How Macedonia scored
Our Macedonia assessment evaluated 5 eSIM providers across 2 carrier networks. Makedonski Telekom handles 5G routing for all providers in this market. We compared 6 plans ranging from $2.09 to $28.32. Makedonski Telekom publishes 5G in Macedonia, which is the tier the network score reads.
Two carriers operate in Macedonia: Makedonski Telekom and A1 MK. Makedonski Telekom publishes the wider footprint, and A1 MK is the fallback where the primary map thins.
The pricing ladder spans from 1GB at $2.09 ($2.09/GB) to 20GB at $28.32 ($1.42/GB). Best per-GB value sits at 20GB for $28.32 ($1.42/GB), our recommended tier for most Macedonia travelers. Holafly adds an unlimited daily option from $2.99/day, which suits heavy data users on trips of 5+ days. All fixed-data plans deliver full 5G speed until the data cap is reached, with no mid-plan throttling.
Macedonia's 1 network provide basic coverage redundancy for eSIM travelers.
The Macedonia rankings put HelloRoam at 9.5/10, ahead of Airalo at 9.3/10. These scores reflect Macedonia-specific conditions: Makedonski Telekom routing, 6 available plans, and 5G as the network standard. Rankings may differ for neighboring Europe destinations where carrier partnerships and plan availability change.
What the rubric scores
The rubric ranked 6 eSIM plans from 5 providers for Macedonia on five dimensions: Coverage (25%), Pricing (25%), Network tier (20%), App features (15%), Support access (15%). Each provider takes a 1-5 mark per dimension, and the weighted total is doubled to give the /10 display score.
Where the inputs come from
Scores for Macedonia use the published weighted formula: Coverage (25%), Pricing (25%), Network tier (20%), App features (15%), and Support access (15%). Each dimension receives a raw score from 1 to 5. The composite multiplies by 2 for a 0-10 display scale. Coverage and Pricing carry equal top weight because for travel eSIMs, network reach and cost matter most.
Country-specific adjustments for Macedonia: Single-carrier markets like Macedonia receive a ceiling of 4.0/5 on Coverage, since no failover redundancy exists. Unlimited plan availability in Macedonia adjusts the Pricing dimension to weight per-day unlimited rates alongside per-GB fixed rates. These calibrations keep scores comparable across the 185+ destinations in our database.
The scoring spread across 5 providers for Macedonia is 1.5 points (HelloRoam at 9.5/10 down to Nomad at 8.0/10). A spread under 1.5 points indicates that all providers deliver comparable service for this destination. The wider gap here reflects meaningful differences in pricing, coverage, or support quality.
Read the full scoring rubric.
BesteSIM runs no speed tests and publishes no throughput figure for Macedonia. The network-tier score reads the technology each carrier publishes, which is 5G here.
Macedonia Network Landscape
Macedonia has 1 mobile network: Telekom.mk (5G). Makedonski Telekom delivers the strongest coverage combination. All 5 providers route through these carriers.
Carrier Partnerships
Macedonia operates 1 mobile network: Telekom.mk (5G). Makedonski Telekom serves as the primary routing partner for travel eSIMs in this market. All five ranked providers route exclusively through Makedonski Telekom. Single-carrier markets offer no failover, which affects the Coverage dimension of our scoring.
Makedonski Telekom publishes 5G across Macedonia, and every ranked provider attaches to it rather than to a network of its own. Single-carrier coverage means no automatic failover. Coverage quality depends entirely on Makedonski Telekom's tower infrastructure and geographic reach in Macedonia.
Makedonski Telekom's 5G network handles all travel eSIM traffic in Macedonia. Provider differentiation comes from plan pricing ($1.42/GB entry), app features, and support channels rather than carrier routing choices.
Review Timeline
Plans and pricing for Macedonia were last verified in May 2026. All 6 plans confirmed active on Makedonski Telekom's 5G network. Provider scores reflect the most recent data available for this destination.
Our awards panel revisits Macedonia every 3 months and after significant market events. Recent quarterly reviews confirmed Makedonski Telekom as the primary routing partner and verified all plan tiers. Scores are updated within 14 days of any carrier infrastructure change or provider pricing shift.
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