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1 GBvip5GReloadable	7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS	$4.64	$4.64	Choose plan
1 GBReloadable	30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE	$6.14	$6.14	Choose plan
3 GBvip5GReloadable	15 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS	$12.40	$4.14	Choose plan
3 GBReloadable	30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE	$13.20	$4.40	Choose plan
5 GBReloadable	30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE	$20.55	$4.11	Choose plan
10 GBReloadable	30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE	$37.76	$3.78	Choose plan
20 GBReloadable	30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE	$75.52	$3.78	Choose plan
50 GBReloadable	30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE	$205.79	$4.12	Choose plan
100 GBReloadable	30 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT PURCHASE	$349.87	$3.50	Choose plan
Unlimitedvip5G	1 dayVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS	$10.47	—	Choose plan
Unlimitedvip5G	3 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS	$31.41	—	Choose plan
Unlimitedvip5G	7 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS	$73.29	—	Choose plan
Unlimitedvip5G	14 daysVALIDITY STARTS AT FIRST CONNECTIONACTIVATE WITHIN 180 DAYS	$146.58	—	Choose plan
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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.

Compare 1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 GB

Alternative uses of the same allowance
Data	Photos · 5 MB	1-minute clips · 63 MB	HD video · 3 GB/hr	Standard video · 0.7 GB/hr	Video 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.

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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 North Macedonia

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.

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
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Tap Add eSIM to add your travel eSIM. Screen source ↗
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
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For the QR option: Choose Use QR Code to install using your QR code. Screen source ↗
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After scanning, tap Continue to confirm installation of your eSIM. Screen source ↗
03
Give the new line a clear name
For example, “Letisim North Macedonia”, 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 North Macedonia
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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

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.
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Choose your travel eSIM for Mobile data. Keep your home SIM for calls. Screen source ↗
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.
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Open Data roaming or Roaming for the travel line. Enable it only if your package instructions require it. Screen source ↗
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
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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 North Macedonia

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

Research-based list of the main nationwide mobile networks and one regulator-named operator in the mobile market. AEK market pages and operator pages support A1 and Makedonski Telekom as the long-established nationwide networks; AEK also identifies MTEL in a mobile-market decision. Coverage and technology vary by operator and by route, so travellers should check each operator’s own coverage tools before choosing a plan.

A1 Macedonia

The operator publishes a public 5G coverage page. For trip planning, use the operator’s own coverage information instead of assuming the same service quality everywhere in the country. [5] [6]

Check coverage ↗

Makedonski Telekom

The operator provides a public mobile internet coverage map. That is the most useful check for travellers comparing city use, intercity routes and lake or mountain trips. [4] [3]

Check coverage ↗

MTEL

Ask MTEL about mobile coverage at your accommodation and along your route. Check the network listed in the eSIM package before purchase. [2] [1]

Official website ↗

Dated network measurements
Operator	Coverage Experience / 10	Download · Mbps	Study date
A1 Macedonia	8.1	66.3	2025-12[7]
Makedonski Telekom	7.2	83.3	2025-12[7]
MTEL	—	—	—

Coverage Experience is a score, not a percentage of territory. These dated averages are not promised speeds for your connection.

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 North Macedonia

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

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Skopje
Ohrid and Lake Ohrid
Mavrovo and the western mountain corridor
Prilep and the central inland route

Skopje

Skopje is the easiest place to start because both major networks publish coverage tools and the capital is the country’s main arrival and transit hub. If you will rely on ride-hailing, messaging and navigation on day one, install the eSIM before you land and keep your home SIM available only for any bank or airline texts you still need. [9] [4] [5] [7]

Ohrid and Lake Ohrid

Ohrid is a major tourist area, so it is worth checking the operator map before choosing a plan. A route from the airport, the waterfront and the surrounding hillside neighborhoods can feel very different from one another in practice, so map-based verification matters more than a generic national claim. [8] [4] [5]

Mavrovo and the western mountain corridor

For mountain and park trips, coverage can change quickly with road bends, valleys and time spent away from the main settlements. Download offline maps and save key addresses before leaving Skopje or Ohrid, then treat mobile data as a convenience for messages and traffic rather than something to depend on every minute. [5] [4] [12]

Prilep and the central inland route

If your itinerary connects Skopje, Prilep and other inland stops, compare the operator maps for the exact road corridor you will use. Inland travel is often more about continuity between towns than about the city centre itself, so a plan that works well in one town should still be checked for the road between them. [4] [7] [12]

North Macedonia · eSIM

What to know before you buy

The main practical choice is between the country’s nationwide mobile networks and the exact places you plan to visit. A1 and Makedonski Telekom both publish public coverage tools, which makes it easier to compare city use, lakefront stays and inland drives before you activate a plan.

