Internet
Yes
Calls
No
SMS
No
4G
Yes
Works only on unlocked eSIM-supported devices — check your phone compatibility before purchase
Most packages do not include calls or SMS
Choose one of three methods:
Scan QR code
Install via 'Quick Install' button
Manual setup through phone settings
Use the package within 3 months from purchase
Local (one country), Regional (multiple countries), Global (many countries)
Not available for Sicily
Germany has excellent infrastructure, but mobile coverage is uneven: big cities work well, while small villages, mountain roads and trains have gaps that Germans call a "Funkloch". Public Wi-Fi in cafes and stations is less common than many visitors expect. An eSIM installed at home saves you from hunting for a SIM card at the airport and gives you internet right after landing in Frankfurt, Munich or Berlin.
This page is the quickest way to buy a travel eSIM for Germany from 3 500 ₸. Pick a plan, pay online and install the digital SIM card at home before the flight — no passport and no queue at an airport kiosk.
The eSIM connects to local mobile networks, so you have data wherever they have coverage — Berlin and Munich and the rest of the country.
Compared with roaming in Germany, an eSIM is usually much cheaper for mobile data: the price of the package is fixed and known in advance. Your home number stays active on the main SIM for calls and SMS.
If your phone does not support eSIM, you can buy a regular physical SIM card with data for Germany at a Funsim point of sale: at Almaty and Shymkent airports, or at our offices in Almaty — 130/1 Abay St and 1 Pozharsky St. Handy if you remember about the internet right before departure.
In Germany you need mobile internet all the time: train tickets and timetables, maps and metro, car sharing, table bookings, translating menus and signs. Open Wi-Fi is rarer than in Turkey or Spain, and hotel and station networks can be overloaded or ask you to register with an email and phone number.
A local SIM in Germany is usually bought from operators, electronics shops and some supermarkets, and activation often requires proof of identity and a German address. A travel eSIM is arranged online in a few minutes, needs no shop visit and does not interfere with your main SIM, which stays in the phone for calls and bank texts. For the scenario of landing, taking a train and reaching the hotel, the difference is most obvious: the ticket in DB Navigator, the route to the hotel and a message to your host about check-in time are all needed within the first hour, when looking for Wi-Fi is inconvenient, especially with a suitcase.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting it | Online, before departure | Already connected | Shop or supermarket |
| Identity check | No passport needed | Not needed | Often requires identification |
| Cost of data | Fixed package, see plans above | Usually much more expensive | Depends on operator and plan |
| Main number | Stays reachable | Stays reachable | Needs a second slot or a swap |
| Airport hassle | Internet right after landing | Risk of surprise charges | Search for a shop on day one |
| Topping up data | Online in a few clicks | Through your operator | Top-up in person |
Below are the cities and regions where mobile internet matters most to a traveller, and what to know about coverage in advance.
A huge city with a metro, trams, S-Bahn trains and many districts, so you need navigation almost constantly. Coverage in the centre is stable, but on some metro stations the signal can be uneven. Internet helps with transport tickets, car sharing, scooters, booking museums and tables, finding housing and translating signs. If you stay far from the centre, do not count on weak hostel or flat Wi-Fi.
A compact city with convenient public transport: metro, S-Bahn and trams. You need internet for timetables, tickets and maps, especially if you go from here for a day in the Alps or to the castles. During beer festivals and fairs the centre is crowded, so the network can be slower than usual.
The country's main business and transport hub: an international airport, a station with ICE connections and regular trade fairs. Mobile coverage in the centre is strong. Internet is needed for work calls, tracking flight and train delays, taxis and navigating to the exhibition centre. In Frankfurt it is handy to set up the eSIM before flying and switch it on right in the terminal.
A port city with canals, waterfronts and many walking routes. Coverage in the centre and around the harbour is good, while on boat trips and ferries it depends on the stretch. Internet helps with HVV transport tickets, booking tours, finding waterside restaurants and ordering taxis.
Two neighbouring cities in the Rhineland, easy to connect by regional trains. Fairs and carnival events are often held here, so the centre can get very crowded. Internet is needed for train timetables, tickets to museums and the cathedral, maps and a translator while you walk through old quarters.
A scenic route of castles, vineyards and small towns along the river. In some parts of the valley, in narrow gorges and on slopes, the signal can weaken. Before a walk or cruise, download an offline map and keep the internet for boat timetables, hotel bookings and taxis.
Mountain roads, lakes and castles south of Munich. In valleys and villages coverage is usually good, but on passes and near summits the signal can drop. Internet is needed for online tickets, bus and train timetables, weather forecasts and navigation, so save the important data offline in advance.
A wooded region in the south-west with winding roads, small villages and lakes. This is where travellers most often meet weak-signal zones. Download an offline map of the route and keep the eSIM for bookings, weather, ordering food and contacting your hosts. If you plan a road trip, check the map beforehand and do not leave booking a place to sleep until the evening.
The historic centre of Dresden has good coverage, while in the national park with rock formations and trails the signal can vary. Internet is needed for train and Elbe steamer timetables, tickets, trail maps and finding a place for dinner after a hike.
Islands, ferries and seaside towns such as Lübeck or Rostock. On the coast coverage is usually acceptable, but on islands and ferries it may differ. Internet helps with ferry timetables, wind and weather forecasts, and booking accommodation and tables in season.
These services are widely used in the country and work well over mobile internet.
The official Deutsche Bahn app: timetables, tickets, platforms and real-time information on delays and cancellations. Indispensable for trips on ICE, IC and regional trains between cities.
Builds routes on foot, by public transport and by car, and shows connections and journey time. It also shows bus and tram timetables and time to the nearest stop. For mountains and forests, download an offline map first.
A popular way to travel between cities more cheaply than by train. The app stores your ticket with a QR code and shows the timetable and trip status.
A taxi-hailing service in big cities: you can order a car, follow its arrival and pay by card. In some cities Uber and Bolt also operate.
One of the best-known restaurant food delivery services in Germany. Useful when you want dinner delivered to your room or flat instead of looking for an open place in the evening.
A translator that handles German well. Useful for understanding a rental contract, a letter from a university, an office document or a message in a chat.
Many cities have their own transport company apps: for example BVG in Berlin, MVG in Munich and HVV in Hamburg. They make it easy to buy tickets and check real-time timetables.
You can call and text family and colleagues using only the internet. This is convenient because most eSIM plans have no voice calls or SMS.
Before departure, check that your phone supports eSIM and is not carrier-locked.
Choose a plan on the page above and pay by card online; no passport is needed.
Install the eSIM at home via QR code, the Quick install button or manually, while you have reliable Wi-Fi.
After landing in Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin or another airport, switch on the eSIM line and allow data roaming on it.
Keep your main SIM for calls and bank texts, and use messengers over the eSIM internet.
If the data is running low, buy an extra package on the order page.
Before an ICE trip or a hike in the mountains, download an offline map and save tickets and addresses in your phone so a short signal gap does not disrupt the route.
