Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Magenta Telekom vs Telia FI
Magenta Telekom
Higher score in this comparison
Telia FI
Magenta Telekom vs Telia FI: the differences
| Compare | Magenta TelekomReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Telia FIReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | EU reasonable use: roaming in other EU/EEA countries for more than two months within a four-month period with more than 50% of traffic outside Finland is treated as unreasonable use, and a surcharge may then be charged per traffic type after a warning and 14 days to change usage |
| Price from | Not confirmed | €25.20 |
| Countries covered | 140 | Not confirmed |
| Reference plan prices | Not confirmed | US 25.20 EUR (1.5 GB), Japan 25.20 EUR (1.5 GB), Mexico 25.20 EUR (1.5 GB), Thailand 25.20 EUR (2 GB), Turkey 25.20 EUR (2 GB), Europe/EEA included in the monthly fee (e.g. 15 GB) or 8.08-13.15 EUR per 300 MB per day |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Networks | Not confirmed | Telia |
| Top-ups | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Unlimited data (No), Seller type (Carrier).
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Key differences
- Magenta Telekom scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.5.
- Support channels: only Telia FI offers Community.
- Features: only Telia FI offers 5G, Instant activation.
- Audience: only Telia FI 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.
Telia FI
Telia FI suits travellers who want a plan from the network operator itself rather than a travel eSIM marketplace, with 5G, instant activation and a carrier setup. Bundles start at €25.20, which sits above the site median €5, so it trades price for carrier service.
Score breakdown
| Area | Magenta Telekom | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.1Starting price €25.20 is above the site median €5, and allowances are capped rather than unlimited. |
| Offer | 9.1Higher | 9.0 |
| Trust | 9.4 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Magenta Telekom | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 175 of 926 | 447 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 183 of 918 | 452 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Magenta Telekom | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Global |
| Features | Carrier plan | 5G, Instant activation, Carrier planCovers more |
| Audience | Short trip | Short trip, Long tripCovers more |
| Legal entity | T-Mobile Austria GmbH | Telia Finland Oyj |
| Headquarters | Austria | Finland |
| Founded | 1996 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Chat | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Magenta Telekom | Telia FI | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | €25.20highest quarter | €4.99 |
| Countries covered | 140above the median | Not confirmed | 120 |
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
Telia FI
Pros
- Sold by the carrier itself rather than a marketplace (carrier), running on its own network (Telia).
- 5G and instant activation are both listed among the features (5g, instant activation and carrier plan).
- Europe and the EEA roaming is included in the monthly fee in the reference prices.
Cons
- Starting price of €25.20 is above the site median €5, and it ranks 299 of 313 on price.
- Unlimited data is not offered on the travel bundles listed.
- A fair use policy can treat sustained EU and EEA roaming with most traffic outside Finland as unreasonable use and add a surcharge after a warning.
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
Telia FI
Who it suits
- Travellers on a Telia Finland plan who want the same home network abroad.
- Anyone whose trip sits mostly in Europe and the EEA, where roaming is part of the monthly fee.
- People who want help by email, phone and chat before departure and on the road.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who want unlimited data: Zwitchy offers unlimited data where this brand does not.
- Price-first shoppers: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99, well below €25.20.
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
Telia FI
Current offer
Free trial
Turvapaketti 1 kk 0 EUR: 1 month free (0 EUR)
Trial of the Telia Turvapaketti security package, ordered on the site
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Magenta Telekom | Telia FI |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Finland | No | Yes |
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.
Telia FI
How much do Telia FI travel bundles cost?+
Travel bundles start at €25.20. In the reference prices, the US, Japan and Mexico packages share the same price with a smaller data allowance, while the Thailand and Turkey packages carry more data for the same money.
Is there an unlimited data option?+
Unlimited data is not offered. Bundles come with a set allowance, and Europe and the EEA roaming is either inside the monthly fee or sold as a day pass for a fixed amount of data, on a destination scope marked global.
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