SIM Card Overview in Austria (2026)
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Cheapest first
Updated August 2026. This page lists every Austrian SIM package we track, 24 tariffs from 10 providers, in one sortable table. The cheapest is spusu 2000 at EUR 4.90 a month for 2 GB on the Drei network. Every prepaid tariff here needs passport registration but no Austrian address and no credit check.
Most data per euro
Sort by data and the answer changes. yesss! 200 GB carries the largest capped allowance at EUR 19.99 a month, while Drei up Under27 unlimited wins on value at EUR 0.07 per GB. Unlimited tariffs start at EUR 14.90 with Drei up Under27, which is restricted to under-27s.
Every SIM package in Austria, sorted
Sorting reorders the table rows below.
Listed by provider, starting with HoT 10 GB at EUR 5.90 per month.
| Package | Data | Price | EUR / GB | Network | Full details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HoT 10 GBHoT (Hofer Telekom) · 30 days | 10 GB | EUR 5.90 | EUR 0.59 | Magenta | Full details |
| HoT fixHoT (Hofer Telekom) · 30 days | 60 GB | EUR 9.90 | EUR 0.17 | Magenta | Full details |
| HoT 150 GBHoT (Hofer Telekom) · 30 days | 150 GB | EUR 17.90 | EUR 0.12 | Magenta | Full details |
| A1 Free Tarif SA1 · 4 weeks | 5 GB | EUR 9.90 | EUR 1.98 | A1 | Full details |
| A1 B.free 50A1 · 4 weeks | 30 GB | EUR 9.90 | EUR 0.33 | A1 | Full details |
| A1 Basis TarifA1 · monthly contract | 5 GB | EUR 9.90 | EUR 1.98 | A1 | Full details |
| Magenta Mobil SMagenta · 30 days | 10 GB | EUR 9.90 | EUR 0.99 | Magenta | Full details |
| Magenta Klax MMagenta · 4 weeks | 60 GB | EUR 14.90 | EUR 0.25 | Magenta | Full details |
| Magenta unlimited SIM-onlyMagenta · monthly contract | Unlimited | EUR 29.90 | EUR 0.15 | Magenta | Full details |
| Drei Talk BasicDrei (3) · 30 days | 15 GB | EUR 7.00 | EUR 0.47 | Drei | Full details |
| Drei up Under27 unlimitedDrei (3) · monthly contract | Unlimited | EUR 14.90 | EUR 0.07 | Drei | Full details |
| Drei up unlimited+Drei (3) · monthly contract | Unlimited | EUR 24.90 | EUR 0.12 | Drei | Full details |
| spusu 2000spusu · monthly | 2 GB | EUR 4.90 | EUR 2.45 | Drei | Full details |
| spusu 50000spusu · monthly | 50 GB | EUR 9.90 | EUR 0.20 | Drei | Full details |
| spusu 80spusu · 4 weeks | 80 GB | EUR 15.00 | EUR 0.19 | Drei | Full details |
| yesss! Syesss! · monthly | 5 GB | EUR 6.50 | EUR 1.30 | A1 | Full details |
| yesss! 100 GByesss! · monthly | 100 GB | EUR 9.99 | EUR 0.10 | A1 | Full details |
| yesss! 200 GByesss! · monthly | 200 GB | EUR 19.99 | EUR 0.10 | A1 | Full details |
| bob bobinatorbob · monthly | 7 GB | EUR 6.90 | EUR 0.99 | A1 | Full details |
| bob Flex unlimitedbob · monthly | Unlimited | EUR 18.90 | EUR 0.09 | A1 | Full details |
| LIDL Connect basicLIDL Connect · monthly | 8 GB | EUR 7.90 | EUR 0.99 | Drei | Full details |
| LIDL Connect Tarif LLIDL Connect · 30 days | 100 GB | EUR 9.50 | EUR 0.10 | Drei | Full details |
| eety basiceety · monthly | 4 GB | EUR 5.90 | EUR 1.48 | A1 | Full details |
| Lycamobile InternationalLycamobile · monthly | 5 GB | EUR 9.90 | EUR 1.98 | Magenta | Full details |
24 packages from 10 providers
The table above is the full index: every tariff from 10 Austrian providers, not a curated top five. Sorting reorders the same rows, so cheapest, most data, and best EUR per GB each surface a different winner instead of hiding behind one editorial ranking. Click Full detailson any row to jump to that provider's full card further down this page.
