Talk:Vodafone Germany/@comment-2401:7000:B1C3:7200:D4B1:7E65:DD4E:546B-20180601220902/@comment-24682153-20180602093251

Activation is very swift after registration. It depends a bit on the way: in the provider stores, it's done within a few minutes; by onlineID it may take 20 mins as data goes from the verification company to the provider; by PostID it can take up to a few hours.

German SIM cards are very laxe, in case of not using them. Most of them (and all credit added) will stay valid for more than a year without usage. Some MVNOs are shorter: Ortel is only for 3 months. So stay away from them for your plans.

Major difference between Vodafone CallYa and AldiTalk is network and availabilty. Vodafone you get everywhere and registration in their stores or by onlineID. AldiTalk you get only in the branches of Aldi discounter markets and registration online.