Power & Connectivity (SIM)
Connectivity may vary by region and season.
Voltage & Plug Types
Electrical standards and outlet shapes
Myanmar uses 230V / 50Hz. Sockets vary and you may encounter Type C, D, F and G, so a universal adapter is the safest choice. Power cuts happen in some areas, so a power bank is useful.
- Voltage
- 230V / 50Hz
- Sockets
- Type C, D, F and G
- Adapter
- Universal adapter recommended
- Most phone/laptop chargers are 100–240V and fine with an adapter
- Carry a power bank as backup for occasional outages
Buying a SIM Card
Where to buy, costs, and activation process
The main operators are MPT (state-owned), Ooredoo Myanmar, Atom (formerly Telenor Myanmar) and Mytel. Prepaid SIMs are sold at the airport and shops, and your passport is required for registration. 4G/LTE is available in urban areas, while coverage is weaker in rural and remote regions.
- Operators
- MPT, Ooredoo, Atom, Mytel
- Where
- Airport and shops
- Registration
- Passport required
- 4G/LTE mainly in cities; coverage thinner in remote areas
eSIM & Mobile Wi-Fi
eSIM availability and portable Wi-Fi rental
eSIM support in Myanmar is limited, and local eSIM availability may be inconsistent. Some international travel eSIM providers offer plans that roam on local networks; check coverage and terms before buying. A physical prepaid SIM remains the most reliable option for most travellers.
- Availability
- Limited eSIM support
- Travel eSIM
- Some providers roam locally
- Reliable
- Physical SIM often better
- Check your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked
Wi-Fi Availability
Public Wi-Fi coverage and security
Wi-Fi is common in hotels, cafés and restaurants in cities like Yangon and Mandalay, but speed and stability vary by location. A local SIM or mobile data is often more dependable for staying connected on the move. Use a VPN on public networks for sensitive tasks like banking.
- Availability
- Hotels, cafés, restaurants
- Quality
- Varies by location
- Security
- Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi
- A SIM/eSIM often more reliable than café Wi-Fi
Internet Restrictions & VPN
Blocked services and VPN recommendations
Internet access in Myanmar can be subject to regulation, outages or restrictions on certain services depending on the situation, and conditions can change. Availability of some sites, apps or VPNs may vary over time and by area. Before travelling, check current conditions from reliable sources and prepare offline backups such as downloaded maps.
- Access
- May be regulated or disrupted
- Services
- Some may be restricted
- Conditions
- Can change over time
- VPN availability may vary; check current reliable information
- Download maps and key documents for offline use
Useful Local Apps
Must-have apps for transport, translation, and maps
Handy apps include Grab for rides, Google Maps for navigation (download offline maps in advance) and a translation app for Burmese. For payments, KBZPay and Wave Money are widely used, though they generally require a local phone number to set up.
- Rides
- Grab
- Maps
- Google Maps (offline)
- Payments
- KBZPay, Wave Money
- Mobile payment apps usually need a local number
International Calls
How to make international calls and alternatives
Myanmar's country calling code is +95. To call abroad, dial the international prefix followed by the country code. Many travellers use app-based calls (over data or Wi-Fi) to save on costs, though the availability of some services can vary.
- Country code
- +95
- International
- Prefix + country code
- Apps
- Data/Wi-Fi calls common
- Availability of some calling apps may vary