 9.45 USD
- 10 000 RSD = 94.65 USD
For up-to-date RSD: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).
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Serbian Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through MTS Serbia, Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor), A1 Serbia & Globatel Serbia, 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 Serbia has to offer to us.
MTS Serbia (Srbija/Србија)
MTS Serbia (Srbija/Србија) by Telekom Srbija is the largest mobile operator in Serbia.
It used to be the best option. However, its competitors have caught up on coverage and speed.
It still does have a wide range of plans to choose from.
Telekom Srbija is also active in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro as m:tel.
MTS 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: Not available yet
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about MTS:
* Coverage
* How to Get an MTS SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – MTS Serbia
MTS has extensive coverage throughout Serbia.
Below is MTS's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see MTS's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – MTS Serbia
You can get an MTS SIM card for 300 RSD, 400 RSD, or 600 RSD with various starter perks in MTS stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. SIM cards are also sold at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG).
Below is an overview of the four MTS SIM cards:
| Price | SIM Card | Credit | Data | Social Media Data 2 | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 RSD | – | 25 RSD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
| 300 RSD | Pripejd Mobilni Net 1 | N/A | 500 MB | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 400 RSD | Moj Pripejd | 25 RSD | 1 GB | 5 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Shared with off-net call allowance | 7 days |
| 600 RSD | Sve Cool | 50 RSD | 2 GB | 10 GB | Unlimited | 200 minutes | Shared with off-net call allowance | 15 days |
1 data-only SIM card
2 for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Viber & WhatsApp
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the MTS Turist SIM cards – MTS' tourist offering.
The following two MTS tourist SIM cards are available:
| Price | SIM Card | Credit | Data | On-Net Minutes | International Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 RSD | Turist | 25 RSD | 15 GB | N/A | N/A | 5 days |
| 1800 RSD | Super Turist SIM | 25 RSD | 10 GB | 120 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 days |
Dial *100# to access the MTS menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
While MTS does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.
Note that the Serbian mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
While you can enter Serbia with an EU/EEA ID card, most mobile operators only accept passports for registration purposes
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Serbia without personal detail capturing, you can get Serbia Serbia Mobile eSIMs from Airalo (three options):
- 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.
If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Airalo Eurolink eSIM to be used in 39 European countries with six variants:
- 1 GB/7 days
- 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 50 GB/90 days
- 100 GB/180 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!
By the way, you get free 5G NR access in 22 of the 39 supported countries!
I have used the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in 11 countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Serbia.
You can read about them in my Best Serbia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Note that MTS offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi) yet.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – MTS Serbia
MTS top-up vouchers are sold in MTS stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Serbia.
To top up your MTS SIM card, dial *100# and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *100# or call 777 to check your MTS balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Moj MTS (My MTS) app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – MTS Serbia
MTS has five data-featured prepaid plans:
- Kombo/Combo
- Plan 100 i Plan 200 (combo)
- Pripejd Internet/Prepaid Internet
- Tourist Packages (data for tourist SIM card)
- Društvene Mreže i Aplikacije/Social Networks and Applications (social media data)
All MTS plans can be activated by dialing *100# or texting the Activation Code to 687.
I will list all the prices in RSD (Serbian Dinar).
To convert RSD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Kombo (Combo) Plans – MTS Serbia
The Kombo (Combo) plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Dial *100# or text the Activation Code to 687 to activate Kombo:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 299 RSD | Kombo Miks 50 | N/A | 50 minutes | Shared with call allowance | 7 days | KOMBO50 | STOPKOMBO50 |
| 499 RSD | Kombo Miks 100 | N/A | 100 minutes | Shared with call allowance | 30 days | KOMBO100 | STOPKOMBO100 |
| 999 RSD | Komplet Kombo Miks | 200 MB | 200 minutes | Shared with call allowance | 30 days | KOMBOSVE | STOPKOMBOSVE |
Kombo auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 687.
Plan 100 i Plan 200 – MTS Serbia
The Plan 100 i (and) Plan 200 are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Dial *100# or text the Activation Code to 687 to activate Plan 100 i Plan 200:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Media Data 1 | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 RSD | Plan 100 | 1 GB | 5 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Shared with off-net call allowance | 30 days | PLAN100 | STOPPLAN100 |
| 600 RSD | Plan 200 | 2 GB | 10 GB | Unlimited | 200 minutes | Shared with off-net call allowance | 30 days | PLAN200 | STOPPLAN200 |
1 for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Viber & WhatsApp
Plan 100 i Plan 200 auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 687.
