Internet Providers in Austria: In-Depth Research (2026)
Updated: June 29 2026| Found helpful by 9 others
Updated June 29 2026. Austria's internet market is no longer one market: it is three overlapping layers of retail brand, underlying access network, and address-specific technology. RTR reports about 14.8 million broadband connections at end-2024 (18.6% fixed, 81.4% mobile). The cheapest fixed-line plan is VOLhighspeed DSL 33 at EUR 16.90/month; the fastest is Magenta Internet XXL at 2,000 Mbit/s. Best transparent power-user FTTH: Telematica Next Home Plus 1000. Best no-minimum-term home internet: spusu 5G Home. Open-access fibre platforms öGIG and Kelag-Connect host 20+ retail ISPs across multiple federal states.
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Austrian internet providers we compare
A1
Magenta Telekom
Drei (3)
LIWEST
kabelplus
Fonira
What does the Austrian internet market look like in 2026?
A useful comparison engine has to model three different layers separately: the retail brand the user recognises, the underlying access network actually delivering the service, and the address-specific technology chosen at checkout. RTR reports Austria had roughly 14.8 million broadband connections at end-2024, of which 18.6% were fixed and 81.4% were mobile.
Retail supply is not just "A1 vs Magenta vs Drei." The market also includes strong regional cable/fibre operators, mobile resellers, and open-access fibre networks that let many ISPs sell over the same infrastructure. A single customer journey can involve a network operator (Kelag-Connect or öGIG), a retail ISP (Telematica, Drei, spusu), an access technology (GPON FTTH), an ISP-supplied router, and activation timing tied to network handover.
The biggest practical finding is that comparison portals usually under-model Austrian internet offers. Common misses include normal speeds under EU/TSM rules, hardware ownership versus loan, no-roaming rules on home-internet SIM products, bundle-only discounts, open-access dependence, address-based technology substitution, and traffic-management caveats.
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Network role
Monthly price
Download speed
Must-have features
A1
A1 Glasfaser Internet 250
- Download
- 250 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- EUR 46.9
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- EUR 29.9
- Hardware
- EUR 149.9
Promo: 6 months free; reduced rate to month 24 in selected offers
Coverage: Address check required (nationwide footprint)
- +A1 bandwidth guarantee on FTTH 250
- +Optional mesh set
- +Self-install possible
- !Technician install may be required at some addresses
A1
A1 Glasfaser Internet 500
- Download
- 500 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- EUR 58.9
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- EUR 29.9
- Hardware
- EUR 149.9
Promo: 6 months free; reduced rate to month 24
Coverage: Address check required
- +A1 bandwidth guarantee on FTTH 500
- +Optional mesh set
A1
A1 Glasfaser Internet 1000
- Download
- 1000 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- EUR 75.9
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- EUR 29.9
- Hardware
- EUR 149.9
Promo: 6 months free
Coverage: Address check required (FTTH zones)
- +Top FTTH tier
- +A1 bandwidth guarantee
- +Optional mesh set
A1
A1 Cube Internet 100
- Download
- 100 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 15 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 32.9
- Term
- 24 mo
- Hardware
- EUR 29.9
Promo: EUR 29.90 to month 24; first 6 months free
Coverage: Address check required
- +5G Cube router
- +Self-setup
- +Quick activation
- !Throughput varies with radio conditions and load
Roaming: Austria only
Voice/SMS: Data only
A1
A1 Cube Internet 150
- Download
- 150 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- EUR 37.9
- Term
- 24 mo
- Hardware
- EUR 29.9
Promo: EUR 29.90 to month 24; first 6 months free
Coverage: Address check required
- +5G Cube router
- +Faster mid-tier
- !Throughput varies with radio conditions
Roaming: Austria only
Voice/SMS: Data only
A1
A1 Cube Internet 250
- Download
- 250 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- EUR 47.9
- Term
- 24 mo
- Hardware
- EUR 29.9
Promo: EUR 29.90 to month 24; first 6 months free
Coverage: Address check required
- +Top 5G Cube tier
- +Unlimited
- !Throughput varies with radio conditions
Roaming: Austria only
Voice/SMS: Data only
A1 · B.free
B.free Data Unlimited 80
- Download
