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Which A1 Austria plan is best for you in 2026?
Updated May 14, 2026 · By Jules de Bruin · Independent review of every A1 SIMply tariff, A1 Xplore TV perks, federal-state coverage, and A1 MVNO trade-offs.
Updated May 2026. A1 Telekom Austria is Austria's largest mobile network operator with roughly 36% consumer SIM share and an 8.4/10 Opensignal coverage score — the best for rural and Alpine signal. The mainstream SIMply range runs EUR 14.90 (S, 120 GB) to EUR 24.90 (L, unlimited) for existing A1 customers, with SIMply Youth at EUR 12.90 for under-26s. Every plan includes 5G, eSIM, no minimum term, and optional A1 Xplore TV bundling. RTR-mandated passport ID applies at sign-up.
Market share
~36%
Consumer SIMs, RTR 2025
Coverage score
8.4/10
Opensignal Q1 2025
Cheapest plan
EUR 12.90
SIMply Youth, under-26
Unlimited from
EUR 24.90
SIMply L, no binding
Which A1 Austria plan is best for you in 2026?
Default · Heavy data · Under-26 · Existing A1 household
For most users, A1 SIMply S at EUR 14.90/month for 120 GB is the right starting point. Heavy users should skip straight to SIMply L at EUR 24.90 for unlimited. Under-26s pay just EUR 12.90 for unlimited on SIMply Youth, and existing A1 households unlock SIMply Family at EUR 13.90. Every plan is sold with no minimum term, no activation fee, 5G and eSIM included.
The mainstream entry plan. EUR 14.90/month for existing A1 mobile or internet customers, EUR 19.90 otherwise. 120 GB Austrian data, 32 GB EU roaming, 150/50 Mbps speed cap. A1 has run a double-data promotion on SIMply S since 25 March 2026, pushing the effective allowance to 240 GB on signed-up lines.
The flagship. EUR 24.90/month for unlimited Austrian data at 300/50 Mbps, with 48 GB EU roaming — the largest cap in the SIMply line. Best for tethering, home backup, and heavy streamers. SIMply M sits between at EUR 21.90 for 200 GB / 41 GB EU for users who don't need true unlimited.
The cheapest unlimited plan on the A1 network. EUR 12.90/month for under-26s (EUR 15.90 for non-A1 customers), 25 GB EU roaming, 150/50 Mbps cap. A1 requires age proof at sign-up and re-verifies at 26 — you keep the same plan but the price reverts to SIMply S.
Available only to households with an existing A1 mobile or fixed-line product. EUR 13.90/month per additional line for 120 GB and 29 GB EU roaming. Adds household partner cards under the main A1 customer relationship — useful for families consolidating bills with broadband and Xplore TV.
| Plan | Price (A1 / other) | Data | EU roaming | Speed cap | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIMply S | EUR 14.90 / 19.90 | 120 GB | 32 GB | 150/50 Mbps | Anyone |
| SIMply M | EUR 21.90 / 26.90 | 200 GB | 41 GB | 300/50 Mbps | Anyone |
| SIMply L | EUR 24.90 / 29.90 | Unlimited | 48 GB | 300/50 Mbps | Anyone |
| SIMply Youth | EUR 12.90 / 15.90 | Unlimited | 25 GB | 150/50 Mbps | Under 26 |
| SIMply Family | EUR 13.90 | 120 GB | 29 GB | 150/50 Mbps | Existing A1 household |
Source: A1 tariff page (a1.net), verified May 2026. All SIMply plans include unlimited Austrian voice + SMS, 5G, eSIM, and no minimum term.
How is A1's network coverage in Austria?
~98% population · Best rural · Best Alpine · 9 federal states
A1 has the broadest coverage footprint of any Austrian MNO. Opensignal scored A1 at 8.4/10 for coverage experience in Q1 2025 — the highest of the three networks. A1 reports ~98% population coverage on 4G and is the only operator with consistent signal in deep Alpine valleys, rural Burgenland, and southern Carinthia. Magenta leads 5G reach; Drei wins on download speed in dense urban tests.
