Can I buy a SIM card in Germany for a short duration?

Can I buy a SIM card in Germany for a short duration?

7/11/2023 9:59:42 AM

Yes, you can buy a SIM card in Germany for a short duration, even if you are a tourist. There are many different providers to choose from, so you can find one that offers the right plan for your needs. Most SIM cards come with a small activation fee, but you can usually find plans that include a certain amount of data and calls for a reasonable price. You can buy a SIM card at most electronics stores, supermarkets, and even some train stations. My personal recommendation is lycamobile in germany. because i got free sim and data at affordable costs.

When choosing a SIM card, it is important to consider the following factors:

The amount of data you need
The number of calls you need to make
The length of your stay in Germany
Your budget

Once you have chosen a SIM card, you will need to register it with the provider. This usually involves providing your name, address, and passport number. Once your SIM card is registered, you can start using it immediately.

Here are some tips for buying a SIM card in Germany:

Do your research and compare different providers before you buy.

  • Buy your SIM card from a reputable retailer.
  • Register your SIM card as soon as possible.
  • Keep your SIM card safe and secure.

With a little planning, you can easily buy a SIM card in Germany and stay connected during your trip.

9/13/2018 2:13:40 AM

The law to register your SIM card with an ID or passport is stricter now, which means that you need to identify yourself at the post office (POST IDENT) or online. Online is pretty easy and you can do it within 10 minutes. When you order one of these prepaid cards from O2 or Vodafone, they will already ask you to provide your correct address (as in your ID or passport), because it will be checked afterwards.

9/5/2012 1:49:19 PM

Try lebara.de, who offers SIM cards specifically targeted towards people who want to frequently call internationally. You can find one at almost any kiosk. They advertise rates to India of only 1 cent per minute (plus a 15 cent per call connection fee). I don’t know what the catch is.

Another option might be LycaMobile. They advertise free or very cheap rates when calling other LycaMobile customers, even internationally.

Ortel is another provider advertising international calling from a mobile phone for 1-3 cents per minute.

I only know of these guys because I saw their ad in a kiosk window earlier today, just to illustrate how easy it is to get a SIM card in Germany:

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9/1/2012 2:24:35 PM

The German Telecommunication law requires carriers/resellers to register the name, address and birth date of every end user. Some will only accept German addresses or additionally require a passport number.

And yes, calls to India will be very expensive unless you get an additional callthrough card. I’ve also read that some carriers block such callthrough numbers – T-Mobile and Vodafone (and resellers in those networks) supposedly don’t.

9/2/2012 12:41:43 AM

You would have to get a prepaid card; but you wont be able to make calls to India from a prepaid number – a 20 Euro charge will probably give you around 5mins talktime to foreign countries before it is depleted…

Get one of those phone cards where you call a special number and you have much better rates (“calling cards”, see comments); the area around the Main Train station in Frankfurt should have shops who sell those cards. You are probably better off using skype to call home.
Don’t buy anything at the Airport; too expensive.

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