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Montenegro eSIM

from $2.47 per GB

Stay connected for maps, taxis and messages in Montenegro with a data eSIM that works for city breaks, coast stays and mountain drives.

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100 GB · 30 days for $246.96. Catalog checked 2026-09-10; confirm the total before paying.

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What is an eSIM?

A digital SIM you add to your phone over the internet. No plastic card and no visit to a shop.

Use Letisim for maps, taxis and messages while keeping your usual number.

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eSIM plans for Montenegro

Compare data, duration and when validity begins. A top-up label means more data can be added to that package.

Prices checked 2026-09-10. The live catalog is authoritative at checkout.

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All published plans for Montenegro

Published plans checked 2026-09-10. Availability and price are confirmed in the catalog at checkout.
DataValidityPricePer GB
1 GBm:tel CG · T-Mobile5GReloadable7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$3.80$3.80Choose plan
1 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$6.14$6.14Choose plan
3 GBm:tel CG · T-Mobile5GReloadable15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$9.20$3.07Choose plan
3 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$9.60$3.20Choose plan
5 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$14.37$2.88Choose plan
10 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$26.40$2.64Choose plan
20 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$50.40$2.52Choose plan
50 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$144.04$2.89Choose plan
100 GBReloadable30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE$246.96$2.47Choose plan
Unlimitedm:tel CG · T-Mobile5G1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$5.16—Choose plan
Unlimitedm:tel CG · T-Mobile5G3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$15.48—Choose plan
Unlimitedm:tel CG · T-Mobile5G7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$36.12—Choose plan
Unlimitedm:tel CG · T-Mobile5G14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$72.24—Choose plan
Unlimitedm:tel CG · T-Mobile5G30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS$154.80—Choose plan

How far will your data go?

Choose an allowance to see what it could cover. Quality, compression and background activity change actual usage.

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With 3 GB, approximately…

Send photos

≈ 600 photos

Example: 5 MB per photo

Upload your own videos

≈ 47 clips

Example: a 1-minute Full HD clip ≈ 63 MB

Watch video

≈ 1 hr

HD example: 3 GB per hour

At standard quality: ≈ 4 hr 17 min

Make video calls

≈ 2 hr 46 min

1:1 at 720p: ≈ 1.08 GB per hour

Each result uses the whole allowance for that one activity. The results do not add up: maps, messages and other apps share the same data.

Taking photos or recording video on your phone does not itself use mobile data. Sending, watching or backing them up over the mobile network does.

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Alternative uses of the same allowance
DataPhotos · 5 MB1-minute clips · 63 MBHD video · 3 GB/hrStandard video · 0.7 GB/hrVideo calls · 720p
1 GB≈ 200 photos≈ 15 clips≈ 20 min≈ 1 hr 25 min≈ 55 min
3 GB≈ 600 photos≈ 47 clips≈ 1 hr≈ 4 hr 17 min≈ 2 hr 46 min
5 GB≈ 1,000 photos≈ 79 clips≈ 1 hr 40 min≈ 7 hr 8 min≈ 4 hr 37 min
10 GB≈ 2,000 photos≈ 158 clips≈ 3 hr 20 min≈ 14 hr 17 min≈ 9 hr 15 min
20 GB≈ 4,000 photos≈ 317 clips≈ 6 hr 40 min≈ 28 hr 34 min≈ 18 hr 31 min
Where these estimates come from

Planning examples, not guaranteed totals. We use 1 GB = 1,000 MB, round down complete files and minutes, and exclude overhead, retries and background traffic.

