Best Student SIM in Austria (2026): Top 5 Plans Compared
Updated May 7, 2026 · Jules de Bruin, Editor · 5 student plans tested across A1 and Drei networks
Updated May 2026. Five Austrian SIM plans target students and under-27s. A1 SIMply Youth at EUR 12.90 per month is the best overall pick if you are under 26 and want unlimited data on A1. up Under27 at EUR 14.90 matches it on Drei. XOXO SMOOCHY at EUR 9.99 for 100 GB is the cheapest. educom tariffs require education eligibility but offer the longest EU minute allowance.
Best for: under-26 students who want unlimited data on Austria's coverage king. Unlimited data, 25 GB EU roaming, A1 network, 5G, 150/50 Mbps cap, no minimum term.
Data
Unlimited
EU data
25 GB
Network
A1
Eligibility
Under 26
Why we picked it: EUR 5 cheaper than up Under27 with the same student-friendly proposition. A1 wins coverage in alpine and rural areas, useful when you travel home from university.
Best for: education-eligible users who call EU numbers. 60 GB, 2,200 minutes/SMS in AT and EU, 110 minutes from AT to EU, Drei coverage, 150 Mbps cap, 120 GB rollover.
Data
60 GB
Minutes
2,200 + 110 to EU
Network
Drei
Rollover
120 GB
Why we picked it: longest EU minute allowance in the value tier. 120 GB data rollover means unused data stays available for months.
Best for: heavy student users on the road. 85 GB, unlimited national + EU minutes/SMS, 330 minutes from AT to EU, Drei 5G, 300 Mbps cap, 170 GB rollover.
Data
85 GB
Minutes
Unlimited + 330 to EU
Network
Drei 5G
Rollover
170 GB
Why we picked it: rare combination of unlimited national + EU minutes plus 5G in the student tier.
Who qualifies for an Austrian student SIM?
Each student-targeted plan has its own eligibility rule. Before signing up, check that your situation matches the plan's requirements.
Eligibility rules for Austrian student SIM plans
Plan
Who qualifies
Verification
A1 SIMply Youth
Anyone under 26
Date of birth at signup
up Under27
Ages 18-27
Age check in app
XOXO SMOOCHY
Open to all; student/education marketing
No specific check
educom (all plans)
Pupils, apprentices, students, teachers, staff at qualifying institutions
School/university email or e-student-ID
Side-by-side comparison
Side-by-side comparison of Austrian student SIM plans
Plan
Price
Data
EU data
Network
5G
A1 SIMply Youth
EUR 12.90/mo
Unlimited
25 GB
A1
Yes
up Under27
EUR 14.90/mo
Unlimited
23 GB
Drei
Yes
XOXO SMOOCHY
EUR 9.99/mo
100 GB
unspec.
A1
No
educom vamos olé
EUR 9.99/mo
60 GB
In plan
Drei
No
educom muchos 5G
EUR 17.99/mo
85 GB
In plan
Drei
Yes
Frequently asked questions about student SIMs in Austria
What is the best student SIM in Austria in 2026?
For most students, A1 SIMply Youth at EUR 12.90/month with unlimited data is the best overall pick if you are under 26. up Under27 at EUR 14.90 matches it on Drei. XOXO SMOOCHY at EUR 9.99 is the cheapest with 100 GB. educom is the right pick if you qualify for education-only tariffs.
Who qualifies as a student for educom?
educom is open to pupils, apprentices, students, teachers, and staff at qualifying Austrian education institutions. Verification is by school or university email address or by an electronic student ID. The eligibility check happens at signup.
What is the difference between A1 SIMply Youth and up Under27?
Both offer unlimited data. A1 SIMply Youth is EUR 12.90/month for under-26s on A1 with 25 GB EU roaming. up Under27 is EUR 14.90/month for ages 18-27 on Drei with 23 GB EU roaming. Pick A1 SIMply Youth if you are under 26 and want the cheaper price plus A1 coverage. Pick up Under27 for Drei latency.
Can I keep a student SIM after I turn 27?
Behaviour varies. up Under27 lets you keep the plan even after you turn 27, but new signups are restricted to 18-27. A1 SIMply Youth caps at 26 for new signups; existing customers typically migrate to a regular SIMply plan when they age out. educom is school-status based, so eligibility ends when you stop being a pupil, apprentice, or student.