Slovenia – known for its stunning landscapes, skiing opportunities & lakes.
It is apparently also one of the most environmentally friendly countries worldwide.
And my dad agrees – he says it is one of the cleanest countries he has ever visited (and the contrast is apparently apparent when you visit the Granični Prijelaz Bregana (Croatia-Slovenia) border crossing).
So, what can you do in Slovenia?
You better visit at least one of the stunning lakes, like Lake Bled or Lake Bohinj.
If you are into caves, visit Postojna Cave or the Skocjan Caves.
Of course, you cannot miss the castles, like Ljubljana Castle or Predjama Castle.
As you can see, the country has a lot to offer.
What it cannot offer you, unless you have an EU/EEA SIM card, is low international roaming rates.
International roaming can be expensive, which is why I always recommend local SIM cards, like a Slovenian one, so that you can enjoy local rates.
And oh boy – SIM cards are inexpensive in Slovenia.
You can get a Slovenian SIM card for 2 EUR (2.20 USD) from Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil), 3/6 EUR (3.30/6.60 USD) from A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil) & 8.50 EUR (9.35 USD) from Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel Slovenia/Slovenije), in their stores or resellers, like post offices. SIM cards are not sold at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU).
Those prices are not too bad, right?
And besides low SIM card prices, the cost of mobile data is low in Slovenia too.
So a Slovenian SIM card is worth the investment.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Slovenia. Let's get started, shall we?
Original publication: 6th of February 2022. Last updated: 31st of May 2023.
Table of Contents
Can You Buy a SIM Card in Slovenia?
Anyone living in or visiting Slovenia can buy a Slovenian SIM card from Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel Slovenia/Slovenije), A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil), Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil) & many MVNO with no restrictions.
Your phone has to support the frequencies used in Slovenia.
Furthermore, your phone needs to be unlocked (SIM-lock free) to use a Slovenian SIM card.
Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Slovenia?
You can get a Slovenian SIM card in Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel Slovenia/Slovenije), A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil), Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil) stores. Resellers, like post offices, also sell SIM cards (especially for the MVNOs). They are not sold at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU).
You can expect to pay the following for Slovenian SIM cards:
- Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel Slovenia/Slovenije): 8.50 EUR (regular), 9.89 EUR (data-only) & 29.90 EUR (data-only)
- A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil): 3 EUR/6 EUR (regular) & 10 EUR (data-only)
- Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil): 2 EUR (regular), 2 EUR/3 EUR (data-only) & 6.99 EUR (regular)
- MVNOs (like IZI(mobil)): being added later
For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say GBP) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Can You Use Your Phone in Slovenia?
Slovenia uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Slovenia. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).
Traditional European frequencies are used in Slovenia, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).
The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American frequencies, which differ from the European ones.
If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Slovenia.
If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Slovenia or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).
If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Slovenia (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.
Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Slovenia
Slovenia has three mobile operators and various Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs – being added later) offering prepaid services:
- Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel)
- A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil)
- Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
The following frequencies are used in Slovenia:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 2600 MHz (n7) & 3600 MHz (n78)
You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.
To check whether your phone will work in Slovenia, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).
Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).
If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.
A Note about T-2
T-2 is the second-largest fixed-broadband provider in Slovenia.
It started offering mobile services back in 2005.
However, T-2 focused on postpad customers only. It does not offer prepaid services.
As a result, T-2 will not be covered in this guide.
Worry not – it has the worst network and the slowest speeds in the country, so you are not missing out on anything.
VoLTE & VoWiFi in Slovenia
Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are available in Slovenia. All Slovenian mobile operators offer VoLTE, but not VoWiFi.
This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Slovenia (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).
The following mobile operators offer VoLTE and VoWiFi in Slovenia:
- Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel Slovenia/Slovenije)
The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Slovenia:
- A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil)
- Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.
5G NR in Slovenia
Commercial 5G NR has been available in Slovenia since June 2021. It is available on the Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel Slovenia/Slovenije), A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil), Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil). However, prepaid customers (including MVNO users) cannot use 5G NR (yet).
Best SIM Card in Slovenia
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Slovenia, I recommend going with Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel Slovenia/Slovenije) or Telemach (formerly Tušmobil). Telekom Slovenije is, overall, the best mobile operator. However, it throttle prepaid speeds (50 Mbps). Telemach is just fine and has unrestricted speeds.
Best eSIM in Slovenia
Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel Slovenia/Slovenije), A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil), Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil) offer eSIMs, but it is unclear if they are available to prepaid customers too.
