Montenegro Offers High-Quality Mobile Coverage Across Almost the Entire Country
In this article, we will take a detailed look at the local operators, connection features, and advantageous tariffs for tourists and residents.
In this article, we will take a detailed look at the local operators, connection features, and advantageous tariffs for tourists and residents.
Main Mobile Operators in Montenegro
There are three main mobile operators in the country:
- Telenor Montenegro
- The largest operator with the best coverage
- 4G/LTE available in most settlements
- Popular tourist tariffs with internet packages
- Offices in all major cities
- m:tel (Telekom Srbija)
- The second largest operator
- Good coverage in cities and along the coast
- Cost-effective tariffs for calls to Serbia
- Modern 4G+ network
- One Montenegro (Novi Telecom)
- A young operator with aggressive pricing
- Attractive offers for internet users
- Coverage slightly weaker than competitors
Features of Mobile Service in Montenegro
Network Coverage
- 4G/LTE available in cities and popular resorts
- 3G coverage almost everywhere
- Possible signal interruptions in mountainous areas
Service Costs
- Average price per 1 GB of mobile internet: €1–2
- Minute of call within the network: €0.05–0.10
- SMS: about €0.05
How to Get Connected as a Tourist
Option 1: Local SIM Card
- Can be purchased at the airport, mobile shops, or supermarkets
- Passport required for registration
- Average starter pack cost: €5–10 (includes internet and minutes)
Option 2: Roaming
- Russian operators offer roaming from €2/day
- EU operators may use “Roam Like at Home” (free roaming)
- Not the most cost-effective option for long stays
Popular Tourist Tariffs (2025)
Telenor Tourist SIM
- 500 MB internet
- 30 minutes to any numbers
- 30 SMS
- Validity: 7 days
- Price: €5
m:tel Holiday Pack
- 1 GB internet
- 50 minutes to any numbers
- Validity: 10 days
- Price: €7
One Montenegro Travel SIM
- 2 GB internet
- 100 minutes to any numbers
- Validity: 14 days
- Price: €10
Useful Tips
- Check your phone compatibility (Montenegro uses GSM 900/1800 standards)
- Top up your balance in advance — tourist areas may have surcharges
- Download the operator’s mobile app to monitor your balance
- Wi-Fi is available in many hotels and restaurants — use it to save data
Conclusion
Montenegro offers high-quality and affordable mobile communication. For tourists, buying a local SIM card with an internet package is the most cost-effective option. If you plan a longer stay, consider long-term tariffs with unlimited calls within the network.