- 80 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 20 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 25
- Term
- None
- Hardware
- EUR 64.9
Promo: First 4 weeks included in starter pack
Coverage: Nationwide
Network partner: A1 ecosystem
- +No minimum term
- +ZTE MC888B 5G Cube
- +Prepaid simplicity
Roaming: No use abroad
Voice/SMS: Data only
A1 · B.free
B.free Data Unlimited 150
- Download
- 150 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 50 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 45
- Term
- None
- Hardware
- EUR 169.9
Promo: First 4 weeks included in starter pack
Coverage: Nationwide
Network partner: A1 ecosystem
- +Top prepaid speed
- +No minimum term
Roaming: No use abroad
Voice/SMS: Data only
Magenta
Magenta Internet XS
- Download
- 60 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 15 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 29.9
- Term
- 24 mo
Promo: 1 month free; 2 months free online
Coverage: Address check required (cable footprint)
- +Fiber-Box included
- +Entry tier
Magenta
Magenta Internet S
- Download
- 150 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 30 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 37.9
- Term
- 24 mo
Promo: 1 month free; 2 months free online
Coverage: Address check required
- +Fiber-Box included
Magenta
Magenta Internet M
- Download
- 300 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 50 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 47.9
- Term
- 24 mo
Promo: 1 month free; 2 months free online
Coverage: Address check required
- +Fiber-Box included
- +Mid-tier sweet spot
Magenta
Magenta Internet L
- Download
- 600 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 60 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 49.9
- Term
- 24 mo
Promo: 1 month free; 2 months free online
Coverage: Address check required
- +High download tier
- +Fiber-Box included
Magenta
Magenta Internet XL
- Download
- 1000 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 80 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 64.9
- Term
- 24 mo
Promo: 1 month free; 2 months free online
Coverage: Address check required
- +Gigabit download
- +Fiber-Box included
Magenta
Magenta Internet XXL
- Download
- 2000 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 100 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 99.9
- Term
- 24 mo
Promo: 1 month free; 2 months free online
Coverage: Address check required
- +2 Gbit/s flagship
- +Fiber-Box included
Magenta
Magenta Internet 5G XS
- Download
- 60 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 15 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 29.9
- Term
- 24 mo
- Hardware
- EUR 19
Promo: 1 month free; 2 months free online
Coverage: Address check required
- +5G Box becomes property
- +No fixed-line install needed
- !Bandwidth optimisation policy applies
Roaming: No abroad use
Voice/SMS: Data only
Magenta
Magenta Internet 5G S
- Download
- 150 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 30 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 37.9
- Term
- 24 mo
- Hardware
- EUR 19
Promo: 1 month free; 2 months free online
Coverage: Address check required
- +5G Box included
- +Quick setup
- !Bandwidth optimisation policy applies
Roaming: No abroad use
Voice/SMS: Data only
Magenta
Magenta Internet 5G M
- Download
- 300 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 50 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 47.9
- Term
- 24 mo
- Hardware
- EUR 19
Promo: 1 month free; 2 months free online
Coverage: Address check required
- +Top 5G home tier
- +5G Box ownership
- !Bandwidth optimisation policy applies
Roaming: No abroad use
Voice/SMS: Data only
Drei
Drei Home 50
- Download
- 50 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 15 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 25.9
- Term
- 24 mo
Promo: 6 months free basic fee in current Festnetz campaign
Coverage: Address check selects best available technology
Network partner: Drei own network + fibre/fixed wholesale
- +Router included
- +Address-optimised tech
Roaming: No abroad use
Voice/SMS: Home internet
Drei
Drei Home 100
- Download
- 100 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 20 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 29.9
- Term
- 24 mo
Promo: 6 months free basic fee in current Festnetz campaign
Coverage: Address check required
Network partner: Drei own network + fibre/fixed wholesale
- +Router included
- +Mid-speed tier
Roaming: No abroad use
Voice/SMS: Home internet
Drei
Drei Home Boost! 150
- Download
- 150 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 30 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 35.9
- Term
- 24 mo
Promo: Gratis Boost! current promo
Coverage: Address check required
Network partner: Drei own network + fibre wholesale
- +Boost! optimisation
- +Proactive monitoring
Roaming: No abroad use
Voice/SMS: Home internet
Drei
Drei DataNet 50
- Download
- 50 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- EUR 24.9
- Term
- None
Promo: No binding advertised
Coverage: Nationwide
Network partner: Drei own network
- +No minimum term
- +SIM-or-router flexible
Roaming: No abroad use specified
Voice/SMS: SIM data only
Drei
Drei DataNet 100
- Download
- 80 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- EUR 29.9
- Term
- None
Promo: No binding advertised
Coverage: Nationwide
Network partner: Drei own network
- +No minimum term
- +Higher cap-free tier
Roaming: No abroad use specified
Voice/SMS: SIM data only
spusu
spusu 5G Home L
- Download
- 100 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- EUR 28.9
- Term
- None
Promo: With router purchase: 4 months free
Coverage: Address check (spusu coverage)
Network partner: Drei network (per RTR)
- +No minimum term
- +SIM + optional router/eSIM
Roaming: No use abroad
Voice/SMS: Data only
spusu
spusu 5G Home XL
- Download
- 250 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 50 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 35.9
- Term
- None
Coverage: Address check
Network partner: Drei network
- +No minimum term
- +Higher 5G ceiling
Roaming: No use abroad
Voice/SMS: Data only
spusu
spusu 5G Home XXL
- Download
- 500 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- EUR 65
- Term
- None
Coverage: Address check
Network partner: Drei network
- +Top 5G home speed
- +No minimum term
Roaming: No use abroad
Voice/SMS: Data only
LIWEST
LIWEST Internet Start
- Download
- 50 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 10 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 28
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- EUR 39.9
- Hardware
- EUR 39.9
Coverage: Upper Austria (LIWEST footprint)
- +Regional cable
- +Modem provided
LIWEST
LIWEST Internet Schlau
- Download
- 150 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 20 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 37
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- EUR 39.9
- Hardware
- EUR 39.9
Coverage: Upper Austria
- +Mid-tier cable
LIWEST
LIWEST Internet Super
- Download
- 300 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 30 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 49
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- EUR 39.9
- Hardware
- EUR 39.9
Coverage: Upper Austria
- +Higher tier
LIWEST
LIWEST Internet Mega+
- Download
- 500 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 40 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 59
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- EUR 39.9
- Hardware
- EUR 39.9
Coverage: Upper Austria
- +Top regional cable tier
LIWEST
LIWEST Mobil PowerNet
- Download
- 120 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 25 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 33
- Term
- None
Coverage: Austria-wide
Network partner: LTK product / partner structure
- +No minimum term
- +Mobile router
Roaming: Austria-wide use per FAQ
Voice/SMS: Data only
kabelplus
kabelplus fiberplus S
- Download
- 150 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 75 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 35.99
- Term
- n/a
Promo: 25% off new private products until 31.05.2026
Coverage: Niederösterreich, Burgenland, OAN areas
- +High symmetric upload
- +Open-access FTTH
Static IP: 1 dynamic public IP on some retail offers
kabelplus
kabelplus fiberplus M
- Download
- 300 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 150 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 45.99
- Term
- n/a
Promo: 25% off new private products until 31.05.2026
Coverage: NÖ/Burgenland/OAN
- +Higher symmetric tier
kabelplus
kabelplus fiberplus L
- Download
- 600 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 300 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 55.99
- Term
- n/a
Promo: 25% off new private products until 31.05.2026
Coverage: NÖ/Burgenland/OAN
- +Top fiberplus tier
- +Strong upload
Salzburg AG · CableLink
CableLink Internet 60
- Download
- 60 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- n/a
- Term
- 12 mo
- Setup
- EUR 48
Promo: First 6 months free; activation and WLAN router free for eligible newcomers
