Germany: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
Germany's mobile market is served by three major carriers: Telekom, Vodafone, and O2 (operated by Telefónica). All three networks support 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G technologies with commercial service availability. Roaming eSIMs typically operate on key LTE bands including B20 (800 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), B1 (2100 MHz), and B7 (2600 MHz), along with the 5G n78 band at 3.5 GHz.
All three local carriers issue eSIMs, making it straightforward for travelers and new users to activate mobile service using this format. Coverage across these bands and networks is widely available throughout the country, supporting both legacy and modern mobile services.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Telekom, Vodafone, O2 (Telefonica) |
| Key travel bands | B20(800), B3(1800), B1(2100), B7(2600), n78(3.5GHz) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | Berlin |
| Calling code | +49 |
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.