Price per GB
$0.94
Median mid-tier catalogue price.
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A1 offers the widest network with the best Alpine and rural coverage.
Austria has strong nationwide 4G and a 5G network now broad across Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Innsbruck and the main valleys. A1 holds the deepest Alpine and rural reach, which matters across Tyrol, the ski resorts and the mountain rail routes. Coverage can thin in the highest passes and the most remote valleys, but the popular tourist regions and the scenic train lines are well served. For ordinary travel, signal is reliable.
Typical local SIM: $15-25. Usually sold at operator stores, supermarkets such as Hofer and Spar, and electronics chains; airport counters at Vienna. A passport is required to register an Austrian SIM. EU carrier terms is included on most prepaid plans, so one Austrian or EU eSIM covers onward trips into Germany, Italy and the wider EU under the carrier terms.
For ski trips, city breaks and multi country Alpine itineraries a travel eSIM is the simplest call. For a long stay a local pack wins on cost.
the widest network with the best Alpine and rural coverage, the strongest choice for mountain travel.
strong city and valley 5G, very reliable across the main tourist regions.
competitive data pricing and good urban coverage, the value option.
you want to land connected, skip the store visit, or you are touring the Alps across Austria, Germany and Italy on one trip.
you are based in Austria for a month or more and want the lowest price per gigabyte from a local A1 or Drei pack.
No first-hand measurement has been published for Austria yet. This page will update automatically when a validated field test is added to the shared dataset.
Use this page to compare the current price per GB, network indicator, transparency signal and local-operator reference for Austria. It also links to a destination calculator and plan page.
It is the median price per GB of mid-tier plans in the live Austria catalogue. Small 1 GB teasers and 50 GB or larger bulk plans are excluded so the figure reflects a typical traveller choice.
The page shows the current 5G coverage indicator, a transparency score and the main local operator. These are destination-level signals, not a guarantee for every street or device.
The decision section compares the practical trade-offs. A travel eSIM is usually simpler for a short visit; a local SIM can make sense when you need a local number, longer service or local pricing. Check the current conditions before deciding.
Price per GB is the median of mid-tier plans from the live Austria catalogue. Network and transparency indicators come from the shared Drift dataset and are refreshed monthly.
Field measurements are published only after validation. Open dataset: data-europe.json.
Figures updated September 2026. Dataset license: CC BY 4.0.