DriftEuropa Reference

North Macedonia
mobile operators

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

The DriftEuropa eSIM plans for North Macedonia shown on this page use Telekom MK, A1 Makedonija 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 operatorTelekom MK
Local SIM$8 to 15
Operators in our plans2

A1 offers Widest coverage.

83 MSI82 NQI

Plan share by operator

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

Telekom MK: 57% (56 plans) A1 Makedonija: 43% (42 plans) 2 OPERATORS
  • Telekom MK57%
  • A1 Makedonija43%

Network at a glance

Telekom MK is the network most travellers lean on in North Macedonia. 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 83, placing it among the stronger networks in the region. Median data price has held steady from $2.04 per GB in June 2026 to $2.04 in September 2026.

The operators behind our plans

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

Telekom MK#1
Owner
Deutsche Telekom AG
Network
5G
5G
5G since 2022
Plans we carry
56
A1 Makedonija#2
Owner
A1 Telekom Austria Group
Network
4G
5G
5G since 2023
Plans we carry
42

Common questions

Which operator is best in North Macedonia?

Telekom MK offers the widest reach for most travellers. A1 offers Widest coverage. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $8 to 15. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power North Macedonia eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 2 operators in North Macedonia. 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 North Macedonia 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.