I will ask the mobile operators about this March when I revisit Slovenia 🇸🇮😎.
As promised, I would ask the mobile operators if they offer eSIM to prepaid customers – they do not 😔.
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Slovenia.
But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.
Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).
So here are the six best eSIMs for Slovenia:
- Airalo's Živjo Slovenia eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money)
- Airalo's Eurolink Europe eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 100 GB (best value for money when also visiting other European countries) – read my ongoing Airalo Eurolink eSIM review too!
- Holafly Slovenia eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 90 days (truly unlimited data plans at premium prices)
- Nomad Slovenia eSIM with ten choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (switches to the best network, allowing for excellent reception at all times)
- Holafly Europe eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 60 days (truly unlimited data plans when also visiting other European countries at premium prices)
- Nomad Europe eSIM with 13 choices between 1 GB and 40 GB (the best of both worlds in terms of pricing and performance)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Slovenia, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).
If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Slovenia, you better check out my Slovenia eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.
SIM Card Registration in Slovenia
SIM card registration, with the use of your personal information (such as your passport), is not required when buying a SIM card in Slovenia.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
EU Roaming in Slovenia
Slovenia is part of the European Union (EU).
Since June 2017, those with EU/EEA (European Economic Area) SIM cards can roam for free in other EU/EEA nations, including Slovenia.
This means that, in the majority of cases, you do not need to purchase a Slovenian SIM card if you already have an EU/EEA SIM card because you can roam without additional costs.
However, conditions do apply. Mobile operators in some countries may impose a roaming Fair Use Policy (FUP).
In countries where local mobile data rates are extremely low (such as in the Baltics and the Nordics), mobile operators may still charge you for roaming in the EU/EEA.
Be sure to head over to the international roaming page to learn whether your mobile operator offers free roaming while in Slovenia or if restrictions apply.
Roaming in the EU with Slovenian SIM Cards
Slovenia and the Slovenian mobile operators have largely adopted the roam like at home regulations principles early on.
However, some plans have an EU/EEA roaming cap.
Moreover, the standard Fair Use Policy applies where you should not be roaming over 50% of the time over a four-month period.
If you do so, EU roaming rates will apply. You are then better off buying local prepaid SIM cards in other EU nations.
Note that Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel Slovenia/Slovenije) requires you to register your SIM card with a Slovenian permanent address and a Slovenian TIN (tax number).
A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil) claims that they may request for stable links to Slovenia, but it does not always enforce it.
You can roam for free with Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil) without having to provide any sort of proof/stable links to Slovenia.
Slovenia Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights
Mobile data rates in Central Europe are probably the lowest in the whole of Europe.
In addition to SIM cards costing almost nothing, mobile data is practically given away for free.
While that is not entirely true in Slovenia, mobile data rates are low in the country.
The average price for 1 GB of data in Slovenia is 1.72 USD, around the European average of 2.50 USD. The world average is 4.07 USD.
As you can see, mobile data rates have always been low in Slovenia (unlike the Czech Republic… wow).
Cable.co.uk split Europe into three territories: Western Europe, Eastern Europe & the Baltics.
The Eastern European average cost of 1 GB of data, using Cable.co.uk's definition, is 2.25 USD.
Okay, let's talk about mobile data speeds in Slovenia. Are they fast?
Yes, they are.
Slovenia's median mobile download speed is around 51 Mbps, almost double the global median.
Neighboring Croatia does have a higher median download speed than Slovenia (76.61 Mbps). So does Austria (54.96 Mbps).
Hungary (39.96 Mbps) and Italy (35.11 Mbps) are not even close, so Slovenia is doing well.
Okay, now it is time to know which mobile operator is the fastest in Slovenia.
That would be Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel Slovenia/Slovenije), with an average download speed of 42.9 Mbps. Followed by A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil – 34.2 Mbps) & Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobi – 32.5 Mbps).
Remember: T-2 does not offer prepaid services at all, so I will ignore it entirely throughout this guide
When looking at upload speeds, the rankings are the same.
So what about overall network performance by the Slovenian mobile operators?
Telekom Slovenije is the best, being the joint winner in a few categories.
When looking at 5G NR speeds only, Telemach is straight-up dominating, with a median download speed of 657.63 Mbps – I bet almost none of you have gotten a speed test result of 600 Mbps of higher 😳.
The 5G NR results are followed by A1 (219.29 Mbps) and A1 (129.96 Mbps).
