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 (2.75 USD) from MTS 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 November 2023.
Table of Contents
What is the 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.
So, who are all these mobile operators and what options are available for you?
Serbia has three mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to tourists:
- MTS Serbia (Srbija)
- Yettel Serbia (Srbija – formerly Telenor Serbia/Srbija)
- A1 Serbia (Srbija)
Anyone living in or visiting Serbia can buy a Serbian SIM card with no real restrictions.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Where Can You Buy a Serbian SIM Card (+Costs)?
You can get a Serbian SIM card in MTS, Yettel (formerly Telenor), A1 stores. Resellers, like post offices, newsstands & grocery stores, also sell SIM cards. Some Serbian airports sell (tourist) SIM cards (at inflated prices).
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
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)
Note that SIM cards can be more expensive than those listed above when purchased at an airport.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date RSD (Serbian Dinar) to your currency (let's say GBP – (British) Pound (Sterling)) exchange rates.
For your convenience, below are some exchange rates between RSD and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 RSD = 0.090 USD
- 10 RSD = 0.90 USD
- 100 RSD = 0.90 USD
- 1000 RSD = 9.15 USD
- 10 000 RSD = 91.40 USD
But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Serbia
In recent years, (travel) eSIMs have become extremely popular.
Especially after Apple made iPhones (14- & 15 series) sold in the United States eSIM-only, forcing its users to use eSIMs – even when abroad.
As a result, the adoption of eSIM technology by mobile operators worldwide rose impressively quickly.
Currently, Yettel (formerly Telenor) and Globatel offer eSIMs to prepaid customers.
But if you purchase an eSIM from any of these mobile operators, you must comply with Serbia's SIM card registration regulations.
Suppose you do not wish to do so for privacy reasons (for example) or want to be connected immediately without paying for an overpriced SIM card (or eSIM) sold at a Serbian airport. In that case, you may consider getting a travel eSIM for Serbia.
In my Serbia eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide (even in Serbia).
Surprisingly, travel eSIMs can be cheaper than a Serbian SIM card or eSIM in specific scenarios.
Moreover, Europe-wide and global eSIM options are also available at competitive prices (without having to deal with expensive international roaming rates).
In this Serbia SIM card buying guide (the one you are reading), I will stick to the local SIM cards and eSIM, but you can read my Serbia eSIM buying guide for more information about travel eSIMs covering the country.
But here is a quick overview already + applicable discount codes if you are interested in purchasing a travel eSIM for Serbia:
- Airalo: Serbia Mobile (Serbia only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Serbia & Europe (32 countries)
- Holafly: Serbia
- Nomad: Serbia & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:
- Airalo: DEC15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, DEC10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
Once again, check out my Serbia eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
The eSIM guide is as comprehensive as this SIM card buying guide, but it solely focuses on travel eSIMs (while the guide you are reading focuses on local SIM cards and eSIMs for prepaid users (where applicable).
Serbian Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through MTS Serbia, Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor) & A1 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 said, let's see what Serbia offers 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.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Serbia, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from MTS.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Serbia eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Serbia Mobile (Serbia only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Serbia & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Serbia – all variants in both options include unlimited data + up to 120 Europe-wide calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Serbia, Europe (30 or 35 countries, depending on the variant) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Serbia eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with MTS.
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 seven data-featured prepaid plans:
- Kombo/Combo
- Plan 100 i Plan 200 (combo)
- Turist SIM i Super Turist SIM (combo for Tourist SIM card)
- Pripejd Mobilni Internet/Prepaid Mobile Internet (data)
- Plan 100 i Plan 200 Add-ons (combo add-ons)
- Internet Dodaci/Internet Add-ons
- Društvene Mreže i Aplikacije/Social Networks and Applications (social data add-ons)
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.
Turist SIM i Super Turist SIM – MTS Serbia
The Turist SIM i Super Turist SIM are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes for the tourist SIM cards.
Dial *100# or text the Activation Code to 687 to activate Turist SIM i Super Turist SIM:
| Price | Plan | Data 1 | On-Net Minutes | International Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 RSD | 3 GB of internet | 3 GB | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
| 900 RSD | 5 GB of internet | 5 GB | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
| 1800 RSD | Super paket/Super package | 10 GB | 120 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 days |
1 can still browse the web @ 64 Kbps after exhausting data allowance until the expiry date
Plan 100 i Plan 200 Add-ons – MTS Serbia
The Plan 100 i Plan 200 Add-ons are combo add-ons with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS for Plan 100 i Plan 200.
