Magenta Austria SIM & eSIM Plans Reviewed (2026)

Updated May 7, 2026 · Jules de Bruin, Editor · Verified against current Magenta tariff pages

Updated May 2026. Magenta Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Austria) is the country's second-largest mobile network, with 24.9% of consumer SIMs in Q2 2025. Magenta won the nPerf 2026 Austria barometer with 187.51 Mbps download and 33.22 Mbps upload, and led 5G coverage at 3.6/10 in Opensignal's Q1 2025 report. Plans start at EUR 11.90 on Hi!Magenta, scale to unlimited at EUR 29.90 on Mobile Sim Only Unlimited, and include KLAX Unlimited prepaid at EUR 29.90 per four weeks.

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Pros & cons
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Market share

24.9%

~3.42M consumer SIMs

Download speed

187.51 Mbps

nPerf 2026, #1 in Austria

5G coverage

3.6/10

Opensignal Q1 2025, #1

Unlimited from

EUR 29.90

Mobile Sim Only Unlimited

Which Magenta plan is best for me?

For most Magenta users, Mobile Sim Only M at EUR 24.90 for 70 GB hits the sweet spot. Heavy users should pick Mobile Sim Only Unlimited at EUR 29.90. Budget users who still want Magenta network quality should look at Hi!Magenta at EUR 11.90 for 50 GB or HoT fix at EUR 9.90 per 30 days for 60 GB, which uses Magenta as the host network.

Comparison of every current Magenta and Magenta-hosted tariff: price, data, EU roaming, speed cap, type
Plan	Brand	Price	Data	EU data	Speed cap	Type	Action
Mobile Sim Only M	Magenta	EUR 24.90/mo	70 GB	40 GB	250/50 Mbps	Postpaid	Claim Deal
Mobile Sim Only Unlimited	Magenta	EUR 29.90/mo	Unlimited	40 GB	350/50 Mbps	Postpaid	Claim Deal
Hi!Magenta Sim Only	Hi!Magenta	EUR 11.90/mo	50 GB	unspecified	100 Mbps	Postpaid (budget)	Claim Deal
KLAX Unlimited	KLAX	EUR 29.90/4wk	Unlimited	39 GB	5G	Prepaid	Claim Deal
KLAX Flex	KLAX	EUR 10 starter	PAYG	PAYG in EU	LTE	Prepaid starter	Claim Deal

Magenta SIM-only plans include unlimited Austrian voice and SMS, 5G, eSIM, and no minimum term. KLAX bills every four weeks; multiply by 1.087 for a fair monthly equivalent.

How fast is the Magenta network in Austria?

Magenta is Austria's fastest network. nPerf's 2026 barometer ranked Magenta first overall on mobile internet performance with 107,724 nPoints, 187.51 Mbps average download, and 33.22 Mbps upload. Opensignal's Q1 2025 report scored Magenta first on upload speed (16.9 Mbps) and 5G coverage experience (3.6/10). Drei wins overall network experience, A1 wins coverage reach.

Magenta's 5G rollout covers most major cities and is the deepest of the three networks per Opensignal. The official RTR coverage map remains the authoritative source for verifying Magenta reach at a specific address.

What are the pros and cons of Magenta?

Pros

Fastest download speeds in Austria (187.51 Mbps nPerf 2026)
Best 5G coverage (3.6/10 Opensignal)
Highest upload speeds at 16.9 Mbps
No minimum term on Mobile Sim Only range
Magenta Bonus discount from second product onward
KLAX prepaid offers unlimited data on a main network

Cons

Higher entry price vs A1 SIMply S (EUR 24.90 vs 14.90)
A1 wins coverage reach in alpine and rural areas
Drei wins overall network experience
Hi!Magenta is not combinable with Magenta Bonus
Classic bound contracts still sold alongside handsets

How do I sign up for Magenta?

1
Pick your plan on magenta.at. Mobile Sim Only M is the default for most users; Hi!Magenta is the budget option.
2
Choose eSIM or physical SIM. eSIM is delivered by QR code in minutes.
3
Identify yourself with passport or Austrian ID via Magenta's online verification flow.
4
Port your number from your old provider. Magenta files the request and aligns the switch with your old contract end.
5
Activate. Scan the eSIM QR code or insert the physical SIM. Full setup steps live in our eSIM activation guide.

What are the best alternatives to Magenta?

If Magenta's price is too high, several brands run on the same Magenta network:

HoT fix

EUR 9.90/30d · 60 GB · 15 GB EU · Magenta network · No binding

Hi!Magenta Sim Only

EUR 11.90/mo · 50 GB · Magenta network · No binding

KLAX Unlimited

EUR 29.90/4wk · Unlimited · Magenta 5G · Prepaid no contract

Compare Magenta vs Drei →

5G reach vs latency. Side-by-side breakdown.

Frequently asked questions about Magenta

Is Magenta the fastest network in Austria?

Yes for raw speed. Magenta led the nPerf 2026 Austria barometer with 187.51 Mbps download and 33.22 Mbps upload, and won Opensignal's 5G coverage at 3.6/10. Drei won overall Best Network. A1 led coverage. Pick Magenta if your priority is 5G reach and raw speed.

How much does Magenta Mobile cost?

Mobile Sim Only M is EUR 24.90/mo for 70 GB at 250/50 Mbps with 40 GB EU. Mobile Sim Only Unlimited is EUR 29.90/mo. Hi!Magenta is the budget option at EUR 11.90/mo for 50 GB. KLAX Unlimited prepaid is EUR 29.90 every four weeks.

Does Magenta have 5G?

Yes. Magenta led 5G coverage experience in Austria at 3.6/10 in Opensignal's Q1 2025 report. Every Mobile Sim Only plan includes 5G. KLAX Unlimited prepaid runs on 5G with the same 350/50 Mbps cap.

What is the difference between Magenta and Hi!Magenta?

Hi!Magenta is Magenta's secondary budget brand at EUR 11.90/month for 50 GB and unlimited national minutes. It runs on the same Magenta network but is not combinable with the Magenta Bonus second-line discount. Pick Hi!Magenta if you want Magenta network quality at a lower price.

Can I cancel Magenta any time?

Yes. The Mobile Sim Only range is sold with no minimum term, no service fee, and no activation fee. Cancel at the end of any billing month.