Planning your next vacation to Austria? Do you have a business trip coming up? Are you just passing by? Whatever your reason for traveling to this interesting Central European country, you are surely looking for the best option to have internet during your stay with an eSIM. That’s why we have prepared this post where we tell you how to find the best eSIM card in Austria, with which you can connect to the internet immediately without paying excessive bills as with roaming, or jeopardizing your data on public wifi networks.
On the market there are a great variety of brands with different features such as speed, data limit, technical support, price or duration of the plans, so we have compared the main brands such as Holafly, Airalo or Simoptions, among others, and we tell you their advantages and disadvantages to help you make a decision. We already tell you that the eSIM cards with unlimited data like those of Holafly are a safe bet with a 24/7 multilingual support and no extra charges.
Comparison of eSIM for a trip to Austria
When comparing different eSIM brands we must take into account all the features that will determine if the card fits the needs of our trip. That’s why we have prepared this table with all the essential information about each brand to help you choose. We’ll delve deeper into each eSIM brand later on so you won’t be missing any of the information.
| Brand | Plan duration | Data sharing | Unlimited data | App | GB per plan | Support | Price | Trustpilot | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holafly | 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 days | No | Yes | Yes | Unlimited data | In English and other languages, direct chat and WhatsApp | 19€ – 87€ | 4,6 | 4,3 |
| Airalo | 7, 15 and 30 days | Yes | No | Yes | 1GB, 2 GB, 3GB, 5GB, 10GB and 20GB | In English, via a bot | 4,5€ – 31€ | 3,9 | 3,8 |
| Maya Mobile | 30 days | Yes | Yes | No | 1GB, 3GB, 5GB, 10GB, unlimited | In English, via a bot | 5€ – 45€ | 4,5 | 3,2 |
| Simoptions | 10, 14, 15 and 30 days | No | No | No | 1GB, 6GB, 10GB and 20GB | In English, via chat | 7,9€ – 49,9€ | 3,5 | 3 |
| Nomad | 7, 15 and 30 days | Yes | No | Yes | 1GB, 3GB, 5GB, 10GB, 20GB | In English, via email or the App | 11€ – 32€ | 3,1 | 3,6 |
1. Holafly, eSIM for Austria with Unlimited Data and customer support in English
| Advantages | They offer data packages by continent and for countries. Holafly’s eSIM cards are easy to purchase and install with QR code or manually. They offer a wide variety of eSIM cards with different price points and contract durations. They have eSIM cards for 160 destinations. Most of their eSIM plans have unlimited data. 24/7 technical support in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. Very flexible pricing. They offer eSIM cards for all of Europe. Can be paid in Euros, US Dollars and Mexican Pesos. Flexible duration of data plans: 5, 10, 15, 15, 20, 30, 60 and 90 days. It has an App where you can check the consumption and the remaining days of the contract. |
| Inconveniences | Their eSIM cards do not include calls or sms. They are one of the most expensive options on the market, but it’s worth it because you don’t run out of data and don’t have to recharge. Holafly’s eSIM card for Austria does not allow data sharing. You can’t do the setup through their App. |
Holafly is one of the best options for buying eSIM cards as all its plans have unlimited data for all those who want to travel without worrying about running out of internet. In addition, the brand offers a 24/7 customer service in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Japanese that responds in less than a minute by chat or WhatsApp, and is currently the company with the best customer rating on Trustpilot with a score of 4.6.
