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All 7 Macau eSIM plans compared, 1 GB $3.49 to 50 GB $36.99
| Provider | Price (5GB) | Coverage | Rating | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | $8.99 | 3 and CTM | 4.9/5 | 180-day refund |
| Airalo | Not verified | 200+ countries | 4.5/5 | Most destinations |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 160 countries | 4.2/5 | Heavy users |
Our top 3 picks for Macau
We evaluated 7 eSIM plans available for Macau, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, top-up availability, and app quality. Five stood out.
Pros: Macau coverage on 3 and CTM, hotspot sharing and top-up on every plan, 24/7 support in 63 languages, and a 180-day refund on an unactivated eSIM. Cons: Newer brand, smaller community than Airalo.
| Tier | Duration | Discount | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay | 1-2 days | 4% off | $6.70$3.35/day · 2d |
| Week Package | 3-9 days | 8% off | $22.48$3.21/day · 7d |
| Extended Stay | 10-19 days | 11% off | $31.06$3.11/day · 10d |
| Monthly Package | 20-29 days | 15% off | $59.33$2.97/day · 20d |
| Long TermBest Value | 30-365 days | 18% off | $85.85$2.86/day · 30d |
Pros: 200+ countries, top-up available, largest community. Cons: Priced above newer competitors on some routes, support response times can vary.
Pros: Truly unlimited data, full-speed on most plans, live chat support 24/7. Cons: Premium pricing, no per-GB options available.
CTM and 3 both carry the Macau eSIM
CTM and 3 are the two networks a Macau eSIM lands on, and the HelloRoam Macau plans roam on both, which is why one $8.99 plan for 5 GB holds signal from the Venetian's gaming floor to the Taipa ferry pier. CTM (Companhia de Telecomunicacoes de Macau) runs 4G and 5G across all tourist zones including the Cotai Strip and the Macau Peninsula. 3 (Hutchison) adds 5G as the second carrier. Both cover every casino resort, the Macau Tower, the UNESCO World Heritage historic center and the Taipa Houses Museum area.
Coverage analysis
3 and CTM delivers strong indoor signal through casino hotel lobbies, gaming floors and all public transport including the free shuttle buses between resorts. The Macau-Taipa bridges and Cotai highway connector hold continuous signal. Macau International Airport registers CTM in the arrivals hall.
The Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal connects on arrival from Hong Kong. No dead zones exist in tourist-accessible areas given Macau's compact 30 square kilometer total area.
Activation
Scan the QR code before your ferry departure from Hong Kong or your flight to Macau. 3 and CTM picks up the plan on arrival, at the airport or at the ferry terminal. iPhone XS or newer, Pixel 3a or newer, and Galaxy S20 or newer all support eSIM in Macau. No SIM card counter visit is needed. The eSIM is live before you board the first casino shuttle bus.
Data usage tips
Most Macau visitors use 1-3 GB over a 2-3 day weekend, which the 3 GB plan at $5.99 covers. Casino resort WiFi is available but uneven across gaming floors. Google Maps for navigating between the Cotai Strip and Peninsula properties uses 200 MB per day.
The Macau Government Tourist Office app works on cellular. Photo and video sharing from the Ruins of St. Paul's uses 100-150 MB per session.
Hotspot sharing for a second device doubles consumption.
eSIM plan pricing in Macau
Macau eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 3 GB plan costs $5.99 and 5 GB costs $8.99, which is $1.80/GB. Ten GB runs $13.99 and 20 GB costs $20.49.
There is also a daily option at $3.49 a day with a 2 GB allowance each day. The 50 GB plan at $36.99 sets the $0.74/GB floor across 7 verified plans, against a $2.17/GB median for the wider catalogue. The verdict on Macau: HelloRoam prices 5 GB at $8.99 on CTM and 3, with top-up and hotspot on every plan and a 180-day refund on an unactivated eSIM.
Macau eSIM plans from $3.49 to $36.99
| Plan | Network | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macao 50GB 30Days ⭐ | CTM and 3 | 30 days / 50 GB | $36.99 |
| Macao 20GB 30Days | CTM | 30 days / 20 GB | $20.49 |
| Macao 10GB 30Days | CTM | 30 days / 10 GB | $13.99 |
| Macao 5GB 30Days | CTM | 30 days / 5 GB | $8.99 |
| Macao 3GB 30Days | CTM | 30 days / 3 GB | $5.99 |
| Macao 1GB 7Days | CTM | 7 days / 1 GB | $3.49 |
| Macao 2GB/DayFair use policy | CTM | 1 day / 2 GB per day | $3.49 |
Prices verified: September 20, 2026
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Provider reviews
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