Vodafone review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Vodafone runs mobile lines and home broadband from a single operator, with billing on contract, rolling and prepaid in a single German market. It suits households already inside the network and people who want a mobile line plus fibre from the same company, and its entry price is €0.

Key facts

Best for
A free prepaid entry point in Germany that can later move onto a contract.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
€0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Mobil S: 39.99 EUR/month, 35GB, 24 months; Mobil XL Unlimited: 59.95 EUR/month, unlimited, 24 months; CallYa Classic: 0.00 EUR/4 weeks, 0GB, no contract (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
€59.95 (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)
Data rollover
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Hotspot sharing
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Credit check required
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Multi-line discount
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
DE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Vodafone GmbH (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Germany (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Contract, Rolling, Prepaid
Contract length
1, 12, 24
Official website
vodafone.de

Broadband

Top download speed (Mbps)
1,000 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Upload speed (Mbps)
500 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
€0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Mobil S: 39.99 EUR/month, 35GB, 24 months; Mobil XL Unlimited: 59.95 EUR/month, unlimited, 24 months; CallYa Classic: 0.00 EUR/4 weeks, 0GB, no contract (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Setup fee
€0 to €49.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Exit fee terms
24 months minimum term, 1 month notice, then indefinite cancellable with 1 month notice (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Router
Vodafone Station 0 EUR for 24 months then 4.99 EUR/month; Ultra Hub 7; FRITZ!Box (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Address checker
https://www.vodafone.de/privat/internet/verfuegbarkeit-pruefen.html (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
DE (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
Vodafone GmbH (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Germany (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Technology
Fttp, Fttc, Cable, 5G, Fwa
Contract length
1, 12, 24

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaLinkedInXforum.vodafone.de

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Entry pricing is €0 on prepaid, where CallYa Classic carries no contract and no monthly cost.
  • Billing spans contract, rolling and prepaid, so a prepaid line can move onto a contract plan with the same operator.
  • Broadband is offered on fttp, fttc and cable with downloads of 1,000 Mbps and uploads of 500 Mbps, and setup fees of €0 to €49.99.
  • Roaming in the EU is included, and data rollover, hotspot sharing and multi line discounts all sit in the mobile range.
  • Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so help is available by phone, in chat or through the help centre.

Cons

  • Unlimited data is priced at €59.95 and ranks 168 of 173 on that price, where yesss! lists a large fixed data bundle instead of unlimited data.
  • A credit check is required, and the contract lengths run 1, 12 and 24 months, so the long options carry both a credit test and a set term.
  • Broadband lines carry a minimum term with the same notice period before switching to a rolling basis.
  • Support runs on phone, chat and help centre only, with no email channel listed.
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Who it suits

  • Households in DE that want the mobile line and the home connection from the same company.
  • People starting prepaid at €0 who may move onto a contract later without changing provider.
  • Travellers who want EU roaming included rather than a separate roaming purchase.

Who should look elsewhere

  • yesss!, for readers who want a large fixed data bundle on a yearly plan rather than an unlimited contract.
  • GETESA, for buyers who prefer a seller billing on prepaid and contract instead of a host network's own contract plans.

Where it sits among rivals

Vodafone sits at 1 on entry price among 258 brands ranked, the highest position on the number most people start with. The same brand sits at 168 on unlimited price out of 173, so the two figures point in opposite directions. Entry pricing is a strong opening number, but it says little about what unlimited data costs later.

Pricing

Entry pricing starts at €0 on the prepaid side, where there is no contract and no monthly cost. The unlimited plan, Mobil XL Unlimited, is priced at €59.95, and that is the figure to weigh at renewal as much as at the start, since it is a monthly rate rather than an introductory one. Mobil S sits below it on a contract, and CallYa Classic is the free prepaid option.

Who runs it

Vodafone GmbH is the legal entity behind the brand, with its headquarters in Germany. Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so a customer can reach the company by phone, in chat or through the help centre. The same company supplies the mobile plans and the broadband lines, which keeps billing and support in the same place if that is the preference.

How Vodafone compares

Where Vodafone is available

Available
Germany

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does a Vodafone line cost to start with?+

The entry price is €0, which comes from the prepaid side rather than a contract. CallYa Classic is the prepaid plan at that level and carries no contract, so a line can run without a minimum term. The contract plans sit above it and are billed monthly.

How much is unlimited data?+

Mobil XL Unlimited is the unlimited plan and is priced at €59.95. That is a monthly figure on a contract rather than an introductory rate, so it is the number to check before committing. Buyers who only need occasional heavy use have cheaper capped tiers below it, such as Mobil S.

Do I have to sign a contract?+

Not if the line stays on prepaid. Billing covers contract, rolling and prepaid, and contract lengths come in options of 1, 12 and 24 months. A credit check is required on the contract plans, which is worth knowing before picking a long term rather than a short one.

Can I keep my number and my current phone?+

SIM only lines are available, so a new handset is not needed, and an eSIM can be issued for a compatible device. CallYa Classic on prepaid starts at €0 with no contract, which is the usual place to begin if a new line is being set up.

What happens on trips inside the EU?+

EU roaming is included, so there is no separate roaming purchase to arrange for travel inside the union. Data rollover also applies to the mobile plans, which helps in lighter months, and hotspot sharing is supported if a laptop needs a connection.

Can I get home broadband from the same company?+

Broadband runs on fttp, fttc and cable, with downloads of 1,000 Mbps and uploads of 500 Mbps. Setup fees are €0 to €49.99, and a router is included, with the Vodafone Station free for an initial period and rented monthly afterwards. Broadband terms carry a minimum period before a rolling basis.

How do I reach Vodafone if something goes wrong?+

Support runs on phone, chat and help centre, so help is available by phone, in chat or through the help centre. No email channel is listed, so a question that needs a written trail is better handled by phone or chat during working hours.

Can I put more than one line on the account?+

Multi line discounts are available, which matters for a family or for a second work phone. Billing spans contract, rolling and prepaid, so contract and prepaid lines can sit under the same operator, and the same support desk handles the account.

Sources

Compiled from 10 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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A free prepaid entry point in Germany that can later move onto a contract.

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