On the website of Holafly you can find 7 unlimited data plans ranging from 19€ to 87€ depending on the duration of the contract, which can be 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 60 days. It is perfect for long stays, as well as for digital nomads or express trips to Austria. On their website you can also find a eSIM card for all of Europe which includes 32 countries so you can move from country to country without having to change eSIMs.
| Data plan | Price in Euros | Price in Dollars | Price in Mexican Pesos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days – unlimited data | 19€ | 19$ | $339 |
| 5 days – unlimited data | 27€ | 27$ | $517 |
| 7 days – unlimited data | 34€ | 34$ | $699 |
| 10 days – unlimited data | 47€ | 47$ | $899 |
| 15 days – unlimited data | 57€ | 57$ | $1199 |
| 20 days – unlimited data | 69€ | 69$ | $1399 |
| 30 days – unlimited data | 87€ | 87$ | $1699 |
The Holafly eSIM cards can be installed easily by scanning the QR code that you will get by email once you have completed the purchase. The installation can also be done manually without the need for a computer, simply writing a code in the settings of your mobile that you can consult in the mail or in your App, which is very convenient to control the duration of the data plan.
After testing Holafly’s eSIM cards we can say that they are one of the most expensive options on the market, but that in the end they are profitable since all their plans have unlimited data and you will not need to recharge at any time during your trip. Here we leave you this ranking where we evaluate from 1 to 5 all the features of Holafly’s eSIM cards for Austria based on our experience.
| Data | Duration | Support | Price | App | Speed | Data Sharing | Currencies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 4,8 | 3,5 | 3,5 | 4,8 | 0 | 4,5 | 4,3 |
In this post you can read about our experience with Holafly eSIM cards and some users’ opinions: Our review of Holafly eSIM: is it worth it?
2. Airalo, the cheapest eSIM brand for traveling to Austria
| Advantages | They offer regional, country or global data packages. Airalo eSIM cards are easy to purchase and install. It is one of the cheapest brands in the market. They offer a wide variety of eSIM cards with different duration, price and gigabytes. They have eSIM cards for 190 countries. Their eSIM card allows you to share data with other devices. They allow you to recharge the eSIM. They have an App and you can buy and install the eSIM from it. |
| Inconveniences | Gigabytes are limited to 20GB or less and do not have unlimited data cards. Short-term plans have very limited gigabytes. Their eSIM cards do not include calls and sms. The duration of the data plans is limited to 7, 15 and 30 days. Their services and technical support is exclusively in English and takes a long time to respond. |
Airalo is along with Holafly one of the best-known brands in the world to buy an international travel eSIM. This company, founded in Singapore in 2019 by Turkish entrepreneurs Abraham Burak and Ahmet Bahadir Özdemir, was one of the first to offer these services, and has a wide coverage of countries where they offer eSIM cards.
Although Airalo is one of the cheapest brands on the market, the truth is that in the long run it can get expensive as their data plans have very limited gigabytes that can run out at any time, and their technical service takes a long time to respond.
Airalo’s eSIM card data plans for Austria are for 7, 15 and 30 days, and prices range from $4.5 to $31. They also offer an eSIM card for Europe that includes 39 countries. The brand has an App through which you can buy and install the eSIM, and later recharge it when you run out of data.
| Data plan | Price in U.S. Dollars |
|---|---|
| 7 days – 1 GB | 4,5$ |
| 30 days – 3 GB | 9$ |
| 30 days – 5 GB | 13$ |
| 30 days – 10 GB | 21$ |
| 30 days – 20 GB | 31$ |
Airalo’s eSIM for Austria offers 5 data plans so you can choose the one that best suits your trip. We compared customer reviews and opinions on Trustpilot and found that Airalo has one of the lowest scores with 3.7. Here is the ranking of each aspect of Airalo and in this post you can also read about our opinion of the brand: Our review of Airalo eSIM: is it worth it?
| Data | Duration | Support | Price | App | Speed | Data Sharing | Currencies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4,5 | 3 | 3,8 |
3. Maya Mobile, 30-day data plans for Austria
| Advantages | They offer data packages by continent and country. Maya Mobile eSIM cards are easy to purchase and install with QR code or manually. They have eSIM cards for 194 destinations. Data plans limited to 1GB, 3GB, 5GB, 10GB that can run out quickly. Flexible pricing. They have plans with unlimited data. To recharge you can set up auto-recharge after 30 days. Enables data sharing with other devices. |
| Inconveniences | Their eSIM cards do not include calls or sms. They do not have an App. The unlimited data plan has a 5Mbps limit. Technical support in English via a bot. They only have data plans for 30 days. |
This company makes eSIM cards available for 30 days in Austria. In this case, the price of the data packages varies depending on the gigabytes. In total they have 4 packages of 1, 3, 5, 10 gigabytes, and another with unlimited gigabytes. The unlimited data plan is relative as the maximum browsing speed is 5Mbps and after having used 30GB of the plan, it drops to 1Mbps. The price ranges from €5 to €45.
