DriftEuropa Reference

Croatia
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Croatia, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftEuropa eSIM plans for Croatia shown on this page use Telemach Croatia, A1 Croatia and offer 4G/5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorTelemach Croatia
A1 Croatia
Local SIM$15-25
Operators in our plans2

Hrvatski Telekom offers the widest network with the best island and rural reach.

75 MSI82 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Croatia, by underlying operator.

Telemach Croatia: 50% (97 plans) A1 Croatia: 50% (97 plans) 2 OPERATORS
  • Telemach Croatia50%
  • A1 Croatia50%

Network at a glance

Telemach Croatia and A1 Croatia is the network most travellers lean on in Croatia. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 75, placing it among the stronger networks in the region. Median data price has held steady from $0.99 per GB in June 2026 to $0.99 in September 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Croatia, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

Telemach Croatia#3
Owner
United Group
Network
5G
5G
5G since December 2021
Plans we carry
97
A1 Croatia#2
Owner
A1 Telekom Austria
Network
5G/4G
5G
5G since July 2020
Plans we carry
97

Common questions

Which operator is best in Croatia?

Telemach Croatia and A1 Croatia offers the widest reach for most travellers. Hrvatski Telekom offers the widest network with the best island and rural reach. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Croatia have 5G?

Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.

How much is a local SIM in Croatia?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $15-25. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Croatia eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 2 operators in Croatia. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Croatia run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.