O2 Telefónica DE review

Plans start at €9.99, and price per GB from €0.50 is the figure to compare against other listings. Reference Europe bundles step up through several data sizes at higher prices, so a bigger allowance costs more. A roaming pack for worldwide use is sold alongside the Europe plans.

Reference Europe packs are sold for a set period, with each pack carrying its own data allowance and the pack size setting both price and data. short trip and long trip covers short trips and longer stays, so the range suits a quick city break as well as a longer trip.

Unlimited data is offered, with unlimited data, 5g and hotspot listing it alongside hotspot sharing. The fair use policy still applies: surcharges can be raised in the top world zone for excessive use, and download speed drops once the included data is used up. Read the unlimited label as generous rather than unthrottled.

Hotspot sharing is available, and unlimited data, 5g and hotspot lists it alongside unlimited data and instant activation. Because the allowance is generous, tethering a laptop or tablet is workable, though the same fair use rules apply once the included data runs out.

Coverage runs to 27 to 32, and regional and global marks the plans as both regional and global. Networks run on Telefónica (o2), so the service is a home network rather than a resold eSIM. For a much wider footprint, Zwitchy lists 200.

It suits travellers who want a plan from the network operator itself, since carrier and budget both point that way. Support comes through email, chat and phone, and top-ups are available, so a plan can be extended once it runs low. Buyers shopping purely on the lowest starting price can find cheaper listings, such as eSIMGo.is at $0.99.

Because it is a carrier selling its own prepaid plans, the SIM comes from Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG rather than a marketplace seller, and unlimited data, 5g and hotspot lists instant activation. Help runs on email, chat and phone, from phone and chat to email and a self-service help centre.