Like Holafly, Maya Mobile is characterized by the speed and simplicity of its hiring and installation process, which is also done through a QR code that arrives in the mail. In addition, they have a 100% refund policy of the purchase in case the data does not work, which is not usual since they have at least two data providers in each country where they offer their services.
Maya Mobile also offers a Europe-wide plan that includes 30 countries and has unlimited data (with maximum speed of 5Mbps dropping to 1Mbps).
| Data plan | Price in Euros |
|---|---|
| 30 days – 1 GB | 5€ |
| 30 days – 3 GB | 7€ |
| 30 days – 5 GB | 11€ |
| 30 days – 10 GB | 17€ |
| 30 days – unlimited data* | 45€ |
In the case of Maya Mobile we consider it a disadvantage their plans being very inflexible and only having a duration of 30 days. In Trustpilot you can see that the brand has an average score of 4.4, but there are hardly any comments. Here the table with the score for each of the features of their eSIM cards.
| Data | Duration | Support | Price | App | Speed | Data Sharing | Currencies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4,5 | 4,5 | 3 | 3,2 |
4. Nomad and their eSIM for Austria
| Advantages | They offer regional, country or global data packages. Nomad eSIM cards are easy to purchase and install. The App is very convenient and allows you to recharge the eSIM. They offer a wide variety of eSIM cards with different prices and amount of gigabytes. They have eSIM cards for 112 countries. Technical support both in the app and on the web. Very affordable prices. |
| Inconveniences | Gigabytes are limited to 20GB or less and do not have unlimited data cards. Short-term plans have very limited gigabytes (1GB). Their eSIM cards do not include calls and sms. The duration of data plans is limited to 7 or 30 days. Their services and technical support are exclusively in English. |
Nomad is a company dedicated to the sale of eSIM cards so you can have internet during your travels. Its main feature is that in addition to its website, it has an App with which its customers can hire data plans easily and quickly. It is also a marketplace like SimOptions, but the web is more intuitive and easy to use.
The brand offers data plans in more than 100 countries and also by continent so we can make use of our Internet connection even if we are moving between different countries. In the case of Austria, the data packages have durations of 7, 15 or 30 days, which is quite flexible. In addition, they have data limits ranging from 1GB to 20GB. The fact that they don’t have unlimited data plans is a big disadvantage as we will be forced to recharge.
| Data plan | Price in Euros | Price in Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days – 1 GB | 6,5€ | 6$ |
| 15 days – 3 GB | 11€ | 12$ |
| 30 days – 3 GB | 11€ | 12$ |
| 30 days – 5 GB | 13€ | 14$ |
| 30 days – 10 GB | 17,5€ | 19$ |
| 30 days – 15 GB | 25€ | 27$ |
| 30 days – 20 GB | 32€ | 35$ |
The Nomad App is very useful to monitor the consumption and recharge in case we run out of data. We can also use it to get in touch with customer service, which unfortunately is only in English.
