DriftEuropa Reference

Montenegro
mobile operators

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

The DriftEuropa eSIM plans for Montenegro shown on this page use M:tel Montenegro, Yettel Montenegro, Crnogorski Telekom and offer 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 operatorM:tel Montenegro
Local SIM$10-20
Operators in our plans3

Crnogorski Telekom offers the widest network with the best coastal and rural reach.

64 MSI82 NQI

Plan share by operator

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

M:tel Montenegro: 42% (35 plans) Yettel Montenegro: 29% (24 plans) Crnogorski Telekom: 29% (24 plans) 3 OPERATORS
  • M:tel Montenegro42%
  • Yettel Montenegro29%
  • Crnogorski Telekom29%

Network at a glance

M:tel Montenegro is the network most travellers lean on in Montenegro. 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 64, placing it mid-tier for regional speed. Median data price has held steady from $1.48 per GB in June 2026 to $1.48 in September 2026.

The operators behind our plans

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

M:tel Montenegro#3
Owner
Telekom Srbija
Network
5G
5G
5G since 2023
Plans we carry
35
Yettel Montenegro#2
Network
5G
Plans we carry
24
Crnogorski Telekom#1
Network
5G
Plans we carry
24

Common questions

Which operator is best in Montenegro?

M:tel Montenegro offers the widest reach for most travellers. Crnogorski Telekom offers the widest network with the best coastal 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 Montenegro 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 Montenegro?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $10-20. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Montenegro eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 3 operators in Montenegro. 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 Montenegro 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.