Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
PremiumSIM vs Visible
What sets them apart
| Compare |  PremiumSIM |  Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €6.99 | $25 |
| Reference plan prices | 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 | Visible: $25/mo, unlimited data, monthly; Visible: $275/year, unlimited data, annual; Visible+: $35/mo, unlimited data, monthly |
| EU roaming | Included | Paid |
| Roaming countries | 33 | 140Higher |
| Markets | DE | US |
| Host network | Not confirmed | Verizon |
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | $25 |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mid-contract price rises | Not confirmed | The rate you see is the rate you pay |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Wi-Fi calling (Yes).
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Key differences
- PremiumSIM scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Roaming countries is higher at Visible: 140 vs 33.
- Support channels: only PremiumSIM offers Email, Phone.
- Support channels: only Visible offers Community.
- Billing: only PremiumSIM offers Contract.
- Billing: only Visible offers Prepaid.
- Contract length: only PremiumSIM offers 24.
- Contract length: only Visible offers 12.
- Markets: only PremiumSIM offers DE.
- Markets: only Visible offers US.
Our verdict on each
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.
Visible
Visible is a prepaid MVNO running on Verizon, and it suits anyone who wants unlimited data in the US without a long contract or a price that rises after the first bill. The Visible plan starts at $25 on terms of 1 and 12 months.
Score breakdown
| Area | PremiumSIM | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherEntry price of €6.99 sits under the €9.30 site median, with a €49.99 fibre setup fee. | 8.6The Visible plan starts at $25 and that figure already includes unlimited data, so entry price and unlimited price match. |
| Offer | 9.0Sim only on 1 and 24 terms, with 5G, eSIM, wifi calling and EU roaming in 33 countries. | 9.1HigherSim only, an eSIM, 5G, wifi calling and hotspot sharing are included, with roaming across 140 countries charged as paid. |
How they place
| Ranking | PremiumSIM | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 22 of 416 | 27 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 12 of 137 | 15 of 137 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 33 of 389 | 38 of 389 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | PremiumSIM | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, Rolling | Rolling, Prepaid |
| Contract length | 1, 24 | 1, 12 |
| Legal entity | Drillisch Online GmbH | Verizon Value, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Chat, Help centre, Community |
Broadband
| Fact | PremiumSIM | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttc, Fttp | Not confirmed |
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 5.8 to 40 | Not confirmed |
| Setup fee | €49.99 | Not confirmed |
| Price after contract | €44.99 | Not confirmed |
| Router | FRITZ!Box 7510, 7630 or 7690 from 4.99 EUR per month | Not confirmed |
| Address checker | https://www.premiumsim.de/glasfaser | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | PremiumSIM | Visible | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | Not confirmed | $25at the median | $25 |
| Roaming countries | 33lowest quarter | 140above the median | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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
Visible
Pros
- The Visible plan starts at $25 and already includes unlimited data, so the entry price and the unlimited price are one and the same line.
- Billing runs on rolling and prepaid and terms run 1 and 12 months, so there is no long lock in and leaving is straightforward.
- Visible states that the rate you are shown is the rate you pay, so the price does not step up after the first bill.
Cons
- Roaming is paid rather than part of the plan, though it does reach 140 countries.
- Support runs on chat, help centre and community, and no phone line sits among them.
- The service is offered in the United States, so it is not sold outside the US.
Who each suits
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
Visible
Who it suits
- You want unlimited data on a Verizon line in the US and would rather bring your own handset, since the plan is sim only.
- You want a short commitment, because billing runs on rolling and prepaid and terms run 1 and 12 months.
- You travel across 140 countries and are happy to pay for roaming, since it is paid rather than included.
Who should look elsewhere
- GETESA, which is a network seller, so the line would come from the network operator rather than an MVNO on Verizon
- yesss!, also a network seller, if a network's own plan suits you better than a virtual operator's
- Lonestar Cell MTN, another network seller, for the same reason: the plan comes from the network itself rather than an MVNO
Current offers
Visible
Current offer
Country by country
| Country | PremiumSIM | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
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.
Visible
What does Visible cost, and is the cheapest plan the unlimited one?+
Yes on both counts. The Visible plan starts at $25 and that entry plan already includes unlimited data, so you do not have to move up a tier for it. Unlimited data is listed at $25, the same figure, and billing runs on rolling and prepaid terms.
Does my bill go up after the first month?+
No step up is planned. Visible states that the rate you are shown is the rate you pay, so the headline figure is what you keep paying rather than an introductory offer. If you would rather commit, terms run 1 and 12 months, which covers both the rolling line and an annual option with unlimited data.
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