Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Magenta Telekom vs Orange
Magenta Telekom
Higher score in this comparison
Orange
Where Magenta Telekom and Orange differ
| Compare | Magenta TelekomReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | OrangeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 140 | from 200 |
| Unlimited data | No | YesHas it |
| Price from | Not confirmed | €1 |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | €1.25 |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reference plan prices | Not confirmed | Europe 20GB/14 days EUR 24.99; United States 10GB/7 days EUR 18.99; Japan 10GB/7 days EUR 13.99 |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fair use policy | 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 | Not confirmed |
| Networks | Not confirmed | AT&T, Manx Telecom, T Mobile, Union Telephone Company, Verizon |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | €18.99 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | €13.99 |
Same on both: Top-ups (Yes), Seller type (Carrier).
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Key differences
- Unlimited data: only Orange.
- Support channels: only Magenta Telekom offers Phone, Chat.
- Region: only Orange offers Local, Regional.
- Features: only Orange offers Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot.
- Audience: only Orange offers Long trip.
Our verdict on each
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.
Orange
Orange Travelers runs a carrier eSIM service built for trips that cross borders, covering from 200 countries with plans priced from €1. It suits travelers who want a carrier network, 5G and top-ups in one place, and who can plan around set validity windows rather than open ended roaming.
Score breakdown
| Area | Magenta Telekom | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.2Entry price of €1 and €1.25 per GB sit above the site medians of €5 and €1.50. |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.2Higher |
| Trust | 9.4 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Magenta Telekom | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 175 of 926 | 188 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 183 of 918 | 195 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Magenta Telekom | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Local, Regional, GlobalCovers more |
| Features | Carrier plan | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation, Carrier planCovers more |
| Audience | Short trip | Short trip, Long tripCovers more |
| Legal entity | T-Mobile Austria GmbH | Orange Travelers |
| Headquarters | Austria | France |
| Founded | 1996 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, ChatCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Magenta Telekom | Orange | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | €1lowest quarter | €4.99 |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | €1.25below the median | €1.44 |
| Countries covered | 140above the median | from 200highest quarter | 120 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | €18.99above the median | €15.99 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | €13.99below the median | €15.99 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
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
Orange
Pros
- Coverage spans from 200 countries, with local, regional and global plans in the local, regional and global range.
- Entry price of €1 and a price per GB of €1.25 keep short trips affordable, with reference plans in Japan at €13.99 and the United States at €18.99.
- Unlimited data is offered, and 5G, hotspot sharing and instant activation all sit in the unlimited data, 5g and hotspot list.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so no phone or live chat route is listed for urgent problems.
- Entry price and per GB pricing sit above the site medians of €5 and €1.50, and the Europe reference plan is priced above the Japan and United States plans for a bigger allowance and longer validity.
Who each suits
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
Orange
Who it suits
- Travelers crossing several borders on one trip who want a single carrier plan and from 200 countries of reach.
- Short trips and long trips alike, since the audience covers both (short trip and long trip).
- People who want 5G, hotspot sharing and instant activation without shopping across several sellers.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers chasing the lowest entry price: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99.
- Travelers who need phone or live chat help, since Orange support runs on email and help centre only.
- Anyone focused on a single destination eSIM price, where SimToIsrael at $25 is the one to compare.
Current offers
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
Orange
Current offer
Discount code
20% off the 5-day unlimited US eSIM: 20% off, EUR 19.99 to EUR 15.99
Applies to the 5-day unlimited US plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
30% off the 100GB Europe eSIM: 30% off, EUR 68.99 to EUR 47.99
Applies to the 100GB Europe plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
35% off the 200GB Europe eSIM: 35% off, EUR 89.99 to EUR 57.99
Applies to the 200GB Europe plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
40% off the 500GB Europe eSIM: 40% off, EUR 169.99 to EUR 99.99
Applies to the 500GB Europe plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
40% off the 30-day 20GB Japan eSIM: 40% off, EUR 25.99 to EUR 15.99
Applies to the 30-day 20GB Japan plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Magenta Telekom | Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
Questions about each
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.
Orange
How much does an Orange Travelers travel eSIM cost?+
Plans start at €1, and the price per GB starts at €1.25. Reference plan prices are listed by destination: Japan at €13.99 and the United States at €18.99, with the Europe reference plan priced higher for a larger allowance and longer validity.
How much data do I get and how long does an Orange plan last?+
Reference plans are sold by data allowance and validity, with the Japan and United States plans both sold on a smaller allowance and shorter window than the Europe plan. Japan costs €13.99 and the United States €18.99. An unlimited data option is offered as well.
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