SIM & Cell Phone Packages for Austria

Should I rent or buy?

Purchase a new cell phone and SIM card for Austria and take advantage of the low rates that the local cellular phone users are paying, regardless of the length of your trip. These rates are extremely advantageous and will earn you big savings while you travel abroad! View Austria package features below

Choose the phone that best suits your needs from one of our several options below...

What phone should I choose?

Cellular Abroad have selected several cell phones from recognized brands; all of our phones are brand-new quad-band (unless otherwise stated) and factory-unlocked. All of our phones are intended primarily for making and receiving international calls; we also offer more feature-rich handsets, and these key features can prove valuable in determining which handset you will need for your travels. Click here to see more information about our phone models... (more)

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GSM Cell Phone	Key Features	Price w/ SIM for Austria
BLU™ CLICK Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) Compact and durable Built in camera Long lasting battery Music and FM Radio Built in pen light Full Phone Specs Other Views	$109
BLU™ Samba Q BEST SELLER! Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) Full QWERTY Keyboard Long lasting battery Music and FM Radio Built-in Analog TV Full Phone Specs Other Views	$139
LG Shine Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Tri-band phone Slider-style Design Digital Camera (1600x1200) MP3/AAC++/3GP/MPEG4 player Color display (TFT, 256K colors) Full Phone Specs Other Views	$149
Samsung C3050 Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) Sleek exterior with sliding design VGA camera with video recording/playback MicroSD memory expansion (up to 8GB) MP3, Radio and Bluetooth functionality Full Phone Specs Other Views	$159
BLU™ SPEED WiFi & 3G Speed! Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US w/ T-Mobile, AT&T or Cingular) WiFi & 3G Speed capable Full QWERTY Keyboard Digital Camera / Video Capable Full Phone Specs Other Views	$179
Samsung B2100 Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) Extremely durable design Perfect for rugged travelers Long lasting battery Shockproof Waterproof Customer reviews Other Views	$189
Motorola EX112 Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) External caller-ID color display Ultra-thin design makes it the coolest-looking phone on the market Digital Camera/ Video Capable Full Phone Specs Other views	$189
LG C375 Click here to see more views	WiFi enabled - connect to any WiFi hotspot for data service while you travel Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) Digital Camera/ Video Capable Full Phone Specs Other Views	$199
Samsung GTI5500 Click here to see more views	Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Europa phone with Android OS and 3G speed data! WiFi enabled - connect to any WiFi hotspot for data service while you travel Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) Digital Camera/ Video Capable Full Phone Specs Other Views	$209
Nokia 7230 Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) 3G (UMTS 850 / 1900) - Works in Japan! GPRS & 3G Speed data* Micro SD memory Bluetooth 2MP digital camera Full Phone Specs Other views	$219
Apple 3G iPhone	GSM Quad-band phone (Never-locked) Touchscreen Design GPRS & 3G Speed data* Digital Camera (1600x1200) Fully operational Smart Phone Color display (TFT, 256K colors) More Info	$729 Out of Stock

Information and Talk Rates Chart

*€0.10 surcharge for every outgoing call
** Free Vectone to Vectone calls up to 3000 per month, €0.10 per minute afterwards

Package Advantages:

• A new, full-featured, unlocked GSM cell phone with variable-voltage charger and wall plugs for different countries. This phone works in over 200 countries worldwide!
• A Prepaid SIM Card for Austria and cell phone number with excellent service and initial credit so you can start making calls upon activation.
• Great talk rates to minimize on your travel costs!
• No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check
• EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR ONLINE ORDERS ONLY!
  • Special with this phone & SIM package: $15 Discount off of any of our additional prepaid SIM cards, so you can use your phone at an extra destination country of your choice!

Dialing information
Your phone needs to be an unlocked dual-band, tri-band or quad-band GSM phone capable of functioning in the 900/1800 MHz GSM band.