Summary
- Cheapest overall: spusu 2000 at EUR 4.90/month for 2 GB.
- Best value per GB: Drei up Under27 unlimited at EUR 0.07 per GB.
- Largest capped allowance: yesss! 200 GB for EUR 19.99/month. Unlimited starts at EUR 14.90.
- Best coverage: anything on the A1 network, which includes yesss!, bob, and eety at MVNO prices.
- Curated picks instead of the full list: best SIM cards in Austria.
How should you read this SIM card overview?
Read it in two passes. First pick the metric that decides your purchase, then read the winning row. If your bill matters most, sort by Cheapest and stop at spusu 2000, EUR 4.90. If you stream and tether, sort by Most data or Best EUR per GB, where LIDL Connect Tarif L delivers 100 GB for EUR 9.50. If you live outside a city, sort by Best coverage, which surfaces the A1 network and its cheaper resellers.
Two columns need a caveat. EUR per GB values unlimited tariffs at 200 GB, because dividing by an uncapped allowance would let every unlimited plan win automatically. And Network is the physical network, not the brand: yesss!, bob, and eety all ride A1, HoT and Lycamobile ride Magenta, and spusu plus LIDL Connect ride Drei. Coverage follows the network, so an MVNO gives you the same signal as its host at a lower price, with slower customer support.
Prices are the monthly figures as advertised in July and August 2026. Some providers bill per 30 days or per 4 weeks rather than per calendar month, which is 13 payments a year instead of 12, so the validity column is part of the price. Always confirm the current figure on the provider site before you buy, and check the SIM card price research page for how these bands have moved.
What does each SIM provider offer in detail?
HoT (Hofer Telekom)
Best Budget. Cheapest mainstream SIM in Austria at EUR 5.90 a month, sold on the shelf at every Hofer supermarket.
- Contract
- Prepaid, no credit check
- Coverage
- Magenta, weaker than A1 rurally
- Support
- German only, no eSIM
All packages(3)
- HoT 10 GBEUR 5.90
10 GB / 30 days · Unlimited calls and SMS in Austria
- HoT fixEUR 9.90
60 GB / 30 days · 15 GB of the allowance usable in the EU
- HoT 150 GBEUR 17.90
150 GB / 30 days · Largest HoT allowance, still prepaid
Prices as of August 2026, verify on the provider site.
More details
- Price band
- EUR 5.90 to EUR 17.90
- Packages
- 3 tariffs
- Network
Network
The operator whose masts you actually use. Budget brands are MVNOs: HoT rides on Magenta, spusu on Drei, so coverage matches the host, not the brand.
- Magenta (host)
- Austrian address
- Not needed for prepaid
- English support
- Limited
- EU roaming
EU roaming
Using the plan in other EU countries at no extra cost. The roaming data allowance is usually smaller than the domestic one, so check it before a long trip.
- Included on all tariffs
- Calls outside the EU
- Charged separately
- eSIM
- Not supported
Best for Newcomers who want a working Austrian number the day they land, with no contract
A1
Best Coverage. Widest rural and Alpine coverage in Austria, and the only major operator with full English support.
- Contract
- Contracts need address and credit check
- Coverage
- Own network, widest rural reach
- Support
- English, phone and shops
All packages(3)
- A1 Free Tarif SEUR 9.90
5 GB / 4 weeks · Prepaid entry tariff on the A1 network
- A1 B.free 50EUR 9.90
30 GB / 4 weeks · 2,000 minutes included
- A1 Basis TarifEUR 9.90
5 GB / monthly contract · English support, 12-month commitment
Prices as of August 2026, verify on the provider site.
More details
- Price band
- EUR 9.90
- Packages
- 3 tariffs
- Network
Network
The operator whose masts you actually use. Budget brands are MVNOs: HoT rides on Magenta, spusu on Drei, so coverage matches the host, not the brand.
