Three of the four big providers run a SCHUFA check on postpaid plans. Here is which prepaid SIM you can buy on day one.
Deutsche Telekom subsidiary on the same D1 network. Prepaid Allnet Flat S: 3GB / 4 weeks at €8. Bigger plans up to €22 for 18GB.
Best for Best network coverage without a contract
O2 network MVNO. 10GB Allnet Flat for €6.99/month, 20GB for €8.99/month. SCHUFA check on the cancel-anytime tariff.
Best for Cheapest 10GB LTE plan on the market
Prepaid SIM available at any ALDI store. Starter kit €9.99 (includes €10 credit). Daten-Paket S €4.99/4 wks (2GB), M €9.99 (5GB), L €14.99 (10GB) — all with 5G.
Best for Buy a SIM in person on day one
CallYa Jahrespaket — prepaid annual SIM on full Vodafone 5G network. XS €49.99/yr (20GB), M €99.99/yr (250GB), XL €199.99/yr (1TB). No SCHUFA, no monthly bill.
Best for Top-tier 5G coverage without a SCHUFA check
Postpaid mobile with unlimited tariffs. My O2 app available in English.
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