Compare the best eSIM plans for Montenegro
Internet from the moment you land in Podgorica or Tivat
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €0.63 for 1 GB or more
- 3,600+ plans compared
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€0.63
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
3,600+
Montenegro plans
105+
Providers available
4G/5G
Networks supported
Entry price measured on fixed-volume plans of 1 GB or more covering the country. Volumes below 1 GB and plans billed per day, whose price is not comparable, fall outside the calculation.
Best eSIM deals for Montenegro
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
30 days
ME
€0.63
ChillSim
1 GB
7 days
ME
€0.65
eSIM.dog
1 GB
1 day
ME
€0.76
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
ME
€0.80
Strongesim
1 GB
7 days
ME
€1.01
MicroEsim
1 GB
1 day
ME
€1.01
eSIM for Montenegro at a glance
From
€2.04
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Crnogorski Telekom, m:tel, One
The three national carriers
VPN needed?
No
All services work fine
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Montenegro: everything you need to know
Montenegro relies on three carriers: Crnogorski Telekom (Deutsche Telekom), m:tel and One. 4G covers the coast and cities very well, 5G is live in dense areas, and internet penetration exceeds 85% (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). The country uses the euro but is NOT in the EU: European roaming does not apply.
- ●Excellent 4G along the entire Adriatic coast: Kotor, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Herceg Novi, Bar and Ulcinj. Very good in Podgorica and Nikšić. In the mountains (Durmitor, Prokletije, Tara canyon), signal concentrates on villages and roads: Žabljak is covered, the trails only partially.
- ●Average mobile speed around 40–70 Mbps download (Ookla, 2025).
- ●No blocked services: Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Netflix work normally.
- ●Handy for Google Maps on the Bay of Kotor roads, excursion bookings (Tara rafting, Lake Skadar) and the Kamenari-Lepetane ferry.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Montenegro, ITU DataHub: Montenegro, Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 114.6 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- 5G
- Widely availablemeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- Telekom Crne Gore · One Montenegro · Mtelmeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Widely availablemeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Payments
- Card and cashATMs everywhere
- Tipping
- A small tip is expected
- Power socket
- Type C, Type F230 V, 50 Hz
- Official languages
- SerbianAlso spoken : Albanian, Bosnian, Croatian, English, RussianEnglish in tourist areas
- Dialling code
- +382Time zone : Europe/Podgorica
- Emergency numbers
- 112 · 122
When to go
- Best time to go
- May, June, September
- Shoulder season
- April, October
- Peak season
- July, August
- Seasonal hazards
- Extreme heatJuly, August
- WildfiresJuly, August
- FloodingNovember, December, January
Montenegro fits the largest range of landscape into the smallest space in the Balkans: you can leave a Mediterranean bay in the morning and stand on an alpine plateau by lunch. It also uses the euro without being in the EU, which trips up most visitors' phone plans.
May, June, September
The best window. The Bay of Kotor is walkable without the crowd, the sea is already or still good, and the northern roads to Durmitor are all open.
July and August
The coast saturates: Budva and Kotor fill, the cruise ships unload and prices double. It is, though, the only window for rafting the Tara.
April and October
Shoulder months, quiet and markedly cheaper, good for the monasteries and the walled towns. Higher up, a few passes stay uncertain.
November to March
Winter closes part of the north and opens the slopes at Kolasin and Zabljak. On the coast, rain dominates and many seasonal places are shut.
Iconic sites and coverage
Bay of Kotor
A chain of enclosed bays between mountains that fall straight into the water, often mislabelled a fjord. The coast road is well covered.
Kotor Old Town
A Venetian walled town at the head of the bay, with a rampart stair that climbs the mountain to the fort of St John. Complete network.
Durmitor National Park
A limestone massif of glacial lakes and bare summits above Zabljak. Trails leave coverage quickly, so carry the maps with you.
Tara River Canyon
One of the deepest gorges in Europe, rafted between walls hundreds of metres high. Down at the bottom there is no signal at all.
Ostrog Monastery
A white monastery set into the cliff face itself, a major pilgrimage site, reached by a switchback road. Weak signal against the rock.
Lake Skadar
The largest lake in the Balkans, half of it Albanian, thick with water lilies and birds and crossed by small boat. Uneven coverage along the shores.
Budva Old Town
A small walled town on a peninsula, backed by the liveliest resort on the coast. Very busy and fully covered.
Lovcen National Park
The mountain that looms over the bay, with Njegos's mausoleum at the top and a road of twenty-five hairpins to get there. Coverage varies with the bend.
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in Montenegro: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Montenegro comes down to 0.19 €/GB, across a sample of 1,598 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Lowest price per GB recorded
0.19 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
1,598
Europe average
0.12 €/GB
World ranking
96 / 215
Montenegro is 58% more expensive than the Europe regional average (0.12 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Montenegro?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Montenegro, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar eSIM | 0.41 €/GB | 0.63 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM.dog | 0.47 €/GB | 0.76 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| AbesteSIM | 0.49 €/GB | 0.80 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| ChillSim | 0.65 €/GB | 0.65 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| MicroEsim | 0.73 €/GB | 1.01 € | 7 d | Yes | No |
 Manet Travel | 0.77 €/GB | 1.50 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Montenegro
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/me
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Montenegro.
First eSIM? The full walkthrough, with iOS and Android screenshots, lives in our guide how to install an eSIM on your smartphone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Montenegro?
Yes. Montenegro travel eSIMs ride on Crnogorski Telekom, m:tel or One. Check the partner network in each offer's detail on Datadopt.
Does my European plan work in Montenegro?
Careful: Montenegro uses the euro but is OUTSIDE the EU roaming zone. Data is billed at international rates. A prepaid eSIM avoids the nasty bill surprise.
How much data for a week in Montenegro?
Plan 3–6 GB: Maps on the coastal roads, WhatsApp, Kotor photos and some streaming. More if you share the connection in a van.
Is there signal in Durmitor and on the Tara?
Žabljak and the main roads are covered. On the park trails and in the Tara canyon, signal is intermittent: download offline maps before setting out.
Does a Balkans eSIM cover Montenegro?
Most regional "Balkans" or "Europe" eSIMs include Montenegro, handy if you combine with Croatia, Albania or Serbia. Check the country list in the offer detail on Datadopt.
How much does an eSIM cost in Montenegro, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Montenegro comes down to 0.19 €/GB, across a sample of 1,598 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Montenegro is 58% more expensive than the Europe regional average (0.12 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Montenegro sits at position 96 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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