Compare mobile plans in Germany

Every provider sets its own limit. Telekom and congstar: 18 to 27; Vodafone: 10 to 27; O2 and 1&1: 18 to 28; otelo: 18 to 29. The exact conditions are on each plan in the comparison.

Every provider decides for itself. For Young plans usually only your age counts. Real student plans also need proof that you are at school, in training or at university.

Yes, at the big providers it is usually called Young. Telekom, Vodafone, O2, 1&1, congstar and otelo give young people more data or a lower price. Almost always only your age counts, proof of studies is rarely needed.

Only with your parents’ consent. Usually the parents sign the contract themselves. To start with, prepaid is the safer choice.

A contract makes sense if you want lots of data and can commit for 24 months. Prepaid suits you if you want full cost control or are under 18. You find both in the comparison above, more in Prepaid SIM card in Germany.

That depends on where you live, study and travel. The providers’ coverage maps show the coverage at your address. Ask friends nearby which network works well for them.

Yes. You can take a German number to a new provider at any time. A number from home stays on your old SIM, most phones can run two numbers. How to set up an eSIM