# Internet Providers in Austria: In-Depth Research (2026)

> Updated May 19 2026. Deep research on every Austrian internet provider: A1, Magenta, Drei, spusu, Telematica, LIWEST, kabelplus, Salzburg AG, IKB, VOLhighspeed, bob, HoT, Trade Republic, B.free. Filter all 60+ plans by segment, technology, price, speed.

Updated: May 19 2026 · By Jules de Bruin · URL: https://www.how-to-austria.com/communication/internet-providers-in-depth-research

Updated May 19 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.

## 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](https://www.rtr.at) 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.

## Find your best offer

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.

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SearchSegment

IncumbentRegionalChallenger ISPValue brandSpecialistTechnology

FTTHFTTBVDSLDSLDOCSIS cable5G/4G fixed wirelessSatelliteMixed (address-selected)Network role

Network operatorRetailerReseller / MVNOOpen-access partnerMonthly price

Up to EUR 20Up to EUR 35Up to EUR 50No capDownload speed

Up to 100 Mbit/s100-500 Mbit/s500+ Mbit/sAny speedMust-have features

No minimum termUnlimited dataActive promoStatic IP optionNo address check neededA1

### A1 Glasfaser Internet 250

FTTHIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload250 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyEUR 46.9Term24 moSetupEUR 29.9HardwareEUR 149.9Promo: 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

[Visit A1→](https://www.a1.net/internet/glasfaser)A1

### A1 Glasfaser Internet 500

FTTHIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload500 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyEUR 58.9Term24 moSetupEUR 29.9HardwareEUR 149.9Promo: 6 months free; reduced rate to month 24

Coverage: Address check required

- +A1 bandwidth guarantee on FTTH 500
- +Optional mesh set

[Visit A1→](https://www.a1.net/internet/glasfaser)A1

### A1 Glasfaser Internet 1000

FTTHIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload1000 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyEUR 75.9Term24 moSetupEUR 29.9HardwareEUR 149.9Promo: 6 months free

Coverage: Address check required (FTTH zones)

- +Top FTTH tier
- +A1 bandwidth guarantee
- +Optional mesh set

[Visit A1→](https://www.a1.net/internet/glasfaser)A1

### A1 Cube Internet 100

5G/4G fixed wirelessIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload100 Mbit/sUpload15 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 32.9Term24 moHardwareEUR 29.9Promo: 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

[Visit A1→](https://www.a1.net/internet/cube)A1

### A1 Cube Internet 150

5G/4G fixed wirelessIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload150 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyEUR 37.9Term24 moHardwareEUR 29.9Promo: 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

[Visit A1→](https://www.a1.net/internet/cube)A1

### A1 Cube Internet 250

5G/4G fixed wirelessIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload250 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyEUR 47.9Term24 moHardwareEUR 29.9Promo: 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

[Visit A1→](https://www.a1.net/internet/cube)A1 · B.free

### B.free Data Unlimited 80

5G/4G prepaidValue brandRetailerNo min termDownload80 Mbit/sUpload20 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 25TermNoneHardwareEUR 64.9Promo: 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

[Visit A1→](https://www.bfree.at)A1 · B.free

### B.free Data Unlimited 150

5G prepaidValue brandRetailerNo min termDownload150 Mbit/sUpload50 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 45TermNoneHardwareEUR 169.9Promo: 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

[Visit A1→](https://www.bfree.at)Magenta

### Magenta Internet XS

DOCSIS cableIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload60 Mbit/sUpload15 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 29.9Term24 moPromo: 1 month free; 2 months free online

Coverage: Address check required (cable footprint)

- +Fiber-Box included
- +Entry tier

[Visit Magenta→](https://www.magenta.at/internet)Magenta

### Magenta Internet S

DOCSIS cableIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload150 Mbit/sUpload30 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 37.9Term24 moPromo: 1 month free; 2 months free online

Coverage: Address check required

- +Fiber-Box included

[Visit Magenta→](https://www.magenta.at/internet)Magenta

### Magenta Internet M

DOCSIS cableIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload300 Mbit/sUpload50 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 47.9Term24 moPromo: 1 month free; 2 months free online

