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== ̧Can I use my SIM card from another country in Germany? == | == ̧Can I use my SIM card from another country in Germany? == | ||
| − | Yes, if your provider allows roaming (which it does very likely). | + | 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: | In Germany, the following standards are in operation: | ||
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== ̧How much does it cost to use my foreign SIM card Germany? == | == ̧How much does it cost to use my foreign SIM card Germany? == | ||
| − | === | + | === 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 | + | 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: |
* 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 your SIM card provider. | It totally depends on the rates of your SIM card provider. | ||
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* 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. |
== Do I need a verification? == | == Do I need a verification? == | ||
| − | By law, your name and address needs to be verified with legal document (passport or national ID) | + | 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. | ||
== Overviews of SIM card offers == | == Overviews of SIM card offers == | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
* [[/Prepaid|List & Calculator of German prepaid SIM cards]] | * [[/Prepaid|List & Calculator of German prepaid SIM cards]] | ||
Revision as of 23:49, 1 March 2020
̧Can I use my SIM card from another country in Germany?
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
See a more technical list at Wikipedia.
̧How much does it cost to use my foreign SIM card Germany?
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?
- 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.
Do I need a verification?
By law, your name and address needs to be verified with
- 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.
You can read here more about the details.
Overviews of SIM card offers
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.
- List & Calculator of German prepaid SIM cards
- List & Calculator of German SIM cards with Data plans
- List of free German SIM cards
More guides
- Long and detailed guide for Germany at Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki