A1 Macedonia review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
A1 Macedonia sells as the network itself, so anyone moving inside Macedonia gets eSIM, 5G and a multi line discount from the operator rather than a reseller. Entry starts with A1 Alfa XS at MKD 549 a month, billing runs contract and prepaid, and the catch for travellers is that roaming is paid.
Key facts
- Best for
- Macedonia residents who want 5G, eSIM and multi line discounts from the network itself, starting at MKD 549 a month.
- Seller type
- Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- SIM-only
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- MKD 549 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference plan prices
- A1 Alfa XS SIM: 549 MKD per month, 8GB, indefinite; A1 Alfa S SIM: 949 MKD per month, 80GB, indefinite; A1 Alfa M SIM: 1149 MKD per month, unlimited, indefinite (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Unlimited plan price
- MKD 1,149 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- 5G
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- eSIM
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- EU roaming
- Paid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Multi-line discount
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- MK (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- A1 Makedonija DOOEL Skopje (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- North Macedonia (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Billing
- Contract, Prepaid
- Contract length
- 1, 24
- Official website
- a1.mk
Pros and cons
Pros
- A1 Macedonia is a network rather than a reseller, so the tariff is the operator's own and help sits with the same company, reachable on phone and help centre.
- A1 Alfa XS gives a 5G ready SIM only line at MKD 549 a month, with eSIM support and a small bundle that suits light use.
- Unlimited data is available on A1 Alfa M at MKD 1,149 a month, so heavy users are not rationed part way through the month.
- Billing runs contract and prepaid, so the same Alfa range works as a monthly commitment or as a prepaid top up.
- A multi line discount is offered, so a household can add extra lines without paying the MKD 549 entry figure again for each one.
Cons
- Roaming is paid, so travel sits outside the monthly figure that A1 Alfa XS starts at, MKD 549.
- Support runs on phone and help centre only, with no live chat or email listed for anyone who would rather type.
- Contract terms run 1 and 24, so a longer tie in is available where yesss! also lists contract, rolling and prepaid for shoppers who want a rolling option.
- A1 Macedonia sells in North Macedonia, so anyone needing service outside that market has to look elsewhere.
Who it suits
- Residents of Macedonia who want 5G and eSIM from the network itself rather than from a reseller.
- Households adding extra lines, since a multi line discount is offered and the lines can sit on the same contract and prepaid basis.
- Light users who can live with a small bundle on A1 Alfa XS at MKD 549 a month, and heavy users who want the unlimited A1 Alfa M at MKD 1,149 a month.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who want roaming in the bundle, since A1 Macedonia roaming is paid.
- Shoppers comparing on entry price alone, since Lonestar Cell MTN lists $0.20 in another currency.
- Anyone after a rolling month to month option, since yesss! bills on contract, rolling and prepaid while A1 Macedonia bills on contract and prepaid.
Pricing
A1 Macedonia quotes the Alfa range as steady monthly prices rather than introductory rates with a renewal step, so the figure you start at is the figure you keep. A1 Alfa XS is the entry SIM only plan at MKD 549 a month and carries the smallest data bundle in the range. A1 Alfa S sits above it with a much larger capped allowance, and A1 Alfa M takes unlimited data at MKD 1,149 a month. Each Alfa plan is listed as indefinite, so none is flagged to change price after a minimum term. The gap between the capped and unlimited plans is the main decision: a heavy user who would otherwise buy a large capped bundle can move to A1 Alfa M and stop counting data. Prices are quoted in Macedonian denar and apply to the home market, which tells you nothing about what you pay while travelling.
What it does well
A1 Macedonia covers the things mobile shoppers check first. SIM only plans are available, so you can bring your own handset and pay for the line on its own rather than funding a new phone. The network runs 5G, so a recent handset gets the faster standard where it is served. An eSIM is supported, so a new line can be set up without waiting for a card to arrive. A multi line discount is offered, and that is the part that matters most for a household: several lines on one account cost less than the sum of the individual plans. The range is small, with an entry plan, a middle plan and an unlimited plan, so a light user and a heavy user can sit on different plans without going to another operator.