  1. 5 MB is Verizon’s high-resolution photo example. Your files can be smaller after compression or much larger as originals or RAW. Check the actual file size on your phone. Verizon ↗
  2. 63 MB models a 1-minute H.264 Full HD export at 24–30 fps using YouTube’s recommended video and stereo audio bitrates. It is not a universal camera-file size or the cost of watching a clip. YouTube ↗
  3. Viewing examples use Netflix’s published rates: up to 0.7 GB/hr at Medium and up to 3 GB/hr in HD. Other apps and quality settings can differ; these are not YouTube playback rates. Netflix ↗
  4. The call example uses Zoom’s 1:1 720p bandwidth: 1.2 Mbps up and 1.2 Mbps down, together about 1.08 GB/hr. Group calls and higher resolutions can use more. Zoom ↗

Sources checked 2026-09-08

Make your data last

Maps and messages

Start with your usual usage. Download maps, your accommodation address and bookings before departure.

Social posts and photos

Allow extra data if Wi-Fi will be limited. Check whether your phone backs up photos and videos over mobile data.

Video and work

Check recent data use on your phone and the package’s hotspot rules. Budget separately for video calls and large downloads.

03 / Installation

How to install an eSIM in Montenegro

Your first eSIM? Here is what to open and what to tap.

Check the exact model, regional variant and system version. If Add eSIM or EID is missing, contact support before buying. A brand name alone does not confirm compatibility.

Manufacturer’s instructions · iPhone ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Google Pixel / Android ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Samsung ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Huawei ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Honor ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Xiaomi / Redmi ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · Motorola ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OPPO ↗

Manufacturer’s instructions · OnePlus ↗

On iOS 26, a Turn On Travel eSIM notification may appear after arrival. Choose the travel line for data and check whether you also want to keep your home line active. If no notification appears, use the manual steps below.

Check when your package starts: at payment, installation or first connection. If it starts on installation, install nearer your trip. Installing later does not postpone a package that started at payment.

These screens show settings on the models named below. Your operator and eSIM labels will differ. Screens retain the source language; each caption translates and identifies the control to use. Tap any image for a closer look.

iPhone 17 · iOS 26 · Screen source ↗

Before your trip · install the eSIM

Use a stable Wi-Fi connection or hotspot. Your exact phone model must support eSIM and be unlocked for other operators.

  1. 01

    Open your eSIM installation

    Connect the phone you will use for your eSIM to Wi-Fi. Choose one of the two options below. If this eSIM is already installed, skip to choosing the line for mobile data.

    The app or email on this phone

    In the Letisim app, open My eSIMs, choose your purchased eSIM and tap Install. On the preparation screen, tap Copy name and install.

    Or open your eSIM email on this same phone and tap Install eSIM. If the link opens your order page first, use the installation button shown there.

    A QR code on another screen

    Open your eSIM’s QR code from the email or order on a computer, tablet or another phone. Point the camera of the phone you are installing the eSIM on at the code, then tap the installation prompt.

    Both options lead to the phone’s system setup. Continue with step 2.

    The button or camera did not open setup?

    You can add the eSIM by scanning its QR code in Settings. Follow the path below, choose the QR scanner and use the code for your own purchase. If the QR is on this same phone, see the options without a second screen below the guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Mobile Service / Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code → Scan QR Code → Continue

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network and Internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM → Scan QR code → Add → Next

    Huawei: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → SIM 2 → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Scan code → Add this eSIM

    Honor: Settings → Mobile network → SIM management → Add eSIM → Add eSIM or transfer from your device → Set up an eSIM → Set up

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Settings → Mobile networks → Use eSIM → Manage eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → scan your QR → confirm download

    Motorola: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs & mobile network → Download new SIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OPPO: Settings → Mobile network → SIM & eSIM settings → Add eSIM → Set up an eSIM → scan your QR → Set up

    OnePlus: Settings → Mobile network → eSIM → Add eSIM → Add eSIM → Next → scan your QR → Set up

    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM. Screen source ↗
  2. 02

    Confirm installation on your phone

    The install button or your QR code opens the phone’s system setup. Confirm that you want to add the eSIM, then stay connected to Wi-Fi until the profile finishes downloading. If the phone first asks how to add an eSIM, use your QR code. You do not need to transfer your home SIM from another phone.

