You two, better than just about anybody, have mastered the art of talking to the camera. You effectively create the illusion that you are just across the table from me, chatting. I love it. : )
There is one thing I have to mention regarding classic phone contracts: When you choose one of these with a phone included and you want to stay with the same provider for at least another two years after the initial two year period is over, make sure to renegotiate. This way you can either pick a new phone or choose a cheaper contract without a new phone. Otherwise you will keep paying the higher costs without getting any benefit from it.
Mi esposa acaba de descubrir su canal y ambos estamos encantados! Nos encanta su personalidad y su química. Nosotros también somos chapines y nos acabamos de mudar a Múnich así que todo su contenido nos ayuda muchísimo, además de ser súper entretenido :). Muchas gracias por crear este tipo de videos!
Wow muchas gracias pot el feedback! Now alegramos que nuestro contenido les sea de ayuda. Bienvenidos a Alemania y les deseamos mucha suerte en su nuevo inicio en Múnich! 🍀
Muss mich in Sachen Internetanbieter mal updaten und Euer Video hilft da einfach super-mega. Genau so einen Überblick hab ich mal gebraucht, auch als German. DANKE!
You people r doing great job. Because sharing useful information like this. It is very helpful for foreigners in Germany. Most probably I will be there on next month.
One Tipp may other "full contract provider" have equal options: In my case , Vodafone let me choose one entertainment option wich won t be credited on data allowance. In my case, music streams are not counted on my monthly data. (Includes Deezer or Spotify data may others too) They offer other varieties to choose f.e. social meedia, chating or video apps.
I really do appreciate you two for creating such informative content. I always refer to your videos since my arrival here in Germany 4 days ago when I need to know about basic things but a must while settling in here. By the way, I just received my SIMon simcard yesterday and since I ordered it through online, I didn't do any activation. After inserting in my phone, it requested for a pin and its done. However,I emailed them to assist me to identifying myself through a video call and present my IDS but they said I don't need to do that anymore since it is already activated. If nationality matters Im from Philippines and I used Wise account to order online.
I think one of most important topic is "How to port mobile number from one network to other" It would be great if you guys can cover this topic as well. And your videos are superhelpful. Thank you for making these videos.
Thanks a lot! 😊 The procedure to porting your phone number varies from provider to provider. Generally speaking though, you need to inform your new provider that you want to keep your current number and you need to ask your current provider to release your phone number. Some require you to fill a form others have an online form. Once you have done both the providers communicate with each other and let you know the date the number will be ported.
@@simplegermany Yeah that is the problem only in a new country when you don't want to lose your number while switching it looks too complicated and obviously it is. because there is no transparency and not clearly communicated anywhere how to do it. For example in India, it is easy for someone to change their number and all the terms and conditions are easily available and accessible for all. And the procedure is the same for all network providers. But anyway, thanks to you I am switching to SIMon Mobile in a few days. where it is easy to keep the same mobile number and I hope no complications arise later on. Everything related to bureaucratic work is unnecessarily complicated in Germany. They should get a lot of UX Designers and make everything simple.
Hey Jen & Yvonne, your videos have been of so much help to me, and I feel better informed, and I'm no longer as anxious as I was before discovering simple Germany😊. I'll be moving to Germany in less than 2 months.🥳 -Suzie
Jen,I concur on the 5G draining battery. My iPhone has a few settings that may help. I’m on the fence about it. I have no complaints with our current 4LTE🤷🏾♀️💁🏽♂️
These two wonderful ladies exactly know what we are looking for..! Much love and support for your efforts again. I wish you a happy and productive new year💐😊
The one with the contract and getting a new phone for free along with it is a smart marketing gag - in the end the basic fee (Grundgebuehr) you pay will be higher than the phone is worth it altogether. On top of that you pay your calls and internet, whatever you used aswell. So in the long run it can get very costly. So attention before you make a decision. Don't get lured into quick decisions by the thought of a brand new shiny flashy mobile. Just to keep in mind of the tricks and psychology of the retail industry
Great video and great content! Would love to see videos about Wifi internet speeds and how one can install one, und die Hezungsystem in Deutschland and these kinda stuff 😍
Thank you for a yet again right on time video (sick of Vodafone's exuberant prices :D)! I was wondering, any chance you can make a video on what's currently happening with the prices for literally everything (gas, electricity, petrol, etc)? Anything regular people can do to offset those massive changes (went from 75 eur a month for electricity to 135!). Kind of desperate here, WTH is happening, is it normal? :/
Hey Anna, yeah the market is going a bit crazy right now and reasons are various, politics, scarcity, more demand, the Covid crisis, etc. To save on gas and electricity (other than reducing your consumption), the best way is to change providers (here is our guide on it: www.simplegermany.com/best-electricity-provider-germany/. Before prices increased so drastically we got a contract with a provider with a guaranteed fixed price for 2 years and have thus not had any increase since (although we know from the news that some providers cancelled valid contracts sometimes because of that reason). If you have a price increase, you have the right to cancel your contract within a certain time frame, so check whether you still have that right and compare to other providers. 😊
@@simplegermany yeah, I think I fell into this situation by thinking that a provider with a one month Kündigungsfrist was a better option (last year, before the new changes), but they also were very 'agile' with prices, so it was immediately reflected in the monthly invoice when shit hit the fan :D changing to a more traditional providers now, huh, who would have thought! :D Thank you, Simple Germany, I really use your website for all these things!
