Carriers in Germany

[jmmo20]

Hi,
I hope this is not way too off-topic. I'm moving to Germany for a period between 6 to 12 months. I have an unlocked iPhone 5. I have questions for our German friends or anyone who's had similar experiences with german carriers.

- Is it easy to get a monthly contract if you have just arrived in the country? I'll be full-time employed in a Hospital and can provide proof of income.

- If not and I have to go the prepay route, do German carriers offer nano sims? Or will I have to cut my sim?

- What carriers would you recommend? Most of the use will be data, so at least 1gb or unlimited data would be ideal. Also, do carriers limit VoIP? A good chunk of my communications will be through Facetime video/audio and not always from home (where I'll have wifi..).

thanks a lot.

 

[Ripcrod]

I live in Germany (not a German) and can provide some answers for you

Hi,
I hope this is not way too off-topic. I'm moving to Germany for a period between 6 to 12 months. I have an unlocked iPhone 5. I have questions for our German friends or anyone who's had similar experiences with german carriers.

- Is it easy to get a monthly contract if you have just arrived in the country? I'll be full-time employed in a Hospital and can provide proof of income.

--> Getting a contract is very simple in Germany. Getting out is a pain. Minimum Contract period is 2 years & unless you don't cancel the contract 3-4 months before the first contract expires, it will auto renew. Breaking the contract means pay full amount and get out. Of course for a contract you need to have an account in local German bank

- If not and I have to go the prepay route, do German carriers offer nano sims? Or will I have to cut my sim?

Yes, you can get micro/nano sim. Cutting costs 10 euros. Just did min for the iPHone 5s

- What carriers would you recommend? Most of the use will be data, so at least 1gb or unlimited data would be ideal. Also, do carriers limit VoIP? A good chunk of my communications will be through Facetime video/audio and not always from home (where I'll have wifi..).

thanks a lot.

There are lots but only T Mobile & Vodafone has LTE. O2 is coming up with LTE in next months. Here there are other companies who sublets from big players like Debitel, Base, http://www.deutschlandsim.de/ etc.

Almost all are same except for the cost. You might need to check the following the provider websites

my adivce: Think twice before signing the post paid contract. BTW if you get any phone on contract they are NOT locked as per regulations unlined the US

 

[jmmo20]

thanks a lot :=)
That website looks good, I'll have a look!