simplytel review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
simplytel is a German mobile virtual network operator running on the 1&1 network, built for readers who want a low monthly cost and simple sim only lines. The entry Allnet Flat plan sits at €4.99 a month, with roaming across 33 countries in the all-network tiers.
Key facts
- Best for
- Low monthly mobile cost in Germany with EU roaming included in the tariff.
- Seller type
- Mvno (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Host network
- 1&1 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- SIM-only
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- €4.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference plan prices
- Allnet Flat 100 MB: 4.99 EUR per month, 100 MB, 24 months; Allnet Flat 25+25 GB promo: 11.99 EUR per month, 50 GB, 24 months; No unlimited plan listed, max 100 GB at 49.99 EUR per month (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- 5G
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- eSIM
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Wi-Fi calling
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- EU roaming
- Included (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Roaming countries
- 33 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- DE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Drillisch Online GmbH (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Germany (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2005 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Billing
- Contract, Rolling
- Contract length
- 1, 24
- Official website
- simplytel.de
Broadband
- Top download speed (Mbps)
- 1,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Upload speed (Mbps)
- 5.8 to 40 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- €4.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference plan prices
- Allnet Flat 100 MB: 4.99 EUR per month, 100 MB, 24 months; Allnet Flat 25+25 GB promo: 11.99 EUR per month, 50 GB, 24 months; No unlimited plan listed, max 100 GB at 49.99 EUR per month (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Setup fee
- €49.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Router
- FRITZ!Box 7510, 7630 or 7690 from 4.99 EUR/month, optional (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Address checker
- https://www.simplytel.de/glasfaser#e-availability_check-wrapper (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- DE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Drillisch Online GmbH (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Germany (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2005 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Technology
- Fttc, Fttp
- Contract length
- 1, 24
Pros and cons
Pros
- Sim only, 5G, eSIM and wifi calling are all available, so a line can start without tying up a handset deal.
- EU roaming is included on the all-network plans and the footprint runs to 33 countries.
- Billing on contract and rolling terms with plan lengths of 1 and 24 months leaves room to start small or commit longer.
- Mobile and home broadband sit with one provider, with line speeds of 1,000 Mbps on fttc and fttp.
Cons
- Home broadband carries a setup fee of €49.99, above the €0 median across listings on the site.
- Broadband upload runs 5.8 to 40 Mbps, well under the 1,000 Mbps typical of listings here.
- The host network is 1&1, so coverage is tied to that footprint; a reader after the host's own tariff list can weigh GETESA instead, which sells as a network.
Who it suits
- Readers in Germany who want a cheap sim only line and can live with a capped allowance.
- Travellers who would rather have roaming in the tariff than buy a pass, across 33 countries.
- Households that want mobile and home internet from the same provider, with home speeds of 1,000 Mbps.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who need unlimited data, since the range stops at the largest listed bundle; a network seller such as Lonestar Cell MTN offers a different shape of plan.
- People who prefer buying from the network operator itself: GETESA and yesss! both sell as networks, with network and network.
What it does well
Sim only tariffs are the core of the range, and 5G is available on them. An eSIM is offered alongside a physical SIM, and wifi calling is supported, so a handset can carry calls over a fixed home connection. The roaming footprint reaches 33 countries, which is where the travel value comes from. Both eSIM and wifi calling put simplytel alongside the standard on offer, since 100% and 97.9% of listings in the cheap cell phone plans ranking offer them.
Who runs it
The service runs under Drillisch Online GmbH and is based in Germany. It has been trading since 2005, so this is an established operator rather than a new name on the market. Support runs on email, phone and help centre, which covers email and phone alongside a help centre for questions that can be handled in writing. With a named legal entity and a direct contact route, a contract or complaint has a clear counterparty.
How simplytel compares
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Frequently asked questions
What does simplytel cost to start with?+
The entry Allnet Flat plan is listed at €4.99 a month, and the allowance attached to it is a small one. Above it sits a promo Allnet Flat tier with a larger allowance, and the largest listed bundle is the most expensive of the range. Its reference plan prices list no unlimited plan, so heavy users move up to a bigger cap rather than to unlimited data.
Does simplytel sell sim only plans, and on which network?+
Yes. Sim only is available and is the centre of the range, and the host network is 1&1. That means coverage and speeds come from that network rather than from infrastructure simplytel runs itself, which is how a virtual network operator normally works. 5G is available on the same tariffs.
What happens to the price after the first contract period?+
Billing runs on contract and rolling terms, and the plan lengths offered run 1 and 24 months, so a short first term and a longer commitment are both on the table. The entry Allnet Flat plan carries €4.99 a month of a fixed term, and the larger Allnet Flat bundles cost more each month. Pick the term before signing, since the price is quoted per month of that term.
Does roaming cost extra when I travel?+
EU roaming is included on the all-network plans, and the roaming footprint covers 33 countries. Only 36.1% of listings on the site fold roaming into the tariff like this, with the rest relying on fair use limits or charging separately, so it is worth checking what a rival plan does before switching.
Can I get broadband from simplytel as well as mobile?+
Yes. Home lines run on fttc and fttp with downloads of 1,000 Mbps and upload of 5.8 to 40 Mbps, and a FRITZ!Box can be added as an optional monthly extra. A setup fee of €49.99 applies on the home side, and what can be installed depends on the address, so check availability at your street before ordering.
How do I reach simplytel support?+
Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so email and phone are both available, plus a help centre for questions handled in writing. The contract is with Drillisch Online GmbH in Germany, which is the party a complaint or cancellation would sit with.
Does simplytel offer an eSIM and wifi calling?+
Both are listed as available. An eSIM is offered alongside a physical SIM, and wifi calling is supported, so a phone can keep calls going over a fixed connection indoors. Since 100% of listings on the site offer an eSIM and 98.2% offer wifi calling, both are standard rather than a reason to pick one brand.
How does the entry price compare with other providers?+
At €4.99 a month, the entry plan sits below the €9.30 median across listings on the site, and simplytel ranks 93 of 258 brands on entry price. The trade-off is the allowance attached to that price, which is a small one, and the range has no unlimited option to step up to.
Sources
- simplytel.de checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Technology
“DSL AKTION Glasfaser”
- simplytel.de checked September 30, 2026
Backs: ESIM, Host network, Seller type, SIM-only
- simplytel.de/alle-flat-tarife checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Billing, Price from, Reference plan prices
“24 Monate Laufzeit - Monatlich kuendbar”
- simplytel.de/allnet-flats checked September 30, 2026
Backs: EU roaming, 5G, Contract length
“EU-Roaming inklusive”
- simplytel.de/dsl checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Router, Setup fee, Upload speed (Mbps)
“Unbegrenzt fur 0,- Ct./Min. ins deutsche Festnetz”
- simplytel.de/faq checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Wi-Fi calling
“Voice over Wifi”
- simplytel.de/glasfaser checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Address checker, Top download speed (Mbps)
“Glasfaser-Verfugbarkeit prufen”
- simplytel.de/impressum checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Support channels
“kontakt@simplytel.de - 06181 7074 010 - FAQ”
- simplytel.de/roaming checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Roaming countries
“In diesen Laendern nutzen Sie unsere All-Net-Flats ohne Mehrkosten”
- simplytel.de/ueber-uns checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded
Compiled from 10 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Unlimited plan price.
simplytel
Low monthly mobile cost in Germany with EU roaming included in the tariff.