Magenta Telekom review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Magenta Telekom is an Austrian network selling sim only tariffs in a single market, and it suits readers who want a low entry price with contract, rolling and prepaid billing on the same range. It scores 8.8 overall, with a cost part of 8.7.

Key facts

Best for
Austrian households wanting a network sim only plan with prepaid, rolling and contract options in one place.
Seller type
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
Mobile Sim Only XS: 14.90 EUR per month, 80 GB, no commitment; Mobile Sim Only S: 29.90 EUR per month, unlimited, no commitment; KLAX S: 9.90 EUR per 4 weeks, 50 GB, prepaid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
€29.90 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Wi-Fi calling
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Fair use (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Roaming countries
32 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Data rollover
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Credit check required
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Multi-line discount
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
AT (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
T-Mobile Austria GmbH (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Austria (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Contract, Rolling, Prepaid
Contract length
1, 24
Official website
magenta.at

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
WikidataWikipedia

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry pricing starts at €9.90, close to the €6.99 median for sim only deals.
  • Unlimited data costs €29.90, against a €23.24 category median.
  • Billing runs contract, rolling and prepaid, so a prepaid, rolling or contract choice sits in one range.
  • A multi line discount is available, which suits a household with more than one line.
  • Sim only, 5G, Esim and Wifi calling are all available, matching what most sim only listings on the site carry.

Cons

  • Contract tariffs run over 1 and 24, so a longer term is part of the range rather than a choice of a single short term.
  • EU roaming works on a fair use basis across 32 countries, which is less generous than included roaming.
  • Data rollover is not offered, so unused allowance does not carry into the next billing period.
  • A credit check is required, which narrows the audience compared with prepaid-only sellers such as GETESA.
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Who it suits

  • Austrian households that want a network seller rather than a small prepaid brand
  • Readers who want sim only pricing with a multi line discount for more than one line
  • Travellers who need fair use EU roaming across 32 countries

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers who want unlimited data as part of the cheapest entry tier, where yesss! is the one to check
  • People who need data to roll over, since it does not
  • Anyone avoiding a credit check, where yesss! offers prepaid without one

Pricing

The range opens at €9.90 on the prepaid side, and unlimited data sits at €29.90. Those two figures put the brand close to the middle of the sim only deals category, where the median entry price is €6.99 and the median unlimited price is €23.24. Billing is available as contract, rolling and prepaid, which means a reader can start on a prepaid tariff, move to a rolling sim only deal, or take a contract. Contract periods run 1 and 24, so the term length is a choice within the range rather than a fixed commitment. For anyone comparing against yesss!, the entry point at €9.90 is the figure to weigh, since yesss! lists a price from €0.

What it does well

Sim only tariffs are available, and 5G is offered on the plans. Esim is supported, as is Wifi calling, which matters for anyone with patchy indoor signal. EU roaming runs on a fair use basis and covers 32 countries, so travel in Europe works but heavy roaming use is not the point of these tariffs. Data rollover is not offered, so a month with light use does not carry over. A credit check is required, which fits contract sign-ups rather than casual prepaid buyers. A multi line discount is available, which is where the range earns its keep for a household with more than one line.

Where it sits among rivals

On price from, the brand ranks 164 among 258 brands listed, which places it in the middle of the field rather than at the bargain end. On unlimited price the position is 121 out of 173, so the unlimited tier is one of the more competitive parts of the range. For context, the sim only deals category carries a median entry price of €6.99 and a median unlimited price of €23.24. Taken together, the entry price is ordinary for the category while the unlimited tier is the stronger offer.

Who runs it

Magenta Telekom is run by T-Mobile Austria GmbH, registered in Austria, and it sells as a network rather than as a reseller. That means tariffs sit on its own network and are billed directly by the operator. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so help is available by phone and by email as well as through a help centre. For a reader who wants a counterparty that operates its own network rather than borrowing one, the legal entity and its home market are the useful details.

How Magenta Telekom compares

Where Magenta Telekom is available

Available
Austria

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does a Magenta Telekom sim only plan cost to start?+

Entry pricing on the range starts at €9.90. That sits near the €6.99 median for sim only deals, so it is an ordinary starting point rather than the cheapest on the site. The range also lists unlimited data at €29.90.

Does Magenta Telekom sell without a contract?+

Billing runs contract, rolling and prepaid, so prepaid and rolling tariffs sit alongside contract ones. Contract terms run 1 and 24, which gives short and long options inside the same range. Readers who want to leave quickly can pick the prepaid or rolling end instead.

Can I use Magenta Telekom abroad in Europe?+

EU roaming works on a fair use basis and covers 32 countries. That means travel within Europe is handled, but heavy usage is not unlimited. Anyone who streams or works from abroad continuously should read the fair use terms before signing up.

Is Magenta Telekom a network or a reseller?+

It is a network seller, run by T-Mobile Austria GmbH in Austria. Plans sit on its own network rather than being resold onto someone else's. That matters if you want one operator responsible for both the tariff and the coverage.

Does unused data carry over on Magenta Telekom?+

Data rollover is not offered on this range. Allowance used in a billing period does not add to the next one, so a heavy month leaves nothing spare. Plans with a generous allowance are the better fit for anyone who often goes over.

Do I need a credit check to sign up?+

A credit check is required, which mainly affects the contract tariffs. Prepaid and rolling options are the simpler route for anyone who does not want that check. Sellers such as yesss! or GETESA may suit readers who want to avoid it entirely.

What support can I reach at Magenta Telekom?+

Support runs on email, phone and help centre. That means phone and email are both open, with a help centre as well. For a brand billing directly as a network, that mix means a phone call reaches the operator rather than a third-party reseller.

Does Magenta Telekom offer esims and 5G?+

Both Esim and 5G are available on the range, alongside sim only tariffs and Wifi calling. Esim is the practical one for anyone switching from a physical card, and 5G is offered on the plans. Wifi calling is there for indoor coverage gaps.

Is there a discount for more than one line?+

A multi line discount is available, which is the part of the range that suits a household rather than a single line. Combined with sim only tariffs, it cuts the per line cost of a second or third number. The saving is worth checking against the unlimited price of €29.90 per line.

Sources

Compiled from 8 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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