When arriving in Montenegro, it is important to know that it is not a member of the European Union, so we will not have cheap internet here. This means that using your mobile operator’s internet, you will pay large sums for each megabyte (pvž.: Telia už 1MB prašo 0,60 cnt., Tele2 – 0,59 cnt.). Therefore, during a longer stay, it is worth considering alternatives.
Local SIM cards – the most practical choice?
One of the most practical solutions is to purchase a local SIM card. Popular operators in Montenegro, such as Telekom, Telenor and M:tel, offer SIM cards for the internet specifically for tourists. All operators offer identical conditions:
- 500 GB of internet for 15 euros (valid for 15 days).
- 1000 GB of internet for 20 euros (valid for 30 days).
You can buy SIM cards at airports, major stores or kiosks throughout the country. Pvž.: Tabacco shops are located throughout the country, including airports.
Identity document when buying a SIM card
When buying a SIM card in Montenegro, it is necessary to provide an identity document. This is a mandatory procedure, otherwise they simply will not sell you a SIM card. The seller will take a photo of the document and upload it to the mobile operator’s system. With one document, you can purchase more than one SIM card.
eSIM – a more convenient solution
If your phone supports eSIM, you can prepare in advance and buy a virtual SIM card before your trip. It only takes a few minutes to buy and install such a card, and you can use the internet from the very beginning of your trip.
Pavyzdžiui „Saily“ teikia lanksčius duomenų planus Montenegroi nuo 1 iki 20 gigabaitų, kurie galioja iki 30 dienų.
If you plan to travel not only to Montenegro, but also to neighboring (pvz., Kroatiją, Albaniją, Serbiją) ar kitas šalis, „Saily“ siūlo ir pasaulinį planą, veikiantį 113 vietovių. Such a solution can be very convenient, because you don’t need to buy a new data plan every time you arrive in a new country.
„Saily“ turi integruotas kibernetinio saugumo funkcijas – virtualią buvimo vietą, reklamų ir kenkėjiškų svetainių blokavimą. They protect payment card data, passwords and personal information and help save internet data.
“Saily” eSIM price examples:
Use the code SARUNA4733 to get a $5 discount on your first order. (https://go.saily.site/aff_c?offer_id=101&aff_id=10967)
These eSIM provider prices are much less attractive than buying a SIM card on the spot with 500 GB for 15 EUR, so we want to offer a few alternatives:
- You can buy an eSIM card directly from Montenegro operators on the same conditions as a regular SIM, 500 GB for 15 EUR, eSIM service is offered by: m:tel ar 1me.
So if your phone supports the eSIM function, we recommend buying an eSIM card while still in your home country, this is extremely useful because after landing in Montenegro, you immediately have an internet connection, you can use the internet unrestrictedly without fearing expensive tariffs.
Useful to know
- Hotels and cafes often offer free Wi-Fi, but the connection quality is not always reliable, especially in smaller towns or mountainous areas.
- The 5G network is rapidly growing in Montenegro, and in major cities you can expect a stable and fast connection.