Austria eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 10 data plans from $1.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Drei 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $1.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.45/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 5 days · $5.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $5.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $4.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $8.99 Unlimited · 10 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $4.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $6.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $8.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $6.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $8.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $22.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Austria
The Austria eSIM connects to Drei. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Austria
- VIE Vienna International
- SZG Salzburg
- INN Innsbruck
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Austria.
City guides in Austria
About unlimited in Austria
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Austria?
These regional eSIMs include Austria. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Austria eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $6.99.
All 10 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $1.99 | $0.28 | $1.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $2.99 | $0.20 | $1.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $1.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $4.99 | $0.17 | $1.00 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $6.99 | $0.23 | $0.70 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $0.45 |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $5.99 | $1.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $8.99 | $0.90 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $16.99 | $1.13 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $22.99 | $0.77 | No cap |
Questions about Austria
Which networks does the Austria eSIM use?
The Austria eSIM connects to Drei. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Austria?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $4.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Austria?
Yes, from $5.99 for 5 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Austria plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Austria?
The main international airports are Vienna International (VIE), Salzburg (SZG), Innsbruck (INN).
Does a regional eSIM cover Austria?
Yes. EU & UK, Europe and Global include Austria. The smallest, EU & UK, covers 28 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.