Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
congstar vs Movistar Mexico
congstar vs Movistar Mexico: the differences
| Compare |  congstar |  Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Mvno | Network |
| Price from | €2 | MX$10 |
| Reference plan prices | Allnet Flat S: 20 EUR/month, 50 GB, monthly cancellable | No unlimited plan - max Allnet Flat L 200 GB | Prepaid wie ich will: 2 EUR/4 weeks, 1-15 GB, prepaid | Plan Pro 30: $185/mes, 30GB (60GB x6 meses), monthly; Plan Pro Ilimitado: $300/mes, unlimited GB, monthly; Plan Pro 20: $155/mes, 20GB (40GB x3 meses), monthly |
| EU roaming | Included | Paid |
| Host network | Telekom | Not confirmed |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | MX$300 |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 200 |
| Data rollover | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mid-contract price rises | No price rise - price stays as agreed | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | MX |
Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Multi-line discount (Yes).
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Key differences
- Support channels: only congstar offers Community.
- Billing: only congstar offers Rolling.
- Contract length: only Movistar Mexico offers 12.
Our verdict on each
congstar
congstar suits anyone in DE who wants a low entry price, short terms and no renewal jump, on the Telekom network. Entry starts at €2, and the price rise rule keeps that figure as agreed, though the top data tier stops short of unlimited.
Movistar Mexico
Movistar Mexico is the network to shortlist for anyone in Mexico who wants prepaid top-ups and monthly contracts from the same operator, with unlimited data on the Pro Ilimitado plan at MXN 300. Data rollover, eSIM and 5G come as standard, and the two billing types sit alongside each other.
Score breakdown
| Area | congstar | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7Entry price starts at €2, and No price rise - price stays as agreed means the agreed figure holds. Site median entry sits at €9.30. | 9.7Top-ups start at MXN 10, unlimited data on the Pro Ilimitado plan runs at MXN 300, and prepaid and contract billing are both offered. |
| Offer | 9.1Billing runs contract, rolling and prepaid, and terms run 1 month, with roaming at included and support across chat, phone and help centre. | 9.2HighereSIM, 5G, data rollover, hotspot sharing and a multi line discount come as standard, with roaming across 200 countries at paid. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | congstar | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | congstar | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 59 of 416 | 64 of 416 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 57 of 367 | 62 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 74 of 389 | 78 of 389 |
Where these facts come from
congstar
- congstar.de: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Movistar Mexico
- movistar.com.mx: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | congstar | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more | Contract, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 12Covers more |
| Legal entity | Telekom Deutschland GmbH | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | congstar | Movistar Mexico | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | Not confirmed | 200highest quarter | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
congstar
Pros
- Entry pricing starts at €2, well under the €9.30 site median, with prepaid billing available through contract, rolling and prepaid.
- No price rise - price stays as agreed, so what you sign up for is what you keep paying at renewal.
- Terms run 1 month, short enough to leave without a long tie-in.
Cons
- The largest reference plan, Allnet Flat L, is a capped data allowance, so constant streaming or heavy hotspot sharing meets a ceiling.
- The entry figure of €2 belongs to a prepaid bundle, so the monthly contract option Allnet Flat S sits well above the €9.30 site median.
- Support reaches chat, phone and help centre, where email is not among the listed channels.
Movistar Mexico
Pros
- Entry is genuinely low: prepaid top-ups start at MXN 10, and prepaid and contract billing are offered together (contract and prepaid).
- Unlimited data on the Pro Ilimitado plan costs MXN 300, while capped tiers are listed at lower monthly prices for lighter users.
- Unused data rolls over, so a capped month that ends early keeps its balance for the next one instead of losing it.
Cons
- Roaming is paid, so any of the 200 countries covered adds cost on top of the monthly plan price.
- The range is sold in Mexico, so it carries no weight for anyone living or long staying elsewhere.
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre only, so email is not among the listed ways to reach the operator.
Who each suits
congstar
Who it suits
- Households wanting one bill option across contract, rolling and prepaid types, from prepaid to contract.
- Travellers in the EU who want roaming at included rather than paying per use.
- People on the Telekom network who would rather buy through an mvno than go direct.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs truly unlimited data, since the congstar reference plans stop at Allnet Flat L; GETESA, listed as a network, is worth reading if you prefer a direct network tariff.
- Those wanting a single monthly contract price, since the cheapest figure belongs to a prepaid bundle while Allnet Flat S costs more each month.
Movistar Mexico
Who it suits
- Mexican households that want prepaid top-ups and monthly contracts from the same network (contract and prepaid).
- People who want unlimited data plus eSIM and 5G without handing over a new handset.
- Travellers heading to MX who are content to pay for roaming across 200 countries.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a rolling monthly bill, since yesss! bills on a rolling basis alongside contract and prepaid (contract, rolling and prepaid).
- Shoppers outside MX, who would do better reading a quote from GETESA, which offers prepaid and contract billing (prepaid and contract).
- Buyers after the smallest possible entry payment, who should put Lonestar Cell MTN, listed from $0.20, next to it on the table.
Country by country
| Country | congstar | Movistar Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | No | Yes |
Questions about each
congstar
How much does congstar cost to get started?+
Entry starts at €2, which sits below the €9.30 site median for this kind of plan. That figure belongs to the prepaid option, Prepaid wie ich will, on a short prepaid billing cycle. The contract option, Allnet Flat S, costs more each month, so the cheapest headline price and the monthly contract are separate products.
Will my monthly price go up when I renew?+
The stated rule is No price rise - price stays as agreed. Nothing in that rule allows the agreed figure to climb, which is the main thing to check before signing a contract option. Contrast that with typical market behaviour, where the €43 site median for a post-contract price sits well above the €9.30 entry median.
Movistar Mexico
What does it cost to get started?+
A prepaid top-up from MXN 10 is the entry point, and it carries no handset commitment. That suits a short stay in Mexico, a second line or a light month of browsing. The range lists prepaid and contract billing together (contract and prepaid), so contract customers pay a monthly fee instead of topping up.
How much is unlimited data?+
Unlimited data sits on the Pro Ilimitado plan at MXN 300 a month. It is the plan for anyone who streams, works from a phone or shares a connection without watching a data counter, and it removes the need to choose a capped tier. Capped plans are listed beside it at lower monthly prices.