Germany eSIM
Prepaid mobile data for Germany, from $2.13. One payment, no subscription, installed straight onto your phone.
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Plans for Germany
Every plan below is a single payment. Most give a set amount of data over a set number of days; plans marked “per day” give a daily data allowance instead.
Short answer: Germany eSIM, 1 GB for 7 days: $2.17; 3 GB for 30 days: $3.51. Final prices in US dollars; you can install it before you fly. Daily plans from $2.13 for 1 GB per day. Networks: O2 and Vodafone; network type: 5G. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in Germany. Data only: no phone number, calls or SMS.
Prices and networks checked: 12 November 2026
“Per day” plans have a daily data allowance, and the price shown is for 1 day of use. Some slow down to a lower speed once the day’s data is used.
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Germany.
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Good to know in Germany
Facts from official sources and the press, each with the date we last checked it.
EU visitors already roam at home prices
Under the EU’s roam-like-at-home rules, customers of operators in EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway use calls, texts and data in Germany at domestic rates, within fair-use limits. Plans from other countries are not covered, and the EU warns that roaming outside the scheme can be expensive. A travel eSIM is mainly relevant for visitors from outside this area.
Source: Your Europe (European Union) · checked 12 November 2026
5G covers about 95% of Germany’s land area
According to the Bundesnetzagentur, about 95% of Germany’s area had 5G in October 2025, and about 98% had mobile broadband (4G or 5G). By operator, 5G reached about 87% of the area for Telekom, 75% for Vodafone and 76% for Telefónica (O2). The network table on this page shows which networks our Germany plans use.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur (German network regulator) · checked 12 November 2026
On trains: better signal, but gaps remain
In October 2024, Deutsche Bahn and Telekom reported at least 200 Mbit/s on 99% of the 7,800 km of main lines on Telekom’s network, about 400 equipped tunnels, and long-distance train windows treated by laser so mobile signals pass through. They named tunnels, nature reserves and mountainous or forested terrain as remaining challenges. Coverage on other networks may differ.
German prepaid SIMs require an ID check
Under section 172 of Germany’s Telecommunications Act, providers of prepaid mobile services must verify a customer’s name and date of birth before activation, for example with a passport or identity card. Buying a SIM in Germany therefore involves an ID check, in the shop or through an approved remote procedure. A Voyafi eSIM is a data-only line bought online, with no German number.
Source: Telecommunications Act (TKG), section 172 · checked 12 November 2026
Few dead spots in the 2026 measurement week
During the Bundesnetzagentur’s second nationwide mobile measurement week, from 24 June to 1 July 2026, more than 60,000 users recorded nearly 20 million measurements with its app. Fewer than 1% of them showed no service, and almost 70% were on 5G. The regulator says it uses these data to check the coverage figures reported by the operators.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur (German network regulator) · checked 12 November 2026
Germany eSIM at a glance
Voyafi has 13 prepaid eSIM plans for Germany, with 1–50 GB of data valid for 1–180 days. The cheapest is 1 GB for 1 day at $2.13. In Germany the plans run on O2 and Vodafone. 5G is listed for all of them, where the local network supports it and your iPhone does too.
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- Plans
- 13
- Data
- 1–50 GB
- Validity
- 1–180 days
- Starting price
- $2.13
- Networks
- O2 and Vodafone
- Network type
- 5G
Networks in Germany
Your phone connects to one of these partner networks. Which one it picks depends on where you are and on signal strength.
| Operator | Network |
|---|---|
| O2 | 5G |
| Vodafone | 5G |
5G is available on some of these networks, where the local network supports it and your phone does too.
Germany eSIM: common questions
- How much does an eSIM for Germany cost?
- Plans for Germany start at $2.13 for 1 GB valid for 1 day. The largest gives you 50 GB for 30 days at $36.55. Prices are in US dollars and are the final amount you pay.
- Which mobile networks does the Germany eSIM use?
- In Germany the plans run on O2 and Vodafone. Your phone connects to whichever is available where you are.
- Does the Germany eSIM support 5G?
- Yes. 5G is listed for O2 and Vodafone. You get it where the local network has 5G coverage and your iPhone supports 5G; elsewhere the eSIM uses the fastest network available.
- Can I use the same eSIM in other countries?
- The plans on this page work in Germany only. If your trip continues, the Europe plan covers Germany and 34 other countries on one eSIM, from $2.24.
- When does my Germany plan start?
- When the eSIM first connects to a network in Germany, not when you buy it — so you can install it at home before you travel.
- Does the Germany eSIM give me a local phone number?
- No. These plans are data-only: mobile internet, not a local phone number, and no calls or SMS. Your usual number stays on your iPhone.
- How do I buy a Germany eSIM?
- On this website or in the Voyafi app: pick Germany, choose a plan and pay once. You confirm your phone supports eSIM before you pay, then install the plan with one tap.
- I live in the EU. Do I need an eSIM for Germany?
- Usually not for normal use: under the EU’s roam-like-at-home rules, your home plan works in Germany at domestic rates within fair-use limits, and the same applies to plans from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. A travel eSIM can still help if your plan’s roaming allowance is small; check your operator’s terms first.
- Do I need to show a passport for a Germany eSIM?
- Not for a Voyafi eSIM: you buy it online and install it yourself, without visiting a shop. German prepaid SIM cards work differently: under section 172 of the Telecommunications Act, the provider must verify your name and date of birth with an identity document before activation.
- Will I have mobile data on German long-distance trains?
- On most main lines, but not everywhere. Deutsche Bahn and Telekom reported in October 2024 that Telekom’s network delivered at least 200 Mbit/s on 99% of the 7,800 km of main lines, while tunnels and routes through nature reserves, mountains or forests remained harder to cover. Download maps and tickets before long tunnel sections.
Regional plans that also cover Germany
Travelling on to other countries? One of these may suit the whole trip better.
More destinations on the Europe plan
These countries share a regional plan with Germany. Each also has its own single-country plans.
Before you go
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. You confirm this before you pay.
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi. Downloading an eSIM needs an internet connection.
After you land, turn on data roaming for the travel line and select it for mobile data.
These plans are data-only: mobile internet, not a local phone number.