Federal-state coverage is uneven across the three MNOs. A1's lead is largest in Tirol, Vorarlberg, Salzburg, and Carinthia — the mountain states where signal depends on more rural cell sites. In Vienna, all three networks deliver near-equivalent indoor signal and 5G; the real difference is suburban — Magenta tends to lead in 5G download speed within the Wien-Umgebung ring, while A1 retains the best fall-back to 4G when 5G isn't available.
| Region / scenario | A1 | Magenta | Drei | Best pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna (urban) | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent (fastest 5G) | Drei or Magenta |
| Graz / Linz / Salzburg | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Tie |
| Tirol / Vorarlberg Alps | Best | Good | Patchy | A1 |
| Rural Burgenland / Waldviertel | Best | Good | Patchy | A1 |
| Carinthian valleys | Best | Good | Patchy | A1 |
| 5G reach (population) | Strong | Best | Strong | Magenta |
| ÖBB intercity rail | Best (4G fall-back) | Good | Good (urban segments) | A1 |
Source: Opensignal Austria Mobile Network Experience Q1 2025, RTR coverage register, verified May 2026
Two practical takeaways. First, if you live or commute outside the Vienna-Linz-Salzburg axis, A1's coverage advantage is real and worth the EUR 4–10 premium over an MVNO on a different host. Second, A1 is the safest pick for anyone whose work depends on reaching a signal in mountain or remote rural areas — ski instructors, mountain guides, rural healthcare workers, agriculture. RTR's official RTR coverage map is the canonical source for verifying A1 reach at a specific address.
How much does A1 cost compared to Magenta and Drei?
120 GB tier · 200 GB tier · Unlimited tier · EU roaming
A1 sits in the middle of the three Austrian MNOs on price. At the 120 GB tier, A1 SIMply S is EUR 14.90 for existing customers — comparable to Magenta Mobil Start and a few euros above Drei's Hallo entry plan. At the unlimited tier, A1 SIMply L at EUR 24.90 is roughly EUR 5 cheaper than Magenta Mobil Max but EUR 3–5 above Drei's unlimited plan. The discount for A1's own customers is the biggest swing factor.
| Tier | A1 SIMply | Magenta Mobil | Drei Hallo |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~120 GB | EUR 14.90 (S, existing) | EUR 15–17 (Start) | EUR 11–13 (Hallo S) |
| ~200 GB | EUR 21.90 (M) | EUR 22–25 (Plus) | EUR 18–20 (Hallo M) |
| Unlimited | EUR 24.90 (L) | EUR 29–35 (Max) | EUR 19.90–22 (Hallo Unlimited) |
| Under-26 | EUR 12.90 (Youth, unlimited) | EUR 14–16 (Mobil Junge) | EUR 10–13 (Junge Welt) |
| EU roaming (unlimited tier) | 48 GB | ~45 GB | ~40 GB |
| Minimum term | None | None on new SIMply-style | None (Hallo) |
Source: A1, Magenta, and Drei tariff pages, verified May 2026. Verify Magenta and Drei pricing before publish — the listed rivals' tariffs reshuffle quarterly.
The pricing pattern is consistent: Drei is cheapest, Magenta is most expensive, A1 is in the middle — with the largest gap closing only if you're already an A1 customer. Add coverage value, and A1's EUR 14.90/EUR 24.90 SIMply tier becomes the best price-to-coverage ratio outside the Vienna metro. For pure Vienna users, Drei's price discount usually wins; for anyone with a mountain commute or rural anchor, A1's coverage premium is justified.
What contract perks come with A1 (A1 Xplore TV, broadband bundles)?
A1 Xplore TV · A1 Net Cube 5G · A1 Glasfaser · A1 Family discount
A1 is unique in Austria for offering full quad-play bundling — mobile, fixed broadband, TV, and home phone under one customer relationship. The A1 Xplore TV package adds 100+ live channels and on-demand from EUR 14.90/month and unlocks the EUR 5/month A1-customer discount on SIMply plans. A1 Net Cube 5G ships home internet on the mobile network from ~EUR 29.90/month, and A1 Glasfaser covers fibre where available.
| Perk / bundle | From | What you get | Cross-discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Xplore TV | EUR 14.90/mo | 100+ live channels, 7-day replay, ORF/ServusTV in HD, on-demand library | EUR 5/mo off SIMply mobile |
| A1 Glasfaser (fibre) | EUR 29.90/mo | Up to 1 Gbit/s symmetric, modem included | Unlocks SIMply Family at EUR 13.90 |
| A1 Net Cube 5G | EUR 29.90/mo | 5G home internet, unlimited data, no fibre needed | Same as Glasfaser |
| SIMply Family lines | EUR 13.90/mo | Additional mobile lines for household members | Requires any A1 mobile or fixed product |
| A1 Roaming Extra | EUR 6.99/day | Outside-EU data + voice (US, UK, CH, Western Balkans) | Bookable per-day, no commitment |
Source: A1 product pages (a1.net/xplore-tv, a1.net/glasfaser, a1.net/netcube), verified May 2026
The numbers add up when you stack. A household running A1 Glasfaser (EUR 29.90) + Xplore TV (EUR 14.90) + two SIMply S lines at the customer rate (2 × EUR 14.90) lands at EUR 74.60/month all-in for fibre, TV, and two unlimited-voice mobile lines — competitive with Magenta's equivalent quad-play and well below building separate Drei mobile + an OTT TV service. A1's perk is structural: it's the only Austrian MNO with a fibre footprint of comparable scale to Magenta and a TV platform of its own.