Coverage: Address check required

- +Fiber-Box included
- +Mid-tier sweet spot

[Visit Magenta→](https://www.magenta.at/internet)Magenta

### Magenta Internet L

DOCSIS cableIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload600 Mbit/sUpload60 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 49.9Term24 moPromo: 1 month free; 2 months free online

Coverage: Address check required

- +High download tier
- +Fiber-Box included

[Visit Magenta→](https://www.magenta.at/internet)Magenta

### Magenta Internet XL

DOCSIS cableIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload1000 Mbit/sUpload80 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 64.9Term24 moPromo: 1 month free; 2 months free online

Coverage: Address check required

- +Gigabit download
- +Fiber-Box included

[Visit Magenta→](https://www.magenta.at/internet)Magenta

### Magenta Internet XXL

DOCSIS cableIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload2000 Mbit/sUpload100 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 99.9Term24 moPromo: 1 month free; 2 months free online

Coverage: Address check required

- +2 Gbit/s flagship
- +Fiber-Box included

[Visit Magenta→](https://www.magenta.at/internet)Magenta

### Magenta Internet 5G XS

5G/4G fixed wirelessIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload60 Mbit/sUpload15 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 29.9Term24 moHardwareEUR 19Promo: 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

[Visit Magenta→](https://www.magenta.at/internet)Magenta

### Magenta Internet 5G S

5G/4G fixed wirelessIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload150 Mbit/sUpload30 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 37.9Term24 moHardwareEUR 19Promo: 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

[Visit Magenta→](https://www.magenta.at/internet)Magenta

### Magenta Internet 5G M

5G/4G fixed wirelessIncumbentNetwork operatorDownload300 Mbit/sUpload50 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 47.9Term24 moHardwareEUR 19Promo: 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

[Visit Magenta→](https://www.magenta.at/internet)Drei

### Drei Home 50

5G or fixed (address-selected)IncumbentRetailerDownload50 Mbit/sUpload15 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 25.9Term24 moPromo: 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

[Visit Drei→](https://www.drei.at/de/internet/home/index.html)Drei

### Drei Home 100

5G or fixed (address-selected)IncumbentRetailerDownload100 Mbit/sUpload20 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 29.9Term24 moPromo: 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

[Visit Drei→](https://www.drei.at/de/internet/home/index.html)Drei

### Drei Home Boost! 150

5G or fibre (address-selected)IncumbentRetailerDownload150 Mbit/sUpload30 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 35.9Term24 moPromo: 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

[Visit Drei→](https://www.drei.at/de/internet/home/index.html)Drei

### Drei DataNet 50

5G/4G no-bindIncumbentRetailerNo min termDownload50 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyEUR 24.9TermNonePromo: 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

[Visit Drei→](https://www.drei.at)Drei

### Drei DataNet 100

5G/4G no-bindIncumbentRetailerNo min termDownload80 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyEUR 29.9TermNonePromo: 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

[Visit Drei→](https://www.drei.at)spusu

### spusu 5G Home L

5G/4G fixed wirelessChallenger ISPReseller / MVNONo min termDownload100 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyEUR 28.9TermNonePromo: 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

[Visit spusu→](https://www.spusu.at/internet)spusu

### spusu 5G Home XL

5G/4G fixed wirelessChallenger ISPReseller / MVNONo min termDownload250 Mbit/sUpload50 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 35.9TermNoneCoverage: Address check

Network partner: Drei network

- +No minimum term
- +Higher 5G ceiling

Roaming: No use abroad

Voice/SMS: Data only

[Visit spusu→](https://www.spusu.at/internet)spusu

### spusu 5G Home XXL

5G/4G fixed wirelessChallenger ISPReseller / MVNONo min termDownload500 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyEUR 65TermNoneCoverage: Address check

