We have collected the best German data plans for your smartphones in the table below (prepaid and postpaid). See which one fits your needs and budget best. If you only need data for your tablet or computer, scroll down to see special data-only plans. If you are a student or are 28 years old or younger, scroll down to see special plans for young people.

The Apple iPhone 14 just launched in Germany – click here to read our overview of prices and data plans. (Click here to see contracts that include the older iPhone 13 model)

Unfortunately, it is not common in Germany to get data plans with unlimited mobile internet, you will usually have a high speed allowance of a couple of gigabytes, depending on your plan. Currently, Telekom and O2 are the only providers, which offer unlimited data plans. The cheapest unlimited data offer is provided by O2 for 39.99€ per month. However, some of them are still expensive (Telekom: €84.95/month) so it might be wiser to get a different plan with 30GB or 60GB allowance.

If you are a tourist or only a short-term visitor, Prepaid plans are probably the best choice for you. Postpaid plans are often cheaper but usually require a German bank account. German mobile data packages have been consistently getting cheaper over the last years. Now, they often even include unlimited calling and texting. See below which data plan would be the best for you:

Best German Data Plans (valid in all EU-countries)

ProviderNameHighspeed Data (in GB)Included Extras€ Price / monthPlan TypeWhere to Order
TelekomMagentaMobil XL5G unlimitedUnlimited calls and texts
Free Data Roaming in Switzerland
Telekom HotSpot Flat
84.95PostpaidOrder here
O2O2 Free Unlimited SmartunlimitedUnlimited calls and texts39.99PostpaidOrder here
congstarAllnet Flat L40Unlimited calls and texts27PostpaidOrder here
O2O2 my Prepaid L25Unlimited calls and texts19.99PrepaidOrder here
O2O2 Free M20Unlimited calls and texts29.99PostpaidOrder here
LebaraHELLO! XXL25Unlimited calls and 1000 minutes to 50 countries29.99PrepaidOrder here
fraenkfraenk 17GB17Unlimited calls and texts15PostpaidOrder here
KlarmobilAllnet Flat 15GB LTE15Unlimited calls and texts15PostpaidOrder here
VodafoneCallYa Digital15Unlimited calls and texts20PrepaidOrder here
PremiumSIMAllnet XL14Unlimited calls and texts12.99PostpaidOrder here
ALDI TALKPaket L12Unlimited calls and texts17.99PrepaidOrder here
LebaraHELLO! M12Unlimited calls and 50 minutes to 50 countries14.99PrepaidOrder here
SimplyLTE 100011Unlimited calls and texts11.11PostpaidOrder here
LebaraHELLO! XS Plus10Unlimited calls in Germany, 60 international minutes included4.99Postpaid (24 months)Order here
sim.deLTE 10GB1060 minutes included6.66PostpaidOrder here
LebaraHELLO! L Flex15Unlimited calls and 120 minutes to 50 countries19.99PostpaidOrder here
congstarAllnet Flat M25Unlimited calls and texts22PostpaidOrder here
VodafoneRed M10Unlimited calls and texts39.99PostpaidOrder here
ALDI TALKPaket M6Unlimited calls and texts12.99PrepaidOrder here
O2O2 my Prepaid M13Unlimited calls and texts14.99PrepaidOrder here
WhatsAppWhatsApp SIM4--10PrepaidOrder here
congstarAllnet Flat S+10Unlimited calls and texts17PostpaidOrder here
congstarAllnet Flat S5Unlimited calls and texts12PostpaidOrder here
O2O2 my Prepaid S7Unlimited calls and texts9.99PrepaidOrder here
MaxximLTE 30003Unlimited calls and texts5.99Postpaid (24 months)Order here
ALDI TALKPaket S3Unlimited calls and texts7.99PrepaidOrder here
BlauPrepaid 3GB LTE3Unlimited calls and texts7.99PrepaidOrder here
VodafoneCallYa Allnet S3Unlimited calls and texts9.99PrepaidOrder here
TelekomMagentaMobil Prepaid M2Free Data Roaming in Switzerland
Telekom HotSpot Flat
9.95PrepaidOrder here

Data-only Plans

If you only need data on the go for your tablet, you should check out the following plans. They only include internet access, phone calls or text messages are not possible. You can use them with your tablet or with an internet surf-stick. Congstar Homespot is a special offer, which only works at a certain address of your choice (e.g. your home address).