Who runs it
The operator behind A1 Macedonia is A1 Makedonija DOOEL Skopje, registered in North Macedonia and selling into its home market rather than exporting the brand name. It is a network, not a reseller, so the tariff you read is the one the operator runs itself and there is no third party between you and the signal. Support runs on phone and help centre, so help means a phone call or a help centre article rather than round the clock chat. As a home market operator, its prices are quoted in local currency and its coverage promises are written for the country it builds in, which is where both its strengths and its limits sit.
How A1 Macedonia compares
Budget Thuis Mobile
Where A1 Macedonia is available
- Available
- North Macedonia
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What is A1 Macedonia's entry plan and what does it include?+
The entry plan is A1 Alfa XS, a SIM only line priced at MKD 549 a month. It carries the smallest data bundle in the Alfa range, which suits browsing, messaging and music rather than heavy video. The unlimited plan, A1 Alfa M, is listed at MKD 1,149 a month for heavier use.
Is the monthly price a promotional rate or what I keep paying?+
The Alfa plans are listed as indefinite, so the monthly figure is not flagged as an introductory rate that steps up later. A1 Alfa XS stays at MKD 549 a month and A1 Alfa M at MKD 1,149 a month on the published pricing. That makes the entry cost predictable, though it also means there is no discount to wait for.
Can I pay month to month or do I need a long contract?+
Billing runs on contract and prepaid, so both a contract and a prepaid top up are available. Contract terms run 1 and 24, covering a short monthly arrangement and a longer one. Prepaid suits anyone who wants to stop at any point, while a contract suits a settled household that plans to stay.
Does A1 Macedonia sell on its own network?+
A1 Macedonia is a network rather than a reseller, so the tariff is the operator's own and no third party sits between you and the signal. It sells in MK and is registered in North Macedonia. Buying straight from the network operator means the price and the coverage come from the same company.
What happens when I travel abroad?+
Roaming is paid, so usage outside the home market is not part of the monthly bundle. The Alfa prices quoted for A1 Alfa XS at MKD 549 a month cover home use only. A traveller heading across several borders will want a plan with roaming included rather than one that bills per usage.
Can I use an eSIM and get 5G?+
On both counts: A1 Macedonia supports eSIM and runs 5G, so a new line can be activated without a physical card and a recent handset can use the faster standard. The Alfa range is SIM only, which means the handset stays yours and the eSIM activates on whichever plan you choose, starting at MKD 549 a month.
How do I reach A1 Macedonia if something goes wrong?+
Support runs on phone and help centre, so a phone call or a help centre article covers most questions. The operator is A1 Makedonija DOOEL Skopje, registered in North Macedonia, so billing and formal complaints are handled in the home market. No live chat is listed, which matters if you cannot make a call during working hours.
Is there a discount for a household with more than one line?+
A multi line discount is offered, so a household running several lines on one account pays less than the sum of the individual plans. Billing on contract and prepaid keeps the lines on a single arrangement, and the first line can start at MKD 549 a month. Extra lines can sit on a lighter bundle while a heavy user takes unlimited.
How does A1 Macedonia compare with the other options listed?+
The comparison covers 3 alternatives, each selling in a different market. GETESA bills on prepaid and contract, much like A1 Macedonia's contract and prepaid, while yesss! adds a rolling option through contract, rolling and prepaid. The deciding factor is usually which country's network you need.
Sources
- a1.mk checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Billing, Support channels
“Postpejd tarifi - Pripejd tarifi”
- a1.mk/esim checked September 30, 2026
Backs: ESIM
“eSIM za postpejd korisnici”
- a1.mk/postpejd/tarifi checked September 30, 2026
Backs: 5G, Multi-line discount, Contract length, Price from, Reference plan prices, SIM-only, Unlimited plan price
“neogranicen 5G mobilen internet”
- a1.mk/roaming-zapaden-balkan checked September 30, 2026
Backs: EU roaming
“aktivirate roaming paket”
- a1.mk/za-nas/za-a1-makedonija checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Markets, Seller type
“A1 Makedonija DOOEL Skopje”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
A1 Macedonia
Macedonia residents who want 5G, eSIM and multi line discounts from the network itself, starting at MKD 549 a month.