3 providers for free SIM cards compared
Mobile operators are increasingly offering free SIM cards. In this practical tip, we compared three providers for free SIM cards and show you what the differences are. The following commonality applies to all providers: They have no contract, no basic fee and no minimum turnover.
Simyo: Surf the Internet for free with LTE-Speed
With Simyo you can get a free SIM card. We show you what the offer includes.
- You get a starting credit of five euros from his E-Plus subsidiary Simyo and can also consume up to 100 MB high-speed volume per month - and that at LTE speed. Simyo promises up to 42 Mbit per second.
- The SMS and the calls cost you nine cents per minute. Although the SIM card is free of charge for you, you first have to pay EUR 4.90 once. According to the offer, the SIM card is still free of charge, because in return you will receive a starting credit of five euros.
- Conclusion: The Simyo offer sounds tempting and is also worthwhile. However, you should note that many offers from other providers are completely free. It is therefore worth comparing the different offers.
O2: 50 free minutes with a 10 Euro cell phone charge
O2 also offers a free SIM card. We'll show you the benefits you get with this prepaid card.
- With the free O2 SIM card you get a starting credit of one euro. You also have the option of receiving a second SIM card, for example for a second mobile phone or a tablet.
- The offer of O2 is free of charge. You pay nine cents per minute and SMS. Charge your mobile phone with a credit of ten euros, you can wave 50 free minutes. With a top-up of 15 euros, O2 also promises a profit.
- Conclusion: O2 offers a free offer for everyone who wants a free SIM card. Due to the low credit, however, you are quickly forced to top up. But here, too, the network operator has considered something and attracts with many offers and prices.
Vodafone: Numerous extras after a 15 Euro credit load
Vodafone also has a free SIM card. We will show you what the advantages of this offer are.
- After receiving the SIM card, you have a starting credit of one euro. You can also get another free SIM card, for example for a tablet.
- With Vodafone, the SIM card - similar to O2 - is completely free. If you want to make calls or text with the prepaid card, you pay nine cents per minute or SMS. Charge your cell phone with a credit of 15 euros, get an Internet, SMS and 100-minute flat rate in all networks as well as an additional 15 euros.
- Conclusion: The tariff is as attractive as that of the predecessor. However, through the specific information you will find out exactly what is waiting for you. This makes the offer particularly interesting in addition to the good D2 network.
Overall conclusion: which provider is right for me?
There are numerous providers who lure with free SIM cards. In the end, you have to decide which offer is the most attractive for you. However, we will give you a few small tips.
- Simyo: The tariff is particularly suitable for you if you want to surf the Internet for free.
- O2: The offer is particularly interesting if you want to benefit from the free minutes after the 10 Euro top-up.
- Vodafone: You have come to the right place if you want to take advantage of the extras after the 15 Euro credit top-up and value a good mobile network.
In another practical tip, we will also show you what to look out for when buying a prepaid internet stick.