eSIM for Austria
Internet in Austria from the moment you land. Install at home, no SIM swap.
- Networks
- 3, A1.net · 5GYour phone connects to the strongest network nearby automatically
- When validity starts
- On first connection in AustriaYou can buy and install it now
- Your home number
- Stays activeWhatsApp keeps working on the same number
- Hotspot
- Yes, you can share data
- What's included
- Data onlyCalls through WhatsApp or other apps
A Austria eSIM costs from $1.62 (3GB for 5 days) to $10.68 (20GB for 30 days) and runs on 3 and A1.net with 5G. There's also an unlimited plan at $1.94 a day, for 3 to 90 days. Validity starts on your first connection in Austria, not on the day you buy, and your home number stays active for WhatsApp. You can share data over hotspot. Plans are data only; calls go through WhatsApp or other apps.
Austria combines cities like Vienna and Salzburg with mountain areas popular for skiing and hiking. At altitude and in isolated alpine terrain, cellular reception tends to be weaker on any network, so it's worth downloading offline maps before a mountain hike. Vienna is under two hours from the borders with Germany, Italy, and Czechia, so a multi-country route may work out better with a regional plan.
How do I install an eSIM for Austria?
- Within minutesGet a QR code by email
Together with install instructions.
- About a minuteInstall before you fly
Scan the code in your phone settings, while still at home.
- On landingLand and you're online
Data comes on by itself once your phone finds a network in Austria.
What should I know before a trip to Austria?
In Austria the plan runs on A1 and 3, both with 5G. Austria is also in the Europe plan, together with neighbouring Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Hungary.
Intercity train tickets are sold in the ÖBB app. In Vienna, public transport tickets and routes are in the WienMobil app.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are eSIM, digital SIM, and virtual SIM all the same thing?
Yes. An eSIM (also called a digital SIM or virtual SIM) is a SIM with no physical component, installed on your device by scanning a QR code instead of inserting a card. You use it exactly like a regular SIM for data abroad, without hunting for a SIM kiosk at your destination.
Does my device support eSIM technology?
Most smartphones released in the last five years support eSIM. We recommend checking your device settings, or looking up your phone model in the FlySim compatibility checker. Open the compatibility checker
How exactly does activation work?
After payment, you'll receive a unique QR code by email. Scan it in your device's cellular settings (Add eSIM), confirm, and that's it.