Network partner: Drei network

- +Top 5G home speed
- +No minimum term

Roaming: No use abroad

Voice/SMS: Data only

[Visit spusu→](https://www.spusu.at/internet)LIWEST

### LIWEST Internet Start

DOCSIS cableRegionalNetwork operatorDownload50 Mbit/sUpload10 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 28Term24 moSetupEUR 39.9HardwareEUR 39.9Coverage: Upper Austria (LIWEST footprint)

- +Regional cable
- +Modem provided

[Visit LIWEST→](https://www.liwest.at)LIWEST

### LIWEST Internet Schlau

DOCSIS cableRegionalNetwork operatorDownload150 Mbit/sUpload20 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 37Term24 moSetupEUR 39.9HardwareEUR 39.9Coverage: Upper Austria

- +Mid-tier cable

[Visit LIWEST→](https://www.liwest.at)LIWEST

### LIWEST Internet Super

DOCSIS cableRegionalNetwork operatorDownload300 Mbit/sUpload30 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 49Term24 moSetupEUR 39.9HardwareEUR 39.9Coverage: Upper Austria

- +Higher tier

[Visit LIWEST→](https://www.liwest.at)LIWEST

### LIWEST Internet Mega+

DOCSIS cableRegionalNetwork operatorDownload500 Mbit/sUpload40 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 59Term24 moSetupEUR 39.9HardwareEUR 39.9Coverage: Upper Austria

- +Top regional cable tier

[Visit LIWEST→](https://www.liwest.at)LIWEST

### LIWEST Mobil PowerNet

5G fixed wirelessRegionalRetailerNo min termDownload120 Mbit/sUpload25 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 33TermNoneCoverage: Austria-wide

Network partner: LTK product / partner structure

- +No minimum term
- +Mobile router

Roaming: Austria-wide use per FAQ

Voice/SMS: Data only

[Visit LIWEST→](https://www.liwest.at)kabelplus

### kabelplus fiberplus S

Open-access FTTHRegionalNetwork operatorDownload150 Mbit/sUpload75 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 35.99Termn/aPromo: 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

[Visit kabelplus→](https://www.kabelplus.at)kabelplus

### kabelplus fiberplus M

Open-access FTTHRegionalNetwork operatorDownload300 Mbit/sUpload150 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 45.99Termn/aPromo: 25% off new private products until 31.05.2026

Coverage: NÖ/Burgenland/OAN

- +Higher symmetric tier

[Visit kabelplus→](https://www.kabelplus.at)kabelplus

### kabelplus fiberplus L

Open-access FTTHRegionalNetwork operatorDownload600 Mbit/sUpload300 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 55.99Termn/aPromo: 25% off new private products until 31.05.2026

Coverage: NÖ/Burgenland/OAN

- +Top fiberplus tier
- +Strong upload

[Visit kabelplus→](https://www.kabelplus.at)Salzburg AG · CableLink

### CableLink Internet 60

CableRegionalNetwork operatorDownload60 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyn/aTerm12 moSetupEUR 48Promo: First 6 months free; activation and WLAN router free for eligible newcomers

Coverage: Salzburg region

- +WLAN router included
- +Newcomer-friendly promo

[Visit Salzburg AG→](https://www.cablelink.at)Salzburg AG · CableLink

### CableLink Internet 150

CableRegionalNetwork operatorDownload150 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyn/aTerm12 moSetupEUR 48Promo: First 6 months free for eligible newcomers

Coverage: Salzburg region

- +WLAN router included

[Visit Salzburg AG→](https://www.cablelink.at)Salzburg AG · CableLink

### CableLink Internet 300

CableRegionalNetwork operatorDownload300 Mbit/sUpload30 Mbit/sMonthlyn/aTerm12 moSetupEUR 48Promo: First 6 months free for eligible newcomers

Coverage: Salzburg region

- +Mid-tier cable
- +WLAN router

[Visit Salzburg AG→](https://www.cablelink.at)Salzburg AG · CableLink

### CableLink Internet 500

CableRegionalNetwork operatorDownload500 Mbit/sUpload50 Mbit/sMonthlyn/aTerm12 moSetupEUR 48Promo: First 6 months free for eligible newcomers