Hello Jen & Yvonne, Thank you for your support all along, it has been very helpful for me in Würzburg. Please make a video about porting from Lidl connect to Simon mobiles. Many thanks!
I don't know about other operators, but I live in Münster, I am using Vodafone and I get no signal when I enter into the grocery stores or banks. So, I won't recommend Vodafone for anyone moving to Münster
I need one advise. I bought a Prepaid Blau sim card. I don't want to use it anymore. Do I need to cancel it or will it automatically get deactivated after few months ?
Always surprise me I pay nearly 10Euro I Poland for fast speed 120 GB and for not much more I could get unlimited. But of course in Germany companies can charge this much so they do!
Thanks so much for the content! (and pls enjoy the ko-fi sent with love from South Africa) Do you know perhaps whether a tourist qualifies for the pre-paid data sim? We will be in Munich for a month and would like to get a sim whilst there.
Thank you so much for the coffee @carinadealmeida8851! Yes, you should be able to get the SIM card. Just be aware that you will need to go through the verification process through a video call. A lot of the companies offer this service in English, so there shouldn't be any issue setting the SIM card up :)
Great video! I have a question, just step by step instruction, for example, if you land in German airport for the 1st time , and don’t know anything or anyone around there, where do you go to get that simcard? If you need to use the phone right away. I’m from the USA, and we don’t deal with SIM cards here like it’s in Europe. We just get them already installed in our phones. So where do you go, where do you drive? Can you just buy them in some kinda kiosk? Thank you in advance! Your videos are very helpful. 👍🏻
That depends on the airport ☺️ if you land at an international airport like Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Düsseldorf, you may find a telecommunications kiosk once you exit the baggage pickup area. Your best bet is to ask an airport staff member - they usually speak English.
Hey Jen, soy Chileno y empiezo a trabajar en Colonia el 1 de febrero como Frontend Engineer, en esta aventura me acompañará mi novia, también Chilena. Mi madre es Alemana y por eso manejo más o menos bien el idioma y también tengo la nacionlidad alemana. A pesar de eso, es para mi un nuevo comienzo en un nuevo país. Tu canal, fuera de ser muy informativo, es muy simpático, me entretengo mucho escuchándolas y me encanta la sintonía que tienen entre ambas. De todos modos, tengo curiosidad de saber cual es tu rol como Ingeniera de Software, que lenguajes trabajas y si eres más bien del front o el back. Por otra parte, si por casualidad generan instancias para conocerlas en persona y reunirse con más extranjeros estaría encantado de asistir. No estaré lejos. Un afectuoso saludo!
Hola Bafian! Qué alegre que empiezas una nueva aventura con tu novia en Colonia! Muchas gracias por tu comentario y tu apoyo! En relación a tus preguntas: he sido front end developer. Principalmente utilizando js, ya sea en frameworks como react o puro. Por el momento, debido a la situación actual no hemos hecho ningún evento. Pero es algo que queremos hacer en un futuro 🙂 Les deseo mucha suerte con su mudanza! 🍀 y que sea smoothly 🌊🤣
Hey Guys, life saviour video! I was searching for the number portability to Simon Mobile and found this video. Thanks a lottttt :). A quick question would be - are you still using Simon and is still worth using porting to Simon?
Quick question: did I get it right that in the long run it is cheaper to buy LIDL in the 1st month, then switch to SIMon mobile with the number from LIDL to pay 8.99 euros instead of 11.99? // I am incredibly thankful for what you guys do. It is very helpful. Thank you!
In France, my wife pays 9 euros for 40 GB in 4G, and I pay 19 euros for 100 GB in 5G including free roaming and substantial amounts of data in the EU + UK, without obligation of commitment. With this money, you cannot even get 3GB without commitment in Germany. Unless I'm missing something, this very much looks like price gouging.
Tons of important information! Well, I am a bit of that.. how Yvonne said it.. 'junky of high speed' 😂 Not fanatic though, just as long as I feel comfortable and trust my provider about good speed. When I landed in Berlin, Apr. 2019, my phone automatically connected to Vodafone. I just started seeing the logo and the name in the upper left corner, and my internet was Excellent all.the.time., including down in the U-bahn. I remember that, cause I loved seeing the map during the ride. 🙂 Not to mention I was able to live-stream perfect quality from the concert. I really really like this Simon Mobile! Plus, it is Vodafone, so high speed - ✅ 😉 So in Düsseldorf you're happy with Vodafone, while the other two are also not bad options at all, I take it this way.. Will definitely use your links when time comes for choosing and acting smart about one of the most important moves! Oh, and yes, I'll be looking forward to the topic of the landlines. 📞
@@simplegermany You're most welcome! And in every following moment now I'm really all-ears about such important things when it comes to Düsseldorf. Of course your options and choices are very personal, but let's say I take your words with higher consideration. 🙂
hey, could you make a video on how to purchase phone with contract basis, what are its advantages and disadvantages, and weather to do it at the store or at the apple or samsung website. i see the samsung website contracts are cheaper compared to the one provided in the store (both with young or student discounts)
Thanks for your suggestion! We don't have a video about this (yet), but we do talk about it on our website in a little bit more detail: simplegermany.com/best-mobile-network-germany/#Cell_phone_contract_or_prepaid_SIM
So I also know that internet isn't really that great in Germany compared to other places, but also that Fiber Optic internet is super rare across the country. Can you make a video about WiFi or gaming on PC and what's the best options for fast speeds? Also do newer built places in Germany offer Fiber Optic Internet?
