German Mobile Provider Reviews
Independent reviews of every major German mobile provider — pricing, network quality, EU roaming, and the 4-week vs monthly billing trap.
PREMIUM
Telekom (Deutsche Telekom)
Germany's premium D-Netz operator. Top-rated by connect in 2025. Prepaid from €9.95 to €99.95/4w plus 240 GB annual at €99.95.
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Vodafone CallYa
Vodafone's prepaid brand. CallYa Black is the cheapest unlimited 5G at €79.99/4w. Generous EU minute bundles. Strong eSIM flow.
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O2 / Telefónica
Cheapest annual prepaid at €89.99/year for 150 GB. "Continue surfing" at 1 Mbit/s after cap. Urban-focused.
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1&1
Germany's fourth network. 300 Mbit/s 5G, ~95% coverage targeting near-100% by end-2026. 60 GB at €19.99/mo, €9.99 intro.
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congstar
Telekom quality without the premium pricing. Tariffs from €5/4w to €100/year. Sold in Telekom shops, Rewe, Norma, Rossmann.
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fraenk
20 GB for €10/month, monthly cancellable, Telekom network with 5G. Switzerland-inclusive roaming. App-only signup.
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ALDI TALK
25 GB at €8.99/4w, 50 GB at €13.99 on O2/Telefónica. Annual packs from €69.99. Sold at every ALDI.
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LIDL Connect
Vodafone-network prepaid with 5G and "Unlimited on Demand". 25 GB at €8.99/4w. First eSIM swap free.
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Lebara
Diaspora-focused MVNO on Telefónica 5G. Up to 200 GB. International minutes core to every plan. eSIM available.
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AY YILDIZ
Telefónica MVNO specialised in Germany-Turkey calling. Ay Allnet Plus: 90 GB €17.99/mo. 5G up to 50 Mbit/s.
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