    Continue / Add / Install / Set up → wait for the eSIM to download

    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code.Enlarge screen ↗
    For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code. Screen source ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM.Enlarge screen ↗
    After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM. Screen source ↗
  3. 03

    Give the new line a clear name

    For example, “Letisim Montenegro”, so you can distinguish it from your home SIM. This is a label on your phone; it does not change the number or plan.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → new eSIM → Cellular Plan Label → Custom

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → new eSIM → Edit name

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → new eSIM → Name

    Huawei: SIM management → SIM 2 → your eSIM → Card name. You can keep the existing label if no rename option is shown.

    Honor: SIM management → SIM 2 → eSIM name. Rename it if your MagicOS version offers this option.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Manage eSIM → your plan → Change nickname, if available.

    Motorola: Open the new eSIM in SIM settings and use the edit-name option if available.

    OPPO: Open the installed profile in eSIM settings and change its label if your ColorOS version allows it.

    OnePlus: Open the installed eSIM and edit its name if the option is available.

    Line name: Letisim Montenegro
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open the new eSIM to edit its name. The example label may differ from yours. Screen source ↗

Installation adds the eSIM to your phone. Choose it for mobile data at your destination. Package validity still follows its own start rule.

At your destination · turn on data

  1. 04

    Choose the eSIM for mobile data

    Turn on the new line and select it for mobile data. You can keep your home SIM for calls and texts at its usual rates. Turn off automatic mobile-data switching between SIMs.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Cellular Data → Letisim. Turn off “Allow Cellular Data Switching”.

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Mobile data → Letisim

    Samsung: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Mobile data → Letisim

    Huawei: In SIM management, enable the travel eSIM and select it as the default mobile-data SIM. Adding it may disable a physical SIM in slot 2.

    Honor: In SIM management, enable the eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Check which physical SIM remains active.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: Enable the travel plan in Manage eSIM, then select it for mobile data. Some models use eSIM instead of physical SIM 2.

    Motorola: Network & internet → SIM settings: enable the travel eSIM and select it for mobile data.

    OPPO: Enable the profile in Mobile network → eSIM, then select it for mobile data. The eSIM may occupy the SIM 2 position.

    OnePlus: In Mobile network, enable the travel eSIM and choose it for mobile data. Turn off automatic switching to the other SIM.

    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls.Enlarge screen ↗
    Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls. Screen source ↗
  2. 05

    Check roaming in your package guide

    If your eSIM instructions require data roaming, enable it for the Letisim line. Keep data roaming off on your home SIM. If an APN is specified, use the exact value in your own package’s guide.

    iPhone: Settings → Cellular / Mobile Service → Letisim → Data Roaming (sometimes under Cellular Data Options)

    Google Pixel / Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Letisim → Roaming

    Samsung: First select Letisim for mobile data, then Settings → Connections → Mobile networks → Data roaming

    Huawei: Open Mobile network → Mobile data and check data roaming for the travel SIM. Follow the settings in your package guide.

    Honor: In the mobile-network settings, open the travel SIM’s data settings and enable roaming only if your package requires it.

    Xiaomi / Redmi: In Mobile networks, open the travel SIM’s data-roaming settings. Use the roaming and APN values from your package guide.

    Motorola: Open the travel eSIM’s network settings and check Roaming against your package instructions.

    OPPO: Open the travel SIM’s mobile-network settings and enable data roaming if required by your package.

    OnePlus: Open the travel SIM’s settings and check Data roaming against the instructions for your own package.

    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it.Enlarge screen ↗
    Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it. Screen source ↗
  3. 06

    Check your connection

    Turn off Wi-Fi and open a map or website. If it loads, mobile data is working. If it does not, turn airplane mode on for about 30 seconds, turn it off and wait for a connection. Recheck the selected line and package settings.

