How to Activate an eSIM in Austria on iPhone and Android?

What is an eSIM?

An embedded SIM (eSIM) is a small-scale digital SIM card that is embedded in the phone’s motherboard. An eSIM performs similar functions to a traditional SIM card without the need for any physical handling. Instead of removing a SIM tray, the user must first download a profile via the internet.

What You Need Before Activating Your eSIM? 

Before you begin the eSIM configuration process, ensure you are ready with the following access requirements: 

1. A Stable Wi-Fi Connection: You will need to have an active internet connection to connect to the carrier server and download the digital profile. 
2. An Unlocked Device: Ensure your mobile phone is not bound to a specific operator outside Austria. 
3. A Confirmation Email on eSIM: You must have the eSIM activation email, which has the QR code on the same or any other device to scan with your phone. 

Which Devices Support eSIM?

From the iPhone XS to the iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhones are eSIM-capable. iPads and tablets like the iPad Air and iPad Pro, and the Microsoft Surface Pro X, are also eSIM-enabled. Many Android phones, like Samsung, Huawei, Pixel, Motorola, Xiaomi, Sony, etc., support eSIM too. Click on this link to check the complete list of phones compatible with Lyca eSIM. 

Verification Tip: To check if your phone is compatible with eSIM in Austria, open your mobile dialler and type *#06#. If you see EID showing up, then you can rest assured about its compatibility with eSIM. 

How to Activate a Lyca Mobile eSIM on iPhone?

Follow the steps below to set up eSIM on iPhone: 

1. Make sure Wi-Fi is connected: ensure your iPhone has a stable Wi-Fi connection.  
2. Navigate to Mobile: Open Settings on iPhone – tap on Mobile Service/ Mobile Data – tap Add eSIM  
3. Use your QR code in your email: when prompted, select the 'Use QR Code' option. The next step is to direct your iPhone's camera towards the activation QR code that appears in the confirmation email sent from Lyca Mobile. 
4. Label your plan: Now, adhere to the directions as shown on the display to download the profile. After that, assign a name to the new number (for example, “Lyca Austria”) and mark it as your main or secondary data line. 

How to Activate a Lyca Mobile eSIM on Android? 

Follow the steps below to set up eSIM on Android: 

1. Make sure Wi-Fi is connected: ensure your iPhone has a stable Wi-Fi connection.  
2. Open Settings on your device and choose Connections from the list. Next, select the SIM Manager option.  
3. Select the Add eSIM option on the SIM Manager, and when the option comes up, choose Scan QR Code from the provider. 
4. Use the Lyca Mobile QR code found in your email to scan. Proceed with the installation process and wait for approximately 60 seconds for the number to be registered with the Austrian mobile network. 

Why Choose Lyca Mobile Austria eSIM?

• Lyca Mobile eSIM Austria provides users with speedy and efficient digital SIM cards through economical prepaid eSIM Plans. 
• No Contracts: With our prepaid plans, you can enjoy flexibility and avoid being bound to long-term contracts. 
• World-Class 5G Connectivity: Our blazing-fast 5G network will allow you to stay connected wherever you are in Austria. 
• Substantial Roaming Bundle: You can access your bundles while travelling across European countries, Ukraine & Moldova 
• Reasonable Rates: You can purchase affordable data nationwide and calling services without overpaying. 

Best plan in Austria for eSIM prepaid plan

Get top-tier prepaid eSIM plans in Austria; these are designed to fit all your needs: 

Avoid wasting time by going to the physical store and harming the environment by producing plastic waste. Go to the website of the Lyca Mobile Austria store, choose your desired 5G plan, and start your digital activation process as soon as possible. 

FAQs

• How do I activate a Lyca Mobile Austria eSIM?  

Just select the eSIM option when ordering your plan online. You get an instant digital QR code sent to your email, which you can scan in the settings of your phone, connected to the Wi-Fi, and thus complete your eSIM installation process.  

• Can I activate my eSIM before arriving in Austria?  

Certainly, you can complete registration and install the profile on your mobile from anywhere in the world. The eSIM will be downloaded via Wi-Fi as it was intended to work, but it won’t be able to connect to the local cell towers until you physically arrive in Austria or a roaming zone that is on the approved list.  

• Do I need Wi-Fi to activate my eSIM?  

Yes, having a stable Wi-Fi connection during the installation is vital. Your smartphone must be connected to the internet for it to download the configuration files securely directly from Lyca Mobile’s servers.  

• How long does activation take?  

The whole procedure takes approximately two minutes after scanning the QR code and starts with downloading the network profile to your phone, as well as registering the new line and initializing mobile service in an automatic mode. 

• Can I use both physical SIM and an eSIM? 

Yes, this configuration is perfectly feasible on current dual-SIM mobile handsets. Your conventional home telephone service (the one that runs on a physical plastic card) can stay on while your Austrian calls and data work via the eSIM profile. 

• What should I do if my QR code doesn't work? 

So, to help ensure that your mobile device is properly connected to fast Wi-Fi, be sure also that your mobile handset has the most recent updates installed on it. If it fails to read the QR properly, try rebooting your phone or contacting technical support to get a new profile created. 

• Can I transfer my eSIM to a new phone?

Yes, it is safe to transfer a profile. You must cancel the eSIM profile in your old phone beforehand. After that, your old profile can be scanned into your new phone. 

• Can I reinstall my eSIM?

As a rule, a standard activation QR code can only be used once. If it has been used already, you will need to get a new profile provisioned. 

• Which phones support eSIM? 

Most flagship and mid-range smartphones that have been released after 2018 are equipped with eSIM. These phones are: 

• Apple: All versions from iPhone XR, and XS to either iPhone SE or 11, 12, 13 and many more. 
• Samsung: S20 Series, S21, S22, S23, S24 Series, Note 20, and the entire series of Galaxy Z phones. 
• Google: Pixel 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and beyond. 
• Other brands: Other premium phones such as Xiaomi, OnePlus, Motorola and Huawei. 

Important: To know if your device is carrier-locked or eSIM supported, check network settings or enter *#06#. 

• Can tourists use a Lyca Mobile Austria eSIM?  

Yes, tourists can buy a prepaid Lyca Mobile eSIM and activate it even before they take off from their home country. Lyca Mobile plans are value for money as well as come with roaming allowance, which helps you save a lot.  

• Is there an activation fee? 

No, Lyca Mobile Austria does not charge any activation, setup, or processing fees for digital SIM cards. You will only pay for the cost of the prepaid mobile bundle you select. 

• Does Lyca Mobile Austria support 5G? 

Yes, our networks have been built to provide 5G connectivity. All of the prepaid bundles in the country contain 5G capabilities free of charge. 

• What happens if I accidentally delete my eSIM? 

Please do not worry if the profile has been accidentally deleted from the settings, because the mobile service plans are still in place. Just contact our support team to get a new profile sent to you by email. 

• Can I keep my existing phone number? 

Yes, you can easily transfer your current phone number from Austria to your digital account. Either during the purchasing process or later using your account online, you may apply for a number transfer. 

• How do I contact Lyca Mobile Austria support?

To get quick support from the team, visit our website and begin the live chat with LIA. Alternatively, you can call customer services between 9 AM and 6 PM on weekdays.