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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Mobile Telephony in Germany}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:Mobile Telephony in Germany}} | ||
− | + | == ̧Can I use my SIM card from another country in Germany? == | |
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− | Yes, if your provider allows roaming (which it does very likely). You might need to enable it, especially data roaming. | + | 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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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]. | ||
− | + | == ̧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 [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 countries === | |
It totally depends on the rates of your SIM card provider. | 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 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 foreign provider does not offer it. |
− | * When you | + | * When you have no EU roaming, or when it stopped working. |
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− | + | == Do I need a verification? == | |
− | + | By law, your name and address needs to be verified with legal document (passport or national ID) + German street address (you don't need an ''Anmeldung'' (to be registered) there but it should exist. [https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Germany#Activation_and_registration More about the details]. | |
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− | + | == Overviews of SIM card offers == | |
− | + | * [[/Prepaid|List & Calculator of German prepaid SIM cards]] | |
− | * [[/Prepaid|List of German prepaid SIM cards]] | + | * [[/Data|List & Calculator of German SIM cards with Data plans]] |
− | * [[/Data|List of German SIM cards with Data plans]] | + | * [[/Free|List of '''free''' German SIM cards]] |
− | * [[/Free|List of free German SIM cards]] | ||
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− | == | + | == More guides == |
* [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'' |