Fast 5G NR download speeds can be found in Celje, Ljubljana & Maribor, with median 5G NR download speeds of 340.79 Mbps, 349.44 Mbps & 333.71 Mbps, respectively.
Those are some ridiculous speeds 🤯.
While all these 5G NR speeds are exciting, we have to remember that, currently, only A1 offers 5G NR to prepaid customers.
And until May 2022, you can use/try it for free. Then, a surcharge may apply.
Telekom Slovenije may offer 5G NR to prepaid customers as well, but it is currently unknown.
But I will try it out myself in late March 2022, so hold on!
Answer: it does not.
What about the 5G NR juggernaut Telemach?
Well, it restricts 5G NR to postpaid customers only 🥲.
I was excited to finally break my personal 432 Mbps download speed record (on 4G/LTE in Taiwan).
But if you do not have a 5G NR phone yet, all this 5G talk has been useless.
Worry not; 4G/LTE is excellent and fast in Slovakia.
With low to average SIM card prices, extensive nationwide coverage, incredibly fast mobile download speeds, and low mobile data rates, you should have a smooth network experience in Slovenia.
Currency in Slovenia
Slovenia uses the Euro with the symbol EUR (which will be used throughout this guide).
However, prices are often listed as just €. For example, 25 EUR = €25.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between EUR and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 EUR = 1.10 USD
- 10 EUR = 11 USD
- 100 EUR = 109.75 USD
For up-to-date EUR:your currency (let's say HRK – Croatian Koruna) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.
Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).
I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.
Slovenian Prepaid SIM Cards
Below, I will guide you through Telekom Slovenije (formerly Mobitel Slovenia/Slovenije), A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil), Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil) & many MVNOs that will be added later, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices & availability
- Recharge / top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)
With that being said, let’s see what Slovenia has to offer to us.
Telekom Slovenije (Slovenia – formerly Mobitel)
Telekom Slovenije, formerly Mobitel Slovenije, is the largest mobile operator in Slovenia.
It also has the best overall network.
Telekom Slovenije hosts the most MVNOs in Slovenia.
Telekom Slovenija is also active in Kosovo (as IPKO) and in various other Balkan nations as a fiber-optic provider.
Telekom Slovenije uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 2600 MHz (n7) & 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid customers (yet)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about Telekom Slovenije:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Telekom Slovenije SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Telekom Slovenije
Telekom Slovenije has the best coverage in Slovenia.
This was also confirmed by Opensignal.
Below is Telekom Slovenije's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Telekom Slovenije's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Telekom Slovenije
You can get a Telekom Slovenije SIM card, called Mobi, for 8.50 EUR with 5 EUR credit in Telekom Slovenije stores and from resellers, like gas stations and post offices. Data-only SIM cards (Predplačniški Mobilni Internet SIM) are sold for 9.89 EUR (1 GB for 1 day) or 29.90 EUR (15 GB for 100 days). Telekom Slovenije SIM cards are not sold at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU).
Below is an overview of the three Telekom Slovenije SIM cards:
| Price | SIM Card | Credit | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.50 EUR | Mobi | 5 EUR | N/A | N/A |
| 9.89 EUR | Predplačniški Mobilni Internet | N/A | “Unlimited”, 1 GB high-speed | 1 day |
| 29.90 EUR | Predplačniški Mobilni Internet 100 Dni | N/A | “Unlimited”, 15 GB high-speed | 100 days |
You may have to text VoLTE or VoWiFi to 1918 to activate these services.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Telekom Slovenije eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
However, it is unclear if eSIMs are available for prepaid customers too.
I will ask Telekom Slovenije about this March when I revisit Slovenia 🇸🇮😎.
I asked – Telekom Slovenije eSIMs are only available to postpaid customers, unfortunately 😔.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Slovenia without personal detail capturing, you can get Slovenia Živjo eSIMs from Airalo (six options):
- 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 2 GB/15 days
- 3 GB/30 days
- 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 20 GB/30 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.
If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Airalo Eurolink eSIM to be used in 39 European countries with six variants:
- 1 GB/7 days
- 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 50 GB/90 days
- 100 GB/180 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!
By the way, you get free 5G NR access in 22 of the 39 supported countries!
I have used the Airalo Eurolink eSIM in 11 countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Eurolink eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Slovenia.