Dial *100# or text the Activation Code to 687 to activate Plan 100 i Plan 200 Add-ons:
| Price | Plan | Data | On-Net Minutes | Off-Net Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 249 RSD | Addendum to Plan 100 | 1 GB | Unlimited | 50 minutes | Shared with off-net call allowance | Until the PLAN 100 supplement expires | DODATAK100 |
| 449 RSD | Addendum to Plan 200 | 2 GB | Unlimited | 100 minutes | Shared with off-net call allowance | Until the PLAN 200 supplement expires | DODATAK200 |
Pripejd Mobilni Internet (Prepaid Mobile Internet ) – MTS Serbia
The Pripejd Mobilni Internet (Prepaid Mobile Internet) are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Dial *100# or text the Activation Code to 687 to activate Pripejd Mobilni Internet:
| Price | Data | Western Balkans Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 RSD | 1 GB | 200 MB | 1 day | 1GB1 | STOP1GB1 |
| 200 RSD | 1 GB | 500 MB | 7 days | 1GB7 | STOP1GB7 |
| 299 RSD | 4 GB | 700 MB | 7 days | 4GB7 | STOP4GB7 |
| 499 RSD | 6 GB | 1 GB | 7 days | 6GB7 | STOP6GB7 |
| 599 RSD | 10 GB | 1.5 GB | 10 days | 10GB10 | STOP10GB10 |
Internet Dodaci (Internet Add-ons) – MTS Serbia
The Internet Dodaci (Internet Add-ons) are data add-ons (without 5G NR access).
Dial *100# or text the Activation Code to 687 to activate Internet Dodaci:
| Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 RSD | Internet 1 and 100 MB | 100 MB | N/A | 1 day | NET50 | N/A |
| 100 RSD | Internet 1 and 1 GB | 1 GB | N/A | 1 day | NET100 | N/A |
| 125 RSD | Internet 7 dana 200 MB | 200 MB | Unlimited | 7 days | NET125 | NET125STOP |
| 125 RSD | Internet 3 dana 500 MB | 500 MB | N/A | 3 days | NET500MB | NET500MBSTOP |
| 200 RSD | Internet 7 days 1 GB | 1 GB | Unlimited | 7 days | NET200 | NET200STOP |
| 299 RSD | Internet 7 days 4 GB | 4 GB | Unlimited | 7 days | NET4GB | NET4GBSTOP |
| 499 RSD | Internet 7 days 6 GB | 6 GB | Unlimited | 7 days | NET6GB | NET6GBSTOP |
| 599 RSD | Internet 10 days 10 GB | 10 GB | N/A | 10 days | NET10GB | NET10GBSTOP |
1 for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Viber & WhatsApp
Internet Dodaci auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 687.
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.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Serbia, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Yettel (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Europe-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Serbia or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Serbia eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Serbia Mobile (Serbia only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Serbia & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Serbia – these eSIMs have unlimited data + calling feature – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Serbia, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Serbia eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Yettel for now.
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 three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Daily Internet Add-Ons (data)
- Monthly Internet Add-Ons (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 | 250 MB | 30 days | 250 |
| 319 RSD | 500 MB | 500 MB | 30 days | 500 |
| 429 RSD | 1 GB | 1 GB | 30 days | 1 |
| 639 RSD | 3 GB | 1.5 GB | 30 days | 3 |
| 1099 RSD | 10 GB | 2.5 GB | 30 days | 10 |
Applications – Yettel Serbia (formerly Telenor)
The Applications are social data plans (without 5G NR access).
The Applications can be activated on the Yettel app:
| Price | App Data | App | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 RSD | 10 GB | 30 days | |
| 109 RSD | 10 GB | Viber | 30 days |
| 109 RSD | 10 GB | 30 days | |
| 159 RSD | 10 GB | 30 days | |
| 159 RSD | 10 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.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Serbia because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from A1.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Serbia in my Serbia eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Serbia Mobile (Serbia only), Eurolink (39 countries in Europe) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code DEC15 (15% off – first-time users only) or DEC10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Serbia & Europe (32 countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Serbia – unlimited data eSIMs which allow for (limited) calls – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Serbia, Europe (up to 35 countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Serbia eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with A1 for now.
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 | MP400 |
| 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 data add-ons (without 5G NR access) 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 | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199 RSD | Moćni Dodatak uz Mesečni Plan 300 | 1 GB | 100 minutes | Shared with call allowance | 30 days | 1GB100 |
| 299 RSD | Moćni Dodatak uz Mesečni Plan 600 | 3 GB | 200 minutes | Shared with call allowance | 30 days | 3GB200 |
| 399 RSD | Moćni Dodatak uz Moćni Plan | 9 GB | 500 minutes | Shared with call allowance | 30 days | 9GB500 |
Multimedija (Multimedia) Add-Ons – A1 Serbia (formerly Vip Mobile)
The Multimedija (Multimedia) Add-Ons are data add-ons (without 5G NR access) 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 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 | 7 days | Text 1 to 4047 |
| 149 RSD | TikTok 5 GB | 5 GB 3 | 7 days | Text 1 to 4040 |
1 for Instagram
2 for Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Viber & WhatsApp
3 for TikTok
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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