Cell Phone Rental for Germany
Rent a cell phone for use in Germany. With a cell phone rental, you will also need to purchase a German SIM card. The prepaid SIM card for Germany, in conjunction with a rented or purchased GSM cellular phone, is easily the least expensive solution for making and receiving phone calls while you are in Germany. ALL incoming calls, regardless of their origin, are always, absolutely FREE! Outgoing rates, as outlined below, are extremely inexpensive as well. And since these cellular phone cards are prepaid, there is no need for a contract. For many people, purchasing a cellular phone is a smarter option than renting. Read this guide so that you can make an informed decision!
Purchase a GSM cellular phone for use with your prepaid Germany SIM card and get everything you need to stay in touch!
Please vist the our Country Specific SIM Card page for package deals
Features:
- FREE incoming calls - always!
- Low rates within Germany and overseas, including only $1.74 to the US per minute
- Free & Easy e-plus SIM card
- A German cellular phone number
- $12.00 worth of talk time FREE
- After first minute calls are billed at 10 second intervals
- Calls within Germany as low as $0.07/min.
- Free Voicemail
- No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check
SIM cards that are opened are non-refundable.
| GSM Phone Rental Rates |
| GSM Phone |
Weekly Rates |
Additional Weeks* |
| 1-week |
2-week |
3-week |
| 1 |
Motorola V180 |
$24.95 |
$39.95 |
$49.95 |
$10.00 |
| 1 |
Motorola RAZR V3 |
$34.95 |
$49.95 |
$59.95 |
$15.00 |
* Additional weeks are calculated for weeks in addition to a 3-week rental period. Charges are applied for each additional week.
Please view our GSM Phone Rentals page for more important information
Having a cellular phones while travelling internationally is indispensable in terms of security and convenience, and with a prepaid Germany SIM card, it is now also affordable! We also offer other overseas destinations. Click here to view our complete list of Country Specific Prepaid SIM cards with FREE incoming calls! Click here to view the complete list of countries serviced for our International SIM card for around the world roaming with just one number!
Activating Your Service:
- Put the e-plus SIM card into your GSM phone
- Be sure that the battery is charged
- Turn on your phone and enter the PIN code
- You will automatically be credited for 25DM (approx. US$12.00) of talk time
- Start calling
Adding Talk Time:
Additional Talk time may be added by purchasing vouchers at any shop or petrol station displaying the "Free & Easy" logo. The automated instructions to redeem your voucher will be spoken in the German language however the basic translation has been provided below.
- Call 1155
- Press 4
- Enter the 16 digit code from the Free & Easy voucher
- Press 1 to confirm and hang up
- Your account will be credited within 15 minutes
Alternatively you can purchase 100DM of airtime using your credit card:
- Dial 1155 and press 2
- Enter your PIN code and press #
- Enter your credit card number and press #
- Enter the expiry date of the credit card in MMYY format
- Press #
- A German speaking voice will tell you your account has been recharged
Free & Easy vouchers purchased in the amounts of 25DM, 50DM and 100+DM are valid for 6, 12 and 24 months respectively. If you recharge before the expiry date, all call credit will be moved forward.
Rates:
| Germany Domestic Rates (per minute) |
| Call Type |
Peak |
Off-peak |
| Standard calls |
$0.82 |
$0.33 |
| Calls to other German cell phones |
$0.82 |
$0.33 |
| Calls to other e-plus cell phones |
$0.14 |
$0.14 |
| Weekends |
$0.07 |
$0.07 |
- Peak times: 7AM-8PM weekdays
- Off-peak times: at all other times on weekdays, weekends and German public holidays
- Standard calls are those made to a fixed phone
| Germany International Rates (per minute) |
| Country |
Rate |
| USA |
$1.74 |
| Australia |
$1.74 |
| South Africa |
$1.74 |
| New Zealand |
$1.74 |
| Netherlands |
$1.74 |
Service Life:
Your Free & Easy service will last for a minimum of 1 year without the purchase of additional talk time.
Coverage:
Cellular coverage in Germany is excellent, far exceeding typical cellular coverage in the US.