It‘s kinda random if you can get fiber access or not. Sometimes you only have crappy ADSL in a newly build home, or fiber in a really old house. That‘s because providers often install the fiber for „free“ if they deploy it and you make a contract. Otherwise, Vodafone Cable and Telekom VDSL can be very good but it depends on where you live. If you choose Telekom DSL, you can additionally get unlimited 5G for 40€/month.
In paris i have 200gb of internet and in roming in europe i have 25gb of internet for only 19.99euro and in Germany when i ask for sim card with 200gb of internet men who worked at o2 look at me and told me confused no we dont have that here is 15gb of internet 25 euro my god... I will use my France card here in Germany forever
Wow thanks for such a useful content!! Ive been thinking very recently about buying a german sim card. But do you actually know if even Germans with an old contract can call/text other eu-numbers for free? If not, that would be actually the main reason for me to change my number. Wishing all the best aus Leipzig!
Hey Justyna! Generally speaking, no mobile contract will include a flat rate to call other EU countries form Germany. You would need to speak to the provider you are interested in directly. Every mobile provider offers EU Roaming. But that service is mainly used when you have a German phone number and are in another EU country.
Thank you. What is the best way to obtain a physical smart phone to use for 10 days after landing in Germany? For those of us who cannot use their device from back home.
Hi. I had an AldiTalk number and want to switch to SimOn mobile. After registering on SimOn website, do I have to cancel the alditalk sim? And how can i cancel it?
i will soon be transfered from romania to germany for work, and from 5 euros unlimited 4g with quite high speeds, to 8gb/month.. dunno man. maybe i'll get 5 sims with me and buy roaming over and over again it's cheaper and i get more gb lol
There's something I don't get about SIM cards. For example for Aldi SIM Card, every 'Tarifoption' has a specific amount of volume data (2GB, 3GB, 6GB...) but then also a "Basispreis" of 0,24€/MB. So if, say, I prepay 10€ I will only actually have 10€/0,24€ per MB = 41MB, which is very little. I would need to prepay a lot to effectively reach 2GB used, which is quite costly.
Hey Guys!! This video is so helpful...thanks for that. But, I can't find any information regarding how do I port my Lebara sim no to Simon? I want to switch as soon possible but not finding any information...any suggesting or help is appreciated in advance! 🙌
Danke für den guten Überblick. Nur eure Kritik daran, dass die Verträge alle nur auf deutsch sind, kann ich nicht teilen. Wir sind schließlich in Deutschland. 😁 Welche anderen Sprachen hättet ihr denn gern? Türkisch, rumänisch, bulgarisch und arabisch wären dann mMn sinnvoll, englisch eher weniger. Ich selber habe neuerdings ein preiswertes 5G Smartphone und 1&1 bot mir an, schon einige Monate vor Ablauf meines Vertrags diesen anzupassen. Jetzt habe ich zum alten Preis von 9,99€ mtl. eine Allnet Flatrate plus 10 GB Datenvolumen. Ich bin also sehr zufrieden. Auch mit dem Service.
With all the different phone plan providers you mention. Would you have to change your number to a German phone number? Or would you be able to keep your foreign number?
I'm going to Berlin, is there a family plan? I have four people in my family and I want everyone on the same plan, hopefully something that emphasises internet.
Yes, both Telekom (FamilyCard) and Vodafone (Red+ Zusatzkarte) have the option to order additional SIM cards for partners or kids. Those cards will use the data volume from your main contract, so that should have a high data volume.
Thank you for this video!. I have a question, currently I have a SIM card. I have given this number to my health insurance, banking etc. If I change my number, which are the mandatory services in Germany that I need to update my new number.?
There is no real mandatory list. We would inform the services which you use with your mobile or get sms codes for two-factor authentications, like health insurance and banking or similar.
Hello. Great tips. Do you know how can I maintain my own number? I came here and would like to switch to an unlimited data contract but have the same number I got with my prepaid sim. Thanks in advance!
Yes, you need to inform both your new and current provider that you want to port your number (Rufnummerportierung). Usually providers have specific forms to fill out. Hope this helps! 😊
So if I would like to port from one provider to another, say from O2 to Lebara for a prepaid connection, should I pay anything upfront to O2 to get the number back? I am seeing for contract I need to pay 25 Euros or something. What about the prepaid porting ?
Usually for porting an number from one provider to another, you will need to let your current provider know that you want to port the number, so that they release it and once that is done your new provider can pull that number. There is usually a fee of around 6,25 euros you would pay your old provider for this. And some new providers offer up to 25 euros bonus for taking your current number with you. Hope that helps!
I need to buy a simcard too. And how much extra should I pay for it? After buying a prepaid card should I pay with credit card or the place I buy could access to my account and but some amount if I pay in cash?
Thanks I checked it. Informations are really helpfull.Lebera has offers including only Turkish Landline accept the companies nobody uses landline in Turkey anymore😔
No, it is not. Calls are only unlimited and free to German numbers. So if you are traveling in Europe and call another German number that is included. But if you are in Germany and want to call a French number, you will pay extra. Only Lebara includes certain minutes to call abroad for free.
