Prepay German Sim - recommendations?
Mar 15, 2005 | 1:43 pm
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Prepay German Sim - recommendations?
I'm in Germany for the best part of a week, and because I'm tight I'd like a German prepay sim for my UK tri-band cell (to control incoming call costs, not so bothered about outgoing).
So I want the cheapest option possible. I'm not concerned (particularly) about outgoing call costs. I'm not concerned about how long the minutes (of which I want as few possible) are valid for. Providing they don't expire before Sunday afternoon.
Any suggestions?
So I want the cheapest option possible. I'm not concerned (particularly) about outgoing call costs. I'm not concerned about how long the minutes (of which I want as few possible) are valid for. Providing they don't expire before Sunday afternoon.
Any suggestions?
Mar 15, 2005 | 2:27 pm
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Don't know if this will fullfill your needs, but you could try the Liechtenstein (sic?) based www.riiing.com They have prepaid SIMs that "might" work for you....
Best wishes, Dave
Best wishes, Dave
Mar 15, 2005 | 2:41 pm
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That's an interesting service, but I don't think it's right for me (prices aren't competitive enough transatlantic).
I've poked around the web, but naturally all the sites are in German (not a language I speak). I think T-mobile has an offer here which is 19.95 to set you up on a prepay sim with 10 of credit... but I might be completely wrong...
I've poked around the web, but naturally all the sites are in German (not a language I speak). I think T-mobile has an offer here which is 19.95 to set you up on a prepay sim with 10 of credit... but I might be completely wrong...
Mar 15, 2005 | 5:26 pm
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exactly, 20 euro, 10 euro start credti
Originally Posted by Wingnut
That's an interesting service, but I don't think it's right for me (prices aren't competitive enough transatlantic).
I've poked around the web, but naturally all the sites are in German (not a language I speak). I think T-mobile has an offer here which is 19.95 to set you up on a prepay sim with 10 of credit... but I might be completely wrong...
I've poked around the web, but naturally all the sites are in German (not a language I speak). I think T-mobile has an offer here which is 19.95 to set you up on a prepay sim with 10 of credit... but I might be completely wrong...
yeah, the only one cheaper is vodaphone, down to 15 euro for the SIM, I think with 5 Euro start. But, go with the t-mo, better service and connections, and the card is active in about five minutes.
Mar 16, 2005 | 1:20 pm
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Originally Posted by Wingnut
One piece of information I didn't have earlier: apparently T-Mobile has the best reception on the site where I'll be working. Any German speakers able to tell me if the link I'm looking at says what I think it does?
A T-Mobuile sim card from the UK works in Germany. You use your UK phone number, and you can reup your card in the UK.
Mar 16, 2005 | 3:42 pm
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Originally Posted by Jim90068
A T-Mobuile sim card from the UK works in Germany. You use your UK phone number, and you can reup your card in the UK.
The upshot was a T-Mobile prepay, 19.95 with a 10 credit, took about 45 minutes to activate. Haven't yet worked out what the answerphone prompts are...
Mar 17, 2005 | 12:49 am
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Originally Posted by mtacchi
I have a vodaphone card that works great. It was 15 euro with a 10 euro credit.
Another question - when I return to FRA later this year (since the SIM card is valid for 15 months after purchase or recharge) to recharge the card, where do I go to recharge this? Do I have to go to the Vodaphone store and buy vouchers or recharge cards? (I've never done this before, so any insights are greatly appreciated)
Thx in advance!
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Mar 17, 2005 | 7:08 am
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Originally Posted by Wingnut
At local rates or silly roaming rates?
Mar 17, 2005 | 8:03 am
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Originally Posted by LHstatus
you will then have a german telefone number which will detract stupid calls because your callers are calling international, yes? hehe!
Mar 17, 2005 | 10:18 am
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Originally Posted by Wingnut
I've poked around the web, but naturally all the sites are in German (not a language I speak). I think T-mobile has an offer here which is 19.95 to set you up on a prepay sim with 10 of credit... but I might be completely wrong...
Here's the deal (my translation):
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Xtra von T-Mobile
Genieen Sie Ihre Freiheit! Enjoy your freedom!
Ihre T-Mobile XtraCard Your T-Mobile XtraCard
Die XtraCard ist die wieder aufladbare Telefonkarte fr Ihr Handy von T-Mobile. Damit telefonieren Sie mobil und einfach. Ihr Xtra Guthaben knnen Sie ganz bequem abfragen und aufladen.
The XtraCard is the rechargeable phone card for your T-Mobile cell phone. It makes for mobile and easy phone calls. You can easily check your balance and recharge the card.
- XtraCard von T-Mobile fr 19,95 T-Mobile XtraCard for 19,95
- 10 Startguthaben sind 1 Jahr gltig 10 starting balance, good for 1 year
- Ohne monatlichen Grundpreis no monthly fees
- Ohne Mindestvertragslaufzeit no minimum term
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If there's anything else I can do (I live in Germany), let me know by PM.
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Mar 17, 2005 | 10:39 am
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BTW: The website says: XtraCard now 20 cheaper! While supply lasts!
So, I guess the 19.95 is some sort of promotional deal, probably to match the competition.
@nmenaker: Versuche nur, zu helfen. Dachte, eine bersetzung knnte nicht schaden.
So, I guess the 19.95 is some sort of promotional deal, probably to match the competition.
@nmenaker: Versuche nur, zu helfen. Dachte, eine bersetzung knnte nicht schaden.
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