Getting a German SIM Card
A German phone number is one of the first things you need, banks, doctors, and landlords all require one. Getting a prepaid SIM is fast and cheap.
Compare prepaid providers side by side
Aldi Talk and Lidl Connect are consistently the cheapest, on different networks — check coverage at your specific address before deciding between them.
| Provider | Network | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Talk | O2 | ~€8.99 / 4 weeks for a 25GB bundle (starter kit €10-15) | Cheapest nationwide option, buy at any Aldi checkout, no appointment needed |
| Lidl Connect | Vodafone | ~€8.99 / 4 weeks for a 25GB 5G bundle (starter kit €10-15) | Same price point as Aldi Talk on a different network — check Vodafone coverage at your address |
| REWE To Go | Telekom | Comparable prepaid pricing on Germany's strongest overall coverage network | Best nationwide/rural coverage if Aldi Talk (O2) or Lidl Connect (Vodafone) is weak where you live |
Prices aggregated from public comparison sites, not confirmed against each provider's own current pricing page this session (network access to those domains was unavailable) — treat as directional and confirm the exact current bundle price and data allowance before buying.
Aldi Talk and Lidl Connect bill on a 28-day cycle, not a calendar month — that works out to 13 billing cycles a year instead of 12, roughly one extra payment annually compared to a monthly-billed contract.