Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Etisalat by e& UAE vs Magenta Telekom
Etisalat by e& UAE
Magenta Telekom
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Where Etisalat by e& UAE and Magenta Telekom differ
| Compare | Etisalat by e& UAEReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Magenta TelekomReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | from 170 | 140 |
| Price from | AED 35 | Not confirmed |
| Unlimited data | Not confirmed | No |
| Reference plan prices | Global: roaming packs from AED 35/day; Roam like Home from AED 100/week; Umrah and Hajj pack 7 days | Not confirmed |
| Fair use policy | Not confirmed | Data is stopped when the package allowance is used up, with no further charges; unused units expire at the end of the package; packages are not valid on ships, ferries, planes or satellite connections |
| Top-ups | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Seller type (Carrier).
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Key differences
- Support channels: only Magenta Telekom offers Email.
- Audience: only Etisalat by e& UAE offers Long trip.
Our verdict on each
Etisalat by e& UAE
Etisalat by e& UAE is the carrier option in this group, with roaming across from 170 countries and packs from AED 35. It suits travelers who want one global plan bought from their own operator rather than a travel eSIM, and who are comfortable paying carrier roaming rates for wide reach.
Magenta Telekom
Magenta Telekom sells travel data as a carrier plan rather than a standalone eSIM, covering 140 countries from its home network. It suits existing Magenta and T-Mobile Austria customers adding a short trip package, with carrier billing and email, phone and help centre help if a package runs out.
Score breakdown
| Area | Etisalat by e& UAE | Magenta Telekom |
|---|---|---|
| Offer | Not confirmed | 9.1 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.4 |
How they place
| Ranking | Etisalat by e& UAE | Magenta Telekom |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 588 of 926 | 175 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 592 of 918 | 183 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Etisalat by e& UAE | Magenta Telekom |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Global |
| Features | Carrier plan | Carrier plan |
| Audience | Short trip, Long tripCovers more | Short trip |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | T-Mobile Austria GmbH |
| Headquarters | United Arab Emirates | Austria |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1996 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Chat, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centre, ChatCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Etisalat by e& UAE | Magenta Telekom | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | from 170above the median | 140above the median | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Etisalat by e& UAE
Pros
- Roaming reaches from 170 countries on a single global arrangement.
- Packs start at AED 35, with daily and weekly options plus a dedicated Umrah and Hajj pack.
- Support runs on help centre, chat and phone, so a help center, chat and a phone line are all listed.
Cons
- The entry price of AED 35 sits above the cheapest travel eSIM prices here, such as $0.99 for eSIMGo.is.
- Coverage of from 170 countries falls short of the 200 countries listed by Zwitchy.
- The daily pack is the headline figure at AED 35, so longer trips need the weekly option to keep costs down.
Magenta Telekom
Pros
- Broad reach for a carrier add-on, with coverage across 140 countries
- Buy a top-up when the package allowance runs out, with no further charges
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre
Cons
- Unlimited data is not part of the offer
- The fair use policy places ships, ferries, planes and satellite connections outside the package, which matters for cruise and ferry itineraries
- Unused units expire at the end of the package
Who each suits
Etisalat by e& UAE
Who it suits
- Travelers leaving the UAE who want roaming arranged by the operator they already use.
- Anyone crossing several regions on one global plan instead of stacking regional eSIMs.
- Pilgrims and long stays, since the range includes a weekly option and a dedicated Umrah and Hajj pack.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget-first travelers, who may find a lower entry price at eSIMGo.is on $0.99.
- Travelers chasing the widest country list, where Zwitchy lists 200 countries.
- Anyone buying for one destination, who can pick a single market plan on eSIMGo.is from $0.99 instead of paying for global reach.
Magenta Telekom
Who it suits
- Magenta or T-Mobile Austria customers who want travel data billed to their home line
- Travellers on short trips to Europe and beyond who need broad country coverage
- People already comfortable managing packages inside the carrier app and account
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who need unlimited data, which this offer does not include
- Anyone crossing at sea or in the air, since the fair use policy places ships, ferries, planes and satellite connections outside the package
- Travellers wanting a single market only, where SimToIsrael is a simpler fit
Current offers
Etisalat by e& UAE
Current offer
Bonus
Get up to 3x more data on selected roaming packs plus travel benefits: Up to 3x more data on selected roaming packs
Selected roaming packs only
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Magenta Telekom
Current offer
Bonus
5 GB Reisepaket fuer 60 Tage in 49 Nicht-EU Laendern gratis: 5 GB for 60 days free
Requires an eligible mobile and internet plan (Magenta Family); valid until revoked; not valid on ships, ferries, planes or satellite connections; ends after 60 days, unused units expire
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Bis zu 60 GB Datenvolumen monatlich gratis in der Tuerkei: up to 60 GB per month free in Turkey
Free for Mobile S, Mobile Unlimited M, Mobile Unlimited L and Mobile Unlimited XL plans registered from 02.06.2026; 20/30/40/60 GB per month by plan; automatic renewal, monthly units expire, billed in 100 kB steps, cancellable with one month notice to month end
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Etisalat by e& UAE | Magenta Telekom |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| United Arab Emirates | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Etisalat by e& UAE
How much do Etisalat by e& UAE roaming packs cost?+
Packs start at AED 35. The reference prices show a global roaming pack sold by the day, a Roam like Home option sold by the week, and a separate Umrah and Hajj pack. If the trip runs past a short break, the weekly option is the number worth comparing against daily rates.
How many countries does the roaming cover?+
Roaming reaches from 170 countries on a global plan, so one arrangement covers a multi-country trip rather than a single market. Zwitchy lists coverage across 200 countries, so the very widest list sits with a different provider.
Magenta Telekom
How many countries does the Magenta Telekom travel package cover?+
The travel package covers 140 countries, which puts it in the global range rather than a single market. You can buy it as a carrier plan added to an existing home line, so one package can cover several stops on a multi country trip.
Does Magenta Telekom offer unlimited data?+
Unlimited data is not part of this offer. The package runs on a fixed allowance, and data is stopped when that allowance is used up, with no further charges. If you need a heavier allowance, a top-up is available when the package runs out.
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