Mobile tariff guides
Answers to the questions people ask again and again before switching tariffs in Germany, with today’s prices from our comparison.
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Telekom, Vodafone, o2 or 1&1: which mobile network is best in Germany?
What sets Germany’s four mobile networks apart, how much more a tariff on the Telekom network costs, and how to check reception where you live.
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congstar, fraenk, ALDI TALK & co.: are budget brands worse than Telekom and Vodafone?
Budget brands run on the same networks as Telekom, Vodafone and o2. Where the differences lie and what they mean for the price.
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24-month contract, monthly cancellable or prepaid?
What a contract with a minimum term still saves today, what German law says about cancelling and renewal, and when prepaid is cheaper.
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How much mobile data do I really need?
Rough usage figures for messaging, music, video and hotspot, and what each step up in data costs today.
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Keeping your number when you switch provider in Germany: costs, deadlines, steps
What the German Telecommunications Act says about number porting: what it costs, when it is possible and what happens if it takes longer.
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Promo price, connection fee, price jump: what does a tariff really cost?
Why the advertised monthly price is often not what you pay, and how to work out the real cost over the term.