@@simplegermany haha, will have to see how much is the cost. But thank you so so much for the help. Also, keep doing what you do because you both are making a lot of lives easier. The research, hardwork and love that you put into your channel is clearly evident. Kudos to both of you❤️
Yes, of course you can. You need to inform your current provider that they need to free the number and then Simon will take care of the rest (if you choose the option to carry your current number over).
Thanks a lot for this video Do you have a referral link for the SIMon ? Because I want to port out my Vodafone number, the base charge is 14.99 (this charge is applicable for Vodafone and Telekom), But with a referral link, it is 8.99
Hello, so a prepaid sim card still needs you to pay monthly? Is there a prepaid sim card if you just need a number and only load them when you need them?
@@simplegermany Thank you for responding.... can you please share where to get them? Let's say you just put it inside the phone idling, not putting any package to it, just waiting for phone calls, how many months before the service is cut?
Yes, you can. It is called Rufnummermitnahme or Portierung. Usually for porting an number from one provider to another, you will need to let your current provider know that you want to port the number, so that they release it and once that is done your new provider can pull that number. There is usually a fee of around 6,25 euros you would pay your old provider for this. And some new providers offer up to 25 euros bonus for taking your current number with you. Hope that helps!
@@simplegermany thanks for the information. Please do a video about postal service in Germany. And if one changes in house or location, what should they wanted to do with city registration. Please explain if it is possible. Once again thanks for your valuable information
You need to switch to Lidl and let them know that you want to take over (Portieren) your old number. You also need to let Vodafone know that they should release your number. Then the two companies will communicate with each other.
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** UPDATE AUG 2022**
SimOn increased their base offer from 8GB to 10GB! 🥳
Hey Duo,
Your videos are awesome and pretty helpful. Haven't seeen anything like that till now. 😍😍
10GB per day or per month?
@@Dealiato month
Can foreigners use SimOn as a temporary phone plan for vacation? 🤔
@@Dealiato Per month, it's weird how it's never mentioned. If you need unlimited phone data per month, you have to pay like 100 euros a month.
You two, better than just about anybody, have mastered the art of talking to the camera. You effectively create the illusion that you are just across the table from me, chatting. I love it. : )
Dear Jen and Yvonne! Your videos helped me a lot on my journey to move in Germany. I am finally making it to Berlin in September. Thank you so much.
Glad to read! 🙃 all the best for your move 🍀
There is one thing I have to mention regarding classic phone contracts:
When you choose one of these with a phone included and you want to stay with the same provider for at least another two years after the initial two year period is over, make sure to renegotiate. This way you can either pick a new phone or choose a cheaper contract without a new phone. Otherwise you will keep paying the higher costs without getting any benefit from it.
Mi esposa acaba de descubrir su canal y ambos estamos encantados! Nos encanta su personalidad y su química.
Nosotros también somos chapines y nos acabamos de mudar a Múnich así que todo su contenido nos ayuda muchísimo, además de ser súper entretenido :). Muchas gracias por crear este tipo de videos!
Wow muchas gracias pot el feedback! Now alegramos que nuestro contenido les sea de ayuda. Bienvenidos a Alemania y les deseamos mucha suerte en su nuevo inicio en Múnich! 🍀
Muss mich in Sachen Internetanbieter mal updaten und Euer Video hilft da einfach super-mega.
Genau so einen Überblick hab ich mal gebraucht, auch als German. DANKE!
You people r doing great job. Because sharing useful information like this. It is very helpful for foreigners in Germany. Most probably I will be there on next month.
One Tipp may other "full contract provider" have equal options:
In my case , Vodafone let me choose one entertainment option wich won t be credited on data allowance.
In my case, music streams are not counted on my monthly data. (Includes Deezer or Spotify data may others too)
They offer other varieties to choose f.e. social meedia, chating or video apps.
I really do appreciate you two for creating such informative content. I always refer to your videos since my arrival here in Germany 4 days ago when I need to know about basic things but a must while settling in here. By the way, I just received my SIMon simcard yesterday and since I ordered it through online, I didn't do any activation. After inserting in my phone, it requested for a pin and its done. However,I emailed them to assist me to identifying myself through a video call and present my IDS but they said I don't need to do that anymore since it is already activated. If nationality matters Im from Philippines and I used Wise account to order online.
Cool! Thanks for your insights 😋
How has been your experience so far with this sim card? I'm interested in that too
I recently bought lidl coonect, no luck with activation. I am also a filipino.
@@diegofeyn66 so far great!
You both are so sweet, your channel is underrated 😊
Thank you so much! That was a great information and you guys rock! Love from Florida!
You have the Best videos about living in Germany
Sehr gutes Erklärvideo und sehr gut und kompakt zusammengefasst. Ihr seid echt klasse! Grüße aus Münster nach Düsseldorf
The table on the end of the video helped so much. Thank you 😊
I think one of most important topic is "How to port mobile number from one network to other" It would be great if you guys can cover this topic as well. And your videos are superhelpful. Thank you for making these videos.
Thanks a lot! 😊 The procedure to porting your phone number varies from provider to provider. Generally speaking though, you need to inform your new provider that you want to keep your current number and you need to ask your current provider to release your phone number. Some require you to fill a form others have an online form. Once you have done both the providers communicate with each other and let you know the date the number will be ported.
