- 4G/5G data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
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Data for 7 days
Data for 15 days
Data for 30 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Montenegro only. Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo are outside coverage. |
| Local networks | Crnogorski Telekom, MTEL Montenegro |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. |
| Data & validity | 1 GB to 20 GB, valid for 7, 15 or 30 days by plan, with no daily reset. |
| Calls & SMS | Internet only. No local phone number, standard calls or SMS; use messaging and calling apps over data. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | Compatible phones must support eSIM and be network unlocked; check the exact model and regional variant. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Montenegro.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you fly
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in Montenegro
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in Montenegro
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.27 for 1 GB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
How do I pick the right Montenegro data plan from the available options?
Among the listed options, you can compare and buy online before you travel. When you compare these data plans, the best value is not always the plan with the lowest price; a plan must last your whole trip, so the best price on paper may expire before you leave. The cheapest is 1 GB for 7 days at €0.27, but that plan only covers 7 days; a 14-day or 2-week trip needs a 15-day plan, so a lower price may not help if it expires before you leave. For a longer holiday, the 3 GB plan comes in 7-, 15- and 30-day versions, with 30 days at €2.07. If you plan a regular photo-sharing vacation, 10 GB for 30 days at €6.47 may fit better, and laptop tethering steers you toward the 20 GB option as long as large updates stay on Wi-Fi. Choose the plan that covers your dates without paying for unused days; every plan is a fixed allowance, and all share the same core features: data-only service, no local phone number and hotspot support. Use these recommendations as a starting point against your own typical data use.
Which mobile networks does this Montenegro eSIM connect to?
Listed networks: Crnogorski Telekom, MTEL Montenegro. Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions. No operator can promise the best coverage everywhere; signal quality depends on your location, phone and current conditions.
How do I check whether my phone supports eSIM?
Check your exact model, the region where it was sold, and that the phone is network unlocked. On iOS devices such as iPhone, open Settings > General > About and look for No SIM Restrictions next to Carrier Lock, then check for an Add eSIM option in Cellular or Mobile Data settings. Android paths vary by manufacturer; on Pixel, try Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM > Set up an eSIM. A recent model name alone doesn't confirm support, so check the compatibility guide for your device before buying.
Should I install my Montenegro eSIM before leaving home?
Install over reliable Wi-Fi via the QR code or setup steps in your order; this eSIM card needs a compatible, unlocked phone. Keep the instructions saved offline. Instant installation describes how quickly the profile downloads, not a guarantee; it still needs Wi-Fi and the correct steps. Installation and the start of validity can be different events, so check the activation notes before enabling the line. On arrival, select the travel line for mobile data and apply any roaming settings shown for that line.
Does this eSIM include a phone number and standard calls or texts?
This is a data-only plan. It does not include a Montenegro phone number, ordinary calls or SMS. You can keep using messaging and internet-calling apps such as WhatsApp over the data connection. If a bank or app sends a verification code by SMS, it still needs your regular line and depends on your carrier and bank; check any charges for keeping that line active.
Can I share the connection with a laptop or tablet?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. The data hotspot is included on compatible devices; keep software updates, cloud backups and large downloads on Wi-Fi when you need the allowance to last. Tethering a laptop draws from the same balance.
Can I use the same Montenegro eSIM in Kotor, Lake Skadar and Durmitor?
Yes, the same Montenegro plan works between Kotor, Virpazar and Žabljak wherever a supported network is available; you don't need a separate plan per town. Reception still depends on your location, device and network conditions, so keep routes and reservations offline for lake and mountain outings.
Will the eSIM work in Albania, Croatia or on a ferry?
These plans cover Montenegro only. Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo are not included. The plan doesn't cover a ship's maritime network or guarantee service offshore. Check your home SIM's roaming settings and arrange separate coverage for each country on a cross-border route.
Does this plan give unlimited data or a fresh allowance each day?
Neither. Each plan supplies the displayed total data for its stated validity. There is no 1 day option and no one day option in this catalog; the shortest validity is 7 days. A 30-day plan is not one month and not a monthly subscription; it is a fixed 30 days and does not renew. A trip lasting 14 days or 2 weeks fits a 15-day plan rather than a 30-day one. Data used by messaging, YouTube streaming or connected hotspot devices comes from the same balance, and unused data does not extend the validity.
How do I handle needing extra data or a longer stay?
