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Germany eSIM 2026: mobile data, prices and setup

2026-11-03 · goAFK
Short answer
  • Germany eSIM from $1.08; 5 GB / 15 days $5.36; unlimited 7 days $23.94.
  • Install at home; the plan starts when you connect at your destination.

Mobile data in Germany

German prepaid SIMs need ID verification. A travel eSIM connects to T-Mobile (Telekom), Vodafone and O2 on arrival; coverage on trains and in the countryside can drop on any network.

Germany eSIM plans

PlanPrice
1 GB · 7 days$1.44
3 GB · 7 days$3.40
5 GB · 15 days$5.36
10 GB · 30 days$9.65
20 GB · 30 days$17.04
Unlimited · 7 days$23.94
Unlimited · 15 days$37.81
Unlimited · 30 days$52.94
goAFK prices from our catalog on 2026-11-03.

How to install

  1. Scan the QR code at home on Wi-Fi: iPhone — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM; Android — Settings → Connections → SIM manager.
  2. Keep your home SIM: bank SMS keep arriving on it.
  3. After landing, pick the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.

Tips before you go

  • A week in Berlin or Munich usually needs 3–5 GB.
  • Visiting neighbouring countries too? Compare with the 33-country Europe plan.
  • Switch the eSIM on after landing; the plan does not start before.

FAQ

How much is an eSIM for Germany?
From $1.08; 5 GB / 15 days $5.36; unlimited 7 days $23.94.
Do I need a passport or ID to buy it?
No. A travel data eSIM is bought online without documents.
When does the plan start?
When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy or install it.
Can I keep my own number?
Yes. Your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and SMS; the eSIM handles mobile data.
What if I run out of data?
Top up the same eSIM from your profile; no new QR code or reinstall is needed.
See Germany eSIM plans