Macao 澳门
3 operator(s) with LTE and 1 operator(s) with 5G NR on record for Macao. A band listed here means the operator is recorded as using it — it does not mean nationwide coverage.
Operators & bands
| Operator | LTE bands (frequency · VoLTE · launch) | 5G NR bands (frequency · SA/NSA · launch) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | B1 (2100 MHz) — VoLTE: yes B3 (1800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Dec 2015 B8 (900 MHz) — VoLTE: yes | — |
| CTM | B1 (2100 MHz) — VoLTE: yes B3 (1800 MHz) — VoLTE: yes; launched Oct 2015 B8 (900 MHz) — VoLTE: yes | n78 (3500 MHz) — SA; launched Nov 2022 |
| China Telecom | B1 (2100 MHz) B3 (1800 MHz) — launched Nov 2015 B5 (850 MHz) B7 (2600 MHz) | — |
Band numbers link to their definitions. "VoLTE: yes" is shown only where the source records it; blank means not stated in the source. "SA" = standalone 5G, "NSA" = non-standalone (needs LTE).
2G / 3G shutdowns
| Operator | Network | Shutdown date | Status (as of 2026-11-08) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTM | 2G | 2015-06-01 | Already shut down |
| SmarTone Macau | 2G | 2019-11-26 | Already shut down |
| CTM | 3G | 2025-06-04 | Already shut down |
| SmarTone Macau | 3G | 2025-06-04 | Already shut down |
Source: Onomondo 2G/3G Sunset. Operators sometimes delay shutdowns, sometimes with only a few months' notice — confirm with the operator.
eSIM options for Macao
| Plan | Provider | Price | Data | Validity | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover 10GB | Airalo | USD 61 | 10 GB | 180 days | 2026-07-18 |
| Global 20GB | Ubigi | USD 44 | 20 GB | 30 days | 2026-10-22 |
Prices as of the check date shown; checkout price prevails. Full comparison, providers and the affiliate disclosure: eSIM comparison.
Will my phone work here?
Compare the bands above with the bands your phone supports. If your phone lacks a band an operator uses, you may get no signal — or no 5G — on that network. Also check whether your phone supports eSIM on the Devices page, and dial *#06# to see whether an EID (eSIM identifier) is shown.
Sources
- List of LTE networks (Wikipedia) — Country–operator LTE deployment table.
- List of 5G NR networks (Wikipedia) — Country–operator 5G deployment table, SA/NSA.
Checked 2026-11-08. Deployment data is adapted from Wikipedia lists (CC BY-SA 4.0); see Sources & updates for the full licence note.