Compare pricing on another plan with enough data and validity for the rest of your stay, then check the purchase notes before installing: a new order does not automatically extend the current plan or carry over unused data. Only top up or reuse an installed profile when that option is explicitly offered with your order. Review the displayed offers before ordering; a fixed one-off allowance is often described as no contract, but confirm the actual purchase terms before relying on that.
My phone shows no internet in Montenegro; what should I check first?
Confirm you're in Montenegro, the eSIM is enabled and selected for mobile data, and the plan still has data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions, then briefly toggle airplane mode or restart the phone, and move if the signal is weak. If it still fails, keep the profile installed and contact support with your order reference, phone model and location.
What settings stop my home SIM from using data abroad?
Set the travel eSIM as the mobile data line, disable automatic data switching and turn off data roaming on your regular SIM. Any roaming setting required by the travel eSIM applies only to that line. Keeping your home number enabled can still trigger call or SMS charges under your carrier's terms.
How do I contact support and what are the refund conditions?
Keep your order reference and setup details ready when contacting support through the channel provided with your purchase. Read the refund conditions before ordering; eligibility can depend on activation and use. Don't delete an installed eSIM while a connection problem is being investigated unless support tells you to.
Using your prepaid eSIM around Montenegro
A Montenegro prepaid eSIM for bay towns and mountain roads
Group your Kotor lodging details, a Lake Skadar boat booking and the drive to Žabljak in one place on your phone. A Montenegro virtual sim card delivers mobile data to a compatible, carrier-unlocked device without swapping the physical SIM, which suits tourists and people visiting family alike.
Around the bay, 1 GB for 7 days at €0.27 is the most affordable listed option and suits light browsing when downloads wait for Wi-Fi. The 3 GB allowance comes in 7-, 15- and 30-day forms, so anyone staying more than a week should compare validity before buying on price alone.
Coast-to-Durmitor itineraries add lodging bookings and extra map time. 10 GB for 30 days is €6.47, and 20 GB for 30 days at €12.76 suits media or several devices. Every plan is a fixed allowance, and tethered devices pull from the same balance.
Check the mountain route before you set off
Listed networks: Crnogorski Telekom, MTEL Montenegro. Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions. Mountain roads and trails still need offline prep. Save your route and lodging before leaving town, and confirm current conditions for any high-altitude drive or walk.

Up past the coast.Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor: settle where the ride ends before you arrive.
Landing at Tivat Airport, the official road-access page lists driving directions for Kotor and nearby coastal towns. Open your transfer or rental booking while connected and confirm the meeting point. Also check which airport your flight uses before you request a pickup.
For Kotor old-town lodging, ask the host for the best drop-off and the last turn to the door, then save that with the booking. A central pin helps on foot but is not enough for your driver.
Before a day around the bay, pin the parking spot or return stop and double-check the way back. Share only the photos you need now; a full cloud backup can wait for Wi-Fi.
Save before you goArrival airport, pickup notes, lodging entrance and any parking or return-stop pin.
Virpazar: locate the boat, not just the lake.
The national tourism board lists Virpazar and the Vranjina visitor centre as spots to book boats or kayaks on Lake Skadar. Pick the departure point when you book and save the operator's pin; searching the lake name alone won't find your boat.
While connected, confirm the meeting time, route and return plan before leaving your lodging. Ask the operator about conditions and what the booking covers, then download the confirmation so the jetty doesn't depend on another sign-in.
The lake crosses into Albania, outside this plan's coverage. Keep a map and return notes offline and don't count on steady signal on the water; the same Montenegro allowance still serves the rest of your stay on the included side.
Save before you goBooking, exact jetty or office pin, operator contact and return plan, plus any host directions.
Žabljak: sort the route before leaving town.
Žabljak anchors visits to Durmitor National Park, including Black Lake. The national tourism board posts a Durmitor Ring map through Trsa and Mala Crna Gora; save it in town and pair it with current local advice.
Before heading out, check the lodging pin, forecast and road or trail conditions with your host or activity provider. For booked excursions, keep the meeting point separate from the attraction's name, and share your route and return plan while online.
A bigger plan won't improve mountain reception. Offline maps, a saved booking and a charged battery matter more when signal drops; leave big updates and photo backups for end-of-day Wi-Fi.
Save before you goOfficial route map, lodging location, activity meeting point and return plan; recheck conditions before a high-mountain route.
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