Macao eSIM
Stay connected across Macao. Install before you fly.
- Runs on Hutchison
- Instant on arrival
- Refund if it doesn’t activate
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Good to know
Calls and texts
Macao plans are data only. Use WhatsApp or FaceTime for calls.
Your phone
It needs to support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your phone
Refunds
If your eSIM doesn't activate, we'll replace it free or refund you in full.
Macao eSIM plans at a glance
Cheapest
1 GB for 7 days, $4.92
Best value
20 GB for 30 days, $28.27, about $1.41 a gigabyte
Unlimited
From $14.13. Cheapest per day is 30 days at $2.97 a day
Network coverage in Macao
Your Travelren eSIM runs on Hutchison, the network behind 3 Macau, on 4G. Macao is small and densely built, so coverage is strong everywhere visitors go: the historic centre around Senado Square and the Ruins of St Paul's, the casino resorts of the Cotai Strip, Taipa Village, Coloane and the ferry terminals.
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Indoor coverage in the big resorts is generally good, although deep inside some casino floors and car parks it can weaken. The plan covers Macao only. Hong Kong and mainland China are separate, so a day trip across the bridge or the border needs its own plan, and your phone may try to switch networks near the Zhuhai border.
- Networks
- Hutchison
- Speeds
- 4G
What works in Macao
Works well
- Google Maps between the historic centre, Taipa and Cotai
- Checking ferry times to Hong Kong and the free resort shuttle buses
- Translation apps for Cantonese and Portuguese menus and signs
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- WhatsApp and video calls across the city
- Restaurant and show bookings on the go
Watch out for
- Covers Macao only: Hong Kong and mainland China need their own plans
- Near the Zhuhai border your phone may try to use a Chinese network
- 4G only on these plans
- Data only: no Macao number
Arriving in Macao
Many visitors reach Macao from Hong Kong, either by ferry to the Outer Harbour or Taipa terminals or by shuttle bus across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, while Macau International Airport (MFM) serves direct flights. Macao uses the pataca (MOP), but Hong Kong dollars are accepted almost everywhere, usually with change given in patacas.
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Cards work in hotels, casinos and larger restaurants, while small eateries and bakeries often prefer cash. The big casino resorts run free shuttle buses from the ferry terminals, border gates and between each other, and the Macao Light Rapid Transit links Taipa and Cotai. Public buses are cheap and take the Macau Pass card.
Installing your Macao eSIM
Install your Macao eSIM on WiFi before you travel, scanning the QR code from your order email (iPhone: Settings, Mobile Data, Add eSIM; Android: Settings, SIM manager, Add eSIM). It sets its own APN. When you arrive, switch mobile data to the Macao eSIM and turn on data roaming for it.
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If you're coming from Hong Kong on another eSIM, switch your data line over once you've crossed.
Common questions
Which network does the Travelren eSIM use in Macao?
Hutchison, the network behind 3 Macau, on 4G. It covers the whole of Macao, including the historic centre, Taipa, Cotai and Coloane. The APN is set automatically, so it connects once data roaming is on for the eSIM line.
Does the Macao eSIM work in Hong Kong?
No. Macao and Hong Kong have separate mobile networks, and this plan covers Macao only. If you're visiting both, buy a Hong Kong plan as well. It's a quick switch in your phone's settings when you cross between them.
What happens near the border with Zhuhai?
Near the border gates your phone may try to connect to a mainland Chinese network, which this plan doesn't cover. If data stops near the border, open your network settings and choose the Hutchison network manually, or move a little further into Macao.
How much does Telstra charge to roam in Macao?
Macao is in Zone 2 of Telstra's International Day Pass: A$10 a day with 2 GB of data a day, checked September 2026. AT&T's International Day Pass is US$12 a day. A Travelren plan is a single payment for your stay.
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When does my Macao plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in Macao. Installing it before you travel doesn't start the clock, so you can set it up in Hong Kong or at home.
Can I pay in Hong Kong dollars in Macao?
Almost everywhere, yes. Shops, restaurants, casinos and taxis accept Hong Kong dollars, usually giving change in patacas. Patacas aren't easy to use outside Macao, so try not to leave with a lot of them.
Will I have signal inside the casino resorts?
Generally yes. The large Cotai and peninsula resorts have good indoor coverage, although it can weaken in basement car parks and deep inside some gaming floors. Resort WiFi covers most hotel rooms if you need a backup.
Is a short plan enough for a day trip from Hong Kong?
Yes. The shortest Macao plans suit a day or two, and because the days start from your first connection in Macao, you can buy and install one in Hong Kong before catching the ferry or the bridge bus.
Asia regional plan
Visiting more than just Macao?
One Asia eSIM covers Macao, Japan and South Korea, plus 15 other countries.
$72.51
Nearby destinations
Not flying yet?
Tell us when you go and we’ll email you a reminder to set up your Macao eSIM three days before you fly. One email. That’s it.