Data-only Plans (e.g. for tablets or surf-sticks)

ProviderNameHighspeed Data (in GB)€ Price / monthPlan TypeWhere to Order
O2O2 my Home Munlimited (50 MBit/s)19.99PostpaidOrder here
O2O2 my Home XL (broadband)unlimited (250 MBit/s)24.99PostpaidOrder here
Congstar Homespot 20020040.00PostpaidOrder here
Congstar Homespot 10012530.00PostpaidOrder here
Congstar Homespot 305020.00PostpaidOrder here
TelekomData Comfort L2529.95PostpaidOrder here
SmartmobilLTE 20GB2219.99PostpaidOrder here
O2O2 my Data M2019.99PostpaidOrder here
SmartmobilLTE 20GB1514.99PostpaidOrder here
TelekomMagentaMobil Data M Flex1019.95PostpaidOrder here
KlarmobilKlarmobil 10GB LTE1011.99PostpaidOrder here
LebaraData M614.99PrepaidOrder here
CongstarDaten L1622.00PostpaidOrder here
CongstarDaten M816.00PostpaidOrder here
SimplyLTE Internet M69.99PostpaidOrder here
SmartmobilLTE Internet M69.99PostpaidOrder here
SimplyLTE Internet S14.99PostpaidOrder here
A collection of German data-only plans, which can be used with a special router for your home, tablets or computers (with surf-stick).

Networks used:
Congstar: Telekom network
O2: Telefonica network
Simplytel: Telefonica network
Smartmobil: Telefonica network
Tarifhaus24: Telekom network

Vodafone and O2 have special perks, which could make a big difference:

Vodafone:

  • Vodafone Pass: The Vodafone Pass lets you use certain apps without decreasing your data. You can only choose one pass from the following: Chat-Pass, Social-Pass, Music-Pass, Video-Pass.
    • The Chat-Pass includes: Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, Threema, Viber
    • The Social-Pass includes: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Pinterest
    • The Music-Pass includes: Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster, and others
    • The Video-Pass includes: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Vevo, Sky Go, Sky Ticket, Tattoo, and others
  • GigaDepot: Any data that you have left in a month will be rolled over to the next month. This means you don’t loose data volume, because it is transferred to the next month.
  • GigaSwipe: You can trade in parts of your flat rate, e.g. if you never write SMS anymore, you can trade it for 1GB of extra data.

O2:

Special Offers for Young People and Students in Germany

So which one is the best SIM card in Germany for students? It simply depends on your needs: Do you need a lot of mobile internet, or do you need free minutes and SMS? Either way, the following mobile carriers offer special discounts for students and young people and will definitely save you money compared to their standard offers. The age limit for these offers is 29 years (for 1&1) and 28 years (for O2 and Vodafone). If you are a student, you can still get the O2 discounts, even if you are 28 and older.

Special Offers for Young People and Students in Germany

ProviderNameHighspeed Data (in GB)Included Extras€ Price / monthConditionWhere to Order
TelekomYoung MunlimitedUnlimited calls and texts64.95younger than 28 yearsOrder here
O2O2 Free L Junge Leuteunlimited3MBit/s speed, Unlimited calls and texts22.99younger than 28 years or studentOrder here
VodafoneYoung MunlimitedUnlimited calls and texts69.99younger than 28 yearsOrder here
VodafoneYoung M100Unlimited calls and texts37.99younger than 28 yearsOrder here
TelekomYoung M80Unlimited calls and texts39.95younger than 28 yearsOrder here
VodafoneYoung L60Unlimited calls and texts29.99younger than 28 yearsOrder here
O2O2 Free M Junge Leute50300MBit/s speed, Unlimited calls and texts22.99younger than 28 years or studentOrder here
TelekomYoung M40Unlimited calls and texts29.95younger than 28 yearsOrder here
O2O2 Free M Junge Leute25300MBit/s speed, Unlimited calls and texts22.99younger than 28 years or studentOrder here
OteloO2 Free S Junge Leute22Unlimited calls and texts19.99younger than 28 yearsOrder here
TelekomYoung M20Unlimited calls and texts24.95younger than 28 yearsOrder here
VodafoneYoung M15Unlimited calls and texts24.99younger than 28 yearsOrder here
OteloO2 Free S Junge Leute8Unlimited calls and texts14.99younger than 28 yearsOrder here
O2O2 Free S Junge Leute8300MBit/s speed, Unlimited calls and texts12.99younger than 28 years or studentOrder here

66 Responses

  1. KO
    | Reply

    Hi there,

    I will be in Germany for three weeks only and need mobile data. From what I have read, am I correct in that I can use my iPad as a mobile modem? My iPad has a SimCard slot.

