A1
Largest network
36.2%
Hosts: A1, bob, spusu, yesss!, XOXO, Red Bull MOBILE
Compare SIM & eSIM Providers in Austria
Independent 2026 ranking of every Austrian SIM and eSIM plan. 16 brands, 27 active plans, prices verified weekly. Updated May 9, 2026 by Jules de Bruin.
Updated May 2026. Austria runs on three networks — A1, Magenta, Drei. RTR counted 13.72 million consumer SIMs in Q2 2025: A1 36.2%, Magenta 24.9%, Drei 20.4%; discount brands HoT, spusu, bob, yesss!, Lidl Connect, up by Drei hold the remaining 18%. The cheapest mainstream plan is Lidl Connect Tarif L at EUR 9.50/30 days for 100 GB; the cheapest unlimited is bob Flex bob Unlimited at EUR 18.90/month.
Master Comparison — All Austrian Plans
27 plans · click any column header to sort · prices in EUR/month
| Provider | Data | Price | EU Data | Network | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A1 — SIMply S |
120 GB | EUR 14.90 | 32 GB | A1 | Claim Deal |
A1 — SIMply M |
200 GB | EUR 21.90 | 41 GB | A1 | Claim Deal |
| Top Travel Pick A1 — SIMply L |
∞ Unlimited | EUR 24.90 | 48 GB | A1 | Claim Deal |
| Under 26 A1 — SIMply Youth |
∞ Unlimited | EUR 12.90 | 25 GB | A1 | Claim Deal |
Magenta — Sim Only M |
70 GB | EUR 24.90 | 40 GB | Magenta | Claim Deal |
Magenta — Unlimited |
∞ Unlimited | EUR 29.90 | 40 GB | Magenta | Claim Deal |
Hi!Magenta — Sim Only |
50 GB | EUR 11.90 | add-on | Magenta | Claim Deal |
Drei — SIM Unlimited M |
∞ Unlimited | EUR 24.90 | add-on | Drei | Claim Deal |
| Cheapest 5G up by Drei — up Pure |
55 GB | EUR 9.90 | 15 GB | Drei | Claim Deal |
up by Drei — Unlimited+ |
∞ Unlimited | EUR 24.90 | 40 GB | Drei | Claim Deal |
| Ages 18–27 | ∞ Unlimited | EUR 14.90 | 23 GB | Drei | Claim Deal |
HoT — HoT fix |
60 GB | EUR 9.90 | 15 GB | Magenta | Claim Deal |
HoT — HoT fix 5G |
70 GB | EUR 14.90 | add-on | Magenta | Claim Deal |
| Free EU calls spusu — legendär |
100 GB | EUR 9.90 | 17 GB | A1 | Claim Deal |
spusu — 5G legendär |
150 GB | EUR 14.90 | 25 GB | A1 | Claim Deal |
| Best Value bob — Flex bob |
100 GB | EUR 9.90 | 45 GB | A1 | Claim Deal |
bob — Flex Unlimited |
∞ Unlimited | EUR 18.90 | 30 GB | A1 | Claim Deal |
yesss! — SIMple M |
100 GB | EUR 9.99 | 15.2 GB | A1 | Claim Deal |
yesss! — SIMple L 5G |
150 GB | EUR 14.99 | 22.8 GB | A1 | Claim Deal |
| Student XOXO — SMOOCHY |
100 GB | EUR 9.99 | add-on | A1 | Claim Deal |
| Cheapest List Lidl Connect — Tarif L |
100 GB | EUR 9.50 | 14.4 GB | Drei | Claim Deal |
Lidl Connect — Tarif XL 5G |
150 GB | EUR 14.50 | 22 GB | Drei | Claim Deal |
KLAX — Unlimited |
∞ Unlimited | EUR 29.90 | 39 GB | Magenta | Claim Deal |
| Education only educom — vamos olé |
60 GB | EUR 9.99 | add-on | Drei | Claim Deal |
Red Bull MOBILE — Core |
60 GB | EUR 14.90 | 37 GB | A1 | Claim Deal |
MTEL Austria — ZONE |
bundles | EUR 10.00 | add-on | unspec. | Claim Deal |
Lyca Mobile AT — XS |
bundles | from EUR 2.50 | add-on | unspec. | Claim Deal |
Source: Operator pricing pages, RTR market data Q2 2025 · Verified May 2026
Which Austrian Network Is Best in 2026?
Austria runs on three full-spectrum 5G networks. Each leads on a different metric.
Magenta
Urban speed leader
24.9%
Hosts: Magenta, Hi!Magenta, HoT, KLAX
Drei
Cheapest 5G access
20.4%
Hosts: Drei, up by Drei, Lidl Connect, educom
Source: RTR Q2 2025 market data · 13.72M consumer SIMs total
Best Austrian SIM by Use Case
Cheapest
Best Austrian SIM under EUR 10
Lidl Connect, HoT, bob, up Pure ranked.
Unlimited
Best unlimited Austrian plan
bob Unlimited, A1 SIMply L, up Unlimited+ compared.
EU Roaming
Best for EU travel
A1 SIMply L 48 GB EU, bob Flex 45 GB, Magenta 40 GB.
5G
Cheapest 5G plan in Austria
up Pure at EUR 9.90 — first sub-EUR-10 5G in Austria.
Youth
Best for under-26 students
SIMply Youth, up Under27, XOXO student plans.
eSIM How-to
Activate an eSIM in Austria
Vienna airport, Hofer, Spar — five-minute setup.
How Do I Get an Austrian SIM or eSIM?
Frequently Asked Questions
Which mobile network is best in Austria in 2026?expand_more
A1 has the largest 5G footprint and best rural coverage. Magenta leads urban download speeds. Drei has the cheapest 5G access via discount brand up by Drei. RTR Q2 2025 data shows A1 36.2%, Magenta 24.9%, Drei 20.4% market share.
What is the cheapest SIM-only deal in Austria?expand_more
In May 2026 the cheapest mainstream plan is Lidl Connect Tarif L at EUR 9.50 for 100 GB on a 30-day prepaid. The cheapest unlimited is bob Flex bob Unlimited at EUR 18.90/month. The cheapest 5G is up by Drei up Pure at EUR 9.90.
Are Austrian SIMs valid in the EU?expand_more
Yes. Roam Like at Home rules apply across the EU/EEA. Most Austrian plans bundle a fair-use EU data allowance — bob 45 GB, A1 SIMply L 48 GB, up Pure 15 GB, Lidl Connect Tarif L 14.4 GB.
Do I need a passport to buy an Austrian SIM?expand_more
Yes. Since 2019 all Austrian SIMs require ID registration under the Telekommunikationsgesetz. EU passport, ID card, or non-EU passport with Austrian residence permit are accepted. Tourists can buy a SIM with their passport in any A1, Magenta, Drei, or Hofer/Lidl shop.