{"id":3533,"date":"2021-07-05T16:51:11","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T05:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phonetravelwiz.com\/?p=3533"},"modified":"2024-03-03T02:41:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T15:41:44","slug":"buying-a-sim-card-in-micronesia-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-micronesia-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"SIM Cards in Micronesia: The Best Prepaid Plans |\u00a02024\u00a0Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:60.15625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:78.3203125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:78.3203125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:16.891891891892%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:52.65625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:64.0625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:34.748272458045%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:42.8125%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:12.40234375%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:44.344703770197%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:45.78313253012%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) &ndash; a country consisting of 607 islands spread across the western part of the Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The country used to be part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-the-united-states-guide\/\" title=\"6 Best Prepaid SIM Cards in the United States (USA): Buying Guide\">United States<\/a> until it declared independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Micronesia is an excellent travel destination for water sports activities. It would have been a shame if they let those 607 islands go to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From scuba-diving, exploring waterfalls, and checking out ruins, there is more than enough to do when in Micronesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you certainly want to share your travel experiences online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You do need to be aware that international roaming <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/this-is-why-roaming-internationally-is-expensive\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12\">can be expensive<\/a>. That video you upload to YouTube can costs you some hard cash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, it is possible to buy SIM cards in Micronesia so that you can enjoy local rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how expensive are SIM cards in Micronesia?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can get an FSM Telecom (FSMTC) SIM card for 5 USD, 10 USD, or 20 USD in FSMTC stores.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mv-video-target mv-video-id-vuk8cilhvhh24qmijtr2\" data-video-id=\"vuk8cilhvhh24qmijtr2\" data-volume=\"70\" data-ratio=\"16:9\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Those prices are not too bad! It used to be much more expensive in Micronesia until the country finally managed to get connected to submarine cables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this is just the beginning &ndash; there are plenty of things to know about Micronesian SIM cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Micronesia. Let's get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\"><em>This guide contains affiliate links. Purchases made through affiliate links may provide a commission for us at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Buying a SIM Card in Micronesia Guide (logo of FSM Telecom\/FSMTC)\" class=\"wp-image-2068771\" style=\"width:768px;height:768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-728x728.png 728w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-960x960.png 960w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-1080x1080.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%201024'%3E%3Crect%20width='1024'%20height='1024'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Buying a SIM Card in Micronesia Guide (logo of FSM Telecom\/FSMTC)\" class=\"wp-image-2068771 eager-load\" style=\"width:768px;height:768px\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-1024x1024.png.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-1024x1024.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-300x300.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-150x150.png.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-768x768.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-728x728.png.webp 728w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-480x480.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-320x320.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-200x200.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-960x960.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-1080x1080.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1-1200x1200.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Buying-a-SIM-Card-in-Micronesia-Guide-1.png.webp 1440w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Original publication: 20<sup>th<\/sup> of January 2020. <strong>Last updated: 15<sup>th<\/sup> of January 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Buy a SIM Card in Micronesia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anyone is allowed to buy a Micronesian SIM card, including tourists and visitors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Micronesia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Micronesia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can get a Micronesian SIM card in FSM Telecom stores. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Chuuk International Airport.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mv-video-target mv-video-id-wm1xz3iq97nfayehyyer\" data-video-id=\"wm1xz3iq97nfayehyyer\" data-disable-auto-upgrade=\"1\" data-volume=\"70\" data-ratio=\"16:9\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expect to pay the following for Micronesian SIM cards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FSM Telecom (FSMTC)<\/strong>: 10 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Use Your Phone in Micronesia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Micronesia uses GSM for its cellular communications, meaning that you need a GSM-capable phone to use your phone in the country. Fortunately, there is about a 99% chance your phone supports GSM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides that, you need to be aware of the ITU Regions to determine whether your phone will work in other parts of the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are 3 ITU Regions, you only need to know these two terms: <em>American Frequencies<\/em> and <em>European Frequencies<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-africa-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2203\">Africa<\/a>, Asia (including the <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-the-middle-east-guide\/\">Middle East<\/a>), <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-europe-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2115\">Europe<\/a>, and <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-oceania-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2075\">Oceania<\/a> (ITU Regions 1 &amp; 3) typically use <em>European Frequencies<\/em>, meaning phones bought in those regions can be used in countries using <em>European Frequencies <\/em>without issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Americas (<a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-north-america-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2285\">North<\/a>-, <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-central-america-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2166\">Central<\/a>, and <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-south-america-guide\/\">South America<\/a> + <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-the-caribbean-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2147\">the Caribbean<\/a>), ITU Region 2, use American Frequencies, which are different from the European Frequencies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1024x616.png\" alt=\"ITU Regions Map by Phone Travel Wiz\" class=\"wp-image-2145683\" style=\"width:768px;height:462px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1024x616.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-2048x1232.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-960x578.png 960w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1080x650.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1200x722.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1024x616.png.webp\" alt=\"ITU Regions Map by Phone Travel Wiz\" class=\"wp-image-2145683 lazyload\" style=\"width:768px;height:462px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1024x616.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-300x180.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-768x462.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-2048x1232.png.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-960x578.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1080x650.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1200x722.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ITU-Regions-Map-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Micronesia uses a mix of <em>American Frequencies<\/em> and <em>European Frequencies<\/em> for 4G\/LTE. 2G and 3G are exclusively on <em>European Frequencies<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you bought your phone in<strong> Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania<\/strong> (ITU Regions 1 &amp; 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Micronesia.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you purchased your phone in <strong>the Americas<\/strong> (ITU Region 2) and <strong>have a low\/medium-end device<\/strong> (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Micronesia when there is no 4G\/LTE available<\/span>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Be aware that 4G\/LTE availability is still limited in Micronesia<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have a medium\/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Micronesia (to some extent) &ndash; also on 4G\/LTE.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobile Operators, Networks &amp; Frequencies in Micronesia <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1024x802.png\" alt=\"Cellular Connectivity Illustration by Phone Travel&nbsp;Wiz\" class=\"wp-image-2145252\" style=\"width:700px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1024x802.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-768x601.png 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-960x752.png 960w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1080x846.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1200x940.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz.png 1890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1024x802.png.webp\" alt=\"Cellular Connectivity Illustration by Phone Travel&nbsp;Wiz\" class=\"wp-image-2145252 lazyload\" style=\"width:700px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1024x802.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-300x235.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-768x601.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-960x752.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1080x846.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1200x940.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz.png.webp 1890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cellular-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Micronesia has one mobile operator offering prepaid services <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">easily accessible to travelers:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>FSM Telecom (FSMTC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following frequencies are used in Micronesia: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>2G: 900 MHz (being phased out) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3G: 900 MHz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4G\/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 12) &amp; 1800 MHz (Band 3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mv-video-target mv-video-id-mmqgmonoeuvwfzmfwwqb\" data-video-id=\"mmqgmonoeuvwfzmfwwqb\" data-disable-auto-upgrade=\"1\" data-volume=\"70\" data-ratio=\"16:9\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To check whether your phone will work in Micronesia, check out <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kimovil.com\/en\/frequency-checker\" target=\"_blank\">this page by Kimovil<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/willmyphonework.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">this one by Will My Phone Work<\/a> (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly &ndash; useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, make sure your phone is&nbsp;<strong>unlocked<\/strong>. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/stay-international-roaming-options\">roam internationally<\/a> or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you want to learn how international roaming works, <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-roaming\">this guide<\/a> explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/why-international-roaming-is-expensive\">so expensive to roam<\/a>, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5G NR in Micronesia<em> <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1024x802.png\" alt=\"5G NR Connectivity Illustration by Phone Travel&nbsp;Wiz\" class=\"wp-image-2145254\" style=\"width:700px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1024x802.