Mobile Telephony in Germany
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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