Best German Data Plans (valid in all EU-countries)
| Provider | Name | Plan Type |
|---|---|---|
| Telekom | MagentaMobil XL | Postpaid |
| O2 | O2 Free Unlimited Smart | Postpaid |
| Congstar | Allnet Flat L | Postpaid |
| O2 | O2 Free M | Postpaid |
Does Germany have AT?
Most (but not all) of AT, T-Mobile, and Verizon’s phones are multi-band and have the necessary bands for use in Germany and Europe. Your options are to “roam” in Germany with your current provider and pay their roaming rates. (Make sure you know what they are! Some offer lower rates if you sign up before you travel.)
Do US cell phones work in Germany?
Currently, about 20% of US and Canadian-based cell phones work overseas. In Europe and many other places, cellular carriers use the GSM system. These are not universal. Some of the newer phones have the correct 900 and 1800 MHz frequencies built into them, which allow their use in Germany.
Why is mobile data so expensive in Germany?
Wireless internet access is so expensive because Germany made an auction for all mobile providers to buy the 3G frequencies needed for operating a 3G network.
What phone services are in Germany?
There are three main providers in Germany: Telekom, Vodafone, and O2. Overall, data limits have been rapidly increasing, as has unlimited calling or texting.
Is there Verizon in Germany?
Verizon is using the CDMA wireless technology. In Germany (and the rest of the world) GSM wireless technology is used. Only the special “global phones” you can get from Verizon with CDMA and quad-band GSM support will work in Germany.
Can I use Verizon in Germany?
You can use Wi-Fi when calling back to the US from overseas for no additional cost. However, Wi-Fi calling to any country other than the US is charged at International Long Distance rates (“pay as you go” rates), no matter what international travel plan you have.
What phone companies work in Germany?
There are three main providers in Germany: Telekom, Vodafone, and O2.