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-768x601.png 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-960x752.png 960w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1080x846.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1200x940.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz.png 1890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1024x802.png.webp\" alt=\"5G NR Connectivity Illustration by Phone Travel&nbsp;Wiz\" class=\"wp-image-2145254 lazyload\" style=\"width:700px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1024x802.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-300x235.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-768x601.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-960x752.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1080x846.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz-1200x940.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz.png.webp 1890w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5G-NR-Connectivity-Illustration-by-Phone-Travel-Wiz.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>5G is not available in Micronesia as of 2021, and the Micronesian government has not made any indications of when they will auction 5G licenses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best SIM Card in Micronesia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grow-exclusive-content-widget-51a104a5-9466-407f-9832-42da657aed02 grow-allow-content-ads\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>If you want to buy the best SIM card in Micronesia, then FSMTC is your only option. 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48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal-1024x1024.png.webp\" alt=\"Phone Travel Wiz Approved Seal\" class=\"wp-image-2063544 lazyload\" style=\"width:256px;height:256px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal-1024x1024.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal-300x300.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal-150x150.png.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal-768x768.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal-728x728.png.webp 728w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal-480x480.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal-320x320.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal-200x200.png.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal-960x960.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal-1080x1080.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal-1200x1200.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal.png.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Phone-Travel-Wiz-Approved-Seal.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/go\/kofi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange.png.webp\" alt=\"Support Me on Ko-Fi Orange\" class=\"wp-image-2032222\" style=\"width:296px;height:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange.png 592w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange-300x51.png 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange-335x57.png 335w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange-347x59.png 347w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange-520x88.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange.png.webp\" alt=\"Support Me on Ko-Fi Orange\" class=\"wp-image-2032222 lazyload\" style=\"width:296px;height:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange.png 592w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange-300x51.png 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange-335x57.png 335w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange-347x59.png 347w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange-520x88.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Support-Me-on-Ko-Fi-Orange.png\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SIM Card Registration in Micronesia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SIM card registration, with the use of your personal information (such as your passport), is not required when buying a SIM card in Micronesia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Micronesia Mobile Internet Prices &amp; Insights<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Flag-of-Micronesia.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of Micronesia\" class=\"wp-image-1008384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Flag-of-Micronesia.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Flag-of-Micronesia-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Flag-of-Micronesia.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Flag of Micronesia\" class=\"wp-image-1008384 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Flag-of-Micronesia.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Flag-of-Micronesia-300x158.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Flag-of-Micronesia.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/this-is-the-difference-between-data-roaming-and-mobile-data\/\" title=\"This Is the Difference Between Data Roaming and Mobile Data\">Mobile data<\/a> rates can be crazy expensive in Oceania. At least, that used to be the case in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, 1 GB of data may still cost you an arm and a leg in some nations in Oceania, but that number has gone down significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is mobile data expensive in Micronesia?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The average price for 1 GB of data in Micronesia is 7.37 USD<\/strong>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">more than the Oceanian average of 5.51 USD<\/span>. The world average is 4.07 USD.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Micronesia-Mobile-Data-Rates-2021-1024x656.jpg\" alt=\"Micronesia Mobile Data Rates 2021\" class=\"wp-image-2014816\" style=\"width:768px;height:492px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Micronesia-Mobile-Data-Rates-2021-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Micronesia-Mobile-Data-Rates-2021-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Micronesia-Mobile-Data-Rates-2021-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Micronesia-Mobile-Data-Rates-2021.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Micronesia-Mobile-Data-Rates-2021-1024x656.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Micronesia Mobile Data Rates 2021\" class=\"wp-image-2014816 lazyload\" style=\"width:768px;height:492px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Micronesia-Mobile-Data-Rates-2021-1024x656.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Micronesia-Mobile-Data-Rates-2021-300x192.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Micronesia-Mobile-Data-Rates-2021-768x492.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Micronesia-Mobile-Data-Rates-2021.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Micronesia-Mobile-Data-Rates-2021.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptw.link\/go\/worldwide-data-pricing\" target=\"_blank\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Compared to 2019's figures, the average cost of 1 GB of data has gone down by 39%.