Internet in Hungary
vs Balatoninternet
Looking for internet at Lake Balaton or anywhere in Hungary? Compare Internet in Hungary with the Balaton Unlimited mobile SIM from Balatoninternet.hu: price, connection, router, contract term and ordering side by side.
Internet In Hungary
From €22 per month
Unlimited data
Fiber up to 8 Gbps
Balatoninternet.hu
8,900 Ft per month (≈ €24)
Unlimited data in Hungary
Mobile SIM only (4G/5G)
The 30-second verdict
What you'd miss with Balatoninternet
- No fixed line: a mobile SIM on the 4G/5G network, speed depends on the signal
- No router included: their recommended Huawei B535 costs 47,900 Ft (≈ €131) plus shipping
- No English: website, order form, verification call and support are in Hungarian
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Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet
Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet
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Internet In Hungary
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Balatoninternet.hu
Balaton Unlimited mobile SIM
Service & contract
Minimum contract term
No minimum contract term
None, 30 days written notice
Type of connection
Fixed connection at your address (fiber, coax or 5G/4G)
Mobile SIM or eSIM on the 4G/5G network, nationwide
Speed & network
Entry tier speed
300 Mbps
Depends on 4G/5G signal
Top tier speed
Up to 8 Gbps
GigaFiber 8000
Not stated
Network
Fiber
Hungary's largest network
Mobile network (4G/5G)
Signal varies by address
Pricing & installation
Entry tier monthly
€22,-
/mo · fiber, unlimited
8,900 Ft
/mo · ≈ €24
Setup / installation fee
Free with 2-year plan
3,900 Ft admin fee (≈ €11), first month paid upfront
Router & hardware
Wi-Fi 6 router included
Not included: own router, or Huawei B535 for 47,900 Ft (≈ €131) + shipping
Data per month
Unlimited, no data cap
Unlimited in Hungary, 43.9 GB in the EU
Cost per year
First year, entry plan
€264
≈ €303 + router
Paperwork required
None. Just order online, we handle the rest.
Hungarian order form, then a phone call to verify your details
Time from signup to live
2–3 working days
SIM by post in 2–3 working days after payment
Speed guaranteed at your address
Yes
No
Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet
Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet
Comparing connection and cost
€22 or ≈ €24 per month.
The difference isn't the price, it's what you get for it: a fixed line with router and support in your language, or a mobile SIM you set up yourself in Hungarian.
Internet In Hungary
2–3 working days · fixed connection
Check coverage
30 seconds
Pick a plan
In your language
Order online
No paperwork needed
Get connected
2–3 working days
Balatoninternet.hu
Mobile SIM · own router · ordered in Hungarian
Fill in the order form in Hungarian
A colleague calls you to verify your details
Pay the 12,800 Ft pro-forma (first month + admin fee)
SIM arrives by post in 2–3 working days
Buy or bring your own 4G router and insert the SIM
Online, speed depends on the mobile signal
Need more answers?
Visit our complete Frequently Asked Questions page for detailed information about installation, billing, internet speeds, coverage and support.
Frequently asked questions about
Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet
What is the difference between Internet in Hungary and Balatoninternet?
Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet is a choice between a fixed line and a mobile SIM. Internet in Hungary sets up a fixed connection at your address, usually fiber, with a Wi-Fi 6 router included and no data cap. Balatoninternet.hu, run by Startpoint IT Kft. in Budapest, sells its Balaton Unlimited SIM or eSIM with unlimited data on the Hungarian 4G/5G network; you provide the router yourself.
How much does internet in Hungary cost per month?
On price, Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet is close: fiber with Internet in Hungary starts at €22 per month, the Balaton Unlimited SIM costs 8,900 Ft per month, about €24. The difference is in the one-off costs: Balatoninternet charges a 3,900 Ft administration fee and one month upfront, and the router is extra. With Internet in Hungary the router is included and installation is free on a 2-year plan. See all plans on our pricing page.