- A1 (own network)
- Austrian address
- Not needed for prepaid
- English support
- Yes
- EU roaming
EU roaming
Using the plan in other EU countries at no extra cost. The roaming data allowance is usually smaller than the domestic one, so check it before a long trip.
- Included on all tariffs
- Calls outside the EU
- Charged separately
- eSIM
- Supported
Best for Residents outside the cities who need a signal in Alpine and rural areas
Magenta
Strongest signal in Vienna, and the only provider that bundles a SIM with fibre internet and TV.
- Contract
- Unlimited needs 12 months
- Coverage
- Own network, strong in Vienna only
- Support
- English, shops and phone
All packages(3)
- Magenta Mobil SEUR 9.90
10 GB / 30 days · Prepaid entry tariff, no commitment
- Magenta Klax MEUR 14.90
60 GB / 4 weeks · 20 GB of the allowance usable in the EU
- Magenta unlimited SIM-onlyEUR 29.90
unlimited data / monthly contract · Unlimited data, bundles with fibre and TV
Prices as of August 2026, verify on the provider site.
More details
- Price band
- EUR 9.90 to EUR 29.90
- Packages
- 3 tariffs
- Network
Network
The operator whose masts you actually use. Budget brands are MVNOs: HoT rides on Magenta, spusu on Drei, so coverage matches the host, not the brand.
- Magenta (own network)
- Austrian address
- Not needed for prepaid
- English support
- Yes
- EU roaming
EU roaming
Using the plan in other EU countries at no extra cost. The roaming data allowance is usually smaller than the domestic one, so check it before a long trip.
- Included on all tariffs
- Calls outside the EU
- Charged separately
- eSIM
- Supported
Best for City residents who want one bill for mobile, home internet, and TV
Drei (3)
Most aggressive data allowances of the three network operators, including an unlimited tier for under-27s.
- Contract
- Prepaid or contract
- Coverage
- Own network, weakest rural reach
- Support
- English available
All packages(3)
- Drei Talk BasicEUR 7.00
15 GB / 30 days · Most data per euro at entry level
- Drei up Under27 unlimitedEUR 14.90
unlimited data / monthly contract · Unlimited data, under-27s only
- Drei up unlimited+EUR 24.90
unlimited data / monthly contract · Unlimited data plus EU roaming
Prices as of August 2026, verify on the provider site.
More details
- Price band
- EUR 7.00 to EUR 24.90
- Packages
- 3 tariffs
- Network
Network
The operator whose masts you actually use. Budget brands are MVNOs: HoT rides on Magenta, spusu on Drei, so coverage matches the host, not the brand.
- Drei (own network)
- Austrian address
- Not needed for prepaid
- English support
- Yes
- EU roaming
EU roaming
Using the plan in other EU countries at no extra cost. The roaming data allowance is usually smaller than the domestic one, so check it before a long trip.
- Included on all tariffs
- Calls outside the EU
- Charged separately
- eSIM
- Supported
Best for Heavy data users and students who want unlimited data at the lowest price
spusu
Cheapest. Cheapest monthly tariff in Austria at EUR 4.90, and the only provider that rolls unused data over.
- Contract
- Monthly, data rolls over
- Coverage
- Drei, weakest rural reach
- Support
- German only
All packages(3)
- spusu 2000EUR 4.90
2 GB / monthly · Cheapest monthly tariff in Austria
- spusu 50000EUR 9.90
50 GB / monthly · Unused data rolls over to next month
- spusu 80EUR 15.00
80 GB / 4 weeks · Data rollover plus EU roaming
Prices as of August 2026, verify on the provider site.
More details
- Price band
- EUR 4.90 to EUR 15.00
- Packages
- 3 tariffs
- Network
Network
The operator whose masts you actually use. Budget brands are MVNOs: HoT rides on Magenta, spusu on Drei, so coverage matches the host, not the brand.
- Drei (host)
- Austrian address
- Not needed for prepaid
- English support
- Limited
- EU roaming
EU roaming
Using the plan in other EU countries at no extra cost. The roaming data allowance is usually smaller than the domestic one, so check it before a long trip.
