A prepaid tariff is recommended if you want to make cheap calls, text, and surf without a minimum term. Handytariftipp.de knows the best offers and reveals everything you need to know about prepaid tarife.
Eine SIM card belongs to the smartphone such as a color printer - without going almost nothing. The small chip for telephoning, texting, and surfing is available either by contract (usually with a binding contract for two years) or via a prepaid tariff with no minimum term.
The latter tariff variant is becoming increasingly popular. The reason: you pay a fixed amount for a relatively short period (usually four weeks) without being committed for months or even years.
No wonder that network operators like Telekom and Vodafone, low-cost providers like Blau and Tchibo, but also groceries like Aldi and Edeka quarrel with customers - with ever-cheaper prepaid tariffs, more inclusive services, and other bonuses. Handytariftipp.de shows the current prepaid offers of the most important providers in detail.
Prepaid tariffs: They offer these advantages
- No contractual obligation: prepaid tariffs can be canceled or closed at any time
- Cost control: top up the credit prevents high bills
- Favorable use: Prepaid tariffs can be used inexpensively thanks to the minute and surf packages
- Flexibility: Book different or no packages every month - exactly as you need it
- Full performance: Prepaid tariffs are often available with LTE support, lots of surfing volume and an Allnet flat rate
- Starter packages are often free of charge: You will often receive the SIM card's provision or purchase price back as a starting credit
Prepaid tariffs: you have to pay attention to this
- Slow LTE: Many providers offer LTE for mobile surfing, but usually the speed is severely reduced
- Expensive Internet: In the prepaid basic tariffs without allotments, Internet access is usually very expensive or blocked
- Two days lost: Almost all providers have now switched from one month (30/31 days) to a billing period of four weeks (28 days)
- Take the phone number with you: Taking the phone number to a new provider costs 25 to 30 euros, that much money must be in the credit account before porting
Prepaid tariffs: editorial recommendations
Every user has individual wishes for a prepaid tariff. Some people talk a lot on the phone, others just want to surf. And the next user is looking for a mix of free minutes and inclusive volume. In the following, Handytariftipp.de has selected various prepaid tariffs that cover different needs.
Notes: The mobile network used is in brackets after the respective tariff name, the prices are generally valid for 28 days. If you want to search for a suitable prepaid tariff yourself, the prepaid tariff calculator from Handytariftipp.de will help you.
Use prepaid tariffs abroad
In other EU countries, as well as in Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, you can make calls, text, and surf on the same terms as within Germany. Thanks to the EU Roaming Regulation, this applies to postpaid and prepaid tariffs since June 15, 2017.
For example, you can use your inclusive volume in France or pay the same minute prices for calls in Bulgaria as at home. Caution is advised when calling from Germany to other EU countries. These are by no means covered by EU roaming - even if many users mistakenly believe it.
Calling from Germany in the Netherlands costs a certain fee. The standard conditions or inclusive services of your booked tariff do not apply. Since each provider has its prices, you should inform yourself before you call abroad.