You can read about them in my Best Slovenia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Note that Telekom Slovenije offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Telekom Slovenije
Telekom Slovenije top-up vouchers are sold in Telekom Slovenije stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Slovenia.
The following (online) Telekom Slovenije top-ups are available:
- 5 EUR
- 10 EUR
- 20 EUR
To top up your Telekom Slovenije SIM card, dial *123*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *1234*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international/EU) debit and credit cards.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Moj Telekom (My Telekom) app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Telekom Slovenije
Telekom Slovenije has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Mini Mobi (combo)
- Čvekaj Mobi/Mobi Chat (combo)
- Prepaid Mobile Internet Bundles (data)
- One-Time Bundle (data)
All Telekom Slovenije plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1917.
I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).
To convert EUR to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Mini Mobi Plan – Telekom Slovenije
The Mini Mobi plan is a combo bundle with 400 MB of data (maybe with 5G NR access) and 400 units for extra data, minutes & SMS, costing 3.95 EUR for 30 days.
1 unit equals 1 MB, 1 minute, or 1 SMS.
Text NONSTOP MINI MOBI to 1917 to activate Mini Mobi.
| Price | Data | Units | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.95 EUR | 400 MB | 400 units | 30 days | NONSTOP MINI MOBI |
Čvekaj Mobi (Mobi Chat) Plan – Telekom Slovenije
The Čvekaj Mobi (Mobi Chat) plan is a combo bundle with 3 GB of data (without 5G NR access), unlimited on-net minutes, unlimited on-net SMS & 3000 units, costing 7.95 EUR for 30 days.
1 unit equals 1 MB, 1 minute, or 1 SMS.
Text CVEKAJ MOBI to 1917 to activate Mini Mobi.
| Price | Data | On-Net Minutes | On-Net SMS | Units | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.95 EUR | 3 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 3000 units | 30 days | CVEKAJ MOBI |
Prepaid Mobile Internet Bundles – Telekom Slovenije
The Prepaid Mobile Internet Bundles are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 1917 to activate Prepaid Mobile Internet Bundles:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 EUR | 5 GB | 1 day | DAN 1 |
| 20 EUR | 15 GB | 100 days | DAN 100 |
| 36.50 EUR | 20 GB | 365 days | LETO |
One-Time Bundle – Telekom Slovenije
The One-Time Bundle are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 1918 to activate One-Time Bundle:
| Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 EUR | Mobile internet Mobi 1 GB 1 DAY | 1 GB | 1 day | 1GB1DAN |
| 4 EUR | Mobile internet Mobi 100 MB | 100 MB | 30 days | 100MB30DNI |
| 8 EUR | Mobile internet Mobi 500 MB | 500 MB | 30 days | 500MB30DNI |
| 10 EUR | Mobile internet Mobi 1 GB | 1 GB | 30 days | 1GB30DNI |
EU Roaming – Telekom Slovenije
Only those with a permanent Slovenian address and a Slovenian Tax Identification Number (TIN) can roam for free in the EU/EEA with Telekom Slovenije.
Most travelers will not have a Slovenian TIN.
If EU/EEA roaming is important to you, consider one of the other mobile operators or MVNOs.
For completeness, below is still a list of countries eligible for EU/EEA roaming with Telekom Slovenije:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canary Islands
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
As Telekom Slovenije does not have dedicated EU/EEA roaming allowances, you can use your full allowance without restrictions in other EU/EEA member states.
APN/Internet Settings – Telekom Slovenije
- Name: Telekom Slovenije
- APN: internet
- Username: mobitel
- Password: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
Jump back to the Table of Contents.
A1 Slovenia (Slovenije – formerly Si.mobil)
A1 Slovenia (Slovenije), Just A1 and formerly Si.mobil, is the second-largest mobile operator in Slovenia.
A1, as a company from Austria, is active in Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia & Slovenia.
A1 uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
- 5G NR: 3600 MHz (n78) – for free until May 2022. Then (perhaps) for a surcharge
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about A1:
* Coverage
* How to Get an A1 SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – A1 Slovenia
A1 has extensive coverage throughout Slovenia.
Below is A1's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – A1 Slovenia
You can get an A1 SIM card, called A1 Simpl, for 3 EUR or 6 EUR (depending on the promotion) with 5 EUR credit in A1 stores and from resellers, like gas stations and post offices. Data-only SIM cards (A1 Simpl Net) are sold for 10 EUR with 5 EUR credit. A1 SIM cards are not sold at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get an A1 eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
However, it is unclear if eSIMs are available for prepaid customers too.
