Germany · Fixed & mobile
Deutsche Telekom
Germany’s largest operator, selling DSL, fibre, MagentaTV and mobile under the Telekom brand.
- Country
- Germany
- Network
- Own fixed & mobile
- Brand
- Telekom / Magenta
- Type
- Incumbent
Your rights under EU rules
- Roam like at home: use your EU mobile plan in other EU/EEA countries at no extra charge, subject to fair use. The rules run until 2032.
- Contract length: the initial commitment of a consumer contract can’t exceed 24 months.
- Contract summary: providers must give you a short summary of the main terms before you sign.
- Number porting: your number should move within one working day of the agreed date.
Country snapshots
Germany: Telekom, Vodafone, O2 Telefónica and 1&1, with cable, DSL and expanding fibre. France: Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Free compete hard on fibre “box” bundles. Spain: one of Europe’s most fibre-rich countries, with Movistar, MasOrange, Vodafone and DIGI. Italy: TIM, Iliad, WindTre and Fastweb + Vodafone. Netherlands: KPN, VodafoneZiggo and Odido. Ireland: eir, Vodafone, Three and Virgin Media.
Moving to or within Europe
- You may need a local address, ID and bank account to sign a contract; prepaid SIMs are simpler but may need ID registration.
- Fibre installs can take weeks in some countries. Order early.
- Each country has a telecoms regulator that publishes coverage maps and complaint routes.
Visiting from the UK
Since Brexit, UK mobile plans aren’t covered by EU roaming rules. Many UK networks charge a daily fee in Europe or include roaming only on certain plans. Check before you travel. See our roaming guide.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
