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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) | ||
| + | * 3G (UMTS) | ||
| + | * 4G (LTE) | ||
| + | * 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 == | ||
| + | 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. | ||
| + | * 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. | ||
| + | * 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. | ||
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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]] | + | * [[/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 | ||
| + | Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki] | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 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
- List of German prepaid SIM cards
- List of German SIM cards with Data plans
- List of free German SIM cards
More guides
- [https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Germany Long and detailed guide for Germany at
Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki]