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Myanmar · Telecom, Internet & AppsMPT
Myanmar's largest and original telecom operator, offering mobile, home internet, and digital services nationwide.
What it helps with
- Data right after landingAirport counters.
- A Myanmar number for appsSMS codes and wallets.
- Topping upCards or wallet.
About MPT
MPT (Myanma Posts and Telecommunications) is Myanmar's oldest and most established telecom operator, historically the state-linked provider, offering the widest mobile network coverage in the country alongside home internet services.
Key Features
- Widest Network Coverage: Generally regarded as having the strongest and most extensive signal coverage in Myanmar, including rural areas.
- Flexible Prepaid and Postpaid Plans: A range of tariffs for different data and call usage needs.
- Home Internet Options: Fixed broadband packages available in Yangon and other major cities.
- MPT App: Manage your plan, check balance, and access promotions through the dedicated app.
How to Get Started
- Visit an MPT store with your ID (and passport if a foreign national) to get a SIM card.
- Choose a prepaid (pay-as-you-go) or postpaid (monthly contract) plan based on your needs.
- Activate the SIM and top up or set up billing as required.
- Manage your plan and usage through the MPT app.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: A MPT SIM is registered on a passport at official shops.
- Limits: Mobile internet can be slow or cut in some regions, and some apps and sites are blocked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does MPT work with a foreign bank card in Myanmar?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is MPT available in English?
- Yes, MPT has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use MPT?
- No, an international phone number generally works for MPT.
- Do I need local ID or residency for MPT?
- No, MPT doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use MPT?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does MPT cost?
- Prepaid SIM and data packs; prices in kyat