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Telekom Srbija (mts) offers the widest network with the best rural reach.
Serbia has dependable 4G across Belgrade, Novi Sad, Nis and the main towns, with 5G now appearing in the largest cities. Telekom Srbija (mts) and A1 carry the widest coverage. The realistic weak spots are the mountainous south and west, the Tara and Kopaonik regions and the more remote rural areas. For the cities and the main routes, connectivity is reliable.
Typical local SIM: $10-20. Usually sold at operator stores in the main towns, plus kiosks and supermarkets; airport counters at Belgrade. Serbia is not in the EU, so carrier coverage area do not apply and using an EU SIM here can incur charges. A regional Balkans roaming agreement covers some neighbouring countries. A travel eSIM that explicitly includes Serbia avoids unexpected fees.
Because Serbia sits outside EU carrier terms, a travel eSIM that covers it is the cleaner choice for a short trip. For a long stay a local pack wins on cost.
the widest network with the best rural reach, a strong single choice across the country.
strong city and regional coverage, very reliable in populated areas.
competitive pricing and good urban coverage, a solid value option.
you want to land connected without a local SIM, or you are touring the Balkans where an EU plan would charge extra in Serbia.
you are staying a month or more in Serbia and want the lowest price per gigabyte from a local mts or Yettel pack.
No first-hand measurement has been published for Serbia yet. This page will update automatically when a validated field test is added to the shared dataset.
Use this page to compare the current price per GB, network indicator, transparency signal and local-operator reference for Serbia. It also links to a destination calculator and plan page.
It is the median price per GB of mid-tier plans in the live Serbia catalogue. Small 1 GB teasers and 50 GB or larger bulk plans are excluded so the figure reflects a typical traveller choice.
The page shows the current 5G coverage indicator, a transparency score and the main local operator. These are destination-level signals, not a guarantee for every street or device.
The decision section compares the practical trade-offs. A travel eSIM is usually simpler for a short visit; a local SIM can make sense when you need a local number, longer service or local pricing. Check the current conditions before deciding.
Price per GB is the median of mid-tier plans from the live Serbia catalogue. Network and transparency indicators come from the shared Drift dataset and are refreshed monthly.
Field measurements are published only after validation. Open dataset: data-europe.json.
Figures updated September 2026. Dataset license: CC BY 4.0.