DriftEuropa Reference

Hungary
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Hungary, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftEuropa eSIM plans for Hungary shown on this page use Vodafone Hungary, Yettel Hungary and offer 4G/5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorVodafone Hungary
Yettel Hungary
Local SIM$10-20
Operators in our plans2

Magyar Telekom offers the widest and most reliable network with the best rural reach.

66 MSI87 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Hungary, by underlying operator.

Vodafone Hungary: 50% (88 plans) Yettel Hungary: 50% (88 plans) 2 OPERATORS
  • Vodafone Hungary50%
  • Yettel Hungary50%

Network at a glance

Vodafone Hungary and Yettel Hungary is the network most travellers lean on in Hungary. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 66, placing it mid-tier for regional speed. Median data price has held steady from $0.94 per GB in June 2026 to $0.94 in September 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Hungary, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

Vodafone Hungary#2
Owner
Co-owned par 4iG Nyrt. et l'État hongrois
Network
5G/4G
5G
5G since 2020
Plans we carry
88
Yettel Hungary#3
Owner
PPF Telecom Group
Network
5G
5G
5G since 2020
Plans we carry
88

Common questions

Which operator is best in Hungary?

Vodafone Hungary and Yettel Hungary offers the widest reach for most travellers. Magyar Telekom offers the widest and most reliable network with the best rural reach. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Hungary have 5G?

Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.

How much is a local SIM in Hungary?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $10-20. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Hungary eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 2 operators in Hungary. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Hungary run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.