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Compare eSIMs for Macau 2026

Compare 4,488 plans from 30 providers

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Which mobile networks you get in Macau

CTM is the clear centre of Macau’s eSIM network lists: most providers name it, making the likely operator choice fairly settled before you pick a plan. 3 and SmarTone are the less commonly listed alternatives, so they are the names to investigate if the underlying network matters to you. 5G is the highest technology stated in these profiles, but that is only a published ceiling, not a promise of sustained 5G service throughout a trip.

  • CTMBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau, S.A.R.L.

    16 of 19 providers

    AbestESIM, iroamly, Roamix, MicroESIM, and PuraSIM +11 more

  • 3Best stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Hutchison Telephone (Macau), Limitada

    15 of 19 providers

    Roamix, eSimCard, Esimatic, MicroESIM, and AbestESIM +10 more
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  • SmarToneBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Smartone – Comunicações Móveis, S.A.

    1 of 19 providers

    RedteaGo

Where your data comes out in Macau

The choice of provider decides where your traffic emerges: three options break out in Hong Kong, two in Singapore and one in the United States. The Hong Kong hop is short, typically around 21ms, so the practical difference is mainly that your IP appears foreign; Singapore adds more delay, while the US route, estimated at about 210ms, may make video calls feel less responsive. This affects latency, not the local network’s download speed. A Macau banking or government app may also reject the non-Macau IP, and streaming services may switch to another country’s catalogue.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

260 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of Hong Kong~21 ms
  • PuraSIMPuraSIMFlag of Hong Kong~21 ms
  • Always MobileAlways MobileFlag of Hong Kong~21 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of Singapore~57 ms
  • EsimaticEsimaticFlag of Singapore~75 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~210 ms

What eSIM data costs in Macau

A gigabyte of data on a Macau eSIM typically costs $0.69 today — 44% less than the $1.23 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for Macau went from 1,926 to 4,488.

That is 44% below the $1.23 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track — only 11 of them come in lower, which puts Macau among the cheapest places in the world to buy mobile data as a visitor. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 4,488 plans for Macau from 30 providers, against 1,926 in December 2025.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Macau$0.69
  • All destinations$1.23
Typical per GB
$0.69down 44% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.58down 28% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
4,488up 2,562 since Dec 2025
Providers
30up 9 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

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September 2026$0.69up 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.58up 5% on the previous monthTypical per day4,488up 16% on the previous monthPlans30up 4 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$0.67down 16% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.55down 14% on the previous monthTypical per day3,869up 13% on the previous monthPlans26up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$0.80up 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.64up 5% on the previous monthTypical per day3,431down 3% on the previous monthPlans22down 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$0.78down 6% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.61down 8% on the previous monthTypical per day3,525up 2% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
May 2026$0.83up 4% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.66down 3% on the previous monthTypical per day3,459up 2% on the previous monthPlans23up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$0.80down 1% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.68up 6% on the previous monthTypical per day3,404up 19% on the previous monthPlans22up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$0.81down 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.64up 31% on the previous monthTypical per day2,872down 54% on the previous monthPlans21Providers
February 2026$0.89down 19% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.49down 34% on the previous monthTypical per day6,187up 202% on the previous monthPlans21Providers
January 2026$1.10down 11% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.74down 8% on the previous monthTypical per day2,050up 6% on the previous monthPlans21Providers
December 2025$1.23Typical per GB$0.80Typical per day1,926Plans21Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Macau

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Macau, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

CTM, 3 and SmarTone are the named local operators behind Macau’s travel eSIM offers. The market is well served, with established brands such as AbestESIM, iroamly, MicroESIM, AirHub, Roamix and Stellar eSIM listing plans here. Since many providers draw on the same local networks, the brand name alone says little about which option fits. Check how much data each plan includes, how long it remains valid and what happens after the allowance is used, as catalogues can differ considerably even when the underlying network access is similar.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Macau?

CTM, 3 and SmarTone are the Macau operators listed by travel eSIM providers. An eSIM does not create its own mobile network: the provider’s stated network list determines which local operator it uses. In practice, that means the operator you end up on is tied to the eSIM you choose, rather than being something you would normally select after installation. Comparing providers’ network details can therefore reveal the operator in advance, alongside the plan’s allowance and other terms. A stated operator is not, by itself, a measurement of signal strength or coverage.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Macau?

A zero-cost data eSIM is available for Macau, but it is a small promotional allowance rather than a trip-ready package. It is generally tied to registering with the provider and is intended for a quick test or limited use when you first arrive, not regular browsing throughout a visit. With most major eSIM companies selling Macau coverage, this free offer is the exception; normal use requires a paid package.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Macau?

Unlimited-labelled options are common for Macau among major travel eSIM providers, but the label needs more scrutiny than it suggests. Data generally continues after the faster portion is used, with some plans restoring full speed each day and others keeping the reduced rate until expiry. Messaging may remain usable, while video and map loading can become frustrating. The plan’s reset arrangement and throttled speed matter more than the headline.

eSIM Providers for Macau

CTM and 3 give eSIM buyers two distinct networks to weigh, with SmarTone adding a further option. That spread is useful: an eSIM listing more than one stated operator can offer another network to land on if reception is weaker on the first in a particular area, rather than leaving you tied to one choice. If you expect to move around or spend time in places where signal may vary, favour an eSIM listing multiple networks.

26 providers sell eSIMs for Macau. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.