Coverage: Salzburg region
- +WLAN router included
- +Newcomer-friendly promo
Salzburg AG · CableLink
CableLink Internet 150
- Download
- 150 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- n/a
- Term
- 12 mo
- Setup
- EUR 48
Promo: First 6 months free for eligible newcomers
Coverage: Salzburg region
- +WLAN router included
Salzburg AG · CableLink
CableLink Internet 300
- Download
- 300 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 30 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- n/a
- Term
- 12 mo
- Setup
- EUR 48
Promo: First 6 months free for eligible newcomers
Coverage: Salzburg region
- +Mid-tier cable
- +WLAN router
Salzburg AG · CableLink
CableLink Internet 500
- Download
- 500 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 50 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- n/a
- Term
- 12 mo
- Setup
- EUR 48
Promo: First 6 months free for eligible newcomers
Coverage: Salzburg region
- +Higher cable tier
Salzburg AG · CableLink
CableLink Fiber
- Download
- 1000 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- n/a
- Term
- n/a
Coverage: Salzburg fibre footprint
- +Gigabit fibre
IKB
IKB Fiber Basic 50
- Download
- 50 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 10 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 29.9
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- None
- Hardware
- EUR 59
Promo: Activation fee waived in current actions
Coverage: Innsbruck/Tyrol
- +FRITZ!Box loan during build
- +Self-install or technician
IKB
IKB Fiber Basic 100
- Download
- 100 Mbit/s
- Upload
- n/a
- Monthly
- n/a
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- None
- Hardware
- EUR 59
Promo: Activation fee waived in current actions
Coverage: Innsbruck/Tyrol
- +FRITZ!Box loan
- +Tyrol regional support
IKB
IKB Fiber Speed 150
- Download
- 150 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 50 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 34.9
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- None
- Hardware
- EUR 59
Promo: 4 months free in current student/new-customer action; -EUR 5 combo bonus for IKB/TIWAG power customers
Coverage: Innsbruck/Tyrol
- +Combo discount with energy
- +FRITZ!Box loan
IKB
IKB Fiber Speed 350
- Download
- 350 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 100 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 44.9
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- None
- Hardware
- EUR 59
Promo: 4 months free; -EUR 5 combo bonus for power customers
Coverage: Innsbruck/Tyrol
- +High symmetric tier
- +Combo discount available
IKB
IKB Fiber Flex 10
- Download
- 10 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 1 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 14.9
- Term
- None
Coverage: Austria-wide
Network partner: Hutchison Drei Austria
- +Cheap entry tier
- +No minimum term
Static IP: No static IPv4
Roaming: No abroad use stated
Voice/SMS: Data only
IKB
IKB Fiber Flex 40
- Download
- 40 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 4 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 24.9
- Term
- 24 mo
Promo: 4 months free; -EUR 5 combo bonus for IKB/TIWAG power customers
Coverage: Austria-wide
Network partner: Hutchison Drei Austria
- +Combo discount with energy
- +Mobile fallback option
Static IP: No static IPv4
Roaming: No abroad use
Voice/SMS: Data only
Telematica
Telematica Next Home 33
- Download
- 33 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 5 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 24.5
- Term
- None
- Setup
- None
Promo: Current price shown
Coverage: Nationwide availability check
Network partner: Address-dependent fixed access
- +Self-install or technician
- +Optional static IP
Static IP: Optional static IP
Telematica
Telematica Next Home 55
- Download
- 55 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 15 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 27.5
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- None
Promo: EUR 8.00 for first 12 months
Coverage: Nationwide availability check
Network partner: Address-dependent fixed access
- +No service fee
- +Router included
Static IP: Optional
Telematica
Telematica Next Home 110
- Download
- 110 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 20 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 32.5
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- None
Promo: EUR 10.00 for first 12 months
Coverage: Nationwide availability check
Network partner: Address-dependent fixed access