@@simplegermany Yeah that is the problem only in a new country when you don't want to lose your number while switching it looks too complicated and obviously it is. because there is no transparency and not clearly communicated anywhere how to do it. For example in India, it is easy for someone to change their number and all the terms and conditions are easily available and accessible for all. And the procedure is the same for all network providers. But anyway, thanks to you I am switching to SIMon Mobile in a few days. where it is easy to keep the same mobile number and I hope no complications arise later on. Everything related to bureaucratic work is unnecessarily complicated in Germany. They should get a lot of UX Designers and make everything simple.
Thank you for posting this. I will be in Germany for a week (hopefully 2 weeks if I get an approval from my boss).
OMG guys!! THANKS A LOT!!! Cheers from Brazil!
Hey Jen & Yvonne, your videos have been of so much help to me, and I feel better informed, and I'm no longer as anxious as I was before discovering simple Germany😊. I'll be moving to Germany in less than 2 months.🥳
-Suzie
Super happy to read! 😊 We wish you continued smooth preparations before your move! Where are you moving to?
@simplegermany Thank you so much 🤗I'll be moving to Osnabrück 😊
Jen,I concur on the 5G draining battery. My iPhone has a few settings that may help. I’m on the fence about it. I have no complaints with our current 4LTE🤷🏾♀️💁🏽♂️
You guys cover every little detail about moving to Germany! Incredible effort and super useful. Thank you guys so much ❤
I have Deutsche Telekom stocks, mainly because they are working to expand 5G telecommunications in Germany's future.
These two wonderful ladies exactly know what we are looking for..! Much love and support for your efforts again.
I wish you a happy and productive new year💐😊
Thanks Anant! 😊
Wonderful explanation. Helped me a lot! Thanks.
The one with the contract and getting a new phone for free along with it is a smart marketing gag - in the end the basic fee (Grundgebuehr) you pay will be higher than the phone is worth it altogether. On top of that you pay your calls and internet, whatever you used aswell. So in the long run it can get very costly. So attention before you make a decision. Don't get lured into quick decisions by the thought of a brand new shiny flashy mobile. Just to keep in mind of the tricks and psychology of the retail industry
Guys you are so amazing and have super useful tips! Thanks a lot!
Great video and great content!
Would love to see videos about Wifi internet speeds and how one can install one, und die Hezungsystem in Deutschland and these kinda stuff 😍
Thank you for a yet again right on time video (sick of Vodafone's exuberant prices :D)!
I was wondering, any chance you can make a video on what's currently happening with the prices for literally everything (gas, electricity, petrol, etc)? Anything regular people can do to offset those massive changes (went from 75 eur a month for electricity to 135!). Kind of desperate here, WTH is happening, is it normal? :/
Hey Anna, yeah the market is going a bit crazy right now and reasons are various, politics, scarcity, more demand, the Covid crisis, etc. To save on gas and electricity (other than reducing your consumption), the best way is to change providers (here is our guide on it: www.simplegermany.com/best-electricity-provider-germany/. Before prices increased so drastically we got a contract with a provider with a guaranteed fixed price for 2 years and have thus not had any increase since (although we know from the news that some providers cancelled valid contracts sometimes because of that reason). If you have a price increase, you have the right to cancel your contract within a certain time frame, so check whether you still have that right and compare to other providers. 😊
@@simplegermany yeah, I think I fell into this situation by thinking that a provider with a one month Kündigungsfrist was a better option (last year, before the new changes), but they also were very 'agile' with prices, so it was immediately reflected in the monthly invoice when shit hit the fan :D changing to a more traditional providers now, huh, who would have thought! :D Thank you, Simple Germany, I really use your website for all these things!
Thanks for making this informative video
Hello Jen & Yvonne,
Thank you for your support all along, it has been very helpful for me in Würzburg.
Please make a video about porting from Lidl connect to Simon mobiles.
Many thanks!
I don't know about other operators, but I live in Münster, I am using Vodafone and I get no signal when I enter into the grocery stores or banks. So, I won't recommend Vodafone for anyone moving to Münster
Uhm, that has nothing to do woth Vodafone though. Sometimes there just isnt a good enough connection is some stores. That is true for all operators.
Is never signal inside of the grocery
That's just Germany for ya. I don't get signal (mobil internet) in the office sometimes simply due to what buildings were made of
the best explained video about this topic! thank you both, wonderful ladies
Thank you for your advice 😃
Jen and Yvonne, you are life savers for so many of us! Really appreciate your videos🙏🏼
Very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing!
I need one advise. I bought a Prepaid Blau sim card. I don't want to use it anymore. Do I need to cancel it or will it automatically get deactivated after few months ?
Always surprise me I pay nearly 10Euro I Poland for fast speed 120 GB and for not much more I could get unlimited. But of course in Germany companies can charge this much so they do!
o2 sound much better I'm sure it's give you a rich experience
O2, T, vodafone, lycamobile 👍
Happy new year ladies have a healthy and prosperous one
And you too! 🤗
Thanks so much for the content! (and pls enjoy the ko-fi sent with love from South Africa) Do you know perhaps whether a tourist qualifies for the pre-paid data sim? We will be in Munich for a month and would like to get a sim whilst there.
