From Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and the Black Forest, Germany is a country you cross rather than sit still in — and you need data the whole way.
Network coverage in Germany
In Germany, the eSIM runs on Vodafone and O2, which means you are on a local network rather than a slow international relay. German 5G is dense in cities, but rural stretches and older regional rail lines still drop to 4G. ICE trains have improved sharply since the 2024 rollout, though rural Bavaria still drops to 4G.
How much data do you need?
Budget 500 MB to 1 GB per day for maps, messaging and the occasional video call. If you plan to navigate continuously or work on the road, unlimited works out simpler than topping up.
What you get
- 5G and 4G data on the Vodafone network in Germany
- QR code delivered by email within minutes of ordering
- Install before you fly, activates on arrival in Germany
- Keep your own number for calls and text messages
- Fixed data packs or unlimited daily data, from a few days to a month
- No contract, no deposit and no roaming bill afterwards
Setting up your Germany eSIM
You receive the QR code by email within minutes of ordering. Install it at home, keep it dormant, and it starts counting only when it connects in Germany — so buying early costs you nothing.
Families sharing a route, couples navigating a road trip and solo travellers checking transport all need the same thing in Germany: data that works from the first minute, without a shop visit.
A prepaid Germany eSIM with no subscription and no roaming bill waiting at the end of the trip.