- +No service fee
- +Router included
Static IP: Optional
Telematica
Telematica Next Home 165
- Download
- 165 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 30 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 37.5
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- None
Promo: EUR 12.00 for first 12 months
Coverage: Nationwide availability check
Network partner: Address-dependent fixed access
- +No service fee
- +Router included
Static IP: Optional
Telematica
Telematica Next Home 330
- Download
- 330 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 50 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 42.5
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- None
Promo: EUR 18.00/12 months + EUR 100 postcode bonus in many municipalities
Coverage: Nationwide availability check
Network partner: Address-dependent fixed access
- +Postcode bonus available
- +No service fee
Static IP: Optional
Telematica
Telematica Next Home Plus 275
- Download
- 275 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 110 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 42.5
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- None
Promo: EUR 20.00/12 months + EUR 100 postcode bonus
Coverage: Selected fibre areas nationwide
Network partner: Open/fibre access where GPON available
- +High symmetric upload
- +GPON FTTH
Static IP: Optional
Telematica
Telematica Next Home Plus 550
- Download
- 550 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 110 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 52.5
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- None
Promo: EUR 25.00 for first 12 months
Coverage: Selected fibre areas
Network partner: Open/fibre GPON
- +High symmetric upload
Static IP: Optional
Telematica
Telematica Next Home Plus 1000
- Download
- 1000 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 275 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 72.5
- Term
- 24 mo
- Setup
- None
Promo: EUR 40.00 for first 12 months
Coverage: Selected fibre areas
Network partner: Open/fibre GPON
- +Gigabit GPON FTTH
- +High symmetric upload
Static IP: Optional
VOLhighspeed
VOLhighspeed DSL 33
- Download
- 33 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 5 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 16.9
- Term
- 24 mo
Coverage: Vorarlberg
Network partner: Regional fixed access
- +AVM FRITZ!Box compatible
- +Regional support
VOLhighspeed
VOLhighspeed Fiber 250
- Download
- 250 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 250 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- n/a
- Term
- 24 mo
Coverage: Vorarlberg
Network partner: Vorarlberg partner nets
- +Symmetric upload
VOLhighspeed
VOLhighspeed Fiber 500
- Download
- 500 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 500 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- n/a
- Term
- 24 mo
Coverage: Vorarlberg
Network partner: Vorarlberg partner nets
- +High symmetric
VOLhighspeed
VOLhighspeed Fiber 1000
- Download
- 1000 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 1000 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- n/a
- Term
- 24 mo
Coverage: Vorarlberg
Network partner: Vorarlberg partner nets
- +Symmetric Gigabit
- +Vorarlberg fibre
bob
Giga bob Unlimited 40
- Download
- 40 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 10 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 18.9
- Term
- None
Coverage: Nationwide
Network partner: A1 ecosystem
- +No minimum term
- +A1-network reach
Voice/SMS: Data only
bob
Giga bob Unlimited 80
- Download
- 80 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 20 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 24.9
- Term
- None
Coverage: Nationwide
Network partner: A1 ecosystem
- +No minimum term
- +Higher speed tier
Voice/SMS: Data only
HoT
HoT Internet
- Download
- 70 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 20 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- EUR 19.9
- Term
- None
Promo: Per 30 days prepaid
Coverage: Nationwide
Network partner: Magenta network (per RTR)
- +Prepaid simplicity
- +5G/LTE routers separately
Roaming: No EU roaming
Voice/SMS: Data only
educom
educom datos
- Download
- 70 Mbit/s
- Upload
- 10 Mbit/s
- Monthly
- n/a
- Term
- n/a
Coverage: Nationwide; eligibility-limited
- +Education-eligibility pricing
- +Longer terms reduce monthly price
Voice/SMS: Data only
Sources: Official provider product pages (April 2026 verification), RTR market reports and dispute summaries, Breitbandatlas, Trustpilot snapshots.
