| Cell Phone Rental w/ SIM Card for Germany |
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| Standard GSM Cell Phone Rental Rates |
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1-7 days |
8-14 days |
15-28 days |
29-42 days |
43-56 days |
| $29.00* |
$49.00* |
$69.00* |
$89.00* |
$109.00* |
| *PLUS the price of (1) prepaid SIM card for this country ($59.00). |
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| Special Motorola V3 GSM Cell Phone Rental Rates |
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1-7 days |
8-14 days |
15-28 days |
29-42 days |
43-56 days |
| $59.00* |
$79.00* |
$99.00* |
$119.00* |
$139.00* |
| *PLUS the price of (1) prepaid SIM card for this country ($59.00). |
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Together with your cellular phone rental, you receive a Germany SIM card. The SIM card is yours to keep. It is priced at $59.00 and offers:
- An Ortel Germany pre-paid SIM card with German cell phone number–you'll have the number before you depart!
- Complete with initial airtime worth 10 Euros: 87 min. international, 42 min domestic.
- Add more call credits as needed by purchasing easily-obtainable recharge voucher cards in various denominations.
- Within Germany, unlimited FREE incoming calls from anywhere!!
- Calls to the US and Canada at around $0.12 per minute.
- Domestic outgoing rates of €0.19/minute ($0.25/minute), just $0.13/minute Ortel to Ortel
- Voicemail
- English instruction manual
- No yearly contract, monthly charges, minimum minutes per day or per call, and no credit checks
Please visit our Germany Pre-Paid SIM Card page for further information including exact rates.

Information and Talk Rates Chart
| Key Features |
- Local German cell phone number
- Unlimited FREE incoming calls from anywhere
- Voicemail
- SMS Text Messaging
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| Initial Credit |
US$10.43
87 mins International
42 mins Domestic |
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| Domestic Talk Rates |
Free incoming
US$0.13* (Ortel to Ortel)
US$0.25 |
| International Talk Rates * |
Free incoming
US$0.12 |
| Text / SMS Rates |
Free incoming
US$0.13 outgoing
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*Top up and receive free Ortel to Ortel minutes!!
- 10 € top-up, 60 minutes free Ortel to Ortel
- 15 € top-up, 120 minutes free
- 30 € top-up, 300 minutes free
The free minutes are only valid for national calls from Ortel to Ortel. The free minutes remain available for 30 days after the first reload . Free minutes are only available once per month.
How do Cellular Abroad rates for Germany compare to your current carrier?
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Cellular Abroad |
AT&T* |
Verizon* |
Sprint* |
T-Mobile* |
| Incoming |
Free |
$1.29 |
$1.29 |
$1.29 |
$0.99 |
| Outgoing local |
$0.25 |
$1.29 |
$1.29 |
$1.29 |
$0.99 |
| Calls to N. America |
$0.12 |
$1.29 |
$1.29 |
$1.29 |
$0.99 |
*prices exclude taxes which are approximately 20% of value.
Our Rental Packages
Our Country Specific rental packages include the rental of an unlocked GSM Tri-Band Phone and the purchase of a SIM card specific to your destination country. There are two phone rental packages available: The standard rental package features an unlocked Motorola Wx160 cell phone. Our Deluxe rental package features a Motorola V3 Razr cell phone. The V3 is recommend for people who prefer a slimmer phone and a larger display; additional features include digital camera and Bluetooth. Both phones are compact and light-weight. Please see below for pricing and details.
Special Deal! Did you know that you can now own an international phone and Germany SIM card for about as much as a rental? Click here for information about our Germany package deals.

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All cell phone rentals include:
- A GSM cellular phone with a battery, fully charged and ready to go
- International plug adapters
- International 110-220 volt charger
- Phone box and User Guide
- Return ship label (from within US, Canadian customers please click here). We encourage you to return in the original box
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If you receive your cellular rental missing any of the listed items, please contact us immediately.
Cellular Abroad Rental Service for Germany
Rent a cell phone for Germany from Cellular Abroad and enjoy unparalleled rates and service. Rates back to the United States and Canada are just 0.09 Euro cents per minute and calls within Germany are only 0.19 per minute. All incoming calls are always free from anywhere in the world. As this service is pay as you go, there are no contracts to sign or bills to pay. The initial rental comes with 100 minutes back to the US or Canada. If you need more service, you can purchase a more talk time in over 20,000 locations in Germany or through by calling toll free to our US based, 7-days/week top up service.
The service is on E-Plus, one of the largest cellular networks in Germany. Coverage is excellent and throughout the country. The service has been specifically designed for tourists traveling to Germany or foreigners living in Germany who need to make calls locally and internationally.
Important!. If your trip to Germany is for over two weeks or if you are a frequent traveler overseas, we recommend that you consider one of our Germany phone packages as the cost may be less than renting. The handset works in 200 countries, including the US and Canada and we even offer free ground shipping.
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- Would you rather own your phone? This is a better option if your stay is 2 months or longer. Check out our package deals for Germany!
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- Traveling to multiple countries? You may want to consider a Talk Abroad™ rental package.
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- Travelling in a group? You can save big on our dual phone rental package.
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Important FAQs for Rentals
- When do I order?
You can order as far in advance as you like - even months prior to your departure. We will ship your rental at the appropriate date in order for you to receive it prior to your departure. Rentals are shipped ground or express service and will arrive 2 business days prior to your set departure date.
- What will this cost me?
- The applicable rental period fee for the duration of your rental period.
- The price of the SIM Card (1 per phone).
- Round-trip shipping and handling fee (see below).
- How much is shipping?
If you order at least 2 weeks in advance, round-trip Ground shipping is only $12.88. If you are leaving soon, we offer round-trip 2-day Express for $29.96, or Overnight Express for $39.96.
- What is the latest I can order a rental phone?
You can order up to one business day prior to your departure as long as you call in before to 4pm Pacific Time. Even if you are leaving early in the morning, we can usually get your phone to you. Please call our 800 number (rather than order via the web) in order to confirm that we can get you your cell phone rental on time.
- When do I get the phone?
You will receive your cell phone rental two days prior to your departure, unless you require next day delivery.
- Does the cell phone come charged?
Yes it does, but it’s always best to test the battery and charge the phone before your departure.
- Can I charge this phone on my trip?
Yes, you will receive an international charger and relevant plug adaptors, so you can charge the phone in the U.S. or at your destination.
- How do I return the phone?
Round trip shipping is included in your shipping fee. You will be provided with a return sticker label, which you can put on the box the phone arrived in or your own box. If using your own box please do not use an extremely oversized box. (Canadian rental customers click here)
- What happens if I cancel?
If your rental has not shipped, you will only be charged a $25 reserve fee. If your rental has been sent out, you are responsible for the one week rental fee plus the shipping fee.
- What will the rates be for people calling me from the US?
That depends on the international long distance rates charged by their Long Distance Company or international calling card.
- Does Cellular Abroad offer insurance against loss or damage?
The Renter is responsible for loss or damage to the equipment in part or in whole. Lost, stolen or unreturned phones will be billed for the loss of the phone per our Terms & Conditions
Multi-Country Travel
You can also purchase other SIM cards as well for other countries to where you may be traveling. (This option is good for those planning on doing a lot of local calling.) We also offer an international roaming Talk Abroad™ rental that is convenient for travel to multiple countries. (This option is useful for those wanting a single number for use in multiple countries and who will be making more calls back home than locally.) |