Here you can see our ranking of Nomad’s eSIMs.
| Data | Duration | Support | Price | App | Speed | Data Sharing | Currencies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 3,5 | 3,5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3,6 |
5. SimOptions and their marketplace
| Advantages | They offer regional, country or global data packages. Sim Options eSIM cards are easy to purchase and install. They offer a wide variety of eSIM cards with different length, price and gigabytes. They have eSIM cards for 160 countries. Some plans include calls and SMS. |
| Inconveniences | Gigabytes are limited to 20GB or less and do not have unlimited data cards. Short-term plans have very limited gigabytes. The features of eSIMs for the same country vary according to the brand contracted. The duration of data plans is limited to 7, 14, 15 and 30 days. Not all eSIM cards allow data recharging. Technical support depends on each brand and good customer service cannot be guaranteed. Speed depends on each eSIM card brand. There is no App to control data consumption. |
SimOptions is an eSIM card marketplace where local mobile carriers in each country sell their eSIM cards. The brand, with offices in Paris, Thailand and Hong Kong, offers data plans for eSIM cards in more than 160 countries and also have regional and global plans.
For Austria you will find 6 data plans of 7, 14, 15 and 30 days with data limits of 1GB, 3GB, 5GB, 8GB, 10GB and 20GB. Prices are a bit higher than average and range from $7.9 to $49.9. Most plans do not allow you to top up the installed eSIM if you run out of data and just three include calls.
The main drawback of Sim Options, besides being an expensive brand, is that its website is a bit chaotic and the data plans, as they are from different brands, are very disparate and their features vary a lot, not only price, speed or duration, but also technical support, the possibility of recharging or data sharing. This will force you to look in detail at each brand and will make it harder for you to make a decision.
| Data plan | Price in U.S.Dollars |
|---|---|
| 7 days – 1 GB | 7,9$ |
| 15 days – 3 GB | 12,9$ |
| 30 days – 5 GB | 17,9$ |
| 30 days – 10 GB | 24,9$ |
| 14 days – 8 GB | 29,9$ |
| 14 days – 20 GB | 49,9$ |
Our personal experience is that with SimOptions cards you lose a lot of time comparing between one and the other. In addition, the price is high, you can only pay in dollars and they don’t give you the guarantee of a good technical support. Here we rate SimOptions eSIM cards from 1 to 5 and in this post you can read about our opinion and what other customers think about the brand: Our review of Sim Options eSIM: is it worth it?
| Data | Duration | Support | Price | App | Speed | Data Sharing | Currencies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 3,5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Conclusion: what is the best eSIM for Austria
In this post we have seen that there are many important factors to take into account when comparing eSIM cards since, for each type of travel you will have different connection needs. That is why we have prepared this section where we tell you based on our experience which eSIM card is best for Austria.
When we travel we don’t want to run out of data in the middle of our vacation, that’s why eSIM cardswith unlimited data are the best option. In this case, the only brands offering unlimited eSIM data are Holafly and Maya Mobile, but remember that Maya Mobile’s unlimited data plans are not real, as after using 30GB the browsing speed will drop to half. With some companies like Airalo or Nomad you can recharge the eSIM already installed through their website or App, but the best thing is not having to pay again if you run out of data. In the case of Simoptions not all of their eSIM brands allow recharging.
We know it can be tricky to calculate the gigabytes you will need during your trip, so we have prepared this table to help you estimate if you end up choosing an eSIM card with a data limit, which we do not recommend.
| Plataform | Gigabyte consumption per hour |
| 0,12GB – 0,18 GB | |
| 0,12GB – 0,18 GB | |
| 0,06 GB | |
| Tiktok | 0,18 GB – 0,8 GB |
| Netflix | 0,3GB – 7GB |
| Youtube | 0,14GB – 1,7 GB |
| Amazon Prime | 0,8GB – 6GB |
The installation process of eSIM cards is always simple and fast, but it is true that there are some companies that make it even easier. The first thing is to check if your mobile is compatible with the eSIM of the brand. You can check this information on the website of each provider.
The purchase of the eSIM for Austria can be done through the web in the case of some brands such as Holafly or SimOptions, or through the app such as Nomad or Airalo. Holafly’s website is very intuitive and easy to use, while Simoptions’ is quite complicated to understand and you will have to read a lot.
