Mobile Operator "3" in Austria offers several packages for prepaid Internet access:

1. "3ReloadFun"

Prepaid SIM card for voice and data. Price per MB is €0.15.

Here's the link to this offer on their homepage.

Cost of the Prepaid SIM: €19,90 which includes €5.- for data traffic. No passport or other kind of ID is required for the purchase.

APN: drei.at (tested 10. August 2007)

Validity: Every top up extends the validity to 12 months.

2. "Internet to Go"

For 99 Euro you get an USB-Modem (7.2 Mbit cabaple) including 2 GB traffic. The traffic can be used in the 3-Networks in Austria, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, England (GB), Ireland, Hongkong. After the 2 GB each additional MB cost 0,02 Euro (20 Euro/GB). Here's a link to the offer.

Misc Information:

Coverage: 3's own 3G/HSPA coverage is limited to bigger towns and villages. Lately, 3 also invests in establishing 3G network coverage in rual areas. In other areas, 3 uses the GPRS/EDGE network of A-1. Roaming with the prepaid SIM to this network is possible so connectivity is assured even in rural areas.

• Coverage 3G
• Coverage A-1 GPRS/EDGE

Roaming: According to 3's web page (April 2008), it is now possible to use the prepaid SIM without roaming charges for voice and data in the 3 networks in Italy, Great Britain, Ireland and Hong Kong.

Alternatives:

• Yess
• A1 B.FREE BREITBAND