Is roaming in Albania more expensive than an eSIM?
✓ Prices checked 22 Oct 2026Albania is outside EU roaming. As of 22 Oct 2026, A1’s Roaming Pass bills €4.90 per started GB there (zone 1), the A1 Datenwoche gives 2 GB for 7 days for €4.90, and Drei sells 1 GB for €5 (valid 15 days). Compare that with an eSIM quote for the same GB.
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Roaming in Albania on an Austrian plan: what A1 and Drei charge
Albania is outside EU roam-like-at-home, so the EU data in an Austrian plan does not apply there. Published prices, checked on 22 Oct 2026 (euros incl. VAT):
| Network | Option | Data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Roaming Pass (Zone 1) | per started GB | €4.90 |
| A1 | A1 Roaming Datenwoche | 2 GB, 7 days | €4.90 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Go | 1 GB, 15 days | €5.00 |
For the 10 GB planning size (14 days), A1’s Roaming Pass would bill 10 × €4.90 = €49.00, the A1 Roaming Datenwoche 6 × 2 GB = €29.40 (packages run 7 calendar days, Austrian time, and can be stacked). A1 says the Roaming Pass is switched on automatically for every tariff signed since 24 June 2026, and it blocks roaming data at a default limit of €60, which you can raise yourself.
Magenta prices depend on the tariff — look them up in Magenta’s roaming finder. Older tariffs without these options can cost more. Sources: A1, Drei, Magenta.
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eSIM or roaming in the Balkans? Serbia, Montenegro, Albania & co. on an Austrian plan
Assumptions and sources
Home-network brand names are context only, not affiliates.
Sources (checked on the date shown):
- Saily: eSIM for Albania (plan list) (2026-10-22)
- Saily: eSIM for Balkans (9 countries) (2026-10-22)
- European Commission: Decrease of data roaming fees between the Western Balkans and the EU (2026-10-18)
- Council of the EU press release, 4 June 2026: Roam like at home talks with Western Balkans (2026-10-18)
- EUR-Lex 52026PC0079: Commission recommendation on WB6 roaming agreements (2026-10-18)
- WorldStandards: plug, socket & voltage by country (2026-10-18)
These are planning ranges, not live prices.
Common questions
Why do I have to type the eSIM price?
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Does EU roaming apply?
Albania is outside EU roaming. As of 22 Oct 2026, A1’s Roaming Pass bills €4.90 per started GB there (zone 1), the A1 Datenwoche gives 2 GB for 7 days for €4.90, and Drei sells 1 GB for €5 (valid 15 days). Compare that with an eSIM quote for the same GB.