- Included on all tariffs
- Calls outside the EU
- Charged separately
- eSIM
- Supported
Best for Light users who want the lowest possible monthly bill with no wasted allowance
yesss!
100 GB on A1 coverage for EUR 9.99, the cheapest way to get a big allowance on the best network.
- Contract
- Monthly, no commitment
- Coverage
- Full A1 network, MVNO price
- Support
- German only, fewer channels
All packages(3)
- yesss! SEUR 6.50
5 GB / monthly · Cheapest way onto the A1 network
- yesss! 100 GBEUR 9.99
100 GB / monthly · 100 GB on A1 coverage under EUR 10
- yesss! 200 GBEUR 19.99
200 GB / monthly · Largest capped allowance on A1
Prices as of August 2026, verify on the provider site.
More details
- Price band
- EUR 6.50 to EUR 19.99
- Packages
- 3 tariffs
- Network
Network
The operator whose masts you actually use. Budget brands are MVNOs: HoT rides on Magenta, spusu on Drei, so coverage matches the host, not the brand.
- A1 (host)
- Austrian address
- Not needed for prepaid
- English support
- Limited
- EU roaming
EU roaming
Using the plan in other EU countries at no extra cost. The roaming data allowance is usually smaller than the domestic one, so check it before a long trip.
- Included on all tariffs
- Calls outside the EU
- Charged separately
- eSIM
- Supported
Best for Heavy data users who need A1 coverage without paying A1 prices
bob
A1's own budget brand, with an unlimited-data tariff at EUR 18.90 and no contract attached.
- Contract
- Unlimited, no commitment
- Coverage
- Full A1 network
- Support
- German only
All packages(2)
- bob bobinatorEUR 6.90
7 GB / monthly · A1's own budget brand
- bob Flex unlimitedEUR 18.90
unlimited data / monthly · Unlimited data with no contract
Prices as of August 2026, verify on the provider site.
More details
- Price band
- EUR 6.90 to EUR 18.90
- Packages
- 2 tariffs
- Network
Network
The operator whose masts you actually use. Budget brands are MVNOs: HoT rides on Magenta, spusu on Drei, so coverage matches the host, not the brand.
- A1 (host)
- Austrian address
- Not needed for prepaid
- English support
- Limited
- EU roaming
EU roaming
Using the plan in other EU countries at no extra cost. The roaming data allowance is usually smaller than the domestic one, so check it before a long trip.
- Included on all tariffs
- Calls outside the EU
- Charged separately
- eSIM
- Supported
Best for Residents who want unlimited data without a 12-month commitment
LIDL Connect
Cheapest 100 GB pack in Austria at EUR 9.50 per 30 days, bought with your groceries.
- Contract
- Prepaid, sold at Lidl
- Coverage
- Drei, weaker in the Alps
- Support
- German only
All packages(2)
- LIDL Connect basicEUR 7.90
8 GB / monthly · Starter kit sold at every Lidl
- LIDL Connect Tarif LEUR 9.50
100 GB / 30 days · Cheapest 100 GB pack in Austria
Prices as of August 2026, verify on the provider site.
More details
- Price band
- EUR 7.90 to EUR 9.50
- Packages
- 2 tariffs
- Network
Network
The operator whose masts you actually use. Budget brands are MVNOs: HoT rides on Magenta, spusu on Drei, so coverage matches the host, not the brand.
- Drei (host)
- Austrian address
- Not needed for prepaid
- English support
- Limited
- EU roaming
EU roaming
Using the plan in other EU countries at no extra cost. The roaming data allowance is usually smaller than the domestic one, so check it before a long trip.
- Included on all tariffs
- Calls outside the EU
- Charged separately
- eSIM
- Supported
Best for Heavy data users who want a big allowance from a supermarket shelf
eety
Cheapest route onto the A1 network at EUR 5.90, for readers who barely use mobile data.
- Contract
- Prepaid, no commitment
- Coverage
- Full A1 network
- Support
- German only, no eSIM
All packages(1)
- eety basicEUR 5.90
4 GB / monthly · Cheap A1-network access, small allowance
Prices as of August 2026, verify on the provider site.
