Macau

Basics
Like in Hong Kong, in the Chinese "special administration area“ of Macau mobile networks are independent and other rules apply than in mainland China. Other providers are operating and censorship is not enforced.

There are 4 networks in Macau: and China Telecom which run an GSM-incompatible CDMA-network like in the rest of China (for more information of which devices may work on their network, please check China Telecom in China section).
 * CTM
 * Three (3, by Hutchison Whampoa)
 * SmarTone

The three big players are GSM-networks on 900 and 1800 Mhz for 2G and 2100 Mhz for 3G up to HSPA+. 4G/LTE hasn’t started yet. Coverage is good and similar on all three GSM providers.

SIM cards are available without registration. They even have vending machines at the airport. But going to the shops and outlets of the operators is recommended. Smaller SIM sizes are sold there too or can be cut to size. Tethering and VoIP calls are allowed and the internet is not censored.

CTM (MobiWeb)
CTM for Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau is the state monopolist in the landline department. For mobile communications it competes with Three and SmarTone. It sells most of its mobile products under the brand name MobiWeb.

Availability
Their prepaid cards are called “BEST” and are sold all over the city: Sales Outlets

They have a face value (= price and credit) of $ 50. Reloads can be made with vouchers of $ 50, 100, 200 and 500 found everywhere.

Data feature packs
Default data outside packs is $ 0.02 per KB. These four monthly packs are sold: Overuse is charged at $ 0.02 for mobile internet and $ 0.1 per minute for Wifi. This service is not available for the non-activated prepaid card, please activate the prepaid card via 1772 or *122# before using this service. Dial 1772 or press *122* Reload Voucher No. #  for reloading prepaid card.
 * 1: 50 MB mobile internet and 12 hours Wifi for $ 50
 * 2: 300 MB mobile internet and 28 hours Wifi for $ 150
 * 3: 800 MB mobile internet and 60 hours Wifi for $ 300
 * 4: unlimited mobile internet and unlimited Wifi for $ 500

To subscribe a pack type #160*?# and where ? is 1, 2, 3 or 4 according to plan no. Upon successful register via 1773, the service charge is deducted instantly. The usage expiry date is 30 days; thereafter charges will be deducted automatically in the residual balance every 30 days.

Upon the successful application of the “3G Data Package Plan”, the system will send you a Wi-Fi user account and password via SMS. With Wi-Fi enabled device at any CTM Wireless Broadband Hotspots.

Mobile Broadband Day Pass
This data-only SIM gives unlimited access to bot mobile internet and Wifi for 1 or 5 days: The BEST Mobile Broadband Pass cannot be used to make any calls (except emergency calls) and value-added services are not available on the card. This card usage period is 1 day / 5 days, and will be forfeited thereafter. For details, please contact their sales representatives.
 * 1 day: $ 120
 * 5 days: $ 220

More info

 * APN: ctm-mobile
 * Website: http://www.ctm.net/cportal/base/public/mobiweb/PrepaidLeftNav.iface

Three (3, by Hutchison Whampoa)
As usual Three by Hutchison Whampoa have the biggest diversity in prepaid SIM cards. Cards from Three in Hong Kong are working at foreign roaming rates.

Availability

Their prepaid SIM cards and recharge vouchers are available all over Macau including 3Shop 3shops  and the following authorized dealers: Sai Hang, Vending Machine at border gate, Vending Machine at Macau Ferry Terminal, 7-11 Convenience Store, Circle K Convenience Store.

Vouchers are for $ 50, 100, 200 and 500.

Start up
 * Easy Travel Prepaid Card: Start up price: $ 88. It comes with 8 GB data, 800 local minutes voice and 800 local texts valid for 3 days each. Default data rate is 0.01 $ per KB.
 * 3G Prepaid Card Data 200: Start-up price: $ 200. It comes with 7 days unlimited data and a $ 32 credti
 * 3G PrepaId Card Data 100: Start-up price: $ 100. It comes with 24 hours unlimited data included
 * Local SIM Cards with face value $ 50 and 100 with the same credit.

Data feature packs
On all cards one of their data packages can be booked. Default rate is 0.01 $ per KB capped at $ 500 per month. You are requested to restart the mobile upon successful subscription. Please restart the phone or turn off the data connection prior to dialing **105# for Prepaid Card Local Data Package checking.
 * 18 $ 100 MB activation: **168*1# deactivation: ##168*1#
 * 48 $ 500 MB activation:**168*2# deactivation: ##168*2#
 * 98 $ 1 GB activation:**168*3# deactivation: ##168*3#
 * 188 $ 2 GB activation:**168*4# deactivation: ##168*4#
 * 298 $ 5 GB activation:**168*5# deactivation: ##168*5#

All packages auto-renew is not unsubscribed.

More info

 * APN: mobile.three.com.mo
 * Website: http://www.three.com.mo/eng

SmarTone
SmarTone has only one prepaid SIM card on offer. It’s sold at their shops and outlets: Service Centres

Its package includes a $ 50 prepaid SIM card. Local data day plan is at $ 100 per day. Local data day plan subscription method: Press *123*6*1117#. Pay as you go data service is at $ 0.02 per KB.
 * APN: smartone /or/ smartgprs
 * Website: http://www.smartone.com/mo/en/mobile-services/price-plans/prepaid-sim-card/pricing.jsp