eSIM for Germany
Plans from $1.88 per day
Germany
German data rides Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, and Telefónica O2 — all three majors — so coverage is unusually uniform, with strong 5G in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Cologne and consistent 4G across the Autobahn network and smaller towns.
An EU-routed plan covers Germany and rolls straight into neighboring Schengen countries, ideal for itineraries that combine Berlin or Munich with Austria, Switzerland, or the Czech Republic. It also sidesteps Germany's mandatory in-person identity verification (ID-Verfahren), required for local prepaid SIMs since 2017.
Connectivity is reliable enough that even a modest plan handles Deutsche Bahn apps, navigation, and translation across a multi-city trip. Wi-Fi is common in hotels and cafés but less ubiquitous than in some neighbors, so the eSIM does real work between hotspots. Install ahead, activate on arrival.
When to activate
Activate anytimeStandard EU activation pattern. Install ahead, activate on arrival. EU-wide plans cover Germany and neighboring Schengen countries on the same eSIM.
Network partners
Deutsche Telekom
Vodafone Germany
Telefónica O2
Connection details
Networks
Deutsche Telekom · Vodafone Germany · Telefónica O2
Speed
5G / 4G / LTE
Hotspot
Allowed
From
$1.88/day
Country context
Currency
EUR
Emergency
112 (EU universal) · 110 (police)
Plug type
C / F
Time zone
CET (UTC+1) / CEST in summer
Why eSIM here, not a local SIM
German prepaid SIMs require passport-based identity verification in person — a process called ID-Verfahren that's been mandatory since 2017.
Free Wi-Fi: Common. Coverage is uniformly strong across Germany. 5G is widely deployed in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and most metro areas.
From order to online in 4 steps
Step 1
Buy your plan
Pick a data plan that fits your trip, pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Common questions about Germany
When does my plan's validity start in Germany?
Validity starts when your eSIM first connects to a local Germany network, that's usually as soon as you land and switch off airplane mode. Installing the eSIM at home days before your trip doesn't burn any days.
Can I use my phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot in Germany?
Yes, all Esim70 plans support tethering by default with no separate daily cap. Your phone can share its data connection with a laptop, tablet, or travel companion's phone.
Will my home number still work in Germany?
Yes, modern phones support dual-SIM. Your home SIM stays active for calls and SMS while the Esim70 eSIM handles data abroad. You can keep WhatsApp / iMessage tied to your home number too.