I will ask A1 about this March when I revisit Slovenia 🇸🇮😎.
I asked – A1 eSIMs are only available to postpaid customers, unfortunately 😔.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Slovenia without personal detail capturing, you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (eight options):
- Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/7 days
- Unlimited/10 days
- Unlimited/15 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/20 days
- Unlimited/30 days
- Unlimited/60 days
- Unlimited/90 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!
No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.
If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Holafly Europe eSIM to be used in 33 European countries, also with unlimited data, with seven variants:
- Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/7 days
- Unlimited/10 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/15 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Unlimited/20 days
- Unlimited/30 days
- Unlimited/60 days
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!
Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Slovenia.
You can read about them in my Best Slovenia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Note that A1 offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – A1 Slovenia
A1 top-up vouchers are sold in A1 stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Slovenia.
The following (online) A1 top-ups are available:
- 5 EUR
- 10 EUR
- 20 EUR
To top up your A1 SIM card, dial *448*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *448*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international/EU) debit and credit cards.
Dial *488# or call 488 and select option 1 to check your A1 balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Moj A1 (My A1) app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – A1 Slovenia
A1 has two data-featured prepaid plans: A1 Simpl (combo) & A1 Simpl Net (data for SIM card).
I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).
To convert EUR to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
A1 Simpl Plans – A1 Slovenia
The A1 Simpl Plans are combo bundles with units and on-net minutes.
1 unit equals 1 MB (without 5G NR access), 1 minute, or 1 SMS.
Text the Activation Code to 448 to activate A1 Simpl Plans:
| Price | Plan | Units | EU/EEA Data | Speed (Down/Up) | On-Net Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.99 EUR | miniSIMPL | 1500 units | Max. 1.4 GB | 40 Mbps/5 Mbps | N/A | 30 days | miniSIMPL |
| 6.99 EUR | maxiSIMPL | 10 000 units | Max. 4.6 GB | 40 Mbps/5 Mbps | Unlimited | 30 days | maxiSIMPL |
A1 Simpl Net Plans – A1 Slovenia
The A1 SimplNet Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for the A1 Simpl Net data-only SIM card.
A1 Simpl Net Plans can be activated online:
| Price | Plan | Data | Speed (Down/Up) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 EUR | A1 Simple no 2 GB | 2 GB | 40 Mbps/5 Mbps | 3 days |
| 10 EUR | A1 Simple no 7 GB | 7 GB | 40 Mbps/5 Mbps | 30 days |
| 15 EUR | A1 Simple no 15 GB | 15 GB | 40 Mbps/5 Mbps | 30 days |
EU Roaming – A1 Slovenia
You can use your A1 allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canary Islands
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.
APN/Internet Settings – A1 Slovenia
- Name: A1 Si
- APN: internet.a1.si OR internet.simobil.si OR internet
- Username: leave blank OR a1
- Password: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
Telemach Slovenia, just Telemach and formerly Tušmobil, is the smallest mobile operator in Slovenia.
Currently, it has the fastest 5G NR speeds. However, the technology is unavailable to prepaid customers (yet) 🥲.
Telemach, as a company, is also active in Croatia as a mobile operator, and as a cable operator in Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Telemach uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 800 MHz (Band 20), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)
- 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3600 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid customers (yet)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Telemach:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Telemach SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
Telemach has the best 4G/LTE availability throughout Slovenia,
This was also confirmed by Opensignal.
Below is Telemach's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
However, click here to see Telemach's official coverage map.
SIM Card Price – Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
You can get a Telemach SIM card, called FREE2GO, for 2 EUR with 5 EUR credit or 6.99 EUR with 10 000 units in Telemach stores and from resellers, like gas stations and post offices. Data-only SIM cards (NET2GO) are sold for 2 EUR or 3 EUR, depending on the store, with unlimited data for 96 hours (4 days) @ 3G speeds. Telemach SIM cards are not sold at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Telemach eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
However, it is unclear if eSIMs are available for prepaid customers too.
I will ask Telemach about this March when I revisit Slovenia 🇸🇮😎.
I asked – Telemach eSIMs are only available to postpaid customers, unfortunately 😔.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Slovakia without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (eight options):
- 1 GB/7 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)
- 3 GB/15 days
- 3 GB/30 days
- 5 GB/15 days
- 5 GB/30 days
- 10 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)
- 15 GB/30 days
- 20 GB/30 days
The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!
