Vodafone DE review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Vodafone DE is a carrier eSIM choice that suits German travellers already on a Vodafone home plan who want roaming folded into that tariff rather than bought as a separate data pack. Coverage runs to 100 countries and entry pricing starts at €4.99.
Key facts
- Best for
- Short and long trips for travellers already on a German Vodafone plan
- Price from
- €4.99↗
- Countries covered
- 100↗
- Unlimited data
- No↗
- Reference plan prices
- EU + UK: included in GigaMobil/Red plans, 123 GB in EU abroad on Mobil XL; Thailand, Turkey, USA, Canada: EasyTravel 7.99 EUR/day, Flat Flex 9.99 EUR/month for 6 months with home-plan data; Japan, Mexico and 100+ other non-EU countries: ReisePaket World 9.99 EUR/day 500 MB or 34.99 EUR/week 4 GB, ReisePaket Data 9.99 EUR/day 500 MB or 29.99 EUR/week 3 GB; global non-EU 100+ countries: WorldTravel 2 GB 4.99 EUR/month for 12 months↗
- 5G
- Yes↗
- Fair use policy
- Fair use: 123 GB per month in the EU abroad on Vodafone Mobil XL and 107 GB on GigaMobil Young XL, then 0.13 cent per MB; EasyTravel Flat Flex allows 135 GB (Mobil XL), 123 GB (Red XL, GigaMobil XL) and 107 GB (Young XL) per month in the EasyTravel countries, then 0.53 cent per MB; 500 minutes and 500 SMS per day, above that 20 cent each in Switzerland, Turkey, USA and Canada↗
- Top-ups
- Yes↗
- Seller type
- Carrier↗
- Legal entity
- Vodafone GmbH↗
- Headquarters
- Germany↗
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre, Community, Chat↗
- Region
- Global
- Features
- 5G, Instant activation, Carrier plan
- Audience
- Short trips, Long trips
- Official website
- vodafone.de
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 5 sources
Apps and profiles
Pros and cons
Pros
- Roaming in the EU and the UK is included in GigaMobil and Red plans rather than sold as a separate pack
- Coverage of 100 countries sits above the 76 for the category
- Top-ups are available, so data can be added mid-trip without changing the home plan
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre
Cons
- Unlimited data is not offered
- A fair use policy caps roaming data in the EU and EasyTravel countries, then charges per MB beyond the monthly allowance
- Coverage of 100 countries is narrower than Zwitchy at 200
Who it suits
- German customers on a Vodafone home plan who want EU and UK roaming inside the tariff
- Travellers to Thailand, Turkey, the USA and Canada who want a monthly add-on carrying home-plan data
- Both short and long trip travellers, since the audience covers both (short trip and long trip)
Who should look elsewhere
- Zwitchy, for trips needing a wider country count than 100
- eSIMGo.is, for a lower entry price of $0.99 against €4.99
- SimToIsrael, for travellers who prefer a set purchase price of $25
Price per GB and validity
Entry pricing starts at €4.99. Roaming in the EU and the UK comes included in GigaMobil and Red plans, with a set monthly data allowance when abroad on a Mobil XL plan. Thailand, Turkey, the USA and Canada run on EasyTravel daily rates, and a monthly Flat Flex version carries home-plan data. Japan, Mexico and further non-EU countries use ReisePaket World or Data day and week packages, while WorldTravel data adds volume across global non-EU trips.
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Where Vodafone DE is available
- Available
- Germany
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does Vodafone DE cost for a trip?+
Entry pricing starts at €4.99. Roaming in the EU and the UK sits inside existing GigaMobil and Red plans, so nothing extra is bought for that leg. Thailand, Turkey, the USA and Canada are served by EasyTravel options priced daily or monthly, with the monthly version carrying home-plan data.
Which countries does Vodafone DE cover?+
Coverage runs to 100 countries, with global reach under ReisePaket World and Data packages outside the EU. EU and UK travel is handled inside the home plan, while Thailand, Turkey, the USA and Canada sit under EasyTravel.
Is the roaming data unlimited?+
Unlimited data is not part of the Vodafone DE offer. Roaming runs inside a fair use policy that sets a monthly allowance in the EU and in EasyTravel countries and then charges per MB, with daily limits on minutes and messages in Switzerland, Turkey, the USA and Canada.
Do I need a German plan to use it?+
Vodafone DE is a carrier offer from Vodafone GmbH, headquartered in Germany, so it fits alongside a German home plan rather than acting as a standalone travel eSIM. A carrier plan is part of the feature list (5g, instant activation and carrier plan), and the audience spans short and long trips (short trip and long trip).
How does activation and extra data work?+
Activation is instant, according to the feature list, alongside carrier plan support (5g, instant activation and carrier plan). Top-ups are available, so extra data can be added while travelling without rebuilding the whole plan, which suits trips where usage only picks up once you land.
What support is available during a trip?+
Support channels are email, phone, a help centre, community and chat: email, phone and help centre. Because this is a carrier run by Vodafone GmbH in Germany, help sits with the same operator that carries the home plan, which matters when a roaming add-on has to change mid-trip.
How does Vodafone DE compare with the alternatives?+
Vodafone DE starts at €4.99 with 100 countries covered. Zwitchy reaches 200 countries, eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99, and SimToIsrael is set at $25 for a single purchase.
Can I use it for a long stay?+
The audience covers both short and long trips (short trip and long trip). Monthly Flat Flex options for Thailand, Turkey, the USA and Canada run alongside home-plan data for extended stays, and WorldTravel data is sold as a monthly package for global non-EU trips, so a longer visit does not need a fresh plan each week.
Sources
- vodafone.de/de/mobilfunk/ausland-und-roaming checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Price from
- vodafone.de/de/mobilfunk/ausland-und-roaming/easytravel checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Fair use policy
- vodafone.de/de/mobilfunk/ausland-und-roaming/reisepakete checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Countries covered, Reference plan prices, Region
- vodafone.de/hilfe/ausland.html checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels, Unlimited data
“Ruf uns an unter: +49 172 12220”
- vodafone.de/impressum checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, 5G, Headquarters, Legal entity, Seller type, Top-ups
“Chip Siegel sehr gut 5G Mobulfunknetz”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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