Manual network selection for a North Macedonia eSIM is a troubleshooting step, not the normal arrival setup. Begin with automatic selection because it allows the phone and plan to register on an authorised partner and recover as coverage changes.
A network can appear in a manual scan and still reject the eSIM. Visibility only means that the phone detects its signal; it does not prove that the purchased plan has access.
NoveSIM travel eSIMs are data-only. We do not provide a local number, conventional calls or SMS. Available partner networks depend on the purchased plan.
Quick answer: Confirm the travel line, roaming and APN first. Toggle Airplane Mode and restart once. If automatic registration still fails in an open covered area, scan manually and try only an authorised network shown in the current plan or provided by support. Return to automatic selection after the test and do not delete the eSIM.
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- Enable the North Macedonia eSIM.
- Select it for Mobile Data.
- Enable Data Roaming on that line.
- Disable data switching and home-SIM roaming data.
- Turn Wi-Fi off and test two online services.
- Toggle Airplane Mode and restart once.
Check that the NoveSIM APN is data.esim when the field is available. The North Macedonia APN guide explains this without changing unrelated settings.
When a Manual Scan Is Appropriate
Use it when the phone remains unregistered after the ordinary settings are correct, sufficient time has passed and the device is in a location where coverage should be available. Support may also request a scan to identify visible networks or an exact rejection message.
Do not use manual selection merely because the phone shows 4G rather than 5G or because service dropped briefly on a moving train or remote road.
Manual Selection on iPhone
Open Settings, then Cellular, Mobile Data or Mobile Service. Choose the North Macedonia line, open Network Selection and turn Automatic off. Wait for the list to finish loading before selecting an authorised option.
If registration fails, record the network and message. Turn Automatic back on after the test. The North Macedonia iPhone guide covers the full data-line setup.
Manual Selection on Android
Menu wording varies. On Pixel, start in Network & internet and SIMs; on Samsung, start in Connections and Mobile networks or SIM manager. Choose the travel eSIM, disable automatic network selection and wait for the scan.
Select only an authorised partner, not every visible name. Restore automatic mode afterward. See the Android guide for manufacturer-specific preparation.
Why a Visible Network Can Reject Registration
The plan may not have a roaming agreement with that operator, the subscription may not be active, or the network can be temporarily unavailable to the profile. Repeated registration attempts do not create access and can delay normal recovery.
Compare the displayed result with current plan information. Do not infer partner access from another eSIM provider’s website.
Coverage Gaps Are Not Selection Failures
Buildings, valleys, remote villages and mountain roads can weaken every available signal. Test again outdoors or in a populated area before changing network mode. The coverage guide explains local variation.
On a moving route, automatic selection is normally better because the phone must hand over between cells. Download maps and tickets before departure.
If Registration Works but Data Does Not
A registered network with no usable data points back to the selected data line, roaming, APN, plan status or local congestion. Turn Wi-Fi off and test a normal webpage. Do not keep scanning networks when registration already succeeds.
For throughput problems, use the slow mobile-data guide. For activation timing, use the activation checklist.
Preserve the Installed Profile
Deleting the eSIM does not improve partner access and may make a single-use QR code unavailable. Keep the profile, take screenshots of the settings and contact support with the phone model, location and exact error.
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FAQ
Should I select a network manually after landing?
No. Start with automatic selection and use a manual scan only when normal registration fails.
Can I choose any network shown in the list?
No. A visible network can reject an eSIM that lacks partner access. Use current plan information or support instructions.
Should manual selection remain enabled?
Usually not. Return to automatic selection so the phone can recover as coverage and location change.
Should I delete the eSIM if every network rejects it?
No. Preserve the profile and contact support with the scan results and device details.
Final Recommendation
Use manual network selection for a North Macedonia eSIM only after the correct line, roaming, APN and automatic registration have been tested.
Try only an authorised network, record the result and return the phone to automatic mode afterward.
Preserve the installed profile while support investigates persistent registration failure.