What are the pros and cons of A1?
Coverage king · Mid-priced · Quad-play depth · Premium vs MVNO trade-off
A1 wins on coverage, bundling, and contract flexibility. It loses on headline price for non-customers and on raw 5G download speed, where Drei and Magenta tend to win independent tests. If your top priority is reaching a signal everywhere in Austria, A1 is the safest pick. If you're a Vienna-only data-heavy user with no need for TV or fibre, Drei or an A1-hosted MVNO is the better economic call.
Pros
- Best coverage in Austria (8.4/10 Opensignal, ~98% population)
- No minimum term, no activation fee, no service fee on SIMply
- 5G and eSIM included on every SIMply plan
- VoLTE and VoWiFi supported on compatible devices
- EUR 5/month discount for existing A1 mobile or fixed customers
- Only Austrian MNO with own TV platform (Xplore TV) + fibre at scale
- Owns sub-brands bob and yesss! — cheaper paths to A1 radio
- Strong outside-EU roaming (Roaming Extra)
Cons
- EUR 19.90 entry price for non-customers is high vs bob, yesss!, spusu
- Drei wins on raw 5G download speed in Vienna tests
- Magenta wins on 5G coverage reach
- SIMply Youth pricing reverts to standard at age 26
- No app-native onboarding — longer sign-up vs Drei's up brand
- Bundling discount only triggers with a second A1 product
How do you sign up for A1 in Austria?
Online · Passport ID · SEPA bank · Meldezettel optional · eSIM in 10 min
Sign-up takes 10–20 minutes online for eSIM and 2 working days for physical SIM delivery. You need a passport or EU/EEA national ID (mandatory under RTR's 2019 rules), a SEPA-eligible bank account (IBAN), and an Austrian delivery address for physical SIM. A Meldezettel registration certificate is not strictly required, but helps for postal verification. The double-data promo on SIMply S applies at checkout automatically.
- 1Pick your SIMply tariff on a1.net. SIMply S is the default for first-time A1 customers. Choose physical SIM (EUR 0, ships in 2 working days) or eSIM (delivered by QR within minutes after ID verification).
- 2Verify your identity. Upload a passport or Austrian ID via A1's video-ID flow (fastest), or pick post-ident at a Post AG branch. RTR rules require the legal name on the SIM to match the ID document.
- 3Enter your SEPA bank details. A1 only accepts direct debit on SIMply tariffs — you'll need an IBAN from any EEA bank. International cards and PayPal are not accepted for monthly billing.
- 4Port your number (optional). Provide your old provider, old number, and the PUK from your previous SIM. A1 syncs the port with the end of your old contract or executes it within 1 working day if you're prepaid.
- 5Activate. Scan the eSIM QR code or pop in the physical SIM. The line is live in 5–10 minutes for eSIM. Detailed step-by-step in our eSIM activation guide.
Should you pick A1 or an A1 MVNO (bob, yesss!, spusu)?
Same radio · Different perks · Price gap of EUR 5–10/month
All three MVNOs ride the A1 radio network — coverage and 4G/5G fall-back are effectively identical to A1 itself. The trade-off is perks vs price. bob and yesss! are A1's own discount brands (same billing back-end, no Xplore TV bundling). spusu is an independent MVNO with free AT–EU calls. Expect to save EUR 5–10/month on the MVNOs — you lose Xplore TV bundling, longer support hours, and the SIMply Family household discount.