The grid below contains every Austrian residential internet plan covered in the research. Filter by segment, technology, network role, monthly price, download speed, and must-have features. Search hits provider, brand, plan, technology, region, and benefits.
Who provides internet in Austria?
The verified live universe maps to 13+ active providers for residential internet:
- A1: nationwide incumbent. Fixed/FTTH up to 1 Gbit/s plus 5G Cube wireless. Sub-brand B.free for prepaid 5G.
- Magenta: HFC cable from 60 to 2,000 Mbit/s plus 5G home from 60 to 300 Mbit/s. Says it has more than 4,300 5G-capable sites.
- Drei: address-selected 5G, fixed-line, or fibre. Says ~95% household and business reach with 5G by end-2025; ~25% via fibre partnerships.
- spusu: nationally available 5G home tariffs on the Drei network with no minimum term.
- Telematica: nationwide retailer with unusually transparent fixed-line and GPON pricing. Optional static IP.
- LIWEST: dominant cable network in Upper Austria, with mobile PowerNet add-on.
- kabelplus: open-access fibre and cable in Lower Austria and Burgenland.
- Salzburg AG CableLink: regional Salzburg cable and fibre.
- IKB: Innsbruck/Tyrol fibre, fallback, and mobile internet via Hutchison Drei.
- VOLhighspeed: Vorarlberg DSL and symmetric FTTH up to 1 Gbit/s.
- Value brands: bob (A1), HoT (Magenta), B.free (A1), yesss!, educom.
- Open-access platforms: öGIG hosts 20+ retail ISPs (Spusu, Drei, Fonira, Telematica, kapper.net, Net4You and others). Kelag-Connect operates similarly in Carinthia.
How do A1, Magenta, and Drei compare?
| Provider | Tech mix | Price floor | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | FTTH + Cube 5G | EUR 32.90 | 1,000 Mbit/s FTTH |
| Magenta | DOCSIS cable + 5G | EUR 29.90 | 2,000 Mbit/s cable |
| Drei | 5G + fixed + fibre | EUR 24.90 (DataNet) | 150 Mbit/s Boost! |
A1 covers the broadest footprint: address check selects fibre, fixed copper, or 5G Cube. FTTH 250/500/1000 tiers come with an A1 bandwidth guarantee. Cube tariffs are EUR 32.90 to 47.90/month with 6 months free promo and EUR 29.90 hardware.
Magenta publishes the clearest tariff matrix: HFC cable from EUR 29.90 (60 Mbit/s) to EUR 99.90 (2 Gbit/s), plus 5G home from EUR 29.90 (60 Mbit/s) to EUR 47.90 (300 Mbit/s). Mobile-home tariffs explicitly state no roaming and no voice/SMS. The 5G Box becomes customer property after activation.
Drei markets address-selected Home and Boost! products via 5G, fixed-line, or fibre. DataNet tariffs (no binding) sit at EUR 24.90 to 29.90/month. Boost! positioning adds optimisation, monitoring, and proactive troubleshooting on top.
Which regional providers matter outside Vienna?
LIWEST dominates Upper Austrian cable and runs PowerNet 5G fixed wireless Austria-wide. kabelplus fiberplus serves Niederösterreich and Burgenland with symmetric FTTH (150/75 to 600/300 Mbit/s) and a 25%-off promo until 31 May 2026. Salzburg AG CableLink covers Salzburg with cable from 60 to 500 Mbit/s plus a 1 Gbit/s fibre tier. IKB serves Innsbruck and Tyrol with FTTH up to 350 Mbit/s symmetric, FRITZ!Box loan during build-out, and a EUR 5 combo discount for IKB/TIWAG energy customers. VOLhighspeed serves Vorarlberg with DSL from EUR 16.90/month and symmetric FTTH up to 1 Gbit/s.
