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| − | {{DISPLAYTITLE: | + | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Mobile Telephony in Germany}} |
| − | = | + | Questions & answers about mobile phone providers for homes, links & guides to comparisons. |
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| + | {{FAQ/Item|q= Can I use my SIM card from another country in Germany? |a= | ||
| − | Yes. In Germany, the following standards are in operation: | + | Yes, if your provider allows roaming (which it does very likely). You might need to enable it, especially data roaming. |
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| + | In Germany, the following standards are in operation: | ||
* 2G (EDGE) | * 2G (EDGE) | ||
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See a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators_of_Europe#Germany more technical list at Wikipedia]. | See a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators_of_Europe#Germany more technical list at Wikipedia]. | ||
| − | = | + | }}{{FAQ/Item|q= How much does it cost to use my foreign SIM card Germany? |a= |
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| + | ==== SIM card from another EU country ==== | ||
| − | + | If your foreign SIM card is from another EU country, then the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_roaming_regulations EU roaming regulations] apply. Basically: | |
| − | If your foreign SIM card is from another EU country, then the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union_roaming_regulations EU roaming regulations] apply | ||
* You pay the same rates as if you were in the home country of your SIM card. | * You pay the same rates as if you were in the home country of your SIM card. | ||
* However, after 4 months being abroad your home SIM card provider has the right the cancel the contract, as they can assume that you now live in Germany. | * However, after 4 months being abroad your home SIM card provider has the right the cancel the contract, as they can assume that you now live in Germany. | ||
| − | === SIM Card from Non-EU | + | ==== SIM Card from a Non-EU country ==== |
| − | It totally depends on the rates of | + | It totally depends on the rates of your SIM card provider. |
| − | + | }}{{FAQ/Item|q= When Do I need a German SIM card? |a= | |
* When you want to be reachable by a German (mobile) number. | * When you want to be reachable by a German (mobile) number. | ||
| − | * When you want a flat rate for calls to German (mobile) numbers, and your | + | * When you want a flat rate for calls to German (mobile) numbers, and your current provider does not offer it. |
| − | * When you | + | * When you do not habe EU roaming, or when it stopped working. |
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| + | }}{{FAQ/Item|q= Do I need a verification? |a= | ||
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| + | By law, your name and address needs to be verified with | ||
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| + | * a legal document (passport or national ID), and | ||
| + | * a German street address (you don't need an ''Anmeldung'' (to be registered) there but it should exist. | ||
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| + | You can read [https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Germany#Activation_and_registration here] more about the details. | ||
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| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | == SIM Card offers == | ||
| + | === Selected === | ||
| − | + | Here are selected offers suitable for expats. | |
| − | + | * [https://berlincheap.com/mobile-prepaid/ Vodafone CallYa]: Prepaid SIM (no minimum term) with unlimited calls & SMS to Germany, 200 min/SMS to EU countries and 100 min/SMS to Turkey, roaming within EU: | |
| + | ** €9.99 / month with 6 GB data | ||
| + | ** €14.99 / month with 10 GB data | ||
| + | * {{Link|Sipgate prepaid|sipgate.prepaid}}: Prepaid eSIM (no minimum term) with bookable packages: | ||
| + | ** unlimited calls/SMS to all EU countries: €19.95 | ||
| + | ** mobile and free landline number in Germany | ||
| + | ** roaming with EU | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Comparisons === | ||
| − | + | Below are 3 sub-pages, each one with a customizable calculator: Select your preferred network operator and for example also the data volume you need per month and get a regularly updated list of results. | |
| + | <div class="ul-list-style-none"> | ||
* [[/Prepaid|List of German prepaid SIM cards]] | * [[/Prepaid|List of German prepaid SIM cards]] | ||
* [[/Data|List of German SIM cards with Data plans]] | * [[/Data|List of German SIM cards with Data plans]] | ||
| − | * [[/Free|List of | + | * [[/Free|List of free German SIM cards]] |
| + | </div> | ||
| − | == | + | == See also == |
* [https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Germany Long and detailed guide for Germany] at ''Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki'' | * [https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Germany Long and detailed guide for Germany] at ''Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki'' | ||
Latest revision as of 00:40, 5 March 2024
Questions & answers about mobile phone providers for homes, links & guides to comparisons.
Questions & Answers[edit]
Can I use my SIM card from another country in Germany? [edit]
Yes, if your provider allows roaming (which it does very likely). You might need to enable it, especially data roaming.
In Germany, the following standards are in operation:
- 2G (EDGE)
- 3G (UMTS)
- 4G (LTE)
- and partially starting with 5G
How much does it cost to use my foreign SIM card Germany? [edit]
SIM card from another EU country
If your foreign SIM card is from another EU country, then the EU roaming regulations apply. Basically:
- You pay the same rates as if you were in the home country of your SIM card.
- However, after 4 months being abroad your home SIM card provider has the right the cancel the contract, as they can assume that you now live in Germany.
SIM Card from a Non-EU country
It totally depends on the rates of your SIM card provider.
When Do I need a German SIM card? [edit]
- When you want to be reachable by a German (mobile) number.
- When you want a flat rate for calls to German (mobile) numbers, and your current provider does not offer it.
- When you do not habe EU roaming, or when it stopped working.
SIM Card offers[edit]
Selected[edit]
Here are selected offers suitable for expats.
- Vodafone CallYa: Prepaid SIM (no minimum term) with unlimited calls & SMS to Germany, 200 min/SMS to EU countries and 100 min/SMS to Turkey, roaming within EU:
- €9.99 / month with 6 GB data
- €14.99 / month with 10 GB data
- Sipgate prepaid: Prepaid eSIM (no minimum term) with bookable packages:
- unlimited calls/SMS to all EU countries: €19.95
- mobile and free landline number in Germany
- roaming with EU
Comparisons[edit]
Below are 3 sub-pages, each one with a customizable calculator: Select your preferred network operator and for example also the data volume you need per month and get a regularly updated list of results.
See also[edit]
- Long and detailed guide for Germany at Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki