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Updated 2026-01SIM Card & Internet
Prepaid first, then a monthly contract once you have Anmeldung.
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Buy a prepaid SIM (Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect, o2) at the airport or supermarket. After Anmeldung, switch to a monthly contract for cheaper data.
Why it's needed
You need a working mobile for banking 2FA, appointments and mobility apps.
Who requires this
Every student.
- Passport for SIM registration
Click a document to open its official website.
- Passport
- Meldebescheinigung (for contracts)
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- Buy prepaid SIM at supermarket / airport
- Register the SIM online (mandatory)
- Compare o2, Vodafone, Telekom, Congstar for contracts
- Set up internet if in own apartment