Opensignal’s December 2025 report gives a useful snapshot of user experience: A1 led Coverage Experience at 8.1 while Makedonski Telekom scored 7.2, and Makedonski Telekom posted higher Download Speed Experience at 83.3 Mbps versus 66.3 Mbps for A1. Those figures are a dated benchmark, not a promise for every street or every trip.

For travellers, the smartest setup is usually a data eSIM for navigation and messaging, while keeping the home SIM available only for important SMS. That way, you can avoid roaming surprises on your main number and still use local data where it matters most.

Useful apps and travel tools

A1 Guru ↗

A1’s official support portal and virtual assistant for account and service questions. It is useful for checking how the operator handles service help, settings and account support before or during a trip. [10] [5]

Google Maps ↗

Google Maps supports downloading areas for offline navigation, which is practical for city sightseeing, road trips and lake or mountain segments when mobile data is weaker. [12]

Before you buy

Check the operator map before buying

North Macedonia is compact enough that many travellers assume any plan will behave the same everywhere, but the useful choice depends on where you will actually spend time. The public coverage pages from A1 and Makedonski Telekom are the right starting point because they show how each network presents its own service areas and technology mix. [4] [5] [7]

Keep home SIM alerts separate from data eSIM

A travel eSIM is most useful for maps, taxi apps and messaging, while your home SIM may still be needed for one-time passwords, airline notices or banking alerts. Keeping them separate helps you avoid surprise charges on the home line while still staying reachable for important texts. [11] [10]

Plan for mountains and lakes, not just cities

Ohrid, Skopje and the western mountain areas can all be part of one trip, but the same plan may feel different in a lakeside town, a dense city centre and a road through hills. Offline maps, downloaded reservations and saved addresses make the trip smoother when the signal is weaker or less predictable. [8] [9] [4] [12]

06 / FAQ

Questions about eSIM in North Macedonia

Which network should I compare first for a trip to North Macedonia?

Start with the operator whose coverage tool matches your itinerary. A1 and Makedonski Telekom both publish public coverage pages, so you can compare the areas you will actually use: central Skopje, the Ohrid lake area, and any inland or mountain drives. If your stay is mostly in the capital, either may work well enough; if you will be moving between towns, the road corridor matters as much as the city itself. Opensignal’s December 2025 report is useful as a broad benchmark, but it should not replace checking the route you will use. [4] [5] [7] [9] [8]

Is one operator clearly best for the whole country?

Not in a way that is safe to promise for every traveller. The available primary sources show different strengths in different measures: in Opensignal’s December 2025 report, A1 led Coverage Experience, while Makedonski Telekom led Download Speed Experience. That means the better choice depends on whether you care more about perceived reach or about speed. For a tourist, the real answer is usually the one that matches your plan, hotel location and daily movement pattern. [7]

Can I rely on mobile data for lake trips and mountain routes?

Yes, but only if you prepare for places where service can change as you move. Ohrid and the lake area are major tourist zones, yet the practical experience still depends on the exact neighborhood, waterfront section or road you take. In mountain and park areas, download offline maps before departure and keep key addresses saved locally. That approach makes your trip much less dependent on live signal quality when you are between settlements or away from main roads. [8] [4] [5] [12]

Should I keep my home SIM active as well?

Usually yes, but for a different purpose. Keep the home SIM available for bank codes, airline notifications and other important texts, while letting the North Macedonia eSIM handle data for maps, rides and messenger apps. This avoids mixing roaming charges with your travel data use. If your phone supports dual SIM management, it is easy to keep the two roles separate and switch off voice or data roaming on the home line if you do not need it. [11] [10]

What is the safest way to install before arrival?

Install the eSIM profile before you travel if your device allows it, but wait until you have the right plan and know which line should provide data. The official operator pages are helpful because they show how their service is accessed and where their coverage information lives. On arrival, make sure mobile data is assigned to the travel eSIM, roaming is configured the way you want, and bank alerts on the home number are not disrupted by mistake. [11] [10] [4]

Sources and checks · Country research checked 2026-09-08

AEK market reports · AEK
AEK decision on MTEL as SMP operator · AEK
AEK coverage-related portal · AEK
Makedonski Telekom mobile coverage map · Makedonski Telekom
A1 North Macedonia 5G coverage page · A1 Macedonia
A1 North Macedonia market page · A1 Group
Opensignal North Macedonia Mobile Network Experience Report December 2025 · Opensignal
Visit Macedonia Ohrid · Visit Macedonia
Visit Macedonia Skopje · Visit Macedonia
A1 Guru support portal · A1 Macedonia
Makedonski Telekom roaming page · Makedonski Telekom
Google Maps Help: Download areas and navigate offline · Google
Letisim public catalog · Letisim