Phone Plan (Handyvertrag)
ALDI Talk Review (2026)
Best for: Budget-conscious arrivals who want the cheapest German number right away
Setup fee
€9.99
Monthly fee
€7.99
Setup time
Buy starter pack at ALDI, activate online — same day
Languages
DE
Mobile app
Yes (4.3/5)
Key Features
- Cheapest option starting at €7.99/month for 12GB
- Buy SIM at any ALDI store — instant availability
- No contract — 4-week prepaid cycles
- €9.99 starter kit includes €10 credit (essentially free)
- EU roaming included
- eSIM now available
- Data rollover to next cycle if you rebook
Limitations
- O2 network — weakest coverage in rural areas
- German-only app, support, and registration
- No 5G access
- Must register SIM with ID (German law) — process is in German
- Top-up required to keep number active
- No physical stores for support (ALDI staff can't help with mobile issues)
Pricing Plans
Kombi-Paket M (12GB)
€7.99/month
€95.88/year
- 12GB LTE data
- Allnet flat (calls + SMS)
- O2 network
- 4-week cycle
- EU roaming
Kombi-Paket L (15GB)
€12.99/month
€155.88/year
- 15GB LTE data
- Allnet flat (calls + SMS)
- O2 network
- EU roaming
- Data rollover
Eligibility
Who can use ALDI Talk?
| Requirement | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| nationality: non eu | Accepted | Need passport for SIM registration |
| nationality: eu citizen | Accepted | — |
| visa type: student visa | Accepted | — |
| visa type: job seeker visa | Accepted | — |
| language: no german required | Not accepted | Registration and support in German |
| credit check: schufa not required | Accepted | Prepaid — no SCHUFA |
About ALDI Talk
ALDI Talk is the budget king of German mobile — buy a starter pack at any ALDI supermarket for €9.99, activate it, and you're connected. Uses the O2/Telefónica network. The cheapest way to get a German number immediately.
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