Can I buy a pre-prepaid cell phone in Germany?

What is the best solution for a cell phone plan for a american student abroad in germany for 6-8 months?

• I currently own an iphone with the AT&T network which i believe they don't have in Germany (the network). I would prefer my iphone work in germany, can i buy a German SIM card(and ...show more

• Answer:

  iPhones are quad-band, which means they will work in Europe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quad_band They are sold with a SIM lock, to prevent you from changing services. You will have to find a shop that will unlock it. If you can't find one in the US, T-Mobile shops should be able to do it in Germany: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone#SIM_Lock_removal You should then be able to buy a prepaid SIM in Germany (with T-Mobile, or any new carriers that handle iPhones) and top it up as needed. This saves you from signing into a contract, and you only use as much as you need. http://www.modmyi.com/forums/chit-chat/7108-using-unlocked-iphone-germany.html For international outgoing calls, Skype or Vyke over your computer are best (I prefer Vyke, it gives you a $1 credit for signing up with every mobile number you have, which equals 25 calls to a US phone number, unlimited minutes). Incoming calls from your family/friends in the US will be very expensive (for them) to your phone, but won't use any of your prepaid credit. https://www.vyke.com/index.jsf