What are the options for a prepaid SIM card in Germany? [duplicate]

I'll be staying in Berlin for one month and I have an unlocked iPhone (GSM) that I'd like to use while I'm here. What are my choices for SIM cards and packages that include data?

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Best Answer

The answer from @nibot is very good, i just want to add something: You said that you have iPhone, so you need micro-sim and not every operator sells prepaid-micro-sim-cards. So i find that page: http://www.der-prepaid-vergleich.de/Micro-sim/micro-sim-prepaid-tarife.html

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Can I get a duplicate SIM with same number?

Step 1) Reissuing a duplicate sim requires some documental formalities, for that you need to visit the operator store. Step 2) Ask the executive that your sim was lost and you want to reissue the new one with the same number.

How can I get the same SIM number?

But friends if you loose your SIM and want to get the same number, there is no such procedure. Only you have to visit service provider office along with your Adhaar card. With Adhaar card only ,your service provider will issue you a SIM with same number. This is as simple.

Can I reuse a prepaid SIM card?

Nope. Deactivated SIM cards are not reusable. \ud83d\udc3e I don't work for AT&T or any carrier. Never have, never will.

How do I get a replacement SIM card in Germany?

SIM cards are available from a number of resellers, including telecom shops and supermarkets. You can also order online, although you will still need to provide valid ID and proof of address. Mobile credit can then be added online, through your operator's app, or by buying top-up cards from retailers.

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Answer 2

I've had a good experience with Fonic.

As of the time I'm writing this, they offer a 500MB data plan for 10 euro a month.
They also have a very convenient website (though it is in German, it's usable through Google translate), which allows you to perform almost all the actions you might need.
Also, they have a customer service number which (usually after only a short wait) gets you straight to an English-speaking human. This is a big plus for non-German speakers who can't get through the automated voice menu in German.

Fonic don't have their own stores, but you can get their SIM cards in partner stores that you can find here.

Answer 3

The best network in Germany is the one from T-Mobile. For tourists it is best to use an call-abroad-oriented service like Lebara that uses the T-Mobile network. They have great bundles, e.g. 3 GB data for one month, or 1 GB and 1000 free minutes to cell phones and fixed lines in 39 countries. Another good option for mobile data would be the 3GB card from Beachsim.

One can either buy such German pay-as-you-go SIM card in a kiosk, gas / petrol station, or buy it online prior to you stay in Germany. That is what I did and it worked great for me. You can buy for instance the 3 GB German data SIM card from Beachsim here.

Hope this helps for your Berlin trip. Enjoy!

Answer 4

Check out My German Phone, they explain how to get all kinds of German SIM cards.

You can even request free SIM cards from some of the major German service providers: http://www.mygermanphone.de/free-sim-cards/

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