Rates overview
How much is a mobile phone rate in Germany?
The mobile phone market in Germany is competitive, which means it’s easy to get low rates if you shop around. Average mobile phone rates in Germany for 24 month contracts range from 15 € to 30 €. You can reduce this cost to around €10 to €15 if you have a phone already or buy a second hand one and sign up to a SIM-only contract. The amount a prepaid SIM will cost you will depend on how much you use your phone and whether you make use of WiFi to send web based messages and make Skype calls.
Affordable Tariffs with Contracts:
(Disclaimer: Current prices as of September 2023. These prices may change over time)
If you are under 28 (GigaMobil Young S with 15 GB data volume): 15 GB for €23.99 per month in a 24-month contract plus a connection price of €39.99. Includes unlimited calls to all German networks.
If you are above 28 (GigaMobil S with 24 GB data volume): 24GB for €31.99 per month in a 24-month contract and no connection price. Includes call to all German networks.
If you are under 29 (Mobile S Boost with 8GB data volume): 8GB for €17.99 per month in a 24-month contract plus a connection price of €39.99. Includes unlimited calls to all German networks.
If you are above 29 (Mobile S Boost with 8GB data volume): 8GB for €27.99 per month in a 24-month contract plus a connection price of €39.99. Includes unlimited calls to all German networks.
If you are under 28 (MagentaMobileS with 20GB ): 20GB for €24.95 per month plus in a 24-month contract plus connection price €39.95.
If you are above 28 (MagentaMobileS with 5GB ): 5GB for €34.95 per month plus a 24-month warranty plus connection price €39.95.
Prepaid- Affordable Tariffs without Contracts:
- 4GB (CallYa Allnet Flat S)): €9.99 for four weeks
- 8GB (CallYa Allnet Flat M): €14.99 for four weeks
- 6GB (O2 Prepaid S): €9.99 for four weeks
- 12GB ( O2 Prepaid M): €14.99 for four weeks
- 3GB (Magenta Mobile Prepaid M): €9.95 per month
- 7GB (Magenta Mobile Prepaid XL): €24.95 per month
SIM-only contracts:
- Simply (from €6.99 per month)
- WhatsApp SIM from Eplus (from €10 per month)
Prepaid SIM pay as you go phone plans:
What is the best mobile network in Germany?
Although there are many companies that you can sign up to or buy a SIM from, there are only a few that actually provide the network services. The smaller companies rent the airspace from one of the main network providers, either Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom or Telefonica O2.
The best for coverage and quality is considered to be Deutsche Telekom, especially for those moving to small towns or rural areas. However, the most competitively priced deals and fastest speeds are offered by Vodafone.