Coverage: Salzburg region

- +Higher cable tier

[Visit Salzburg AG→](https://www.cablelink.at)Salzburg AG · CableLink

### CableLink Fiber

FTTHRegionalNetwork operatorDownload1000 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyn/aTermn/aCoverage: Salzburg fibre footprint

- +Gigabit fibre

[Visit Salzburg AG→](https://www.cablelink.at)IKB

### IKB Fiber Basic 50

FTTH or broadband fallbackRegionalNetwork operatorDownload50 Mbit/sUpload10 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 29.9Term24 moSetupNoneHardwareEUR 59Promo: Activation fee waived in current actions

Coverage: Innsbruck/Tyrol

- +FRITZ!Box loan during build
- +Self-install or technician

[Visit IKB→](https://www.ikb.at)IKB

### IKB Fiber Basic 100

FTTH or broadband fallbackRegionalNetwork operatorDownload100 Mbit/sUploadn/aMonthlyn/aTerm24 moSetupNoneHardwareEUR 59Promo: Activation fee waived in current actions

Coverage: Innsbruck/Tyrol

- +FRITZ!Box loan
- +Tyrol regional support

[Visit IKB→](https://www.ikb.at)IKB

### IKB Fiber Speed 150

FTTH or 100/15 fallbackRegionalNetwork operatorDownload150 Mbit/sUpload50 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 34.9Term24 moSetupNoneHardwareEUR 59Promo: 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

[Visit IKB→](https://www.ikb.at)IKB

### IKB Fiber Speed 350

FTTHRegionalNetwork operatorDownload350 Mbit/sUpload100 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 44.9Term24 moSetupNoneHardwareEUR 59Promo: 4 months free; -EUR 5 combo bonus for power customers

Coverage: Innsbruck/Tyrol

- +High symmetric tier
- +Combo discount available

[Visit IKB→](https://www.ikb.at)IKB

### IKB Fiber Flex 10

5G/4G fixed wirelessRegionalReseller / MVNONo min termDownload10 Mbit/sUpload1 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 14.9TermNoneCoverage: 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

[Visit IKB→](https://www.ikb.at)IKB

### IKB Fiber Flex 40

5G/4G fixed wirelessRegionalReseller / MVNODownload40 Mbit/sUpload4 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 24.9Term24 moPromo: 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

[Visit IKB→](https://www.ikb.at)Telematica

### Telematica Next Home 33

DSL/VDSL/FTTHChallenger ISPRetailerNo min termDownload33 Mbit/sUpload5 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 24.5TermNoneSetupNonePromo: 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

[Visit Telematica→](https://www.telematica.at)Telematica

### Telematica Next Home 55

DSL/VDSL/FTTHChallenger ISPRetailerDownload55 Mbit/sUpload15 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 27.5Term24 moSetupNonePromo: 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

[Visit Telematica→](https://www.telematica.at)Telematica

### Telematica Next Home 110

DSL/VDSL/FTTHChallenger ISPRetailerDownload110 Mbit/sUpload20 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 32.5Term24 moSetupNonePromo: 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

[Visit Telematica→](https://www.telematica.at)Telematica

### Telematica Next Home 165

DSL/VDSL/FTTHChallenger ISPRetailerDownload165 Mbit/sUpload30 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 37.5Term24 moSetupNonePromo: 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

[Visit Telematica→](https://www.telematica.at)Telematica

### Telematica Next Home 330

DSL/VDSL/FTTHChallenger ISPRetailerDownload330 Mbit/sUpload50 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 42.5Term24 moSetupNonePromo: 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

[Visit Telematica→](https://www.telematica.at)Telematica

### Telematica Next Home Plus 275

GPON FTTHChallenger ISPRetailerDownload275 Mbit/sUpload110 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 42.5Term24 moSetupNonePromo: 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

[Visit Telematica→](https://www.telematica.at)Telematica

### Telematica Next Home Plus 550

GPON FTTHChallenger ISPRetailerDownload550 Mbit/sUpload110 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 52.5Term24 moSetupNonePromo: EUR 25.00 for first 12 months

