Nokia N95

Tall Tommy · #1 03-22-2008, 10:08 PM

I will be visiting Germany for 2 weeks

and was hoping to bring my N95 and use it while I'm there. I am aware that my N95-3 will work in GPRS only while there because the 3G frequency is different. That's ok.

Here's my problem:
I've discovered that my US-based AT&T plan will charge me ridiculous fees for data and web access. They recommend buying a prepaid German SIM card for use while in Germany for the 2 weeks.

I've done some searching and can not seem to find a pre-paid SIM option that allows for a hefty amount of data. I would like to use internet, Google maps (w/nav) etc. which use up a lot of data. Is there a such thing as an "all you can eat data" pre-paid SIM card in Germany?

Thanks to anyone who can help.

huk · #2 03-23-2008, 09:09 AM

Hi Tall Tommy,
this is about the cheapest prepaid in Germany, 24 Eurocent per 1 Mbyte (in 10kB steps)
simyo - Weil einfach einfach einfach ist. - Informieren > Mobiles Internet
It starts from 1.4.2008 (1. April for you)
For internet access you need GPRS (GMS does not work I think, but GPRS is based on GMS and you should have access)
Enjoy Germany
huk

Tall Tommy · #3 04-15-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huk

Hi Tall Tommy,
this is about the cheapest prepaid in Germany, 24 Eurocent per 1 Mbyte (in 10kB steps)
simyo - Weil einfach einfach einfach ist. - Informieren > Mobiles Internet
It starts from 1.4.2008 (1. April for you)
For internet access you need GPRS (GMS does not work I think, but GPRS is based on GMS and you should have access)
Enjoy Germany
huk

Huk! You are my hero! Thanks for this very helpful information. I was successful in obtaining a Simyo SIM card while in Germany- and yes you're right I had to provide the hotel address and just a credit card. All of the materials arrive in German so it's a little bit of a translation exercise to get started, but it worked great! And saved me a lot of money. Thanks for tip! For US Visitors to Germany- Simyo is the way to go!

jkoppee · #4 04-15-2008, 05:53 PM

hey while we're on this topic a co-worker of mine will be visiting Germany as well and I think I remember when I was there that you could get a pre-paid sim AND phone for cheap. Am I correct in remembering this, my phone worked so I didn't do it but I think a couple people I was with did.