ALDI Talk review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
ALDI Talk is a prepaid virtual operator for people who want a cheap second number rather than a new handset, with billing that rolls and no long commitment. The mini plan starts at €2.99, and an unlimited add-on sits at €9.99.
Key facts
- Best for
- A prepaid SIM only line in DE for light use, starting at €2.99 and topping up to unlimited when needed.
- Seller type
- Mvno (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Host network
- Telefonica (O2) (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- SIM-only
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- €2.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference plan prices
- Jahres-Paket XS: 69.99 EUR per year, 60 GB, 12 months; Tarif S: 9.99 EUR per 4 weeks, 25 GB plus free 1 GB top-ups, 1 month; mini: 2.99 EUR per 4 weeks, 0.5 GB, 1 month (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Unlimited plan price
- €9.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- 5G
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- eSIM
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- EU roaming
- Fair use (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Data rollover
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- DE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- medion GmbH (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Germany (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre, Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Billing
- Prepaid, Rolling
- Contract length
- 1, 12
- Official website
- alditalk.de
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- Wikidata
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry starts at €2.99 on the mini plan, with a SIM only number and no handset to buy.
- Billing is prepaid and rolling and plan terms run 1 and 12 months, so a line can be kept short or taken yearly.
- An eSIM is offered alongside a physical SIM, so a second device can be added without another physical card.
- Unlimited data is a separate add-on at €9.99, which keeps the starting cost of the entry plan low.
- Help is available through help centre and phone, giving a help centre and a phone line.
Cons
- Data rollover is not offered, so unused data lapses when the billing period ends.
- Roaming in the EU is fair use rather than a plainly included allowance, so frequent travel can add cost.
- The line runs on Telefonica (O2) alone, so coverage outside built up areas is the host network to prove.
- On entry price ALDI Talk ranks at 55 of 258 brands compared, so €2.99 is competitive rather than unusual.
Who it suits
- Anyone in DE who wants a prepaid SIM only number and a low starting cost of €2.99.
- People adding a second line for calls and light browsing who would rather not tie up a long contract.
- Shoppers who want an eSIM on the Telefonica (O2) network and the newest generation of mobile data.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want the provider to own the network: GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! each sell as a network (network, network, network), while ALDI Talk is an mvno on Telefonica (O2).
- Anyone who needs unused data to carry over, or EU roaming as a plain part of the plan: data rollover is not offered and roaming here is fair use, so GETESA (network) and yesss! (network) are the network alternatives in the list to weigh instead.
How it compares on our data
Entry price and unlimited price tell different stories here. On entry price ALDI Talk ranks at 55 of 258 brands, a middle of the table spot rather than a standout. On unlimited pricing it ranks at 20 of 173, a far higher placing. The pattern points to buying this brand for its unlimited data rather than for its cheapest headline figure.
Plans and prices
The mini plan is the entry point at €2.99, and it carries the smallest data allowance in the range. Unlimited data is a separate add-on at €9.99 rather than something built into the entry plan, which keeps the starting cost low for light users. Wider up, the lineup includes a yearly XS bundle and a mid tier plan that adds a free data top-up to its allowance. Billing is prepaid and rolling, so plans renew on their own cycle and the yearly bundle is the longer commitment in the range.
Core features
SIM only is available, so a number can go on a handset you already own without buying a new phone. An eSIM can also be issued, which suits a second device or a phone that arrived without a card slot. The newest generation of mobile data is supported on the line. Data rollover is not part of these plans: whatever is left in a period is lost rather than carried into the next one.
The company behind it
ALDI Talk is run by medion GmbH, based in Germany, so contracts, top-ups and support all sit with one company. Support runs through help centre and phone: a help centre for written questions and a phone line when a problem needs a person. A question about a bill, a top-up or a plan change therefore goes to the same place.
How ALDI Talk compares
- 9.2 vs 8.5
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Where ALDI Talk is available
- Available
- Germany
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest ALDI Talk plan and what does it include?+
The mini plan is the entry point at €2.99, billed on a short prepaid cycle with a small data allowance. The range also covers a yearly XS bundle and a mid tier plan that includes a free data top-up on top of its allowance, so a bigger spend buys more data without a handset.
How much does unlimited data cost on ALDI Talk?+
Unlimited data is an add-on at €9.99, added on top of a plan rather than folded into the entry price. Across the site that figure places ALDI Talk at 20 of 173 brands, a strong showing among unlimited options.
Do I have to sign a long contract with ALDI Talk?+
A fixed term is not required for the prepaid options. Billing is prepaid and rolling, and plan terms run 1 and 12 months, so the same lineup covers a short rolling line and a yearly bundle for anyone who prefers paying once a year.
Can I keep my current phone and use an eSIM?+
Yes. SIM only is available, so a handset you already own can take the number, and an eSIM can be issued for a second device or for a phone that arrived without a card slot. That makes swapping numbers or adding a line straightforward.
What happens to data I do not use in the billing period?+
Data rollover is not part of these plans, so whatever is left at the end of a period does not carry into the next one. Across the site, 71.1% of plans do offer rollover, so that is a real difference to weigh if unused data matters.
Which network does ALDI Talk run on, and where is it available?+
ALDI Talk runs on Telefonica (O2) as an mvno, and the service is offered in DE only. The company behind it, medion GmbH, is based in Germany, so this reads as a home market offer rather than something to plan a trip around.
Does ALDI Talk offer the newest mobile generation and EU roaming?+
The newest generation of mobile data is supported, and an eSIM is available for devices that need one. Roaming inside the EU is fair use rather than a plainly included allowance, so regular travel can add cost on top of a plan that starts at €2.99.
How do I get help from ALDI Talk?+
Support runs through help centre and phone, so a help centre handles written questions and a phone line is there when a problem needs a person. The provider is medion GmbH, a company based in Germany, which is the entity to deal with if a bill or a top-up needs checking.
Sources
- alditalk.de checked September 30, 2026
Backs: 5G, Host network, Seller type
“Kombi-Pakete inkl. 5G; zuerst 50 GB statt 25 GB inkl. 5G”
- alditalk.de/basis-prepaid-tarif-sim-karte checked September 30, 2026
Backs: SIM-only
“Starter-Set inkl. SIM-Karte; Prepaid SIM-Karte”
- alditalk.de/esim checked September 30, 2026
Backs: ESIM
- alditalk.de/impressum checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“medion GmbH, Am Zehnthof 77, 45307 Essen”
- alditalk.de/jahres-paket checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Contract length, Reference plan prices
“Jahres-Paket XS 69,99 Euro, 60 GB; Tarif S 9,99 Euro / 4 Wochen, 25 GB; mini 2,99 Euro / 4 Wochen, 500 MB”
- alditalk.de/mini checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Price from, Support channels
“2,99 Euro / 4 Wochen”
- alditalk.de/tarife-unlimited-gb-nachbuchen checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Billing, Data rollover, EU roaming, Markets, Unlimited plan price
“erhaltlich in allen deutschen ALDI Filialen”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
ALDI Talk
A prepaid SIM only line in DE for light use, starting at €2.99 and topping up to unlimited when needed.