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| Option | Typical cost | Setup | German # | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel eSIM Airalo · Saily · Holafly · Nomad | €4–€18 1–5 GB |
5 min online | No | Short trips, smooth arrival |
| German prepaid SIM Aldi Talk · Lidl Connect · CallYa · Congstar | €9–€15 per 4 weeks · 10–25 GB |
15–60 min (ID verify) | Yes | 2+ week stays, calls to Germany |
| Free WiFi only BVG · Freifunk · cafes · hotels | €0 | None | No | Tight budget, central sightseeing |
| Airport SIM kiosk BER arrivals hall | €15–€30 tourist pricing |
10–20 min queue | Yes | Forgot to plan ahead |