Cell phone discounters are generally a dime a dozen in Germany, but Vodafone decided to start another brand – with an interesting concept in terms of pricing. There is only one tariff – but with three different basic costs.
In principle, the tariff that Vodafone is launching with the new SIMon Mobile discounter brand includes a data volume of 8 GB per month as well as an SMS and a telephone flat rate. You can use the Vodafone LTE network with a data rate of up to 50 Mbit / s. 5G is not activated. The tariff can be canceled on a monthly basis, does not cost any deployment costs and is equipped with cost protection. If you generate more than 50 euros in extra costs – for example by calling abroad – you have to call the hotline to be able to continue calling abroad.
As mentioned at the beginning, however, the basic fee is particularly important for the Vodafone discounter. Because this depends on whether you want to use a new SIMon Mobile number or bring your previous number with you. But that’s not all: The monthly cost depends on a number portability then even later, of which provider you bring your cell phone number. If you have the “right” provider, SIMon Mobile will cost you just 8.99 euros per month – a real competitive price considering the comparatively high data volume in the Vodafone network. A comparable tariff is otherwise only available in the O2 network.
BASIC COSTS BETWEEN 8.99 AND 14.99 EUROS
However, if you have previously had a tariff with the “wrong” provider, the tariff will cost you 14.99 euros per month – but you will not get any more service. These providers include congstar, Fraenk, mobilcom-debitel, o2, otelo, Tchibo Mobil, Telekom and Vodafone. It is technically not possible to port BILDmobil and Pure Mobile at all . If you get a new phone number, you pay 11.99 euros. You can see directly how high your basic costs will be, even before you have to enter the first data. All you have to do is click which provider you have been using so far.
All three price points are good conditions if you consider the service included in the Vodafone network. Even at the price point of 14.99 euros per month, there are only two offers that are cheaper with the Lidl Connect annual package and the 10 GB all-network flat rate from mobilcom-debitel. But you have a contract of one or two years.
10 GB AS A 24-HOUR OPTION AT THE NEW VODAFONE DISCOUNTER
If 8 GB of data is not enough for you, you can optionally book two different options. On the one hand, this is a so-called day flat of 10 GB. It offers a data volume of 10 GB for a period of 24 hours for 4.99 euros from the time of booking. Alternatively, you can book an extra volume of 1 GB, which also costs 4.99 euros, but is valid until the end of the month.
By the way, SIMon Mobile was developed and implemented by Vodafone by an independent team. And as with other Vodafone brands, as a SIMon Mobile customer you become a contractual partner of Vodafone.