Coverage: Selected fibre areas

Network partner: Open/fibre GPON

- +High symmetric upload

Static IP: Optional

[Visit Telematica→](https://www.telematica.at)Telematica

### Telematica Next Home Plus 1000

GPON FTTHChallenger ISPRetailerDownload1000 Mbit/sUpload275 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 72.5Term24 moSetupNonePromo: 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

[Visit Telematica→](https://www.telematica.at)VOLhighspeed

### VOLhighspeed DSL 33

DSLRegionalRetailerDownload33 Mbit/sUpload5 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 16.9Term24 moCoverage: Vorarlberg

Network partner: Regional fixed access

- +AVM FRITZ!Box compatible
- +Regional support

[Visit VOLhighspeed→](https://www.volhighspeed.at)VOLhighspeed

### VOLhighspeed Fiber 250

FTTHRegionalRetailerDownload250 Mbit/sUpload250 Mbit/sMonthlyn/aTerm24 moCoverage: Vorarlberg

Network partner: Vorarlberg partner nets

- +Symmetric upload

[Visit VOLhighspeed→](https://www.volhighspeed.at)VOLhighspeed

### VOLhighspeed Fiber 500

FTTHRegionalRetailerDownload500 Mbit/sUpload500 Mbit/sMonthlyn/aTerm24 moCoverage: Vorarlberg

Network partner: Vorarlberg partner nets

- +High symmetric

[Visit VOLhighspeed→](https://www.volhighspeed.at)VOLhighspeed

### VOLhighspeed Fiber 1000

FTTHRegionalRetailerDownload1000 Mbit/sUpload1000 Mbit/sMonthlyn/aTerm24 moCoverage: Vorarlberg

Network partner: Vorarlberg partner nets

- +Symmetric Gigabit
- +Vorarlberg fibre

[Visit VOLhighspeed→](https://www.volhighspeed.at)bob

### Giga bob Unlimited 40

4G/5G mobileValue brandReseller / MVNONo min termDownload40 Mbit/sUpload10 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 18.9TermNoneCoverage: Nationwide

Network partner: A1 ecosystem

- +No minimum term
- +A1-network reach

Voice/SMS: Data only

[Visit bob→](https://www.bob.at)bob

### Giga bob Unlimited 80

4G/5G mobileValue brandReseller / MVNONo min termDownload80 Mbit/sUpload20 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 24.9TermNoneCoverage: Nationwide

Network partner: A1 ecosystem

- +No minimum term
- +Higher speed tier

Voice/SMS: Data only

[Visit bob→](https://www.bob.at)HoT

### HoT Internet

Mobile broadbandValue brandReseller / MVNONo min termDownload70 Mbit/sUpload20 Mbit/sMonthlyEUR 19.9TermNonePromo: 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

[Visit HoT→](https://www.hot.at)educom

### educom datos

Mobile broadbandSpecialistReseller / MVNODownload70 Mbit/sUpload10 Mbit/sMonthlyn/aTermn/aCoverage: Nationwide; eligibility-limited

- +Education-eligibility pricing
- +Longer terms reduce monthly price

Voice/SMS: Data only

[Visit educom→](https://www.educom.at)Sources: Official provider product pages (April 2026 verification), RTR market reports and dispute summaries, Breitbandatlas, Trustpilot snapshots.

## 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?

**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.

| 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! |

## 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

**Magenta**says its 5G Box becomes the customer's property. **IKB** uses temporary loan FRITZ!Boxes during line build-out. **LIWEST**publishes 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)](https://www.rtr.at) 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.

## German Terms Glossary

GlasfaserFibre-to-the-home (FTTH)FestnetzFixed-line internet or phoneMobiles InternetMobile or 5G/4G fixed wirelessBandbreitenoptimierungBandwidth optimisation / traffic-management policyAktivierungsgebührActivation feeBindungContract minimum termVerfügbarkeitAvailability 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.

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## 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**.

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