Magenta vs Drei in Austria (2026): Which is Better?
Magenta vs Drei at a glance
M Magenta
- Market share
- 24.9%
- 5G coverage
- 3.6/10 (best)
- Download
- 187.51 Mbps
- Upload
- 33.22 Mbps
- Cheapest plan
- EUR 11.90 (Hi!Magenta)
- Unlimited from
- EUR 29.90
3 Drei
- Market share
- 20.4%
- Best Network
- Opensignal Q1 2025
- Latency
- 24.86 ms (best)
- Opensignal download
- 68.0 Mbps
- Cheapest plan
- EUR 6.90 (up Start)
- Unlimited from
- EUR 24.90
Whose network performs better in Austria?
Different metrics, different winners. Magenta wins on raw speed and 5G reach. Drei wins on latency and overall Opensignal Best Network.
| Metric | Magenta | Drei | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opensignal Best Network | No | Yes | Drei |
| Opensignal 5G coverage | 3.6/10 | ~2.5/10 | Magenta |
| Opensignal download | 67.2 Mbps | 68.0 Mbps | Drei |
| Opensignal upload | 16.9 Mbps | 13.4 Mbps | Magenta |
| nPerf 2026 download | 187.51 Mbps | ~170 Mbps | Magenta |
| nPerf 2026 latency | ~28 ms | 24.86 ms | Drei |
| nPerf 2026 nPoints | 107,724 | 103,046 | Magenta |
Magenta vs Drei prices side by side
| Tier | Magenta plan | Magenta price | Drei / up plan | Drei / up price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | Hi!Magenta Sim Only (50 GB) | EUR 11.90 | up Start (10 GB) | EUR 6.90 |
| Value | — | — | up Pure (55 GB) | EUR 9.90 |
| Mid | Mobile Sim Only M (70 GB) | EUR 24.90 | up Smart (70 GB) | EUR 14.90 |
| Unlimited | Mobile Sim Only Unlimited | EUR 29.90 | up Unlimited+ | EUR 24.90 |
| Prepaid unlimited | KLAX Unlimited (4-week) | EUR 29.90 | — | — |
Drei's up brand undercuts Magenta on price at every comparable tier. Magenta only wins on prepaid unlimited (KLAX) where Drei has no equivalent.
Should I pick Magenta or Drei?
Pick Magenta if:
- · You stream HD or 4K video on the go
- · You want the broadest 5G coverage
- · You upload large files (best upload speed)
- · You want a prepaid unlimited plan (KLAX)
- · You combine with Magenta home internet (Bonus)
Pick Drei if:
- · You game online or video-call (lowest latency)
- · You want the cheapest unlimited at EUR 24.90
- · You prefer app-native onboarding (up by Drei)
- · Price matters more than 5G reach
- · You want a five-minute eSIM activation
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in Austria, Magenta or Drei?
It is close. Magenta wins raw download speed and 5G coverage; Drei wins latency and the overall Opensignal Best Network award. For streaming and downloads, pick Magenta. For gaming and video calls, pick Drei.
Is Magenta cheaper than Drei?
Drei is cheaper through its up sub-brand. up Pure at EUR 9.90 for 55 GB undercuts Magenta Mobile Sim Only M at EUR 24.90. up Unlimited+ at EUR 24.90 is cheaper than Magenta Unlimited at EUR 29.90.
Which has better 5G in Austria, Magenta or Drei?
Magenta has the wider 5G coverage. Opensignal scored Magenta 3.6/10 on 5G coverage experience in Q1 2025, the highest in Austria. Drei has 5G in major cities and along motorway corridors but trails Magenta on 5G reach.