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 (2.30 USD) from Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil), 3/6 EUR (3.40/6.90 USD) from A1 Slovenia (formerly Si.mobil) & 8.50 EUR (9.70 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).
Special note for those from Ukraine: be sure to ask about special benefits for Ukrainians. Many mobile operators around Europe have waived fees for you or introduced exclusive plans, including free calls back to Ukraine. Слава Україні! 🇺🇦
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: 20th of April 2022.
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 USD) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
TIP: Check out my SIM card prices lookup tool for a detailed overview of SIM card starter pack benefits (for Slovenian SIM cards and SIM cards worldwide).
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 Will My Phone Work (may be outdated or inaccurate at times).
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). A1 offers 5G NR to prepaid customers (for free until May 2022) – Telekom Slovenije may do so too (to be confirmed). Telemach does not offer 5G NR to prepaid customers – The MVNOs do not have 5G NR access 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). It is, overall, the best mobile operator.
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 😔.
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM in Slovenia, you can get the Slovenia (Živjo) eSIMs from Airalo.
You have these four options:
- Slovenia/Živjo 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
- Slovenia/Živjo 3 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Slovenia/Živjo 5 GB eSIM for 30 days
- Slovenia/Živjo 10 GB eSIM for 30 days
Or you can get Slovenia eSIMs from Nomad.
Use code ADU123 for the best deals available when getting Nomad eSIMs (on the site or their apps).
For Airalo eSIMs, the links above will automatically get you the Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers available – a code is not necessary.
With these eSIMs, you can skip the queues and avoid physical SIM cards in Slovenia and use them immediately upon arriving in Slovenia!
TIP: Check out my eSIM lookup tool for an overview of local mobile operators offering eSIMs to prepaid customers and travel eSIMs I use and love (for eSIMs in Slovenia and eSIMs worldwide).
If you plan on visiting other neighboring European nations, consider the Eurolink eSIM (six variants: 1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days) in Slovenia and these other countries:
With the Eurolink eSIM, you can save a lot of money by skipping the initial SIM card costs per country you visit – averaging 6 USD/country in Europe!
Not staying in just Europe? Get the Discover Global eSIM with 1 GB of data (7 days – multiple top-ups available) for Slovenia and these other countries:
Best International/Travel SIM Card for Slovenia
If you want to buy the best international/travel SIM card for Slovenia, I recommend going with SimCorner's Europe SIM cards that covers Europe (mainly the European Union) and parts Asia, Central America & South America – all in one SIM card.
You have these four options:
- Europe Travel SIM card with 7 GB for 30 days (includes calls)
- Europe & UK Travel SIM card with 12 GB for 30 days (includes calls, SMS & data use in Asia, Central America & South America)
- UK and Europe Travel SIM card with 100 GB for 30 days (includes calls and SMS)
- Europe Data SIM card with 12 GB for 60 days (includes data use in Asia, Central America & South America)
The SimCorner Europe SIM cards can be used in Slovenia and the following other countries:
SimCorner‘s Europe & UK Travel SIM card (12 GB for 30 days) & Europe Data SIM card (12 GB for 60 days) can also be used in the following Asian, Central American & South American countries:
If this selection of countries is still not enough, get SimCorner's International SIM card with 6 GB of data for 15 days to be used in Africa, the Americas (all), Asia, Europe (also outside of the European Union), the Middle East & Oceania (100+ countries).
Instead of spending between 5 USD to 15 USD for SIM cards in each country, get a SimCorner travel SIM card covering numerous countries for just one price!
Use discount code PHONETRAVELWIZ for extra savings!
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.
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 or 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!
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 = 1.20 USD
- 10 EUR = 12.15 USD
- 100 EUR = 121.55 USD
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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 sure if prepaid customers can use it (to be confirmed in March)
- 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 2G coverage map:
Then we have a Telekom Slovenije 3G coverage map:
Now we have Telekom Slovenije's 4G/LTE coverage map:
Furthermore, we have a Telekom Slovenije 4G/LTE+ (LTE-A) and 5G NR coverage map:
Finally, here we have a map of Telekom Slovenije's 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE & 5G NR networks combined:
At last, we have a combined Telekom Slovenije coverage map produced by Speedtest:
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 |
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 use an eSIM, you can go with the Slovenia (Živjo) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Slovenia and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days).
Finally, you have the Discover Global eSIM for use in Slovenia and 80+ other countries worldwide (1 GB/7 days with top-ups available up to 20 GB/180 days).
Note that Telekom Slovenije offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and if you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
You may have to text VoLTE or VoWiFi to 1918 to activate these services.
Telekom Slovenije SIM cards get deactivated if there has been no activity for 270 days (no top-up for 270 days or no activity for 270 days).
However, your Telekom Slovenije SIM card will enter into a passive state after not topping up for 90 days, allowing only for receiving incoming calls and SMS and making calls to emergency services.
You can extend the validity of your Telekom Slovenije SIM card, without recharging, by dialing *131*90#.
However, this extension will cost you 1.52 EUR and can only be done after 24 days of not recharging and before hitting the 270-day cut-off.
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 three data-featured plans:
- Mini Mobi (combo)
- Čvekaj Mobi/Mobi Chat (combo)
- Možnosti Zakupov/Leasing Options (data)
All Telekom Slovenije plans can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 1917.
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 (maybe with 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 |
Možnosti Zakupov (Leasing Options) Plans – Telekom Slovenije
The Možnosti Zakupov (Leasing Options) plans are data bundles (maybe with 5G NR access).
Text the Activation Code to 1917 to activate Možnosti Zakupov:
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 EUR | 5 GB | 1 day | DAN 1 |
| 10 EUR | 5 GB | 30 days | DAN 30 |
| 20 EUR | 15 GB | 100 days | DAN 100 |
| 36.50 EUR | 20 GB | 365 days | LETO |
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:
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.
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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:
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).
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 use an eSIM, you can go with the Slovenia (Živjo) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Slovenia and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days).
Finally, you have the Discover Global eSIM for use in Slovenia and 80+ other countries worldwide (1 GB/7 days with top-ups available up to 20 GB/180 days).
Note that A1 offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and if 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 plans: A1 Simpl (combo) & A1 Simpl Net (data for the data-only SIM card).
A1 Simpl Plans – A1 Slovenia
The A1 Simpl Plans are combo bundles with units and on-net minutes.
1 unit equals 1 MB, 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 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:
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 2G coverage map:
Then we have a Telemach 3G coverage map:
Now we have Telemach's 4G/LTE coverage map:
Furthermore, we have a Telemach 4G/LTE (LTE-A) coverage map:
Let's not forget about the Telemach 5G NR coverage map (which prepaid customers cannot use… yet):
Finally, here we have a map of Telemach's 2G, 3G, 4G/LTE & 5G NR networks combined:
At last, we have a combined Telemach coverage map produced by Speedtest:
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).
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 use an eSIM, you can go with the Slovenia (Živjo) eSIMs from Airalo (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days & 10 GB/30 days).
Or get the Eurolink eSIMs covering Slovenia and 35+ other European countries (1 GB/7 days, 3 GB/30 days, 5 GB/30 days, 10 GB/30 days, 50 GB/90 days & 100 GB/180 days).
Finally, you have the Discover Global eSIM for use in Slovenia and 80+ other countries worldwide (1 GB/7 days with top-ups available up to 20 GB/180 days).
Note that Telemach offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and if 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 two data-featured plans: FREE2GO Revolucija/Revolution (combo) & NET2GO Plans (data for the data-only SIM card).
FREE2GO Revolucija (Revolution) Plans – Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
The FREE2GO Revolucija (Revolution) plans are combo bundles using a unit system
1 unit equals 1 MB (without 5G NR access), 1 minute, or 1 SMS.
Dial the Activation Code to activate FREE2GO Revolucija:
| Price | Plan | Units | EU/EEA Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.99 EUR | Mesečna Mini Revolucija | 500 units | N/A | 30 days | *121*2*1*1# |
| 6.99 EUR | Mesečna Revolucija | 10 000 units | Max. 4.6 GB | 30 days | *121*2*2*1# |
NET2GO Plans – Telemach Slovenia (formerly Tušmobil)
The NET2GO plans are data bundles for the NET2GO data-only SIM card. All speeds are restricted to 3G speeds.
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 | 563 MB/day | 48 hours |
| 5 EUR | “Unlimited”, 3 GB high-speed/day | 563 MB/day | 120 hours (5 days) |
| 10 EUR | “Unlimited”, 3 GB high-speed/day | 563 MB/day | 240 hours (10 days) |
| 20 EUR | “Unlimited”, 3 GB high-speed/day | 563 MB/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:
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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Other Ways to Stay Connected When Traveling in Slovenia
The cheapest way to get online in Slovenia is to get a SIM card from one of the mobile operators unless you have an EU/EEA SIM card and can roam for free in Slovenia.
However, local SIM cards are not your only method of staying online when abroad.
Below are some other options to consider.
International Roaming
Roaming is the most convenient way to stay connected.
You do not have to buy a new SIM card, and people at home can easily reach you on your current phone number.
However, roaming has many downsides as well. It can be insanely expensive.
International/Travel SIM Cards
International SIM cards or travel SIM cards are SIM cards made for travelers.
The rates charged are often lower than international roaming, but they are almost always higher than what local mobile operators will charge you.
Get to know more about international and travel SIM cards.
Mobile Hotspots (Pocket WIFI)
Mobile hotspots, or pocket WIFI, are small devices that connect to the local mobile operators of the country you are visiting.
Mobile hotspots are ideal for families or those traveling in a large group, as they allow you to connect multiple devices to one hotspot without the need of each traveler having to buy a SIM card.
You can either buy a mobile hotspot or rent one.
Free WIFI Networks
Nothing beats free, right? Paying nothing to stay connected may be the best option.
Until you remember that free hotspots are not available everywhere (especially when on the move) and that free connections are often extremely slow.
Just make sure to protect your internet traffic with a VPN when connected to open WIFI connections. It is worth it.
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.
Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other European Countries
Visiting other countries in Europe? Check out my Europe SIM card buying guide, covering other European nations, such as:
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