Telekom Prepaid & eSIM Plans Reviewed (2026)

Which Telekom prepaid plan is best for me?

1

BEST OVERALL VALUE

MagentaMobil Prepaid M

20 GB at €9.95/4w on Telekom premium network with 5G. Up to 300 Mbit/s. EU, Switzerland and UK roaming.

Data
20 GB
Price
€9.95/4w
Network
Telekom
5G
Yes

Why we picked it: The mainstream Telekom prepaid plan. Better roaming than competitors' cheaper tariffs and the network coverage advantage shows everywhere outside major cities.

2

BEST FOR HEAVY USERS

MagentaMobil Prepaid L

40 GB at €14.95/4w. Same network, same 5G speeds, double the data.

Data
40 GB
Price
€14.95/4w
/year
€194.35
5G
Yes

Why we picked it: Pays off if you regularly stream over cellular or tether occasionally.

3

BEST UNLIMITED

MagentaMobil Prepaid Max

Unlimited data €99.95/4w. The only premium-network unlimited prepaid in Germany without a contract.

Data
Unlimited
Price
€99.95/4w
Term
None
5G
Yes

Why we picked it: Expensive but contract-free; right for nomadic users who want premium without committing.

4

BEST FOR PAY-ONCE

MagentaMobil Prepaid Jahrestarif

240 GB for the entire year at €99.95. Pay once and forget about 4-week billing entirely.

Data
240 GB/yr
Price
€99.95/yr
/month
≈€8.33
5G
Yes

Why we picked it: Cheapest way to get a Telekom number for a year on premium network.

How is the Telekom network in 2025?

Telekom owns Germany's most-extensive cellular network and has been ranked first by connect in its annual mobile network test for 13 years running. Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich all reach near-100% 5G area coverage; rural and alpine routes (Black Forest, Bavarian Alps, Eifel) drop signal far less often than Vodafone or O2.

PlanPriceData/year5G
Basic (PAYG)€9.95 one-offPAYG 9c/MB—Yes
MagentaMobil Prepaid M€9.95/4w20 GB€129.35Yes
MagentaMobil Prepaid L€14.95/4w40 GB€194.35Yes
MagentaMobil Prepaid XL€19.95/4w80 GB€259.35Yes
MagentaMobil Prepaid Max€99.95/4wUnlimited€1,299.35Yes
Jahrestarif€99.95/yr240 GB/yr€99.95Yes

Frequently asked questions

How does Telekom prepaid compare to Vodafone CallYa?

Both run on premium networks. Telekom edges Vodafone on rural and alpine coverage and includes UK and Switzerland in EU roaming; Vodafone's CallYa S costs the same €9.99/4w but offers more EU calling allowance (200 minutes Germany to EU) and Vodafone's eSIM activation flow is slightly faster.

Does Telekom prepaid include Switzerland and the UK?

Yes. The prepaid overview page explicitly calls out EU roaming plus Switzerland and Great Britain. That makes Telekom prepaid the best pick for German residents who regularly travel to Zurich, Geneva, or London.

Is 5G included on Telekom prepaid?

Yes, all current prepaid tiers (M / L / XL / Max / Jahrestarif) include 5G at up to 300 Mbit/s download and 50 Mbit/s upload. The Basic PAYG card is also 5G-capable but you pay per MB.

How do I activate a Telekom prepaid SIM?

Order online or buy in a Telekom shop. Activate online with identity verification — either VideoIdent (video call with passport scan) or in-person at a Telekom shop. The card costs a one-off €9.95 which is credited as starting balance.