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🇦🇹 eSIM for Austria
Austria is well covered on a data eSIM, from Vienna's transit apps to the ÖBB routes through the Alps, with the usual caveat that the mountains themselves are patchy.
Austria eSIM plans and prices
In short: Num sells 14 prepaid data eSIM plans for Austria, from $3.28 for 3 GB total (30 days) up to 100 GB over 180 days at $140.08. The best value per gigabyte is 5 GB per day for 1 day at $4.20 ($0.84). It connects to 3, A1.net, bob and Magenta with 5G on every plan. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in Austria, it installs by QR code on any eSIM-capable iPhone, and your own number keeps working.
Live prices, updated from our provider catalogue · 3G/4G/5G. These are the amounts charged at checkout — nothing is added afterwards.
| Plan | Validity | Total data | Per GB | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 3 GB | $1.09 | $3.28 |
| 500 MB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 500 MB | $6.72 | $3.28 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 15 days | 3 GB | $1.12 | $3.36 |
| 3 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 3 GB | $1.16 | $3.48 |
| 5 GB per dayTop-up availableBest value | 1 day | 5 GB | $0.84 | $4.20 |
| 1.5 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 1.5 GB | $3.01 | $4.51 |
| 5 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 5 GB | $0.98 | $4.88 |
| 1 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 1 GB | $5.74 | $5.74 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 7 days | 1 GB | $5.95 | $5.95 |
| 2 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 2 GB | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| 10 GB per dayTop-up availableBest value | 1 day | 10 GB | $0.84 | $8.40 |
| 10 GB totalTop-up available | 31 days | 10 GB | $0.86 | $8.59 |
| 10 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 10 GB | $0.88 | $8.77 |
| 100 GB totalTop-up available | 180 days | 100 GB | $1.40 | $140.08 |
Prices shown were generated on 2026-10-08 and can change with our provider's catalogue. The app always shows the current price before you pay.
Best Austria eSIM by trip length
Our pick for each trip length: the cheapest plan that lasts the whole stay and carries enough data for maps, messaging and a bit of video. Heavy streamers should go a size up.
| Trip | Our pick | Validity | Total data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend Austria eSIM for 3 days | 3 GB total | 30 days | 3 GB | $3.28 |
| One week Austria eSIM for 7 days | 3 GB total | 30 days | 3 GB | $3.28 |
| Two weeks Austria eSIM for 14 days | 5 GB total | 30 days | 5 GB | $4.88 |
| A month Austria eSIM for 30 days | 10 GB total | 31 days | 10 GB | $8.59 |
Using your eSIM in Austria
Networks named on the plan: 3, A1.net, bob and Magenta. 5G is included on every plan here — the speed string on each is 3G/4G/5G.
$3.28 buys 500 MB over 1 day; $140.08 buys 100 GB over 180 days. Every plan here can be topped up from the app without reinstalling anything.
Practical notes for Austria
- Coverage is strong in cities and along the rail corridors; ski villages are fine, high pistes and hiking routes less so.
- ÖBB and Vienna's Wiener Linien apps handle tickets and need a connection.
- Trips through Germany, Switzerland or Italy are cheaper on a regional Europe plan.
How to get connected
- Download Num and pick Austria.
- Choose a plan and pay with Apple Pay.
- Scan the QR code the app gives you — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
- Turn on data roaming for the Num line when you land.
Questions about Austria
How much does an eSIM for Austria cost?
Plans start at $3.28. The table on this page shows current prices — 14 options ranging from short trips to month-long stays. These are the prices you pay in the app; there are no separate activation or delivery fees.
Will my phone work with a Austria eSIM?
Most iPhones from the XR and XS onward support eSIM, and the handset must be carrier-unlocked. Check the compatibility page for the full list before you buy.
When does the plan start counting down?
Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in the coverage area, not when you buy it. You can install it before you travel and it will wait until you land.
Can I keep my normal number while using it?
Yes. The Num eSIM runs alongside your existing SIM, so calls and texts on your usual number keep working while data runs over the travel plan. Turn your normal line's data roaming off to avoid a roaming bill.
Can I add more data if I run out?
Yes — reloadable plans can be topped up from inside the app without buying a new eSIM or reinstalling anything.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Austria?
Num does not sell unlimited plans for Austria. The closest are the daily-allowance plans, such as 500 MB per day, which give a fixed amount each day for the length of the trip. For most travellers the fixed bundles, from 500 MB to 100 GB, are better value.
Which networks does a Num Austria eSIM use?
It connects to 3, A1.net, bob and Magenta and picks the strongest available network automatically. Every plan on this page supports 5G where the network offers it.
Do I get a Austria phone number with the eSIM?
No. Num eSIMs are data-only. Your own number stays active on your existing SIM for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other messaging apps keep working over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number, see our guide to eSIMs with a phone number.
What is the best eSIM for Austria?
It depends on how long you stay and how much you use maps and video. On this page the best value per gigabyte is 5 GB per day for 1 day at $4.20 ($0.84); the trip-length picks match a plan to a weekend, a week, two weeks and a month.