A1 Telekom Austria review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
A1 Telekom Austria sells SIM only on its own network from €9.90 a month, with contracts of 1 and 24 months, so there is little to serve out. It suits existing A1 households and anyone in Austria who wants SIM only, eSIM and 5G from the operator itself rather than a reseller.
Key facts
- Best for
- SIM only on a monthly rolling term, sold directly by the network operator inside Austria.
- Seller type
- Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Host network
- A1 (own mobile network) (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- SIM-only
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- €9.90 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference plan prices
- No 12-month term is sold; SIM-only is monthly rolling. A1 SIMply S: EUR 19.90/month, 120 GB (32 GB EU), 1 month rolling. A1 SIMply L: EUR 29.90/month, unlimited in Austria (48 GB EU), 1 month rolling. A1 SIMply Family: EUR 9.90/month, 60 GB (24 GB EU), 1 month rolling, existing A1 mobile or internet customers only. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Unlimited plan price
- €12.90 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- 5G
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- eSIM
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- EU roaming
- Fair use (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Mid-contract price rises
- Recurring charges are index-linked; the applicable indexation is set out in the tariff conditions and on the A1 Indexanpassung page. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Multi-line discount
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- AT (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- A1 Telekom Austria AG (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Austria (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Chat, Email, Help-centre, Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Billing
- Contract, Rolling, Prepaid
- Contract length
- 1, 24
- Official website
- a1.net
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- WikidataWikipediaLinkedIna1blog.net
Pros and cons
Pros
- SIM only is available on monthly rolling terms, with contracts running 1 and 24 months, so there is little to serve out.
- A1 sells on its own network, A1 (own mobile network), so the tariff and the coverage come from the same operator.
- An eSIM is available and 5G is available on the same range, so a new number or a newer handset works from one tariff.
- A multi line discount is available, which suits households holding several numbers.
- Support runs on chat, email and help centre, including a phone line.
Cons
- Entry price ranks 164 of 258 brands, so a shopper scanning only the opening figure will find cheaper SIM only deals elsewhere.
- EU roaming runs on fair use terms, so heavy travel users should read the EU allowance listed beside each plan rather than assume the home allowance travels.
- The cheapest line, A1 SIMply Family, is restricted to existing A1 mobile or internet customers, which closes it off as a first A1 plan.
- Recurring charges are index-linked and the applicable indexation sits in the tariff conditions, so renewal bills can sit above the entry figure.
Who it suits
- Households already with A1 mobile or internet service, who can add the A1 SIMply Family line and use the multi line discount.
- Readers who prefer dealing with the operator itself, a network seller, rather than a broker such as GETESA.
- Austria-based travellers who want eSIM and 5G in one place, with EU roaming on fair use terms.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside Austria, since the plans run only in Austria.
- Prepaid-only shoppers, since billing covers contract, rolling and prepaid; GETESA bills on prepaid and contract.
- Buyers who prefer an independent seller on the same network, an angle yesss! covers since it runs on A1.
Where it sits among rivals
On entry price, the number most readers scan first, A1 sits at 164 of 258 brands, well past the cheapest end of the field. On unlimited plans the ranking reads better: 31 of 173. That gap is the useful part. A reader whose main worry is unlimited data finds A1 more competitive than one who sorts the market purely by opening monthly figure. The two columns rank different products on different terms, so neither position settles the choice on its own.
What it does well
SIM only is the centre of the range, so a handset bought elsewhere keeps working on an A1 line. 5G is available on the same tariff pages, which matters where the newer network layer carries the speed. An eSIM is available too, so a new number can be set up and switched on without a plastic card while the plan still works on a physical SIM. A multi line discount is available for households running several numbers, and the A1 SIMply Family line is the one built for that. EU roaming runs on fair use terms, so travel data follows a fair use rule rather than behaving like home data.