How does open-access fibre work in Austria?
On open-access fibre, the network operator and the retail ISP are two different companies. The user pays monthly to the chosen ISP, while the network operator supplies the active component and physical line. öGIG publishes a list of more than 20 retail ISPs on its platform, including Spusu, Drei, Fonira, Telematica, kapper.net, AiNet, KT-NET, Net4You, oja.at, NETcompany, and others. Kelag-Connect follows the same logic in Carinthia, with open-access fibre rollout running since 2019.
Practical implication: a single address can have a Kelag-Connect or öGIG fibre line, with the user choosing between Telematica, Spusu, Drei, or another partner ISP. The bill comes from the ISP, not the network operator.
Are mobile/5G home plans real fixed-line replacements?
Sometimes. A1 Cube, Magenta 5G, Drei Home, spusu 5G Home, B.free Data Unlimited, bob Giga bob, HoT, and IKB Fiber Flex are sold as home internet but ride on 4G/5G mobile networks. They are best when fixed-line installation is impossible, when the user wants no minimum term, or when the address has weak DOCSIS/FTTH coverage but strong 5G.
The trade-offs are real: no use abroad, no voice or SMS on most tariffs, no static IPv4 (IKB explicitly), and throughput tied to radio conditions. Magenta references a Bandbreitenoptimierung policy and assigns customers to traffic categories on mobile-home tariffs.
What are the real-world traps to watch for?
Hardware ownership vs loan
Magentasays its 5G Box becomes the customer's property. IKB uses temporary loan FRITZ!Boxes during line build-out. LIWESTpublishes a EUR 39.90 modem-provisioning fee. Treat "router included" as a non-uniform field.
No-roaming and no-voice rules
Magenta mobile-home tariffs do not support roaming or voice/SMS. A1 Cube is Austria-only. Drei Home and spusu 5G Home explicitly say no abroad use. If the user travels with the router, the tariff is the wrong product.
Address-based technology substitution
Drei and A1 say openly that the actual technology depends on the address. Same brand, same plan name, can mean different speeds and different SLA guarantees at different addresses. The address check is part of the purchase, not optional.
Open-access dependence
On Kelag-Connect or öGIG fibre, the bill comes from the chosen ISP, but the line is built by a different operator. Activation timing, fault repair, and contract terms split across two companies. The user must understand both relationships.
How is Austrian internet quality regulated?
The Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH (RTR) regulates the Austrian telecom market, operates RTR-NetTest for measured quality, publishes annual broadband market reports, and runs telecom dispute resolution. RTR reports 1,584 telecom dispute cases in 2025 with an average disputed amount of EUR 375.
At EU level, the Telecoms Single Market (TSM) regulation requires fixed-internet providers to disclose normally available, minimum, and advertised speeds, and gives consumers the right to remedies when actual performance materially under-delivers.
Customer satisfaction signals are mixed. On Trustpilot, the largest incumbents score poorly: A1 ~1.3/5, Magenta ~1.5/5, Drei ~1.4/5. Challengers do much better: spusu ~4.4/5, educom ~4.0. Use ratings as one dimension among many, not as the ranking driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest internet plan in Austria?
VOLhighspeed DSL 33 at EUR 16.90/month is among the cheapest fixed-line entry plans. For mobile-style home internet, bob Giga bob Unlimited 40 at EUR 18.90/month and HoT Internet at EUR 19.90/month per 30 days prepaid sit at the bottom of the price ladder.
Which Austrian internet plans have no minimum term?
Plans without a minimum term include Drei DataNet, spusu 5G Home (L/XL/XXL), B.free Data Unlimited, bob Giga bob, HoT Internet, IKB Fiber Flex 10, LIWEST Mobil PowerNet, and Telematica Next Home 33. Most are mobile/5G fixed wireless or prepaid products.
