Macau eSIM

Both. The eSIM plans by eSIM Cards connect with Macanese mobile operators, allowing 4G and 5G. The mobile system in Macau is cutting-edge but compact – you can find 5G around Cotai, the casino districts, and the main tourist attractions.

Yes, and it is a practical fit. The best eSIM gives business visitors a private, reliable data connection from the moment they arrive — no depending on hotel Wi-Fi, no scrambling for a local SIM at the ferry terminal after a long crossing from Hong Kong.

Yes, easily. Both your home SIM and the eSIM are installed on the same phone and managed through your cellular settings. You can set which line handles data and switch between them at any point without removing anything physically.

Yes. The eSIM plans work on any compatible device, whether iPhone or Android. On iPhone, eSIM is supported from the XS (2018) through the current lineup. On Android, support varies by brand — Samsung Galaxy S and Z series from 2020, Google Pixel 3 and above, and many other handsets are compatible.

No, that’s not how it works, because even though you’re downloading the eSIM profile when scanning the QR code, the eSIM will only be activated once your phone connects to a local network provider in Macau.

First, make sure your eSIM is set as the active data line in your phone’s cellular settings. Second, ensure that data roaming is on for the eSIM line. Third, try toggling ‘aeroplane mode’ a couple of times to refresh the network. If none of that gets you anywhere, email our support team directly.

In general, no — eSIM profiles are locked to the device on which they were first installed, and most QR codes can only be used once. If you intend to change phones prior to or during your trip, please contact our support team before you make any move.

Yes, within limits. The best eSIM plan's validity period typically begins when your phone first connects to a Macanese network — not when you install it.

For most practical purposes, yes — and for anything sensitive, considerably so. An eSIM gives you a private mobile data connection that is faster, more consistent, and far more secure.

Turning mobile data off and on doesn’t do anything to the eSIM plan — the profile remains on your device and reconnects to the network as normal whenever you enable data again.