| Brand | Owner | Entry plan | Key perk | Pick if… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 SIMply S | A1 Telekom Austria | EUR 14.90/120 GB | Xplore TV bundling, fibre, walk-in shops | You want full quad-play or TV |
| bob | A1 (sub-brand) | EUR 9.90/100 GB | Cheap, app-native, A1 billing | You want lowest A1-radio price |
| yesss! | A1 (sub-brand) | EUR 9.99/100 GB | Discount retail (HOFER tie-up) | You want supermarket SIM |
| spusu | Independent MVNO | EUR 9.90/100 GB | Free AT–EU calls included | You make a lot of EU voice calls |
| XOXO / Red Bull MOBILE | A1 (white-label / partner) | EUR 7–12/mo | Student / lifestyle brand pricing | You match the target persona |
Source: bob.at, yesss.at, spusu.at, A1 partner pages, verified May 2026
Decision rule: if your monthly mobile spend is the only line item on your A1 relationship, pick bob or spusu — same A1 radio, EUR 5–10/month less. If you already pay A1 for fibre, Net Cube, or Xplore TV, the EUR 5 customer discount on SIMply effectively closes the gap to bob/yesss! and adds bundling continuity. spusu remains the best choice for anyone who calls into the EU regularly — its free AT–EU voice perk is unmatched by A1 itself.
How did we rank A1 Austria?
Five-dimension scoring · operator-verified · independent
A1's SIMply plans were ranked against Magenta and Drei on five equally-weighted dimensions: price per GB, coverage (Opensignal + RTR), EU roaming cap, contract flexibility, and bundling depth (TV / fibre / household). Pricing was pulled from a1.net, magenta.at, and drei.at in May 2026 and cross-referenced against operator-published terms and the RTR tariff register.
1. Price per GB
Headline monthly price divided by included Austrian data allowance.
2. Coverage
Opensignal 2025 score + RTR coverage register cross-check.
3. EU roaming
Roam Like at Home fair-use cap published by the operator.
4. Flexibility
Minimum term, activation fee, eSIM support, port-out timing.
5. Bundling depth
TV, fibre, household lines, multi-SIM discount structure.
Affiliate disclosure
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Sources used in this review: A1 Telekom Austria tariff and product pages (a1.net), Opensignal Austria Mobile Network Experience Q1 2025, RTR coverage register (rtr.at), and operator-published EU roaming fair-use policies. Corporate ownership context (A1 is the consumer brand of Telekom Austria Group, majority-owned by América Móvil) is cross-referenced against the Telekom Austria Group annual report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A1 the best network in Austria? expand_more
A1 is the best on coverage. Opensignal scored A1 at 8.4/10 in Q1 2025 — the highest of the three Austrian MNOs — with reported ~98% population coverage. Drei wins on raw download speed in Vienna; Magenta wins on 5G reach. For rural and Alpine signal, A1 is the safest pick.
How much does A1 cost per month? expand_more
A1 SIMply S is EUR 14.90/month for existing A1 customers and EUR 19.90 otherwise. SIMply M is EUR 21.90 for 200 GB, SIMply L is EUR 24.90 unlimited, SIMply Youth is EUR 12.90 for under-26s, and SIMply Family is EUR 13.90 per extra line for existing A1 households.
Does A1 support eSIM and 5G? expand_more
Yes. Every A1 SIMply plan includes 5G at no extra cost and supports eSIM activation by QR code. VoLTE and VoWiFi are also supported on compatible devices.
Can I cancel A1 SIMply at any time? expand_more
Yes. Every A1 SIMply tariff is sold with no minimum term, no activation fee, and no service fee. Cancel at the end of any billing month. A1 also runs a double-data promotion on SIMply S from 25 March 2026 until further notice.
Do I need a Meldezettel or passport to sign up? expand_more
A passport or EU/EEA national ID is mandatory under RTR's 2019 SIM registration rules. A Meldezettel (residence registration certificate) is not strictly required, but without one A1 may post a verification letter before activating billing — expect a 3–7 day delay. New arrivals can use A1's B.free prepaid in the meantime.
Which value brands run on the A1 network? expand_more
bob and yesss! are A1-owned discount brands. spusu is an independent MVNO using A1 radio. XOXO is a student-focused brand, and Red Bull MOBILE also rides the A1 network. Coverage is identical to A1 across all of them — only billing, support, and perks differ.
Does A1 offer TV and fibre bundles? expand_more
Yes. A1 Xplore TV starts at EUR 14.90/month for 100+ live channels and on-demand. A1 Glasfaser (fibre) starts at EUR 29.90/month up to 1 Gbit/s, and A1 Net Cube 5G covers homes outside fibre with 5G unlimited home internet from EUR 29.90. Adding any of these unlocks the EUR 5/month customer discount on SIMply mobile.