    Wi-Fi off → website loads → you are connected

    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data.Enlarge screen ↗
    Turn Wi-Fi off using this switch, then open a website or map to check mobile data. Screen source ↗
No second screen for your QR code?

If the scanner has a gallery button, save the QR from your order and choose that image. If your order includes manual installation details, choose Enter details manually and copy the fields exactly. The available methods depend on your phone and eSIM. If neither is available, contact support; do not scan a sample code from this guide or delete an installed eSIM.

Menu names can differ by phone model and system version.

04 / Operators

Mobile operators in Montenegro

Compare network coverage separately from speed. A national result does not predict reception inside your hotel or along a mountain road.

EKIP’s market, spectrum and service pages identify the current national mobile operators in Montenegro as Crnogorski Telekom, Mtel and One Crna Gora. That is the practical operator list used here.

Crnogorski Telekom

Use EKIP’s public coverage portal to compare predicted mobile signal by operator and technology, and Telekom’s own coverage map for operator-side information. [2] [3] [5] [6] [17] [18]

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Mtel

Use EKIP’s public coverage portal to compare predicted mobile signal by operator and technology; Mtel’s site is the official operator reference page. [2] [3] [7] [17] [18]

Check coverage ↗

One Crna Gora

Use EKIP’s public coverage portal to compare predicted mobile signal by operator and technology; One Crna Gora’s company page is the official operator reference page. [2] [3] [8] [17] [18]

Check coverage ↗

The network in your chosen package is what matters. This country comparison does not mean every plan includes every operator. 5G depends on the package, phone and local coverage.

05 / Coverage

Coverage across Montenegro

Check the addresses and roads you will actually use. Save maps and booking details before leaving Wi-Fi.

🇲🇪 Montenegro
  1. Podgorica
  2. Budva and Bečići coast
  3. Durmitor and Žabljak area
  4. Lovćen and Cetinje routes

Podgorica

The capital is the easiest place to compare operators, top up, and sort out a backup SIM before heading to the coast or mountains. If you want a calm setup day, do it here rather than on the road. [3] [4] [9] [10] [11] [16]

Budva and Bečići coast

This is a practical base for beach stays, taxis and short coastal hops. Check coverage before booking a villa or moving between Budva, Bečići and nearby bays, because usage patterns change quickly in crowded seaside streets and hotels. [2] [3] [10] [12]

Durmitor and Žabljak area

For mountain drives, hiking and lake stops, download offline maps before leaving the main towns and expect your data use to be more burst-like than constant. A working eSIM, offline navigation and saved hotel and parking pins are the most practical preparation. [2] [10] [11] [16]

Lovćen and Cetinje routes

This is a good area for short scenic drives between the coast and the inland historic capital. If your trip includes photo stops and winding roads, keep enough battery and cache maps before you leave the hotel. [9] [10] [16]

Montenegro · eSIM

Why a data eSIM helps here

Montenegro is compact, but trip styles change quickly between the coast, the capital and the mountains. A data eSIM is most useful when you are moving between Budva, Podgorica, Durmitor or Lovćen and want maps, ride-hailing, bookings and messaging to keep working without depending on hotel Wi‑Fi.

The smartest way to choose a plan is to match it to your route. Check EKIP’s public coverage portal before you buy, then compare operator pages if you want a second view. That is especially helpful if your trip includes seaside stays, a city base in Podgorica or several days on mountain roads where you will rely on offline maps and occasional data more than constant high usage.

