A1 eSIM — coverage, plans & network
North Macedonia
Key highlights
- North Macedonia's largest mobile operator by subscribers
- Part of A1 Telekom Austria Group, majority-owned by América Móvil
- Formed by the 2015 merger of ONE and Vip (one.Vip); rebranded A1 in 2019
- Nationwide 4G plus 5G in Skopje and other larger cities
- AviaeSIM's North Macedonia travel eSIMs run on the A1 network
About the operator
A1 is North Macedonia's largest mobile operator, part of the A1 Telekom Austria Group, with nationwide 4G and 5G in the main cities. From Skopje to Ohrid, it is the network much of the country — and most visitors — end up using.
The operator was created by the 2015 merger of ONE and Vip mobile into one.Vip, which was rebranded A1 in 2019 as parent A1 Telekom Austria Group — itself majority-owned by América Móvil — unified its brands across seven Central and Eastern European markets. Alongside mobile service it sells fixed broadband and TV throughout the country.
For travelers, AviaeSIM's prepaid travel eSIMs in North Macedonia run on the A1 network. Instead of registering a local SIM with your passport at a store, you buy online, scan an emailed QR code and connect to A1's towers on arrival — handy for Skopje city breaks, Lake Ohrid summers and road trips through Mavrovo and Bitola.
- Headquarters
- North Macedonia
- Group
- A1 Telekom Austria Group
- Network
- 4G, 5G
Network & technology
A1's Macedonian network delivers 4G/LTE to the overwhelming majority of the population, including the Ohrid and Prespa lake regions and the main road corridors, with 5G live in Skopje and gradually expanding to other cities. As elsewhere in the Balkans, signal can thin out in high mountain terrain such as Sar Planina and in deep gorges, but towns and the popular tourist areas are well served.
Reputation & market position
A1 is one of the two networks that dominate North Macedonia's mobile market — the other being Makedonski Telekom — and holds the larger subscriber base. Locally it is known for competitive bundles and a wide retail presence, and the brand carries the weight of its Austrian parent group, regarded as a solid, engineering-driven operator across Central and Eastern Europe.
Pros
- Largest subscriber base in North Macedonia
- Strong 4G coverage including Ohrid and other tourist regions
- 5G live in Skopje and expanding
- Backing of the pan-regional A1 Telekom Austria Group
Cons
- Only two mobile networks operate in the country, so price competition is limited
- High mountain and gorge areas can have weak signal
- 5G is still concentrated in the biggest cities
Available plans
Countries covered
Get your Croatia eSIM or North Macedonia eSIM from AviaeSIM — instant QR activation, no roaming fees.
How to activate
- 1Choose your destination and a plan on the A1 network
- 2Pay and receive your eSIM QR code by email
- 3Scan the QR code in your phone's settings to install it
- 4Turn on data roaming for the eSIM when you arrive
Frequently asked questions
Does A1 in North Macedonia support eSIM?
Yes. A1 Macedonia offers eSIM to its own customers; you normally get one at an A1 shop, where prepaid and contract SIMs are registered with an ID document. Visitors can skip the store entirely: AviaeSIM sells prepaid travel eSIMs that run on the A1 network in North Macedonia, bought online and delivered as a QR code by email within minutes.
How much does an A1 eSIM cost?
A1 publishes its eSIM and tariff prices on its Macedonian website and in shops, and offers change often, so check there for current rates. If you are visiting North Macedonia, an AviaeSIM prepaid plan on the A1 network shows its total cost upfront at checkout: you pay once for a fixed data package, with no contract, no roaming fees and no local registration.
How do I get mobile data as a tourist in Skopje or Ohrid?
You have two options on the A1 network: buy a local prepaid SIM at an A1 store with your passport, or install an AviaeSIM travel eSIM before you arrive. The eSIM route works entirely online — choose a North Macedonia data plan, scan the QR code from your email, and data starts working when you land, with coverage across Skopje, Ohrid and the countryside.
Which network does AviaeSIM use in North Macedonia?
AviaeSIM's North Macedonia travel eSIMs connect to the A1 network, the country's largest by subscribers, with 4G nationwide and 5G in Skopje. Note that this page is about A1 North Macedonia specifically: the A1 brand also exists in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia and other countries under the same group, but those markets are not covered by these plans.
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Information updated: 2026-07