Pricing
Prices here are monthly and SIM only. The A1 SIMply Family line opens at €9.90 a month, the cheapest route in, and it is offered to existing A1 mobile and internet customers only. A1 SIMply S is the capped middle step with a home allowance and an EU allowance beside it, while A1 SIMply L is the unlimited option inside Austria. The lightest unlimited plan starts at €12.90 a month, so the step up from the entry line is small rather than dramatic. Contract lengths run 1 and 24 months and billing covers contract, rolling and prepaid. On renewal, recurring charges are index-linked, with the applicable indexation set out in the tariff conditions, so treat the opening figure as a starting point.
Who runs it
A1 Telekom Austria AG is the company behind the tariffs, based in Austria, and it sells as network rather than through a separate MVNO. The tariff sheet, the network and the support desk therefore belong to the same firm. Plans run in Austria. Support runs on chat, email and help centre, so a phone line sits alongside chat, email and a help centre. Households already holding an A1 mobile or fixed line account deal with the same company for both.
How A1 Telekom Austria compares
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Where A1 Telekom Austria is available
- Available
- Austria
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the cheapest A1 SIM only plan cost?+
The entry figure is €9.90 a month on the A1 SIMply Family line, and it runs as a rolling monthly deal rather than a fixed term. Existing A1 mobile and internet customers are the people that line is offered to. Terms across the range run 1 and 24 months, so check the length before the headline price.
How much is the cheapest unlimited plan in Austria?+
Plans with unlimited data inside Austria start at €12.90 a month. The capped tiers sit below that, with the entry line at €9.90. Unlimited plans rank 31 of 173 brands on price, so that figure is competitive across the field even though the entry price is not the cheapest on the list.
Is the price fixed for the whole contract?+
The SIM only line is monthly rolling, so the figure you read is the figure you pay each month rather than a promotional rate in front of a later one. Recurring charges are still index-linked, and the applicable indexation is set out in the tariff conditions, so the €9.90 entry figure can move over time.
Which network does A1 Telekom Austria run on?+
A1 runs on A1 (own mobile network), so the tariffs sit on the operator's own infrastructure rather than a wholesale partner's. Plans are sold for AT and the seller type is network. Readers comparing yesss! are effectively comparing two sellers on the same network, since yesss! runs on A1.
Does A1 offer eSIM and 5G?+
An eSIM is available on the SIM only line, and 5G is available as well, so a new number can be activated on a compatible handset without waiting for a card to arrive. Because the plans run in Austria, access to the newer network layer depends on where you are inside that market, and coverage comes from A1 (own mobile network).
What does EU roaming include?+
EU roaming runs on fair use terms, a fair use model rather than unlimited travel data. Each reference plan lists an EU allowance next to its home allowance, so the abroad figure is smaller than the one you use at home. Anyone streaming or navigating heavily while travelling should compare those allowances before settling on a tier.
How can I reach support?+
Support runs on chat, email and help centre, so help is available by phone as well as chat, email and a help centre. The phone channel matters for anyone already on a contract, since billing and indexation questions are quicker to sort with an agent. The company behind the account is A1 Telekom Austria AG, based in Austria.
Is there a discount for several numbers?+
A multi line discount is available, which is the main reason to look at the A1 SIMply Family line at €9.90 a month. That line is offered to existing A1 mobile or internet customers only, so a household starting fresh with A1 would begin on a different tier. Billing across the range covers contract, rolling and prepaid.
Sources
- a1.net/handys-tarife/handytarife checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Billing, Contract length
“Kein Aktivierungsentgelt. Keine Vertragsbindung. ... Vertragsbindung 24 Monate.”
- a1.net/handys-tarife/tarife-ohne-bindung checked September 30, 2026
Backs: ESIM, EU roaming, 5G, Host network, Markets, Multi-line discount, Price from, Mid-contract price rises, Reference plan prices, SIM-only, Unlimited plan price
“Datenvolumen: 120 GB in ganz Oesterreich davon 32 GB in der EU”
- a1.net/impressum checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Support channels
“A1 Telekom Austria AG, Lassallestrae 9, A-1020 Wien”
- a1.net/ueber-a1 checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Seller type
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
A1 Telekom Austria
SIM only on a monthly rolling term, sold directly by the network operator inside Austria.