Useful apps and travel tools

Meet Montenegro ↗

An official-style travel guide for Montenegro with bilingual content, useful for browsing destinations and planning stops. [14] [16]

112 MNE ↗

The official emergency app for Montenegro also provides road conditions, incidents and border-crossing updates, which can help on longer road trips. [15]

Before you buy

How coverage checking works in Montenegro

The most useful public check is EKIP’s coverage portal, which shows predicted signal by operator, technology, speed and period. That makes it a better planning tool than a generic city guess, especially when you are deciding between a coastal base, a capital stay, or a mountain itinerary. [2] [3]

Coast-first trips need different habits than mountain trips

On the coast, the main decision is usually between convenience and price, because you will likely use data for rides, messaging and bookings all day. In the north and on scenic roads, the bigger issue is continuity: download offline maps, pin hotels and parking, and keep a second way to navigate in case data drops for a while. [9] [10] [11]

Tourism routes are a good data use case

Montenegro’s official tourism site highlights route-based travel around the coast, Podgorica, Durmitor and panoramic roads. That makes a data eSIM useful not just for browsing, but for real-time route changes, booking confirmations and map use while moving between highlights. [9] [10] [11] [16]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in Montenegro

Which mobile networks can I use in Montenegro?

EKIP’s current market and spectrum pages identify three national mobile operators: Crnogorski Telekom, Mtel and One Crna Gora. For a traveller, the practical next step is to compare their public coverage information and choose the plan that fits your route, not just the city name on the booking page. [1] [17] [18]

How can I check coverage before buying?

Use EKIP’s public coverage portal first. It shows predicted signal by operator, technology, speed and period, so you can make a route-based decision before you arrive. If you want an operator-side check as well, Crnogorski Telekom also publishes its own coverage map. [2] [5]

Is Montenegro better for a city stay or a road trip eSIM?

Both work, but the useful data pattern is different. A city stay in Podgorica or Budva usually means steady use for maps, rides and messaging. A road trip to Durmitor or across panoramic roads makes offline maps and a plan for weaker stretches more important, because your data needs are bursty rather than constant. [9] [10] [11]

Should I rely on hotel Wi‑Fi instead of mobile data?

Hotel Wi‑Fi can help, but it is not a good substitute when you are moving around. In Montenegro, route changes, taxi bookings and quick map checks are often needed on the way between airports, beaches and mountain viewpoints, so mobile data is the safer everyday tool. [9] [10] [11]

Which areas are worth planning for separately?

Podgorica is a good place to sort out your setup, Budva and Bečići suit coast-focused trips, and Durmitor or Lovćen need more careful map preparation because the use case shifts from browsing to navigation and route control. If your trip mixes all three, choose a plan with enough data for travel days, not just hotel days. [3] [9] [10] [11] [12]

When should I install the eSIM?

That depends on the product rules in the offer you buy, because activation can start at purchase, install or first connection. The safest approach is to install before departure if your phone and plan allow it, then connect once you are ready to use data and keep your home SIM separate for calls and SMS if needed. [19]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08
  1. EKIP - Networks and services register · EKIP
  2. EKIP - Mobile network coverage portal · EKIP
  3. EKIP - Service availability by municipality · EKIP
  4. EKIP - Important numbers · EKIP
  5. Crnogorski Telekom coverage map · Crnogorski Telekom
  6. Crnogorski Telekom home page · Crnogorski Telekom
  7. Mtel home page · Mtel
  8. One Crna Gora company page · One Crna Gora
  9. Montenegro National Tourism Organisation - How can you journey to us · Montenegro National Tourism Organisation
  10. Montenegro National Tourism Organisation - Panoramic roads · Montenegro National Tourism Organisation
  11. Montenegro National Tourism Organisation - Durmitor National Park · Montenegro National Tourism Organisation
  12. Montenegro National Tourism Organisation - Local Tourism Organisation of Budva · Montenegro National Tourism Organisation
  13. Apple App Store - Montenegro Travel: tips&tricks · Apple
  14. Google Play - Meet Montenegro · Google Play
  15. Google Play - 112 MNE · Google Play
  16. Montenegro National Tourism Organisation - official website · Montenegro National Tourism Organisation
  17. EKIP - 5G network information · EKIP
  18. EKIP - 2022 auction announcement · EKIP
  19. Letisim public catalog · Letisim