Macau: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
Macau's mobile market is served by four carriers: CTM, China Telecom, 3 Macau, and SmarTone. All three cellular generations—3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G—are commercially launched in the territory. Roaming devices typically connect via LTE bands B1 (2100 MHz) and B3 (1800 MHz), with 5G service available on band n78 (3.5 GHz).
Some local carriers in Macau issue eSIMs, though confidence in the complete roster and availability details remains low. Visitors and roaming users should verify eSIM support directly with their home carrier or the specific Macau operator they intend to use, as coverage and technology support may vary by provider.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | CTM, China Telecom, 3 Macau, SmarTone |
| Key travel bands | B1(2100), B3(1800), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Macao |
| Calling code | +853 |
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. This country's connectivity row is currently low-confidence (small / island / single-operator / fast-changing market), so treat the carrier, band and 5G details as a starting point we are still verifying. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.