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Oceania-Mobile-Data-Rates-Statistics-2021.jpg\" alt=\"Oceania Mobile Data Rates Statistics 2021\" class=\"wp-image-2011968\" style=\"width:760px;height:264px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Oceania-Mobile-Data-Rates-Statistics-2021.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Oceania-Mobile-Data-Rates-Statistics-2021-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Oceania-Mobile-Data-Rates-Statistics-2021-768x267.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Oceania-Mobile-Data-Rates-Statistics-2021.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Oceania Mobile Data Rates Statistics 2021\" class=\"wp-image-2011968 lazyload\" style=\"width:760px;height:264px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Oceania-Mobile-Data-Rates-Statistics-2021.jpg.webp 1013w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Oceania-Mobile-Data-Rates-Statistics-2021-300x104.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Oceania-Mobile-Data-Rates-Statistics-2021-768x267.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Oceania-Mobile-Data-Rates-Statistics-2021.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptw.link\/go\/worldwide-data-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Micronesia is a remote multi-island nation that had to deal with slow satellite connections for a long time with extremely high prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the country is connected to a submarine cable called HANTRU-1, which is then connected to other high-speed submarine cables in the region (through Guam &amp; Marshall Islands). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of December 2019, Micronesia is also linked to a broadband satellite called Kacific-1 by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/kacific.com\" target=\"_blank\">Kacific<\/a>, which offers faster internet speeds in Micronesia and other countries in the Asia Pacific region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since then, FSMTC was able to offer 4G\/LTE plans and 4G\/LTE services. This resulted in improved bandwidth, higher speeds, and a reduction in prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, you should have a decent network experience when in Micronesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Currency in Micronesia<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-US-Dollar-Note.jpg\" alt=\"10 US Dollar Note\" class=\"wp-image-2014009\" style=\"width:480px;height:206px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-US-Dollar-Note.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-US-Dollar-Note-300x128.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-US-Dollar-Note.jpg.webp\" alt=\"10 US Dollar Note\" class=\"wp-image-2014009 lazyload\" style=\"width:480px;height:206px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-US-Dollar-Note.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-US-Dollar-Note-300x128.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/10-US-Dollar-Note.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&copy; U.S. Currency Education Program<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Micronesia uses the <strong>US Dollar<\/strong> with the symbol <strong>USD<\/strong> (which will be used throughout this article). Prices in Micronesia are listed in just <strong>$<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If your credit\/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/go\/wise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have saved literal <strong>THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros<\/strong>, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/go\/wise\" target=\"_blank\">Open a Wise account for FREE<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/go\/wise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-1024x127.png\" alt=\"Wise Currency Exchange Banner\" class=\"wp-image-2110344\" style=\"width:768px;height:95px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-1024x127.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-300x37.png 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-768x95.png 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-960x119.png 960w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-1080x134.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-1200x148.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner.png 1456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-1024x127.png.webp\" alt=\"Wise Currency Exchange Banner\" class=\"wp-image-2110344 lazyload\" style=\"width:768px;height:95px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-1024x127.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-300x37.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-768x95.png.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-960x119.png.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-1080x134.png.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner-1200x148.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner.png.webp 1456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wise-Currency-Exchange-Banner.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&copy; Wise<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Micronesian Prepaid SIM Cards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, I will guide you through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-micronesia-guide\/#fsm-telecom-fsmtc\">FSMTC<\/a> and go through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Background information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIM card types, prices, and availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recharge\/top-up information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With that being said, let&rsquo;s see what Micronesia has to offer to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FSM Telecom (FSMTC)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo.png\" alt=\"FSMTC Micronesia Logo\" class=\"wp-image-2036504\" style=\"width:279px;height:124px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo.png 557w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo-335x149.png 335w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo-347x154.png 347w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo-520x231.png 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"557\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo.png.webp\" alt=\"FSMTC Micronesia Logo\" class=\"wp-image-2036504 lazyload\" style=\"width:279px;height:124px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo.png.webp 557w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo-300x133.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo-335x149.png.webp 335w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo-347x154.png.webp 347w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo-520x231.png.webp 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/FSMTC-Micronesia-Logo.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&copy; FSM Telecom (FSMTC)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/fsmtc.fm\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"fsmtc.fm\/\" target=\"_blank\">FSM Telecom<\/a>, also known as FSMTC, is a state-owned monopoly company that broadband and wireless internet in Micronesia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FSMTC uses the following frequencies: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>2G: 900 MHz (being phased out)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3G: 900 MHz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4G\/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 12) &amp; 1800 MHz (Band 3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This is what you will learn about FSMTC: <br><br>* <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-micronesia-guide\/#coverage-fsm-telecom-fsmtc\">Coverage<\/a><br>* <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-micronesia-guide\/#sim-card-price-fsm-telecom-fsmtc\">How to Get an FSMTC SIM Card &amp; SIM Card Price<\/a><br>* <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-micronesia-guide\/#top-up-recharge-balance-check-fsm-telecom-fsmtc\">Topping Up Options &amp; Methods + Balance Check<\/a><br>* <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-micronesia-guide\/#packages-plans-bundles-offers-fsm-telecom-fsmtc\">Plans &amp; Packages<\/a><br>* <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-micronesia-guide\/#apninternet-settings-fsm-telecom-fsmtc\">APN\/Internet Settings<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coverage &ndash; FSM Telecom (FSMTC)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FSMTC has good coverage throughout Micronesia.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Micronesia consists of 607 islands, FSM Telecom only covers <strong>Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei &amp; Yap<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is FSM Telecom's coverage map produced by Speedtest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"FSMTC Coverage Map on Chuuk\" class=\"wp-image-2014818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk-1024x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"FSMTC Coverage Map on Chuuk\" class=\"wp-image-2014818 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk-1024x1024.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Chuuk.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coverage on Chuuk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"FSMTC Coverage Map on Kosrae\" class=\"wp-image-2014819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae-1024x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"FSMTC Coverage Map on Kosrae\" class=\"wp-image-2014819 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae-1024x1024.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Kosrae.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coverage on Kosrae<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"FSMTC Coverage Map on Pohnpei\" class=\"wp-image-2014820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei-1024x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"FSMTC Coverage Map on Pohnpei\" class=\"wp-image-2014820 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei-1024x1024.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Pohnpei.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coverage on Pohnpei<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"FSMTC Coverage Map on Yap\" class=\"wp-image-2014821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap-1024x1024.jpg.webp\" alt=\"FSMTC Coverage Map on Yap\" class=\"wp-image-2014821 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap-1024x1024.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FSMTC-Coverage-Map-on-Yap.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coverage on Yap<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SIM Card Price &ndash; FSM Telecom (FSMTC)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can buy an <strong>FSM Telecom (FSMTC) SIM card for 5 USD, 10 USD, or 20 USD<\/strong> in FSMTC stores throughout Micronesia. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Chuuk International Airport. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dial <strong>*000#<\/strong> to access the FSMTC menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top-Up, Recharge &amp; Balance Check &ndash; FSM Telecom (FSMTC)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grow-exclusive-content-widget-51a104a5-9466-407f-9832-42da657aed02 grow-allow-content-ads\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>FSMTC top-up vouchers, called FSMTC Prepaid TelCards, are sold in FSMTC stores and other stores, including grocery stores, corner shops, and kiosks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following top-up options are available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Top-Up<\/th><th>Validity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>5 USD<\/td><td>90 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10 USD<\/td><td>90 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20 USD<\/td><td>90 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FSMTC-Telcard.jpg\" alt=\"FSMTC Telcards (Reload Cards)\" class=\"wp-image-1008374\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"249\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FSMTC-Telcard.jpg.webp\" alt=\"FSMTC Telcards (Reload Cards)\" class=\"wp-image-1008374 lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/FSMTC-Telcard.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&copy; FSM Telecom (FSMTC)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>FSMTC also sells premium Prepaid TelCards, which can be bought for any denomination you wish. However, it is not clear what the difference is between a regular and a premium TelCard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To top up your FSMTC SIM card, dial <strong>*000#<\/strong>, select <strong>option 2,<\/strong> and enter your <strong>Voucher Code<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsmtc.fm\/payment-subscription\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recharge online<\/a> with (international) debit and credit cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dial <strong>*767# <\/strong>to check your FSMTC balance. The same can be done by dialing <strong>*000# <\/strong>and selecting <strong>option 1<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packages, Plans, Bundles &amp; Offers &ndash; FSM Telecom (FSMTC)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>FSMTC offers the Mobile Plans, which are combo plans, data-only plans, call plans, and SMS plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following Mobile Plans are available: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Price<\/th><th>Plan<\/th><th>Data<\/th><th>3G