More details
- Price band
- EUR 5.90
- Packages
- 1 tariffs
- Network
Network
The operator whose masts you actually use. Budget brands are MVNOs: HoT rides on Magenta, spusu on Drei, so coverage matches the host, not the brand.
- A1 (host)
- Austrian address
- Not needed for prepaid
- English support
- Limited
- EU roaming
EU roaming
Using the plan in other EU countries at no extra cost. The roaming data allowance is usually smaller than the domestic one, so check it before a long trip.
- Included on all tariffs
- Calls outside the EU
- Charged separately
- eSIM
- Not supported
Best for Very light users who need A1 coverage and almost no data
Lycamobile
The only provider here that includes calls outside the EU, which matters if family lives further away.
- Contract
- Prepaid, no commitment
- Coverage
- Magenta, weaker rurally
- Support
- English, built for callers abroad
All packages(1)
- Lycamobile InternationalEUR 9.90
5 GB / monthly · Calls outside the EU included
Prices as of August 2026, verify on the provider site.
More details
- Price band
- EUR 9.90
- Packages
- 1 tariffs
- Network
Network
The operator whose masts you actually use. Budget brands are MVNOs: HoT rides on Magenta, spusu on Drei, so coverage matches the host, not the brand.
- Magenta (host)
- Austrian address
- Not needed for prepaid
- English support
- Yes
- EU roaming
EU roaming
Using the plan in other EU countries at no extra cost. The roaming data allowance is usually smaller than the domestic one, so check it before a long trip.
- Included on all tariffs
- Calls outside the EU
- Included
- eSIM
- Not supported
Best for Residents who call non-EU countries regularly
Ratings are user-sentiment scores (out of 5) from our telecom provider research, updated June 2026. Providers without a score have too few reviews to rank.
Frequently asked questions about Austrian SIM packages
What is the cheapest SIM package in Austria in 2026?
The cheapest monthly SIM package in Austria is spusu 2000 at EUR 4.90 a month for 2 GB of data on the Drei network, with unused data rolling over to the next month. HoT 10 GB is the cheapest package with a large allowance at EUR 5.90 for 10 GB, and eety basic matches EUR 5.90 for 4 GB on A1 coverage. All three are prepaid, so none of them runs a credit check or ties you to a contract.
Which Austrian SIM package gives the most data?
Among capped tariffs, yesss! 200 GB gives the largest allowance at EUR 19.99 a month on the A1 network. LIDL Connect Tarif L is the cheapest big-data pack at 100 GB for EUR 9.50 per 30 days, and yesss! 100 GB matches that allowance for EUR 9.99. For genuinely uncapped data, Drei up Under27 unlimited is EUR 14.90 for under-27s, bob Flex unlimited is EUR 18.90 with no contract, and Magenta unlimited SIM-only is EUR 29.90 on a 12-month contract.
What does EUR per GB tell you when comparing SIM cards?
EUR per GB divides the monthly price by the data allowance, so it exposes tariffs that look cheap but ration data. spusu 2000 at EUR 4.90 works out at EUR 2.45 per GB, while LIDL Connect Tarif L at EUR 9.50 costs EUR 0.10 per GB. The metric only helps if you actually use the allowance: paying EUR 9.50 for 100 GB is worse value than EUR 4.90 for 2 GB if you never pass 2 GB. Unlimited tariffs are valued at 200 GB in the table so they cannot win by dividing by infinity.
Do all Austrian SIM cards need registration?
Yes. Since 2019 every Austrian SIM card must be registered to a named person with a passport or national ID before it will carry traffic, prepaid Wertkarten included. You do not need a Meldezettel or an Austrian address for a prepaid SIM, which is why newcomers can buy one on arrival, but contract tariffs such as A1 Basis, Magenta unlimited, and the Drei up plans do require an Austrian address and a credit check.
Can you keep your number when switching Austrian SIM packages?
Yes. Number portability is a legal right under TKG 2021, and it applies between prepaid providers too. Ask your new provider to start the port, not your old one, and quote the Rufnummernmitnahme process. The port itself typically completes within one working day, and providers may charge a small administrative fee. Your old tariff ends when the port completes, so cancel nothing in advance.