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== ̧Can I use my SIM card from another country in Germany? ==
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Yes. In Germany, the following standards are in operation:
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* 2G (EDGE)
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* 3G (UMTS)
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* 4G (LTE)
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* and partially starting with 5G
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See a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mobile_network_operators_of_Europe#Germany more technical list at Wikipedia].
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== ̧How much does it cost to use my foreign SIM card Germany? ==
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=== Card from other EU countries ==
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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:
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* You pay the same rates as if you were in the home country of your SIM card.
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* 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.
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=== SIM Card from Non-EU countries ==
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It totally depends on the rates of you SIM card provider.
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== When Do I need a German SIM card?  ==
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* When you want to be reachable by a German (mobile) number.
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* When you want a flat rate for calls to German (mobile) numbers, and your foreign provider does not offer it.
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* When you have no EU roaming, or when it stopped working.
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== Do I need a verification? ==
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By law your name and address needs to be verified. [https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Germany#Activation_and_registration More about the details].
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== Overviews ==
 
== Overviews ==
  
 
* [[/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 German SIM cards]]
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* [[/Free|List of '''free''' German SIM cards]]
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== More guides ==
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* [https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Germany Long and detailed guide for Germany at
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Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki]

Revision as of 20:26, 29 February 2020

̧Can I use my SIM card from another country in Germany?

Yes. 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?

= Card from other EU countries

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 Non-EU countries

It totally depends on the rates of you 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 foreign provider does not offer it.
  • When you have no EU roaming, or when it stopped working.

Do I need a verification?

By law your name and address needs to be verified. More about the details.


Overviews

More guides

Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki]