Compare the best eSIM plans for Macao
Internet from the moment you land in Macao
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €0.49 for 1 GB or more
- 5,100+ plans compared
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€0.49
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
5,100+
Macao plans
100+
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 Macao
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
30 days
MO
€0.49
eSIM.dog
1 GB
1 day
MO
€0.58
Strongesim
1 GB
1 day
MO
€0.64
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
MO
€0.68
MicroEsim
1 GB
1 day
MO
€0.79
Ozly eSIM
1 GB
7 days
MO
€0.99
eSIM for Macao at a glance
From
€1.48
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
CTM, China Telecom Macau, SmarTone
5G nationwide, ubiquitous 4G+
VPN needed?
No
All Western services work fine
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Macao: everything you need to know
Macao (a Chinese SAR) has roughly 91% internet penetration and 5G coverage across nearly the entire territory (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). Macao enjoys free internet : unlike mainland China, Google, Facebook, WhatsApp and all Western services work normally. An eSIM connects to CTM, China Telecom Macau or SmarTone Macau on landing at MFM or at the Gongbei border crossing.
- ●5G/4G coverage across all three areas : Macao Peninsula (Senado Square, Ruins of Saint Paul), Taipa, Cotai Strip (Venetian, Galaxy, Wynn Palace) and Coloane.
- ●Average mobile speed ~100–130 Mbps download per Ookla (Q1 2025) ; CTM is the historical operator with the best indoor coverage.
- ●No Western services blocked : Google Maps, WhatsApp, Instagram, X, YouTube and Netflix work normally. This is the key difference vs mainland China.
- ●Great for Macao Pass / OEPay, Google Maps, Booking and casino navigation.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Macao, ITU DataHub: Macao, Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 127.4 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- CTM · China Telecom Macau · SmarTone Macaumeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Everywheremeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- Macanese Pataca (MOP)1.03 MOP = 1 HKD
- Payments
- Card and cashATMs everywhere
- Tipping
- Round up the bill
- Power socket
- Type G220 V, 50 Hz
- Official languages
- Chinese, PortugueseAlso spoken : EnglishEnglish in tourist areas
- Dialling code
- +853Time zone : Asia/Macau
- Emergency numbers
- 999
When to go
- Best time to go
- October, November, December
- Shoulder season
- January, February, March
- When to avoid
- July, August
- Peak season
- April
- Seasonal hazards
- TyphoonsJune, July, August, September
- Extreme heatJune, July, August, September
Macao is a tiny subtropical territory, so the season comes down to humidity and typhoons. Since most visits run out of Hong Kong, the good window is the same one that works next door.
October to December
The best stretch without argument: dry air, clear skies and temperatures you can walk the old town in. It is also Grand Prix season, which pushes room rates up.
January to March
A mild winter, often hazy, with humidity that clings. Interiors, museums and temples take over, and Chinese New Year reshapes the city for a week.
April to June
The monsoon settles in: short heavy downpours and rising heat. Ferry crossings can be disrupted and the sloping lanes turn slippery.
July to September
Typhoon season. A high signal closes the ferries, the casinos and sometimes the shops for a full day, so leave slack in the schedule and follow the warnings.
Iconic sites and coverage
Ruins of St Paul
The facade alone of a seventeenth-century Jesuit church, standing at the top of a wide stair, and the territory's emblem. Very busy, coverage complete.
Senado Square
A square paved in Portuguese calcada in black and white waves, lined with pastel facades and shops. The peninsula's pedestrian heart, network excellent.
A-Ma Temple
The oldest temple here, stepping up a hillside, dedicated to the seafarers' goddess who gave Macao its name. Small, thick with incense, well connected.
Macau Tower
An observation tower with a glass floor and a bungee jump, and the clearest read you will get on the territory's geography. Direct access, complete coverage.
Taipa Village
A handful of Portuguese streets a short walk from the big resorts, with green shophouses, bakeries and Macanese restaurants. Compact and well covered.
Coloane Village
A former fishing village facing the Chinese coast, with a white chapel, timber wharves and the original egg tart bakery. Quiet, coverage adequate.
Guia Fortress and Lighthouse
The peninsula's high point, with a chapel whose frescoes mix Chinese and Christian motifs and the oldest lighthouse on the China coast. Steep climb or cable car.
Coloane Hiking Trail
A forest circuit over the island's heights, and a reminder that Macao is not only a city. Under tree cover the signal thins in places.
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in Macao: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Macao comes down to 0.06 €/GB, across a sample of 2,111 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
0.06 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
2,111
Asia average
0.21 €/GB
World ranking
7 / 215
Macao is 71% cheaper than the Asia regional average (0.21 €/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 Macao?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Macao, 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 | 0.30 €/GB | 0.49 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM.dog | 0.31 €/GB | 0.58 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| AbesteSIM | 0.50 €/GB | 0.68 € | 20 d | Yes | No |
| 0.56 €/GB | 1.67 € | 7 d | Yes | No | |
| Strongesim | 0.59 €/GB | 0.64 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| MicroEsim | 0.61 €/GB | 0.79 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
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 Macao
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/mo
- 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 Macao.
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 Macao?
Yes. International eSIMs connect to CTM, China Telecom Macau or SmarTone on landing at Macao Airport or when crossing the border from Zhuhai. 5G coverage everywhere.
Do WhatsApp and Google work in Macao?
Yes, unlike mainland China. Macao is a Special Administrative Region with free internet : all Western services work normally.
How much data for a weekend in Macao?
For 2–3 days, 2–3 GB cover Maps, cloud photos, messages and casino navigation. More if you combine with mainland China.
Does my China plan work in Macao?
No, Macao is a separate tariff zone. Get a dedicated Macao eSIM, or ideally a regional "China + Macao + Hong Kong" if your itinerary covers all three.
Can I share the connection with other devices?
Most Macao eSIM plans allow hotspot : the field is listed on each Datadopt offer detail page.
How much does an eSIM cost in Macao, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Macao comes down to 0.06 €/GB, across a sample of 2,111 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. Macao is 71% cheaper than the Asia regional average (0.21 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Macao sits at position 7 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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