Is a mobile SIM enough for a home at Lake Balaton?
It can be, if the mobile signal at your house is good and you only use the internet now and then. For working from home, video calls and streaming, a fixed line is the safer choice: the speed stays the same every day, whatever the season. Around the lake the mobile network gets busy in summer, when everyone is online at once. Check what a fixed line can do at your address with the availability check, or read our page on internet at Lake Balaton.
How long does installation take?
With Internet in Hungary you are usually connected within 2–3 working days. Read how it works on our installation page. Balatoninternet posts the SIM after you pay the pro-forma invoice, also within 2–3 working days; you then set up your own router.
Do I need a Hungarian contract or address card?
No. With Internet in Hungary you simply order online, no passport scan or Hungarian paperwork needed, and we handle the rest in your language. Balatoninternet does not require a Hungarian address card either, but the order form, the verification call and the support are in Hungarian.
Is mobile internet as stable as fiber?
Usually not. On a mobile SIM, speed depends on the distance to the mast, walls, weather and how many people nearby are online. A fixed fiber connection delivers the same speed every day.
Can I cancel early?
Both are flexible. With Internet in Hungary you choose: a 2-year plan with free installation, a 1-year plan, or no commitment, where you can cancel after just one month. Balatoninternet has no minimum term either; you cancel in writing with 30 days’ notice, and the last month is settled from the month you paid upfront.
Does it work in rural areas or at Lake Balaton?
That depends on your address. Use the availability check to see which connection and speed are possible at your address.
What speeds are available?
Internet in Hungary offers fiber from 300 Mbps up to 8 Gbps. Balatoninternet does not state a network speed; its recommended router handles up to 300 Mbit, and the real speed depends on the signal at your address.
How do I check availability at my address?
Enter your address in the availability check on this page. You will see right away which technology and speeds are available. More questions? Visit our FAQ.
Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet
Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet
Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet
Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet
Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet
Why internationals choose Internet in Hungary
over Balatoninternet
Looking for internet at Lake Balaton, a holiday home in the countryside or a permanent move to Hungary? Then you may well compare Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet. Internet in Hungary sets up a fixed connection at your address. Balatoninternet.hu, run by Startpoint IT Kft. in Budapest since 2008, sells a mobile SIM with unlimited data that works anywhere in Hungary.
The monthly price is almost the same: fiber from €22 with Internet in Hungary, 8,900 Ft (about €24) for the Balaton Unlimited SIM. The difference is what you get for it. With us the Wi-Fi 6 router is included and installation is free on a 2-year plan. With Balatoninternet you pay a 3,900 Ft administration fee and one month upfront, and you need your own 4G router; the one they recommend costs 47,900 Ft (about €131) plus shipping. Over the first year that is roughly €264 against €303, before the router.
Speed works differently too. A fixed line delivers the same speed every day, also in July when every house around the lake is online. On a mobile SIM, speed depends on the signal at your address and how busy the mast is. For working from home, video calls and streaming with the whole family, a fixed line is more reliable. Where you only need internet now and then, or at a spot without any cable, a SIM can be the practical choice.
Ordering is where the two differ most for internationals. Balatoninternet works in Hungarian: the website, the order form, the phone call to verify your details and the support. With Internet in Hungary you order online in English, Dutch, German or French, without a passport scan or Hungarian documents, and you are invoiced in euros. Both let you cancel without a long commitment: we offer a plan with no fixed term, Balatoninternet asks 30 days’ written notice.
See our plans and prices, read how installation works, visit our page on internet at Lake Balaton, or compare us with Internet via de Mast and Yettel. More background on Hungary’s network is on Wikipedia. Balatoninternet prices are taken from balatoninternet.hu in November 2026 and converted at 365 Ft per euro.
Still weighing Internet in Hungary vs Balatoninternet? Use the availability check below and see right away which connection and speed you can get at your address.