MTEL Macedonia review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
MTEL Macedonia is a carrier-run regional eSIM from the Macedonian operator, priced from MKD 199 and aimed at short trips inside the region. It suits travellers who want one local plan across 43 neighbouring countries rather than a global bundle.
Key facts
- Best for
- Short regional trips out of Macedonia on a carrier plan.
- Price from
- MKD 199↗
- Countries covered
- 43↗
- Unlimited data
- No↗
- 5G
- No↗
- Top-ups
- Yes↗
- Seller type
- Carrier↗
- 10 GB in Europe
- MKD 799↗
- Legal entity
- MTEL DOOEL Skopje↗
- Headquarters
- North Macedonia↗
- Founded
- 2021↗
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre↗
- Region
- Regional
- Features
- Carrier plan
- Audience
- Short trips
- Official website
- mtel.mk
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
- Elsewhere
- LinkedInfacebook.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Carrier plan, not a marketplace resale, so it runs on the operator's own network
- Covers 43 countries in the region, wider than a home-market-only plan
- Entry price of MKD 199 sits below the €5 median here
- Support runs through email, phone and help centre, and top-ups are available
Cons
- Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy use needs a top-up
- Coverage of 43 countries is well under the 74 median on this site
Who it suits
- Travellers on a short trip across the region who want one carrier plan
- Macedonian customers who already hold an MTEL line and want to add travel data
- People who prefer buying from the carrier itself rather than a marketplace
Who should look elsewhere
- Long trips that need broad global coverage, where Zwitchy lists 200 countries
- Travellers who want unlimited data or 5G
- Anyone after a very low entry price, since eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99
Who runs it
MTEL Macedonia is sold by the carrier itself rather than through a marketplace, and the legal entity behind it is MTEL DOOEL Skopje, based in North Macedonia. It was founded in 2021, so the operation is young compared with long-established European operators. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, which means you reach people through a help centre, email or phone instead of an in-app chat. Being the operator means plans sit on its own network and its own billing.
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Where MTEL Macedonia is available
- Available
- North Macedonia
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does MTEL Macedonia cost?+
Plans start at MKD 199, and a larger data bundle is MKD 799. That entry point sits under the €5 median entry price across this site's listings, so it reads as a budget regional option rather than a premium one.
How many countries does the plan cover?+
The plan covers 43 countries, focused on the region rather than the whole world. For context, listings here run to a median of 74 countries, so this is a narrower footprint than the typical option.
Is there unlimited data?+
No, unlimited data is not part of what this plan offers. Heavy users should plan on buying more data as they go, and top-ups are available so a mid-trip purchase is possible.
Does it support 5G?+
No, 5G is not supported on this plan. Most listings on this site do offer 5G, so if fast mobile data on the latest networks matters, a different brand may suit you better.
Who do I buy the plan from?+
You buy it directly from the carrier, not from a marketplace. That makes it a carrier plan, so the eSIM runs on the operator's own network and the same billing account as the rest of your service.
How do I get help?+
Support runs on email, phone and help centre. So there is a self-service help centre for setup questions, plus email and phone if you would rather speak to someone about a plan or a charge.
Is this a global eSIM?+
No, it is regional. It suits a short trip that stays inside the region, and it is not the right choice for a long or multi-continent trip where you would need broad global coverage.
Sources
- mtel.mk/najcesto-postavuvani-prasanja checked September 26, 2026
Backs: 5G, Support channels, Top-ups
- mtel.mk/politika-na-privatnost checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“MTEL DOOEL SKOPJE DOOEL, ul. Maksim Gorki br.11-1/3, 1000 Skopje, Republika Severna Makedonija”
- mtel.mk/roaming-pripejd checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Countries covered, 10 GB in Europe, Price from, Region, Unlimited data
“Bidete onlajn vo 43 zemji niz Evropa!”
- mtel.mk/za-nas checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, Founded, Seller type
“zapocnuva so rabota so dobivanjeto licenca vo juli 2021 godina”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Price per GB from, Hotspot sharing.