The only brands that allow you to do the installation through the App are Airalo and Nomad, and in the case of Holafly, from the App you will be able to get the code to install the eSIM manually without using a computer. You can also do the installation by scanning a QR code that you will receive by email as soon as you have completed the purchase with Holafly, Airalo, Simoptions or Maya Mobile.
On the other hand, it is very important to consider the technical service to help you in the installation process and solve any doubt or problem. Most brands such as Maya Mobile or Airalo have a chat bot that takes a long time to respond and only does so in English. In the case of SimOptions, technical support will depend on the brand of eSIM card you have chosen. In this aspect Holafly’s technical support is the best as it responds in less than 1 minute in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Japanese through the web chat or by WhatsApp, where a conversation is opened automatically after the purchase.
Many times when we travel we want toshare data with other devices and only some providers like Airalo and some SimOptions brands make it possible.
But one of the most important aspects is price. The cheapest brands are Airalo and Maya Mobile, however, their data plans are very limited and you’re likely to run out and have to pay again with the top-up. That’s why it’s sometimes advisable to pay a little more and get a eSIM card with unlimited data like Holafly to give you peace of mind and avoid having to recharge again.
All in all, Holafly eSIM cards are the best choice for travel to Austria for their unlimited data and multilingual technical support that responds in less than a minute.With Holafly you’ll never run out of data on your trip.
Other options for having internet in Austria?
There are several ways to get internet when traveling abroad, however, eSIM cards are our favorite option because of the number of advantages they offer which we are about to detail.
| Convenience | Immediate delivery and activation upon purchase. Purchase prior to travel. Easy installation; unlike SIM cards, there is no need to remove the original card. You’ll be connected as soon as you land, no need to find a store first. You’ll find tailor-made plans to suit the duration and needs of your trip. No need to rely on batteries, as with Pocket wifi. You won’t have to carry an extra device during your trip, like the Pocket Wifi. |
| Peace of mind | You will have 24/7 technical support in English, unlike with a SIM or Pocket Wifi. You will not have to worry about forgetting or losing any device other than your cell phone. |
| Security | You will avoid using public wifi networks vulnerable to hacking. You will avoid entering personal data in endless forms to get Wifi. No need to open or manipulate your mobile phone like with SIM cards. |
There are other alternatives to connect to internet in Austria that may also interest you. That’s why we have prepared this list with other options, their prices, advantages and disadvantages for you to compare and choose the one that best suits your trip.
1. Buy Magenta and Telekom SIM-cards in Austria
This was the most common option until eSIM cards came along. When you arrive in Austria you can get yourSIM card at the airport or in the shopping areas of the cities. There you will find stores of the main telephone companies such as Magenta and Telekom.
The price of the eSIM will depend on the duration of the contract and the gigabytes contracted, but to give you an idea, prices are around 25€ for one month.
Although this is one of the most widespread methods to have internet, the truth is that it has several disadvantages as detailed in this table.
| Advantages | There are a variety of brands and data plans to choose from. Installation is fast. They can be purchased online or in physical stores. You can make calls and send messages with a local number. |
| Inconveniences | It always replaces your regular SIM, which can be lost or damaged. The cell phone must be opened and handled during the installation process. You have to travel to buy it or wait for the card to be delivered. When the contract of your travel SIM expires, it must be replaced by another one. You will not be able to keep your regular phone number. |
2. Rent a Pocket WiFi for Austria
A Pocket WiFi is a wireless router that allows us to connect to the internet from any location. These are the advantages and disadvantages that this system, considered one of the most expensive ones, has.
| Advantages | Can be used by several devices at the same time. You can choose the gigabyte package that suits you best. No need to install anything on our cell phones. |
| Inconveniences | It is one of the most expensive options. There are few brands to choose from. Contracts are usually of long duration. In addition to the data plan, you have to pay for rental, insurance and shipping costs. The battery lasts 6 hours maximum. If you use it with more people you have to be in the same room. You have to carry it with you wherever you go and you run the risk of losing it. |
Some of the best brands for renting Pockets Wifi in Austria are TravelersWifi and Mywebspot. The plans are contracted by the day or by the month depending on the company. With TravelersWifi for example, a day costs almost €5.9. To these costs, however, must be added shipping costs, insurance, extra batteries or car chargers.