Thank you so much for the coffee @carinadealmeida8851! Yes, you should be able to get the SIM card. Just be aware that you will need to go through the verification process through a video call. A lot of the companies offer this service in English, so there shouldn't be any issue setting the SIM card up :)
Great video! I have a question, just step by step instruction, for example, if you land in German airport for the 1st time , and don’t know anything or anyone around there, where do you go to get that simcard? If you need to use the phone right away. I’m from the USA, and we don’t deal with SIM cards here like it’s in Europe. We just get them already installed in our phones. So where do you go, where do you drive? Can you just buy them in some kinda kiosk? Thank you in advance! Your videos are very helpful. 👍🏻
That depends on the airport ☺️ if you land at an international airport like Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Düsseldorf, you may find a telecommunications kiosk once you exit the baggage pickup area. Your best bet is to ask an airport staff member - they usually speak English.
@@simplegermany Danke! The airport is in Nuremberg. Will do as you advised.
Danke schön!!
Hey Jen, soy Chileno y empiezo a trabajar en Colonia el 1 de febrero como Frontend Engineer, en esta aventura me acompañará mi novia, también Chilena. Mi madre es Alemana y por eso manejo más o menos bien el idioma y también tengo la nacionlidad alemana. A pesar de eso, es para mi un nuevo comienzo en un nuevo país. Tu canal, fuera de ser muy informativo, es muy simpático, me entretengo mucho escuchándolas y me encanta la sintonía que tienen entre ambas. De todos modos, tengo curiosidad de saber cual es tu rol como Ingeniera de Software, que lenguajes trabajas y si eres más bien del front o el back. Por otra parte, si por casualidad generan instancias para conocerlas en persona y reunirse con más extranjeros estaría encantado de asistir. No estaré lejos. Un afectuoso saludo!
Hola Bafian! Qué alegre que empiezas una nueva aventura con tu novia en Colonia! Muchas gracias por tu comentario y tu apoyo!
En relación a tus preguntas: he sido front end developer. Principalmente utilizando js, ya sea en frameworks como react o puro. Por el momento, debido a la situación actual no hemos hecho ningún evento. Pero es algo que queremos hacer en un futuro 🙂
Les deseo mucha suerte con su mudanza! 🍀 y que sea smoothly 🌊🤣
Hey Guys, life saviour video! I was searching for the number portability to Simon Mobile and found this video. Thanks a lottttt :). A quick question would be - are you still using Simon and is still worth using porting to Simon?
Yes, we are still using Simon and ported our number. All worked out smoothly 😊
Quick question: did I get it right that in the long run it is cheaper to buy LIDL in the 1st month, then switch to SIMon mobile with the number from LIDL to pay 8.99 euros instead of 11.99? // I am incredibly thankful for what you guys do. It is very helpful. Thank you!
Technically that sounds right. Maybe stick with Lidl Connect for a bit longer to be a ‘nice’ customer 😉
In France, my wife pays 9 euros for 40 GB in 4G, and I pay 19 euros for 100 GB in 5G including free roaming and substantial amounts of data in the EU + UK, without obligation of commitment. With this money, you cannot even get 3GB without commitment in Germany. Unless I'm missing something, this very much looks like price gouging.
Yes you can, I pay 8,99 for 12 GB with Simon as mentioned in the video 😉
Tons of important information! Well, I am a bit of that.. how Yvonne said it.. 'junky of high speed' 😂 Not fanatic though, just as long as I feel comfortable and trust my provider about good speed. When I landed in Berlin, Apr. 2019, my phone automatically connected to Vodafone. I just started seeing the logo and the name in the upper left corner, and my internet was Excellent all.the.time., including down in the U-bahn. I remember that, cause I loved seeing the map during the ride. 🙂 Not to mention I was able to live-stream perfect quality from the concert.
I really really like this Simon Mobile! Plus, it is Vodafone, so high speed - ✅ 😉
So in Düsseldorf you're happy with Vodafone, while the other two are also not bad options at all, I take it this way.. Will definitely use your links when time comes for choosing and acting smart about one of the most important moves! Oh, and yes, I'll be looking forward to the topic of the landlines. 📞
Thanks for sharing your experience in Berlin with Vodafone and as always, for your support Fanny! 😊
@@simplegermany You're most welcome! And in every following moment now I'm really all-ears about such important things when it comes to Düsseldorf. Of course your options and choices are very personal, but let's say I take your words with higher consideration. 🙂
Thank u so much
Hi, thanks for this video :) can you also provide information about eSIM in Germany?
All 3 big mobile providers, Telekom, Vodafone and Telefonica provide eSIMs. However, they are not really such a big thing in Germany.
I am traveling to Tübingen in the coming October. Any idea which service provider is the best there?
You have to checke the links in the description for availability and network coverage. When we visited in May we were fine with Vodafone.
Love Yvonne's Star Trek uniform. What provider is best in Düsseldorf?
Depends on your usage and what you are looking for. We use Vodafone and SIMon mobile.
Viele Glück.🌹
Is conection good?
hey, could you make a video on how to purchase phone with contract basis, what are its advantages and disadvantages, and weather to do it at the store or at the apple or samsung website. i see the samsung website contracts are cheaper compared to the one provided in the store (both with young or student discounts)
Thanks for your suggestion! We don't have a video about this (yet), but we do talk about it on our website in a little bit more detail: simplegermany.com/best-mobile-network-germany/#Cell_phone_contract_or_prepaid_SIM
So I also know that internet isn't really that great in Germany compared to other places, but also that Fiber Optic internet is super rare across the country. Can you make a video about WiFi or gaming on PC and what's the best options for fast speeds? Also do newer built places in Germany offer Fiber Optic Internet?