    Also, which would be the best/fastest and most economical provider for the Felde/Westensee/Achterwehr & Kiel areas and where can I buy that sim? I’ll arrive at Hamburg Airport – do they sell them there and what type of ID will they require?

    Many thanks!

  2. anca
    | Reply

    hi
    i m moving to Munchen and I would like to know what can ( supplier ) you recommend for internet ( home ) and for sim card ? I m moving for at least 2 years.

    thank you

  3. MIT
    | Reply

    Hello,

    I will be 5 days in Germany and 6 days in France. I would like to buy SIM card in Frankfurt. What is the cheapest plan for this period knowing that my main interest is internet data and from where I can buy? Also , if I am a tourist, can I buy a SIM card, and from where I can do this in Frankfurt?

  4. Giovanni
    | Reply

    Hi,

    I’m going to stay in Germany for 3 months. Unfortunately, I rented an apartment without a wi-fi connection.
    I need to understand what’s the best solution to have unlimited internet for three months. I will have to write my thesis, watch films and do a lot of Skype calls.

    What would you recommend?

  5. Dinakar Ramesh
    | Reply

    My son os going as student to some universities for studying german language course for one month he want s bye sim card with free outgoing calls and maximum data 4g which is best one pr he may get matrix sim from india itself

  6. Zaid
    | Reply

    I’m going to Berlin for a minimum 6 months long stay as a student so what do you recommend a SIM card with best offer for LTE and best quality?

  7. Tamil
    | Reply

    Hi I am planing to study at Germany and my age is 21
    Which plan suits me I am using vodaphone at India how to change it please guide me

  8. Valentyna
    | Reply

    I’m going to Germany for 2 weeks. I will need to make a lot of Skype calls. I want to buy a 3g modem. Which tariff would be the best?

  9. Steven
    | Reply

    Hi
    I will be in Germany for 3 months from May. Looking for the best prepaid sim with data text and calls. Will need at least 5GB with option to add data if needed. What would you recommend?

  10. Roberto
    | Reply

    Any idea on how to get a plan with unlimited data roaming plan in the EU?
    The unlimited plans are only unlimited within Germany with a max GB for EU roaming.
    Thanks!

  11. CKM
    | Reply

    Hi, I’ll be in Germany for 3 years and will be travelling around Europe via train/car/bus. Hence, data is crucial to me. Would you think that the Congstar Fair Flat is a good idea? If not, which would you recommend? (Sorry, too many choice above) I’d like to think that I’m not an active data user but I occasionally surf instagram and facebook too. Thanks!

  12. Luiza Barreto Rodrigues
    | Reply

    Hi, there! I really appreciate the effort you put into gathering all this info, so thanks for that!
    I have one question though: Do you know of any option/plan that offers a good amount of data for a student that is only staying in Berlin for a week?
    Thanks 🙂

  13. Alisdair
    | Reply

    MyGermanPhone. Nope. Not anymore. Suddenly there are more and more mobile contracts data plans that do not accept roaming. Specially the very unexpensive ones. The same is already happening in other Member States of the EU. I live in Germany, at the border with Luxembourg, and I was suprised to discover last week when I arrived to my office in Luxembourg city with my new tablet, that it could not get into any network. Called customer services in Germany, and they confirmed that I could only use the data plan it in Germany. I have doubts that such contracts are legal under EU Law, but i have not researched the issue though.

    • MyGermanPhone
      |

      All major carriers will give you free roaming. There are a few plans that do not allow you to roam for free, but they are usually cheaper and they state this condition when you order the plan. All major providers like Telekom, Congstar, O2 and Vodafone will give you free EU-roaming.

    • MyGermanPhone
      |

      Hi Dusan, do you mean the SimDiscount 3GB plan? That is actually 7.99€/month.
      The Blau plan 3GB is 9.99€/month now.

    • Dusan
      |

      HI there,
      you are absolutely right. One more question, why Maxxim is not listed there? They have really good offer for flat calls and 3 GB for 6.99 eur

  15. Jenny lewis
    | Reply

    I need a plan for my daughter who is studying in germany for 2 years .
    I would like it to come with a phone .
    She needs data mainly and as she’ll be traveling it needs to be able to be used around Europe and also in England
    What would you recommend

    • MyGermanPhone
      |

      Every German plan will work in all countries of the European Union with free roaming. If she is a student, she can take advantage of student discounts. Plans from Vodafone offer a good value and these can be ordered with or without smartphone: Vodafone Student plans. O2 plans are usually slightly cheaper.

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