Pripejd Internet (Prepaid Internet) Plans – MTS Serbia
The Pripejd Internet (Prepaid Internet) plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Dial *100# or text the Activation Code to 687 to activate Pripejd Internet:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Media Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 RSD | Internet 1 Dan 100 MB | 100 MB | N/A | 1 day | NET50 | STOPNET50 |
| 100 RSD | Internet 1 Dan 1 GB | 1 GB | N/A | 1 day | NET100 | STOPNET100 |
| 125 RSD | Internet 7 Dana 200 MB | 200 MB | Unlimited | 7 days | NET125 | STOPNET125 |
| 125 RSD | 500 MB 3 dana | 500 MB | N/A | 3 days | App only | App only |
| 200 RSD | Internet 7 Dana 1 GB | 1 GB | Unlimited | 7 days | NET200 | STOPNET200 |
| 299 RSD | 4 GB 7 dana | 4 GB | N/A | 7 days | App only | App only |
| 499 RSD | 6 GB 7 dana | 6 GB | N/A | 7 days | App only | App only |
| 599 RSD | 10 GB 10 dana | 10 GB | N/A | 10 days | App only | App only |
1 for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Viber & WhatsApp
Pripejd Internet auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 687.
Tourist Packages – MTS Serbia
The Tourist Packages are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for the tourist SIM cards.
Dial *100# or text the Activation Code to 687 to activate Tourist Packages:
| Price | Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 600 RSD | 3 GB | 7 days |
| 900 RSD | 5 GB | 7 days |
1 can still browse the web @ 64 Kbps after exhausting data allowance until the expiry date
The Društvene Mreže i Aplikacije (Social Networks and Applications) Add-Ons are data add-ons (without 5G NR access for social media apps.
Dial *100# or text the Activation Code to 687 to activate Društvene Mreže i Aplikacije:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 RSD | Facebook Dodatak | Unlimited | 30 days | FB | STOPFB |
| 69 RSD | Twitter Dodatak | Unlimited | 30 days | TW | STOPTW |
| 99 RSD | Viber Dodatak | Unlimited | 30 days | VB | STOPVB |
| 99 RSD | WhatsApp Dodatak | Unlimited | 30 days | WA | STOPWA |
| 299 RSD | Facebook, Instagram i Twitter | Unlimited | 30 days | DM | STOPDM |
Društvene Mreže i Aplikacije auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 687.
APN/Internet Settings – MTS Serbia
- Name: MTS
- APN: mtsinternet
- Username: mts
- Password: 064
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Yettel Serbia (Srbija/Србија – formerly Telenor)
Yettel Serbia, just Yettel and formerly Telenor, is the second-largest mobile operator in Serbia.
In March 2022, the PPF Group that owned the Telenor brand in Bulgaria, Hungary & Serbia decided to change the brand name to Yettel.
Yettel 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: Not available yet
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Yettel:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Yettel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor)
Yettel has the best 4G/LTE coverage in Serbia.
This was also confirmed by Opensignal.
Below is Yettel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor)
You can get a Yettel SIM card for 400 RSD with 5 GB of data and 20 GB for social media 1 for 7 days (Yettel Pripejd), or 600 RSD with 15 GB and 20 GB for social media 1 for 15 days in Yettel stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. Yettel SIM cards may also sold at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG).
When Yettel was still Telenor, it used to sell SIM cards at the airport (at least, that was before the pandemic). I am not sure if this is still the case. Let me know.
| Price | SIM Card | Data | Social Media Data 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 RSD | Yettel Pripejd | 5 GB | 20 GB | 7 days |
| 600 RSD | Yettel Pripejd Plus | 15 GB | 20 GB | 15 days |
1 10 GB per app for two apps you have to select on the Yettel RSB app: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Viber & WhatsApp
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Yettel tourist SIM card.
For 545 RSD, you get 10 GB of data and 2 GB Western Balkans data for 15 days.
Dial *111# to access the Yettel menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Yettel eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
Note that the Serbian mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
While you can enter Serbia with an EU/EEA ID card, most mobile operators only accept passports for registration purposes
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Serbia without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Holafly (one option):
The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!
No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.
If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Holafly Europe eSIM to be used in 32 European countries, also with unlimited data, with seven variants:
- Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/10 days
- Unlimited/15 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/20 days
- Unlimited/30 days
- Unlimited/60 days
- Unlimited/90 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in March based on data up to the 7th of March.
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 Holafly review!
Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Serbia.
You can read about them in my Best Serbia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Note that Yettel offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi) yet.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor)
Yettel top-up vouchers are sold in Yettel stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Serbia.
To top up your Yettel SIM card, dial *912*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *912*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *121# to check your Yettel balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Yettel RSB app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor)
Yettel has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Daily Internet Add-Ons (data)
- Monthly Internet Add-Ons (data)
- Tarifni Dodaci/Tariff Supplements (data)
- Applications (social data)
All Yettel plans can be activated by dialing *111# and selecting option 6 or texting the Activation Code to 3282.
I will list all the prices in RSD (Serbian Dinar).
To convert RSD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Daily Internet Add-Ons – Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor)
The Daily Internet Add-Ons are data plans (without 5G NR access @ 21 Mbps).
Text the Activation Code to 3282 or dial *111# and select option 6 to activate Daily Internet Add-Ons:
| Price | Data | Western Balkans Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 RSD | 100 MB | Shared with data allowance | Until midnight | Da100 |
| 80 RSD | 500 MB | Shared with data allowance | Until midnight | Da500 |
Monthly Internet Add-Ons – Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor)
The Monthly Internet Add-Ons are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 3282 or dial *111# and select option 6 to activate Monthly Internet Add-Ons:
| Price | Data | Western Balkans Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 RSD | 250 MB | Shared with data allowance | 30 days | 250 |
| 319 RSD | 500 MB | Shared with data allowance | 30 days | 500 |
| 429 RSD | 1 GB | Shared with data allowance | 30 days | 1 |
| 639 RSD | 3 GB | 1.5 GB | 30 days | 3 |
| 1099 RSD | “Unlimited”, 100 GB 1 | 2.5 GB | 30 days | 10 |
1 unlimited data @ 2 Mbps after exhausting your data allowance
Tarifni Dodaci (Tariff Supplements) – Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor)
The Tarifni Dodaci (Tariff Supplements) are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Dial *111# and select option 6 to activate Tarifni Dodaci:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 399 RSD | 1 GB | 30 days |
| 599 RSD | 3 GB | 30 days |
| 999 RSD | 10 GB | 30 days |
Applications – Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor)
The Applications are social data plans (without 5G NR access).
| Price | App Data | App | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 RSD | 20 GB | 30 days | |
| 109 RSD | 20 GB | Viber | 30 days |
| 109 RSD | 20 GB | 30 days | |
| 159 RSD | 20 GB | 30 days | |
| 159 RSD | 20 GB | 30 days | |
| 539 RSD | 10 GB | Bookmate | 30 days |
| 539 RSD | 10 GB | Deezer | 30 days |
| 809 RSD | 10 GB | HBO Max | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor)
- Name: Yettel
- APN: internet
- Username: yettel OR telenor
- Password: gprs
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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A1 Serbia (Srbija/Србија – formerly Vip Mobile)
A1 Serbia (Srbija/Србија), just A1 and formerly Vip Mobile, is the smallest mobile operator in Serbia.
It is, however, the fastest mobile operator in the country.
A1, as a company from Austria, is active in Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia & Slovenia.
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: Not available 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 Serbia (formerly Vip Mobile)
A1 has the best 4G/LTE availability in Serbia.
Below is A1's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see A1's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – A1 Serbia (formerly Vip Mobile)
You can get an A1 SIM card for 400 RSD with 1 GB of data, 10 GB for select social media apps 1, unlimited on-net minutes & 100 off-net minutes/on-net SMS for 30 days (Mesečni Plan 300 if you dial *123# and select option 1) in A1 stores and from resellers, like grocery stores, gas stations & convenience stores. A1 SIM cards are not sold at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG).
1 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Viber & WhatsApp
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the A1 Hello Stranger SIM card – A1's tourist offering.
For 400 RSD, you get 20 GB of data for three days.
However, if you top up at least 200 RSD within those three, the validity will be extended by seven days (a total of ten days).
Dial *123# to access the A1 menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
While A1 does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to prepaid customers.
Note that the Serbian mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
While you can enter Serbia with an EU/EEA ID card, most mobile operators only accept passports for registration purposes
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Serbia without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (seven options):
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 eight variants:
- 1 GB/7 days (25 countries – new)
- 1 GB/7 days (35 countries)
- 3 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
- 3 GB/30 days (35 countries)
- 5 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
- 5 GB/30 days (35 countries) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
- 10 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
- 10 GB/30 days (35 countries) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!.
I have used the Nomad Europe eSIM in eight countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.
- Be sure to check out my Nomad Europe eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Serbia.
You can read about them in my Best Serbia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Note that A1 offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi) yet.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – A1 Serbia (formerly Vip Mobile)
A1 top-up vouchers are sold in A1 stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Serbia.
To top up your A1 SIM card, dial *123# and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *123# or text ? to 1200 to check your A1 balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Moj A1 (My A1) app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – A1 Serbia (formerly Vip Mobile)
A1 has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Mesečni Planovi/Monthly Plans (combo)
- Prepaid Tarifni Dodaci/Prepaid Tariff Supplements (data)
- Moćni dodaci samo uz Mesečni Plan/Powerful Add-ons only with the Monthly Plan (combo add-ons)
- Multimedija/Multimedia (social media add-ons)
All A1 plans can be activated by dialing *123#.
I will list all the prices in RSD (Serbian Dinar).
To convert RSD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Mesečni Planovi (Monthly Plans) – A1 Serbia (formerly Vip Mobile)
The Mesečni Planovi (Monthly Plans) are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Text the Activation Code to 2021 or dial *123# to activate Mesečni Planovi:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | On-Net Minutes | Off-net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 RSD | Mesečni Plan 300 | 1 GB | 10 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Shared with on-net call allowance | 30 days | MP300 |
| 600 RSD | Mesečni Plan 600 | 3 GB | 10 GB | Unlimited | 200 minutes | Shared with on-net call allowance | 30 days | MP600 |
| 900 RSD | A1 Moćni Plan | 9 GB | 10 GB 2 | Unlimited | 500 minutes | Shared with on-net call allowance | 30 days | MOCNI |
1 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Viber & WhatsApp
2 +10 GB for Instagram
Prepaid Tarifni Dodaci (Prepaid Tariff Supplements) – A1 Serbia (formerly Vip Mobile)
The Prepaid Tarifni Dodaci (Prepaid Tariff Supplements are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 12307 or dial *123# to activate Prepaid Tarifni Dodaci:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 RSD | 1 GB | 1 day | 1GB |
| 289 RSD | 3 GB | 7 days | 3GB |
| 489 RSD | 6 GB | 7 days | 6GB |
| 689 RSD | 12 GB | 7 days | 12GB |
Moćni Dodaci Samo uz Mesečni Plan (Powerful Add-Ons only with the Monthly Plan) – A1 Serbia (formerly Vip Mobile)
The Moćni Dodaci Samo uz Mesečni Plan (Powerful Add-Ons only with the Monthly Plan) are add-ons for Mesečni Planovi. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
Moćni Dodaci Samo uz Mesečni Plan can be activated on the Moj A1 app:
| Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199 RSD | Moćni Dodatak uz Mesečni Plan 300 | 1 GB | 100 minutes | Shared with call allowance | 30 days |
| 299 RSD | Moćni Dodatak uz Mesečni Plan 600 | 3 GB | 200 minutes | Shared with call allowance | 30 days |
| 399 RSD | Moćni Dodatak uz Moćni Plan | 9 GB | 300 minutes | Shared with call allowance | 30 days |
Multimedija (Multimedia) Add-Ons – A1 Serbia (formerly Vip Mobile)
The Multimedija (Multimedia) Add-Ons are add-ons for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Viber & WhatsApp. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
Text 1 to 4042 or 4047 to activate Multimedija:
| Price | Plan | Social Media Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 RSD | Instagram 5 GB | 5 GB 1 | 7 days | Text 1 to 4042 |
| 149 RSD | Net za Čet 5 GB | 5 GB 2 | Unknown | Text 1 to 4047 |
1 for Instagram
2 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Viber & WhatsApp
APN/Internet Settings – A1 Serbia (formerly Vip Mobile)
- Name: A1
- APN: internet
- Username: internet
- Password: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Globatel
Globatel is an A1 Serbia Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) using the A1 network.
It is a local Internet Service Provider that also offers mobile services.
Globaltel has a market share of less than 1% of the Serbian mobile telecommunications market.
To learn about Globatel's frequencies, jump back to A1 Serbia's frequencies.
This is what you will learn about Globatel:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Globatel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Globatel
Globaltel has great coverage throughout Serbia.
Even though Globatel is an A1 Serbia MVNO, it does not have full access to the A1 network.
As a result, you may have a forced fallback to 2G or 3G in some areas.
In others, you will have no reception at all, while A1 SIM cards will have reception.
Below is Globatel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Globatel
You can buy a Globaltel SIM card for 299 RSD in Globatel's head office (Makenzijeva 24, I sprat, Beograd – Belgrade) or Moj Kiosks across Serbia.
You do have to activate the SIM card online before you can use it (in Serbian).
Dial *100# to access the Globatel menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Globatel eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
Note that the Serbian mobile operators require your identification (ID for EU/EEA travelers and passport for anyone else) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.
While you can enter Serbia with an EU/EEA ID card, most mobile operators only accept passports for registration purposes
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Serbia without personal detail capturing, you can get Serbia Serbia Mobile eSIMs from Airalo (three options):
- 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (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 85+ countries worldwide with five variants:
- 1 GB/7 days
- 3 GB/15 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 GB/60 days
- 20 GB/180 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!
From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Discover Global eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Serbia.
You can read about them in my Best Serbia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Globatel
You can top-up your Globatel SIM card at the Globaltel head office (Makenzijeva 24, I sprat, Beograd – Belgrade), post offices, and Moj Kiosks across the nation. Top-up amounts are between 100 RSD to 12 000 RSD.
Simply tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *100# to check your Globatel balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Globatel app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Globatel
Globatel has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Tvoj Paket – Your Package (customizable combo)
- Pojedinačni Paketi – Individual Packages (data & calls)
- Internet Tarife – Internet Tariff (data)
All Globatel plans can be activated by dialing *100#.
I will list all the prices in RSD (Serbian DinAr).
To convert RSD to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Tvoj Paket (Your Package) – Globatel
With Tjov Paket (Your Package), you can customize your plan by setting how much data and how many minutes you want for 7 days or 30 days. However, all plans need a minimum amount of data and minutes/SMS.
All Tvoj Paket include unlimited on-net minutes.
Tvoj Paket (7 days) – Globatel
With Tvoj Paket 7 days (7 Dana), you can get 2 GB or 4 GB of data and 30 minutes/SMS to 80 minutes/SMS.
Be aware that your call and text allowances are combined, not separate.
Set up Tvoj Paket by dialing *100# or online:
| Data & Minutes/SMS | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| 30 Minutes/SMS | 200 RSD | 300 RSD |
| 80 Minutes/SMS | 300 RSD | 400 RSD |
Tvoj Paket (30 days) – Globatel
With Tvoj Paket 30 days (30 Dana), you can get 1 GB up to 10 GB of data and 50 minutes/SMS up to 250 minutes/SMS.
Be aware that your call and text allowances are combined, not separate.
Set up Tvoj Paket by dialing *100# or online:
| Data & Minutes/SMS | 1 GB | 4 GB | 10 GB |
| 50 Minutes/SMS | 300 RSD | 450 RSD | 600 RSD |
| 150 Minutes/SMS | 450 RSD | 500 RSD | 800 RSD |
| 250 Minutes/SMS | 700 RSD | 900 RSD | 1000 RSD |
Pojedinačni Paketi (Individual Packages) – Globatel
The Pojedinačni Paketi (Individual Packages) are data-only plans or call/SMS plans.
Activate Pojedinačni Paketi by dialing *100#:
| Price | Data | Minutes/SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 RSD | N/A | 20 minutes/SMS | 7 days |
| 100 RSD | 1 GB | N/A | 7 days |
| 200 RSD | N/A | 50 minutes/SMS | 7 days |
| 200 RSD | 3 GB | N/A | 7 days |
| 300 RSD | N/A | 100 minutes/SMS | 30 days |
| 300 RSD | 5 GB | N/A | 30 days |
Internet Tarife (Internet Tariff) – Globatel
The Internet Tarife (Internet Tariff) are data-only plans.
Activate Internet Tarife by dialing *100#
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 100 RSD | 1 GB | 7 days |
| 200 RSD | 3 GB | 7 days |
| 300 RSD | 5 GB | 30 days |
Western Balkans Roaming – Globatel
You can use your allowances in the following Western Balkans countries without paying roaming fees:
1 due to historical and political reasons, the Serbian mobile operators do not list Kosovo as an independent nation, but the Western Balkans roaming agreement does apply to Kosovo too
APN/Internet Settings – Globatel
- Name: globatel
- APN: globatel
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Serbia
Getting a SIM card from either Telenor Serbia or A1 Serbia would do you well when considering a Serbian 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:
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