This system for a short trip can be uneconomical. This is why it is usually recommended for longer stays or business trips where the device will always be kept in one place and can be shared among several people.
3. Search for free WiFi networks in Austria
In Austria you can find free wifi hotspots in places like department stores, cafes, museums and hotels. However, the big disadvantage of public networks is their vulnerability to hacking. That is why it is recommended to limit their use to a minimum and avoid at all costs making transactions where your personal data is put at risk.
| Advantages | It is free of charge. There is nothing to install on our cell phones. |
| Inconveniences | It is difficult to find free access wifi networks. Public wifi networks are often slow or give connection problems. You often have to fill in forms and share your personal data. Some free wifi networks have limited time. You have to be near the router to connect. These networks are vulnerable to hacking. |
4. Activate roaming for Austria
Data roaming is a service offered by phone companies to continue using your local data plan when traveling to Austria.The cost of this service is usually high, so it is advisable to check with your usual carrier before embarking on your trip, to avoid surprises at the end of the month.
However, inhabitants of countries within the European Union can continue to use the data contracted in their country at no additional cost.
| Advantages | There is no need to install anything on our cell phone. There is no need to contract any extra service. You can receive calls, send messages and connect to the internet immediately. |
| Inconveniences | This is the most expensive option. Sometimes it is activated without us realizing it. Not all telephone companies offer this service. |
Frequently asked questions about how to have internet in Austria
ESIM cards allow you to have internet on your mobile when traveling abroad without having to remove your regular SIM as is the case with SIM cards. This is possible thanks to a chip incorporated in the latest generation of cell phones.
The purchase of the eSIM data plan can be done through the web or the App of some brands. Choose your destination, duration and gigabytes of data plan and pay securely.
The eSIM installation and activation is a really easy procedure that will take you just a few minutes.
Once you have verified that your cell phone is compatible with the product and chosen the data plan that best suits your needs, go to the mobile data settings on your smartphone and select “add data plan”. Then the camera will open so you can scan the QR code that you will have received in the mail after the purchase. Then the installation and activation of your card will begin.
This process must be carried out with internet connection, so it is recommended to do it before embarking on the trip or upon arrival at the hotel.
Most models of common brands such as Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Huawei or Google are compatible as long as they are recent models. Several iPads are also supported. However, it is best to check on the website of each provider, where they will tell you all the compatible models.
SIM cards can be purchased in physical stores or online, whose delivery period ranges from 48 to 72 hours. There are also companies that offer same-day express shipping.
Most companies offer data capped packages. Holafly, unlike the rest offers a wide variety of unlimited data packages.
To activate the eSIM card you need to have internet connection, so it is recommended to activate it just before embarking on your trip.
Data packages usually last between 7 and 30 days, however, there are providers such as Holafly that offer more flexible packages between 5 days and 2 months.
Unlimited data plans usually do not allow data sharing, but those plans with a specific number of GBs included do.
Data on unlimited plans is really unlimited. Note in any case that local mobile operators may temporarily reduce the speed if you make very intensive use of applications such as Netflix or Youtube. These limits are more intended to avoid network saturation by a few users.
Holafly is a Spanish company launched in 2018 that you can trust, it has been tested by more than 400,000 customers, travel blogs and Youtubers. Holafly markets eSIMs since 2019.
Holafly has over 10,000 positive experiences posted on Trustpilot, with a rating of “Excellent” and 4.6 average score.
SIM Options has positive and negative reviews, and an average rating on Trustpilot lower than Holafly, at 3.8. SIM Options is a Hong Kong-based company.
Maya is owned by a US company, Maya Virtual Inc. Maya’s reviews on Truspilot are good, out of 4.5 average rating.
The reviews of Airalo on Truspilot are good, out of 3.9 average rating.
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