Your Austria Cell to US: 001 – area code – phone number
US to Your Austria Cell: 011 – 43 – phone number (drop the first 0 in the phone number)
Your Austria Cell Number to Austria: area code - phone number
Austria to Your Austria Cell Number: area code - phone number

Important: Toll free 800 numbers based in the US can not always be called from this service.
Please Note: There is no support for service when roaming outside of Austria

Rental / Phone Purchase Setup

• The SIM Card has been installed
• Make sure your phone is charged before you leave
• The initial credit has been preloaded

For SIM Card Only Purchases
Snap out the SIM chip from the SIM card and insert the chip into your GSM Phone with the metal portion facing down as to make contact with the contact prongs.

• If prompted for a PIN number, your default PIN is "0000". To disable PIN-check at startup, consult your phone's user guide.
• The initial credit has been preloaded

PIN and PUK codes
The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code prevents unauthorized access to the SIM card in your phone. If you enter the PIN code incorrectly 3 times in a row, the SIM card will be blocked. To un-block the SIM card, you will need to enter the PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code. Please consult your manual for how to disable the PIN-check feature.

Activating Your Service

Your first call in Austria will activate your service.

Voicemail:
Dial 2200 to retrieve your voicemails. You can personalize your voicemail by following the voice prompts.

Checking Your Credit:
You may check your account balance through your handset (in Austria only)

• Dial *101# SEND and your balance will be displayed on your handset.
• Even if you have a zero balance, you will still be able to receive incoming calls for free.

Recharging Your SIM Card
Vectone Mobile recharge cards are available in different Euro denominations (€5.00, €10.00 and €20.00) throughout Austria, including convenience stores and gas stations. Vectone Mobile recharge cards have a scratch-off box on the back that reveals a unique "Recharge PIN" which you can dial into your phone to redeem your talk time.

Adding More Talk Time
You can add the credit directly from your handset.

• Dial *101* followed by your Recharge PIN, and the # sign, then press SEND e.g. *101*1235467890# SEND
• You will see a confirmation on the screen that your credit has been applied.
• Alternatively, dial 1244 and follow the instructions.

Troubleshooting
Make sure your phone is on the 900/1800 MHz band settings. If you can receive calls but cannot make calls, this is a sign that you need to add talk time to your account.

Customer Service
For network or service issues:

• Call 2211 from your handset for toll-free customer support from Vectone Mobile while in Austria.
• Vectone Mobile can also be reached at +43 688 911 6888.
• To reach Cellular Abroad from Austria, call 001 310 862 7100.

To reach Cellular Abroad for recharges, billing or hardware support:

• From a landline, (NOT from payphones, mobile phones, and majority of hotels) Cellular Abroad can be reached 8am to 4pm PST, Monday - Friday with English customer support and recharge services by dialing this number: 00-800-3623-3333. Please note that some hotels may charge for toll free calls. You may reach us from your cell phone at +1-310-862-7100 (not a toll free call) or via email at support@cellularabroad.com.

Detailed Rates
All rates are per-minute and expressed in Euros. There is a €0.10 surcharge for every outgoing call regardless of where you are calling to.

Other Useful Numbers

• Dial 000 <Talk/Send> or 112 <Talk/Send> toll free in order to contact the police or an ambulance.

Service Life
You must recharge your card at least once every 90 days or you will forfeit your Austrian cellular number and remaining credit. To inquire about the possibility of extending your SIM card’s service life while outside the SIM card’s country of origin contact the telecom provider's customer service, Cellular Abroad does not provide support for this feature.

As a special bonus for GSM phone + Austria SIM card package deals ordered online, we're offering any of our additional prepaid SIM cards with a $15 discount! This will means that you can save even more money at another destination country and stay in touch with business colleagues or friends back home. We offer country-specific SIM cards for over 50 nations around the globe! Here's a suggestion: When you go abroad, you don't have to carry your US phone with you. Instead, you can make calls from the airport with your GSM phone and a US SIM and then swap the chip with your Austria SIM for when you arrive at your overseas destination.

HELPFUL TIPS

Would you rather rent your phone? Check out our rental deals for Austria! .. Need two phones? You can save big on our dual phone packages for Austria.