We have a video on home internet coming up 😊
It‘s kinda random if you can get fiber access or not. Sometimes you only have crappy ADSL in a newly build home, or fiber in a really old house. That‘s because providers often install the fiber for „free“ if they deploy it and you make a contract.
Otherwise, Vodafone Cable and Telekom VDSL can be very good but it depends on where you live. If you choose Telekom DSL, you can additionally get unlimited 5G for 40€/month.
In paris i have 200gb of internet and in roming in europe i have 25gb of internet for only 19.99euro and in Germany when i ask for sim card with 200gb of internet men who worked at o2 look at me and told me confused no we dont have that here is 15gb of internet 25 euro my god... I will use my France card here in Germany forever
Yes and for evry sim card you need to go at live activation Hahaha 😆 myby i have take 1M of credit
Thanks
Wow thanks for such a useful content!! Ive been thinking very recently about buying a german sim card. But do you actually know if even Germans with an old contract can call/text other eu-numbers for free? If not, that would be actually the main reason for me to change my number. Wishing all the best aus Leipzig!
Hey Justyna! Generally speaking, no mobile contract will include a flat rate to call other EU countries form Germany. You would need to speak to the provider you are interested in directly. Every mobile provider offers EU Roaming. But that service is mainly used when you have a German phone number and are in another EU country.
Thank you. What is the best way to obtain a physical smart phone to use for 10 days after landing in Germany? For those of us who cannot use their device from back home.
Great job's
Hi. I had an AldiTalk number and want to switch to SimOn mobile. After registering on SimOn website, do I have to cancel the alditalk sim? And how can i cancel it?
Vodafone does have english support!! Im using the app in English
You are right, Vodafone made the app available in English last month! 😊
Hello. The link to All links summarized is broken.
Hey! thanks for letting us know, we fixed it :) Here it is: www.simplegermany.com/sim-card/
In Ukraine I used to pay 6€ for unlimited internet and unlimited calls and thought it was expensive😐
Yes, telecommunication in Germany is a bit more expensive, but it has gotten a lot cheaper in the past years.
In Italy I pay 8 euros per month for 50 GB...
That is pretty awesome!!
In India I used to pay 400 Rs (5 Euro) for 1.5 GB per day
i will soon be transfered from romania to germany for work, and from 5 euros unlimited 4g with quite high speeds, to 8gb/month.. dunno man. maybe i'll get 5 sims with me and buy roaming over and over again it's cheaper and i get more gb lol
There's something I don't get about SIM cards.
For example for Aldi SIM Card, every 'Tarifoption' has a specific amount of volume data (2GB, 3GB, 6GB...) but then also a "Basispreis" of 0,24€/MB. So if, say, I prepay 10€ I will only actually have 10€/0,24€ per MB = 41MB, which is very little. I would need to prepay a lot to effectively reach 2GB used, which is quite costly.
That's why you need to choose a Tarif, to not pay by usage, but have a certain amount of GB included every month.
Hey Guys!! This video is so helpful...thanks for that.
But, I can't find any information regarding how do I port my Lebara sim no to Simon?
I want to switch as soon possible but not finding any information...any suggesting or help is appreciated in advance! 🙌
What do you recommend for mobile options for tourists that are visiting Germany for 7 to 10 days on their trip?
A prepaid card that you can buy in a shop, so you can identify yourself onsite.
What about calling and sms rate for simon? Do we get extra bill for calls and sms used or calling is free and included in this rate?
Calls and sms within Germany have a flatrate and are included in your monthly price.
@@simplegermany thanks for the information 😊
Danke für den guten Überblick.
Nur eure Kritik daran, dass die Verträge alle nur auf deutsch sind, kann ich nicht teilen. Wir sind schließlich in Deutschland. 😁 Welche anderen Sprachen hättet ihr denn gern? Türkisch, rumänisch, bulgarisch und arabisch wären dann mMn sinnvoll, englisch eher weniger.
Ich selber habe neuerdings ein preiswertes 5G Smartphone und 1&1 bot mir an, schon einige Monate vor Ablauf meines Vertrags diesen anzupassen. Jetzt habe ich zum alten Preis von 9,99€ mtl. eine Allnet Flatrate plus 10 GB Datenvolumen. Ich bin also sehr zufrieden. Auch mit dem Service.
Hello pretty
With all the different phone plan providers you mention. Would you have to change your number to a German phone number? Or would you be able to keep your foreign number?
As far as we know, these providers only provide German phone numbers.
I can't thank you enough.
Please make a video about Home Wi-Fi providers
We will release a video on that topic in a few weeks 😊
I'm going to Berlin, is there a family plan? I have four people in my family and I want everyone on the same plan, hopefully something that emphasises internet.
Yes, both Telekom (FamilyCard) and Vodafone (Red+ Zusatzkarte) have the option to order additional SIM cards for partners or kids. Those cards will use the data volume from your main contract, so that should have a high data volume.
I just get Tchibo sim card but not able to activate it ... Will you please made a video on Tchibo sim. Thank you in advance.
Does esim work in Germany ? If Yes which service providers offer esim connectivity?
All 3 big mobile providers, Telekom, Vodafone and Telefonica provide eSIMs. However, they are not really such a big thing in Germany.