Are 5G home internet plans in Austria really unlimited?
Headline data is unlimited, but Magenta references a Bandbreitenoptimierung policy on its mobile home tariffs and assigns customers to traffic categories. A1 Cube and Drei Home explicitly say throughput depends on radio conditions and load. None of the major 5G home tariffs allow voice, SMS, or roaming abroad.
What is the fastest residential internet in Austria?
Magenta Internet XXL via cable reaches 2,000 Mbit/s download. Telematica Next Home Plus 1000 (GPON FTTH), A1 Glasfaser Internet 1000, VOLhighspeed Fiber 1000, and Salzburg AG CableLink Fiber all reach 1 Gbit/s. VOLhighspeed Fiber 1000 also offers symmetric 1 Gbit/s upload.
Which providers cover regions outside Vienna?
LIWEST is the dominant cable network in Upper Austria. kabelplus fiberplus serves Niederösterreich and Burgenland. Salzburg AG CableLink covers Salzburg. IKB serves Innsbruck and Tyrol. VOLhighspeed serves Vorarlberg. Open-access fibre platforms öGIG and Kelag-Connect host more than 20 retail ISPs across multiple federal states.
What is the difference between a network operator and a reseller in Austria?
A network operator owns or controls the access infrastructure (A1, Magenta, Drei, LIWEST, kabelplus, Salzburg AG, IKB). A reseller or MVNO buys capacity from one of those networks and bills the customer directly. spusu, bob, HoT, IKB Fiber Flex, and educom resell on either Drei, A1, or Magenta networks.
Do Austrian internet plans include a router?
Magenta includes a Fiber-Box on cable plans and a 5G Box on mobile plans, with the 5G Box becoming customer property. A1 Cube charges EUR 29.90 for the 5G Cube. LIWEST charges a EUR 39.90 modem-provisioning fee. IKB lends a FRITZ!Box during fibre build-out and charges EUR 59 for hardware. Telematica includes a router with all Next Home plans at no extra cost.
How is internet quality regulated in Austria?
RTR (Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH) regulates the Austrian telecom market and operates RTR-NetTest for measured quality. EU Telecoms Single Market (TSM) rules require providers to disclose normally available, minimum, and advertised speeds. RTR also runs a dispute-resolution body that handled 1,584 telecom cases in 2025.
German Terms Glossary
- Glasfaser
- Fibre-to-the-home (FTTH)
- Festnetz
- Fixed-line internet or phone
- Mobiles Internet
- Mobile or 5G/4G fixed wireless
- Bandbreitenoptimierung
- Bandwidth optimisation / traffic-management policy
- Aktivierungsgebühr
- Activation fee
- Bindung
- Contract minimum term
- Verfügbarkeit
- Availability check at the address
Limitations and Open Questions
This research is rigorous on current public retail offers, but it is not a perfect full census of every plan sold over every open-access fibre network in Austria. The biggest missing items are: complete scraped tariffs for every partner ISP on öGIG and Kelag-Connect, comprehensive Austrian-localised Starlink pricing, universal IPv6 disclosure, public peering/transit maps, public churn rates, and consistently disclosed plan-level jitter or normal-speed figures for every provider.
Some providers expose headline speeds and prices on HTML pages, but reserve normally available speeds, minimum speeds, latency, service-class rules, and legal remedies for product-information sheets, contract summaries, or PDFs. Those should be ingested into a production dataset alongside HTML.
Sources: A1, Magenta, Drei, spusu, LIWEST, kabelplus, Salzburg AG CableLink, IKB, VOLhighspeed, bob, HoT, B.free, Telematica, educom official product pages; RTR market reports and dispute summaries; Breitbandatlas; nPerf Austrian fixed-internet barometer; Trustpilot snapshots. Verification date: May 2026.