The DriftEuropa eSIM plans for Germany shown on this page use O2 Deutschland, Vodafone Deutschland and offer 5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.
Vodafone Deutschland
Deutsche Telekom offers the benchmark for reach and reliability.
Plan share by operator
Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Germany, by underlying operator.
- O2 Deutschland50%
- Vodafone Deutschland50%
Network at a glance
O2 Deutschland and Vodafone Deutschland is the network most travellers lean on in Germany. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 62, placing it mid-tier for regional speed. Median data price has held steady from $0.94 per GB in June 2026 to $0.94 in September 2026.
The operators behind our plans
Each network we carry in Germany, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.
Common questions
Which operator is best in Germany?
O2 Deutschland and Vodafone Deutschland offers the widest reach for most travellers. Deutsche Telekom offers the benchmark for reach and reliability. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.
Does Germany have 5G?
Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.
How much is a local SIM in Germany?
A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $15-30. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.
How many operators power Germany eSIM plans?
We carry plans across 2 operators in Germany. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.
How we read this
Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Germany run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.