USA has major Cell companies than we have cheaper but good bu t with hidden fees and stuff they’er not up front about.
Thank you for this video!. I have a question, currently I have a SIM card. I have given this number to my health insurance, banking etc. If I change my number, which are the mandatory services in Germany that I need to update my new number.?
There is no real mandatory list. We would inform the services which you use with your mobile or get sms codes for two-factor authentications, like health insurance and banking or similar.
Can you please explain postal service in Germany
We have a video on that here: th-cam.com/video/_QZON_QaxVM/w-d-xo.html
There is a fourth provider. Drillisch
Hello! I would just like to ask if it is possible to change a prepaid sim anytime here in germany?
Which aim card is budget friendly for non EU international students for internet?
You could have a look at SIMon. We talk about it here: th-cam.com/video/5mcgr7g25ZY/w-d-xo.html
Hello. Great tips. Do you know how can I maintain my own number? I came here and would like to switch to an unlimited data contract but have the same number I got with my prepaid sim. Thanks in advance!
Yes, you need to inform both your new and current provider that you want to port your number (Rufnummerportierung). Usually providers have specific forms to fill out. Hope this helps! 😊
So if I would like to port from one provider to another, say from O2 to Lebara for a prepaid connection, should I pay anything upfront to O2 to get the number back? I am seeing for contract I need to pay 25 Euros or something. What about the prepaid porting ?
Usually for porting an number from one provider to another, you will need to let your current provider know that you want to port the number, so that they release it and once that is done your new provider can pull that number. There is usually a fee of around 6,25 euros you would pay your old provider for this. And some new providers offer up to 25 euros bonus for taking your current number with you. Hope that helps!
Please is it possible to cancel SIM card gig contract within 24hrs of signing the contract
That depends on what the contract states and whether you bought it online or in a store.
@@simplegermany okay thanks I will confirm with them tomorrow
I need to buy a simcard too. And how much extra should I pay for it? After buying a prepaid card should I pay with credit card or the place I buy could access to my account and but some amount if I pay in cash?
We explain how to buy and pay a SIM card i our guide: www.simplegermany.com/best-prepaid-sim-card-germany/ Hope this helps! 😊
Thanks I checked it. Informations are really helpfull.Lebera has offers including only Turkish Landline accept the companies nobody uses landline in Turkey anymore😔
Is a common thing to have WLAN on the streets and in the shops ?
Some cities offer free WIFI on the most popular streets, but it is by far not everywhere. In shops it is really rare.
Just one question, with all these providers, is it free to call anywhere in Europe from Germany?
No, it is not. Calls are only unlimited and free to German numbers. So if you are traveling in Europe and call another German number that is included. But if you are in Germany and want to call a French number, you will pay extra. Only Lebara includes certain minutes to call abroad for free.
@@simplegermany thank you for replying. Except lebara, is there any other phone sim card connection which has this service ? By any chance?
You can add Europe and worldwide calling to Telekom and Vodafone packages as far as we know, but of course they cost more.
@@simplegermany haha, will have to see how much is the cost. But thank you so so much for the help. Also, keep doing what you do because you both are making a lot of lives easier. The research, hardwork and love that you put into your channel is clearly evident. Kudos to both of you❤️
Can you transfer your prepaid number to SIMon mobile?
Yes, of course you can. You need to inform your current provider that they need to free the number and then Simon will take care of the rest (if you choose the option to carry your current number over).
everyone provide e sim? if we choose third party.please reply
We have a video specifically on eSIM: th-cam.com/video/XmZzIZB6sUw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4oXmTFZ8xAGDzDZ5
Thanks a lot for this video
Do you have a referral link for the SIMon ? Because I want to port out my Vodafone number, the base charge is 14.99 (this charge is applicable for Vodafone and Telekom), But with a referral link, it is 8.99
You can find all our affiliate links in the description of the video 😊
Hello, so a prepaid sim card still needs you to pay monthly? Is there a prepaid sim card if you just need a number and only load them when you need them?
Yes, you can just use the standard package where you pay for every call, text and data used.
@@simplegermany Thank you for responding.... can you please share where to get them? Let's say you just put it inside the phone idling, not putting any package to it, just waiting for phone calls, how many months before the service is cut?
Can I change my sim card connection to another, without changing my number
Yes, you can. It is called Rufnummermitnahme or Portierung. Usually for porting an number from one provider to another, you will need to let your current provider know that you want to port the number, so that they release it and once that is done your new provider can pull that number. There is usually a fee of around 6,25 euros you would pay your old provider for this. And some new providers offer up to 25 euros bonus for taking your current number with you. Hope that helps!
@@simplegermany thanks for the information. Please do a video about postal service in Germany. And if one changes in house or location, what should they wanted to do with city registration. Please explain if it is possible. Once again thanks for your valuable information
Hello, can I buy this esim from you?
How can i check the balance
I bought a Vodafone SIM, how do I switch to LIDL keeping the same number?
You need to switch to Lidl and let them know that you want to take over (Portieren) your old number. You also need to let Vodafone know that they should release your number. Then the two companies will communicate with each other.
Is Lidl connect good in Munich?
Check the availability of Vodafone for your area: www.simplegermany.com/vodafone-mobile-availability-yt/ - Lidl Connect uses Vodafone lines.
In trier which sim will better
Please check the links in the description 😊