Talk:Germany/@comment-161.11.122.60-20160526155235/@comment-24682153-20160526211206

Hi. Here is the sequence: first you go to a Rewe or Penny supermarket, as these brands are only sold there. You ask for the SIM or starter pack at the check-out register. At the same moment you can buy a top-up voucher called Ladebon of €15. This is the smallest denomination. You don't need to know your number for this as you will get a print-out slip with a long PIN code.

Then you need to register your SIM either online or by phone as stated in the article. You need to give your name and a German address where you are staying. By phone, it can be hard to find an English-speaking agent. It's easier online (with a translater) but you need WiFi or another internet source for it.

Your SIM will be activated minutes after you've completed registration. Don't use data yet, as a day pack for €2 will be booked automatically. First top-up your SIM with your Ladebon. This will be confirmed by a message. Then you need to activate the ''Monats-Datenflat. This can be done through their hotline (but they will charge 0.49€ for the call) or online on your mein Penny Mobil ''personal account. For both you need to give your new phone number. As soon as the activation is confirmed, you are free to use the 3 GB.

You will have 5€ left in your account. This you can use for calls, texts or an add-on of another 500 MB. Or you can use 2 day packs @ 2€ before activating the monthly package. For further top-ups you don't need to go to a Penny/Rewe store, but can use any Telekom cash-cards called Xtra Cards too, which are much more widely available.