or 4G<\/th><th>Local Minutes<\/th><th>Local SMS<\/th><th>Validity<\/th><th>Activation Code<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2 USD<\/td><td>Unlimited 2<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>3G<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>24 hours<\/td><td>*438*4#<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 USD<\/td><td>5 Days 100 Min Plan<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>100 minutes<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>5 days<\/td><td>*438*9#<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 USD<\/td><td>5 Days 100 SMS Plan<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>100 SMS<\/td><td>5 days<\/td><td>*438*8#<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 USD<\/td><td>Daily 5<\/td><td>100 MB<\/td><td>3G &amp; 4G<\/td><td>30 minutes<\/td><td>50 SMS<\/td><td>24 hours<\/td><td>*438*1#<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 USD<\/td><td>5 Days 5 GB Plan<\/td><td>5 GB<\/td><td>3G &amp; 4G<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>5 days<\/td><td>*438*11#<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9 USD<\/td><td>Unlimited 9<\/td><td>Unlimited<\/td><td>3G<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>6 days<\/td><td>*438*5#<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10 USD<\/td><td>5 Days 12 GB Plan<\/td><td>12 GB<\/td><td>3G &amp; 4G<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>5 days<\/td><td>*438*12#<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25 USD<\/td><td>30 Days 300 Mins Plan<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>300 minutes<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><td>*438*10#<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30 USD<\/td><td>Monthly 30<\/td><td>2 GB<\/td><td>3G &amp; 4G<\/td><td>60 minutes<\/td><td>900 SMS<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><td>*438*2#<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50 USD<\/td><td>Monthly 50<\/td><td>5 GB<\/td><td>3G &amp; 4G<\/td><td>120 minutes<\/td><td>900 SMS<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><td>*438*3#<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>99 USD<\/td><td>Premium Bundled Plan<\/td><td>15 GB<\/td><td>3G &amp; 4G<\/td><td>300 minutes<\/td><td>900 SMS<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><td>*438*6#<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>100 USD<\/td><td>30 Days 4000 SMS Plan<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>N\/A<\/td><td>4000 SMS<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><td>*438*13#<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>199 USD<\/td><td>Elite Bundled Plan<\/td><td>30 GB<\/td><td>3G &amp; 4G<\/td><td>900 minutes<\/td><td>1500 SMS<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><td>*438*7#<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APN\/Internet Settings &ndash; FSM Telecom (FSMTC)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Name: FSMTC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>APN: fsmtc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-micronesia-guide\/#table-of-contents\">Jump back to the Table of Contents.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Micronesia <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a SIM card from <strong>FSMTC<\/strong> would be your only when considering a Micronesian SIM card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other Oceanian Countries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visiting other countries in Oceania? Check out my <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-oceania-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\">Oceania SIM card buying guide<\/a>, covering other Oceanian nations, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-american-samoa-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2011960\">American Samoa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-australia-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1627\">Australia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-the-cook-islands-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4070\">Cook Islands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-french-polynesia-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4021\">French Polynesia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-fiji-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2613\">Fiji<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-guam-guide\/\">Guam<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-kiribati-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3925\">Kiribati<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-the-united-arab-emirates-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2839\">Marshall Islands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-micronesia-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3533\">Micronesia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-nauru-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3926\">Nauru<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-new-caledonia-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4023\">New Caledonia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul>\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-new-zealand-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4113\">New Zealand<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-guam-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4022\">Northern Mariana Islands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-niue-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3532\">Niue<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-palau-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3924\">Palau<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-papua-new-guinea-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3534\">Papua New Guinea<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-samoa-guide\/\">Samoa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-the-solomon-islands-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3531\">Solomon Islands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-tonga-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3927\">Tonga<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-tuvalu-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4071\">Tuvalu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-vanuatu-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3458\">Vanuatu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/buying-a-sim-card-in-wallis-and-futuna-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4024\">Wallis and Futuna<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phonetravelwiz.com\/phone-travel-options\/local-sim-cards\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"1651\">my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning on buying a SIM card in Micronesia? 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