No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.
If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Nomad Europe eSIM to be used in 25 or 35 European countries, depending on the plan, with eight variants:
- 1 GB/7 days (25 countries – new)
- 1 GB/7 days (35 countries)
- 3 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
- 3 GB/30 days (35 countries)
- 5 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
- 5 GB/30 days (35 countries) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
- 10 GB/30 days (25 countries – new)
- 10 GB/30 days (35 countries) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers (that was before the 25 countries options were added)
Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!
I have used the Nomad Europe eSIM in eight countries so far, and my goal is to test it in all supported countries.
- Be sure to check out my Nomad Europe eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Slovenia.
You can read about them in my Best Slovenia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Note that Telemach offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
Telemach top-up vouchers are sold in Telemach stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Slovenia.
The following (online) Telemach top-ups are available (with bonuses):
| Top-Up | On-Net Minutes | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 EUR | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 20 EUR | Unlimited | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
| 30 EUR | Unlimited | 20 GB | 13.5 GB | 30 days |
To top up your Telemach SIM card, dial *123*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *123*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international/EU) debit and credit cards.
Dial *123# to check your Telemach balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Moj Telemach (My Telemach) app (Android/iOS/Huawei AppGallery).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
Telemach has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- FREE2GO Mobilni Paket/Mobile Package (combo)
- NET2GO Internet Paketi/Internet Package (data)
- NET2GO Mobilni Internet/Mobile Internet (data)
I will list all the prices in EUR (Euro).
To convert EUR to your currency (let's say USD) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
FREE2GO Mobilni Paket (Mobile Package) – Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
The FREE2GO Mobilni Paket (Mobile Package) plans are combo bundles using a unit system.
1 unit equals 1 MB (with 5G NR access), 1 minute, or 1 SMS.
Dial the Activation Code to activate FREE2GO Mobilni Paket:
| Price | Plan | Units | Data | EU/EEA Data | On-Net Minutes | Local/EU Minutes | Local/EU SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.99 EUR | Mini Revolucija Mesečna | 1000 units | Shared with units allowance | Shared with units allowance | Unlimited | Shared with units allowance | Shared with units allowance | 30 days | MINI REVOLUCIJA MESECNO or *121*2*4*1# |
| 7.99 EUR | Revolucija Mesečna | 15 000 units | Shared with units allowance | Max. 7.5 GB | Unlimited | Shared with units allowance | Shared with units allowance | 30 days | REVOLUCIJA MESECNO or *121*2*3*1# |
NET2GO Internet Paketi (Internet Package) – Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
The NET2GO Internet Paketi (Internet Package) are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
To activate NET2GO Paketi Dial the Activation Code or send an SMS to 7070:
| Price | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity | Activation Code | Deactivation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.99 EUR | 100 GB | 9.5 GB | 30 days | NET2GO 100GB MESECNO or *121*2*6*1# | NET2GO 100GB STOP or *121*2*6*2# |
NET2GO Mobilni Internet (Mobile Internet) – Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
The NET2GO Mobilni Internet plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access) for the NET2GO prepaid data SIM card.
Moreover, the plans are charged on actual usage days – not consecutive days.
For example, the 10 EUR pan gives you unlimited data for 240 hours (10 days).
If you split those 10 days over a whole month – or even longer.
However, you are charged per 24 hours. Even if you use 1 KB of data, you will be charged for the full 24 hours.
NET2GO plans can be activated on the Moj Telemach app:
| Price | Data | EU/EEA Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 EUR | “Unlimited”, 3 GB high-speed/day | 1 GB/day | 48 hours |
| 5 EUR | “Unlimited”, 3 GB high-speed/day | 1 GB/day | 120 hours (5 days) |
| 10 EUR | “Unlimited”, 3 GB high-speed/day | 1 GB/day | 240 hours (10 days) |
| 20 EUR | “Unlimited”, 3 GB high-speed/day | 1 GB/day | 480 hours (20 days) |
EU Roaming – Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
You can use your Telemach allowances in the following EU/EEA member states without paying roaming fees:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Canary Islands
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
Be aware that, in some cases, the EU/EEA roaming allowance is lower than the domestic allowances.
APN/Internet Settings – Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
- Name: A1 Si
- APN: internet.a1.si OR internet.simobil.si OR internet
- Username: leave blank OR a1
- Password: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Slovenia
Getting a SIM card from Telekom Slovenije would do you well when considering a Slovenian SIM card.
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