Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
EarthLink vs PremiumSIM
Where EarthLink and PremiumSIM differ
| Compare |  EarthLink |  PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 5,000Higher | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 5,000Higher | 5.8 to 40 |
| Price from | $24.95 | €6.99 |
| Reference plan prices | Fiber 100 Mbps: $24.95/mo, 100 Mbps, month-to-month / Fiber 1 Gig: price by address, 1000 Mbps, month-to-month / Fiber 5 Gigs: price by address, 5000 Mbps, month-to-month | Allnet Flat 50+10 GB: 19.99 EUR per month, 60 GB, 24 months; No unlimited plan listed; Allnet Flat 2 GB: 6.99 EUR per month, 2 GB, 24 months |
| Router | Leased router $15.00 per month | FRITZ!Box 7510, 7630 or 7690 from 4.99 EUR per month |
| Address checker | https://earthlink.net/internet-near-me/ | https://www.premiumsim.de/glasfaser |
| Markets | US | DE |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | €49.99 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | €44.99 |
| Mid-contract price rises | 12 months consistent rates then full-price plan | Not confirmed |
| Exit fee terms | Early Termination Fee up to $400 if Term Plan ended early | Not confirmed |
| Data cap (GB) | 15 to 300 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- EarthLink scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.0.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at EarthLink: 5,000 vs 1,000.
- Upload speed (Mbps) is higher at EarthLink: 5,000 vs 5.8 to 40.
- Support channels: only PremiumSIM offers Email.
- Technology: only EarthLink offers 5G, Satellite.
- Technology: only PremiumSIM offers Fttc.
- Contract length: only PremiumSIM offers 24.
- Markets: only EarthLink offers US.
- Markets: only PremiumSIM offers DE.
Our verdict on each
EarthLink
EarthLink suits US households that want symmetrical fibre with no long minimum term, with upload speeds of 5,000 Mbps and plans listed at 1 month. The catch is what sits around the plan: Leased router $15.00 per month, plus data caps of 15 to 300 GB on the satellite tiers.
PremiumSIM
PremiumSIM suits people in Germany who want a low entry price on a sim only plan, a wide support choice and a fibre option from the same seller. Sim only tariffs start at €6.99, and the fixed line runs on fttc and fttp.
Score breakdown
| Area | EarthLink | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6HigherEntry tier at $24.95 on 1 month terms keeps commitment low, though intro pricing gives way to the full-price plan. | 9.0Entry price of €6.99 sits under the €9.30 site median, with a €49.99 fibre setup fee. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherSpeeds of 5,000 Mbps down and 5,000 Mbps up across fttp, 5G and satellite, with satellite data caps of 15 to 300 GB. | 9.0Sim only on 1 and 24 terms, with 5G, eSIM, wifi calling and EU roaming in 33 countries. |
How they place
| Ranking | EarthLink | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 27 of 124 | 6 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 14 of 107 | 5 of 107 |
| Broadband without a long contract | 7 of 46 | 3 of 46 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | EarthLink | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
A third option
Odido Thuis has upload speed (mbps) at 8,000, against 5,000 for EarthLink and 5.8 to 40 for PremiumSIM.
Odido Thuis reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | EarthLink | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp, 5G, Satellite | Fttc, Fttp |
| Contract length | 1 | 1, 24Covers more |
| Legal entity | EarthLink, LLC | Drillisch Online GmbH |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | EarthLink | PremiumSIM | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 5,000highest quarter | 1,000at the median | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 5,000highest quarter | 5.8 to 40lowest quarter | 900 |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | €49.99above the median | €27 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | €44.99highest quarter | €36.50 |
| Data cap (GB) | 15 to 300at the median | Not confirmed | 15 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
EarthLink
Pros
- Upload of 5,000 Mbps matches download of 5,000 Mbps, and that pairing ranks 7 out of 46 compared brands.
- Rolling terms at 1 month mean little to serve out if you move home, unlike a fixed minimum term.
- The entry fibre tier sits at $24.95 a month on month-to-month terms, with the gigabit tiers priced by address.
Cons
- Hardware is a recurring extra: Leased router $15.00 per month sits on top of the plan price every month.
- The entry rate is introductory only: 12 months consistent rates then full-price plan.
- Satellite tiers are metered, with data limits of 15 to 300 GB for heavier users to watch.
PremiumSIM
Pros
- Sim only plans start at €6.99, below the €9.30 median across listed brands
- Terms run 1 and 24, so a rolling option sits next to a longer commitment
- 5G, eSIM and wifi calling are all available, which is what most listed mobile plans carry
Cons
- The fibre line carries a setup fee of €49.99 and post contract pricing of €44.99
- As an mvno, the provider sets its own tariffs on another carrier's network and stays inside DE
- Uploads of 5.8 to 40 Mbps sit below downloads of 1,000 Mbps, which matters for sending large files
Who each suits
EarthLink
Who it suits
- Households in US on fibre who send large files, back up to the cloud or run video calls upstream.
- People who prefer short commitments, with plans listed at 1 month.
- Remote workers and creators who judge a connection on upload, since 5,000 Mbps upstream matches the download figure.
Who should look elsewhere
- Astound, if cable alongside fibre matters, since Astound lists cable and fttp while EarthLink's list is fttp, 5G and satellite.
- Kinetic, if you want a straightforward fibre-only supplier, since Kinetic lists fttp.
- Abissnet, if a single-technology provider suits you better, since Abissnet lists fttp and EarthLink carries a wider fttp, 5G and satellite range.
PremiumSIM
Who it suits
- People in Germany who want a sim only plan on 1 and 24 terms
- Households that want mobile and a fibre line from one seller, with €49.99 to budget for at the start
- Travellers who need EU roaming included in 33 countries
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after unlimited data, since no unlimited plan appears among the reference plan prices
- Buyers who want the host network itself, where yesss! sells as a network
- People who need service beyond DE, with Lonestar Cell MTN listed as a network
Country by country
| Country | EarthLink | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
EarthLink
How much does EarthLink broadband cost at the entry price?+
The entry fibre tier is $24.95 a month on month-to-month terms. The gigabit and multi-gigabit tiers above it are priced by address, so what you actually pay depends on the fibre available at your street. Get a quote for your address before putting it against other offers.
Does the entry price stay the same after the introductory period?+
Not necessarily. The published rate is introductory: 12 months consistent rates then full-price plan. The figure you sign up on is therefore not the figure you keep, and the full-price plan rate takes over once the consistent-rate period ends. Budget for a higher monthly amount beyond that point.
PremiumSIM
What does the cheapest PremiumSIM mobile plan cost?+
The starting price across the range is €6.99, set on a small allnet plan. A second reference plan adds a much larger data allowance at a higher monthly cost, and no unlimited plan appears among the reference plan prices. Heavy data users would pay for the larger tier from the first bill.
How long is the contract?+
Plan contract months run 1 and 24, so a short rolling arrangement sits alongside a longer commitment. Billing is offered as contract or rolling, which lets you match the term to how long you expect to keep the line. Households that expect to move soon should read the longer term carefully.
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