Networks by country
Can I still use an old phone in Austria?
Yes, for now: on A1, 2G runs until May 2028. Check the plans of other operators with them directly.
2G in Austria On
Still running. A1 plans to switch 2G off in May 2028.
3G in Austria —
Our source guide doesn’t list 3G dates for Austria yet. Ask your operator.
What this means for a classic phone
On A1, a classic phone gets online over 2G until May 2028. The guide doesn’t yet list dates for the other Austrian operators, so ask yours before buying a SIM.
Before you buy a SIM
- Ask the operator (or the network behind your brand) whether it still runs 2G, and until when.
- A cheap pay-as-you-go or data SIM is usually enough: KeyAgain needs a little mobile data, not a big plan.
- You may have to type the operator’s data settings (APN) into the phone by hand.
- If the phone has Wi-Fi, it can get online at home whatever happens to the mobile networks.
Mobile data on an old phone: setting up the APN →
Source: The Old Phone Revival — 2G & 3G switch-off guide, last checked 13 October 2026, with links to every operator and regulator source. Dates change: confirm with your operator.
Questions
Will my old Nokia still work in Austria?
Yes, for now: on A1, 2G runs until May 2028. Check the plans of other operators with them directly.
Does KeyAgain work in Austria?
KeyAgain works wherever the phone can get online: over a mobile network that still runs where you are, or over Wi-Fi on models that have it. It isn’t tied to an operator or a country.