Talk:Germany/@comment-2003:CB:1713:FF01:1DF7:F2AA:E919:5CF-20181215092128/@comment-24682153-20181215165725

Hi Lars.

I don't know if you have checked the main page where the purpose of this wiki is outlined. We want to present local prepaid SIM cards for travellers or temporary visitors to give them an option for cheaper data and a better understanding of the market and it regional particularities.

This site is mostly restricted to prepaid options simply because non-residens often don't get a postpaid or rolling contract. In Germany for instance the providers want to be totally sure to get their money. You need to have a Meldeadresse (a registered local address) and a local bank account to seal a contract. Furthermore, they may do a credit check (locally refered as Schufa) about your credit score.

Most non-residents don't belong to this category. When I look at the linked website, it's somewhat murky about these prerequisites. They mention postpaid contracts for "mid-term" stays not precising what they consider as "mid-term". I see it full of affiliate links to promote the PremiumSIM brand.

Having said this, postpaid is in most European countries cheaper than prepaid, but you simply can't get it when you are not living in the country. A few exceptions like Free mobile in France are mentioned in our wiki. PremiumSIM is a brand by Drillisch on the o2 network. It can be a viable choice on a rather shaky network as long as you are eligible.