Talk:Germany/@comment-31418857-20170228232840/@comment-24682153-20170301134144

No. Unfortunately, it's not. The 2.95 € is like a (mandatory) monthly minimum charge. The only way to avoid this, is to run down your balance to 0 every time before you leave the country. With a minimum top-up amount of 15€, this is tricky.

This plan is unique in Germany so far, that it can't be paused for some months without having a charge. You might look at other providers, where you can have a break without being charged.