Stay online in Germany from the moment you land in Frankfurt, Munich or Berlin. The plans for Germany are Europe eSIMs: one data plan that also covers Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the rest of a 30-country list. Install it before you fly and keep your usual number for calls and texts.
Germany eSIM
Germany eSIM plans
Every plan is data only, priced in US dollars, with no contract and nothing to return.
Our picks
Three plans we would buy ourselves, by the trip you are taking. Every plan we sell is listed below.
Short trip
10.5 GB
1.5 GB a day
7 days
A week or so away: maps, messages, rides and the odd video call.
Part of the Europe bundle
$11.99
Buy this planLong trip
22.5 GB
1.5 GB a day
15 days
Two weeks or more, with room for photos, streaming and work email.
Part of the Europe bundle
$19.99
Buy this planHeavy use
Unlimited data
15 days
You stream, work online or share your connection every day.
Part of the Europe bundle
$29.99
Buy this plan
Also covered by Europe
One eSIM that also works in the other countries of the bundle, for a trip that crosses borders.
Also covered by Global (170 countries)
One eSIM that also works in the other countries of the bundle, for a trip that crosses borders.
See every country in Global (170 countries)
Also covered by Global (75 countries)
One eSIM that also works in the other countries of the bundle, for a trip that crosses borders.
See every country in Global (75 countries)
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Which plan fits a Germany trip
Plans for Germany are regional Europe plans. One eSIM covers Germany and 29 other countries, and your data allowance is shared across all of them. Germany borders nine countries, and every one of them is on the list, so a rail trip on to Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic or the Netherlands needs no second install. The plan cards above show what is available:
- Daily data suits city breaks, trade fairs and rail trips with steady use every day.
- Unlimited suits heavy users, remote work and long days at a trade fair. A fair-use policy applies; the plan details say how.
- A one-day plan covers a stopover or a single day.
See fixed, daily or unlimited for how each type behaves, and eSIM for Europe for which countries a Europe plan does and does not include.
Coverage across Germany
Coverage is strong in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Cologne and the other large cities. Germany is known for gaps elsewhere: on long-distance trains, especially through hills and forests, the signal can drop for minutes at a time, and some rural areas still have dead spots. Download offline maps and save train tickets to the phone before you board.
Trade fairs and conferences
Frankfurt, Munich, D眉sseldorf, Cologne, Hanover and Berlin host large trade fairs. During a big show, networks in and around the halls carry heavy traffic. Install your eSIM before you travel, keep some data spare for sharing a connection with a laptop if the venue Wi-Fi struggles, and carry a power bank.
Arriving at the airport
Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly. When you land at Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin Brandenburg, D眉sseldorf or Hamburg, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line only and keep it off on your usual SIM. You can then check the S-Bahn or train into town, book a taxi or message your hotel from the arrivals hall.
How much data do you need?
Most visitors use about 1 GB a day for maps, messaging, photos and train apps. Video calls, streaming and sharing your connection with a laptop push that up quickly. For a business trip with a laptop, or a long stay with remote work, look at the unlimited plans.
eSIM or roaming?
If your phone plan is from an EU country, roaming in Germany is generally charged at home rates for normal use, so you may not need a travel eSIM at all. Travelers from the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and most of Asia usually pay their carrier's roaming fees: see travel eSIM vs international roaming.
Networks in Germany
Germany's main mobile networks are Telekom, Vodafone and O2 (Telef贸nica), and 1&1 is building a fourth. A travel eSIM connects to one of them as a roaming partner, which is why data roaming must be on for the eSIM line. The partner network can differ from plan to plan, so check the plan details, or ask us at support@esimlounge.com before you buy.
How to install your eSIM
Install it at home before you fly, then switch it on when you land.
Check your phone
Your phone must support eSIM and be carrier unlocked. Most phones from the last few years do.
Scan the QR code
Scan the code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi at home. It takes about two minutes.
Switch on when you land
Turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it. Keep your usual SIM for calls and texts if you like.
Germany eSIM questions
Will the eSIM work on ICE trains?
Yes, but expect gaps. The signal can drop in tunnels and on rural stretches on any network. Many long-distance trains also offer on-board Wi-Fi, which helps on those stretches.
Can I use the same eSIM in Austria, Switzerland or the Netherlands?
Yes. The Europe plan covers 30 countries, including every country that borders Germany, with one install. Norway, Iceland and Turkey are not on the list.
Is the eSIM enough for a trade fair week?
For phone use, a daily plan usually is. If you will share the connection with a laptop for email and video calls, pick an unlimited plan and check its fair-use terms in the plan details.
Will I keep my phone number?
Yes. Your usual SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, and the eSIM carries your mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your usual SIM to avoid roaming fees.
When does the plan start counting days?
On most plans the days start when the eSIM first connects to a network in a covered country, not when you install it. The plan details say how yours works.
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