HoT vs MTEL: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology HoT scores 63 out of 100 and MTEL scores 61. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.

Mobile operators in Austria 2026: a ranking built on verified facts How we rank

1

HoT

63/100
2

MTEL

61/100

Score breakdown

HoTMTEL
Network3333
Cost8882
Service6767
Transparency100100

Pros and cons

HoT

  • Reference tariff among the cheapest in the country
  • Commercial 5G for consumers
  • Offers eSIM to new customers
  • Full tariff terms are public
  • Uses another operator's network
  • Human support is not 24/7

MTEL

  • Reference tariff among the cheapest in the country
  • Commercial 5G for consumers
  • Offers eSIM to new customers
  • Full tariff terms are public
  • Human support is not 24/7

Facts side by side

FactHoTMTEL
Own radio networkNo hot.atNot verified
Commercial 5GYes hot.atYes mtel.at
Price index (100 = cheapest in the country)125 hot.at136 mtel.at
Commercial 4GYes hot.atYes mtel.at
eSIMYes hot.atYes mtel.at
International roamingYes hot.atYes mtel.at
Self-care appYes hot.atYes mtel.at
24/7 human supportNo hot.atNo mtel.at
Tariff terms publishedYes hot.atYes mtel.at
Complaints procedure publishedYes hot.atYes mtel.at

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