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Except in Germany, where you just can't buy a local SIM at all. Actually I take that back, shady shops will sell you a SIM that can't be activated.
by crotchfire 3y ago
Except in Germany, where you just can't buy a local SIM at all.
Actually I take that back, shady shops will sell you a SIM that can't be activated.
- SapporoChris 3y agoI'm unsure what you are talking about. I was in Germany recently and got an O2 Deutschland sim card without issue. I had to show my passport, but it was an easy process. Things do change, so I did a quick internet search. Found plenty of websites with information on how to purchase and activate sim cards. https://www.phonetravelwiz.com/buying-a-sim-card-in-germany-guide/ https://www.phonetravelwiz.com/buying-a-sim-card-in-germany-... https://abrokenbackpack.com/germany-sim-cards/ https://abrokenbackpack.com/germany-sim-cards/ many others.
- iggldiggl 3y agoFrom what I've gathered, things can be a bit more difficult if you have a more exotic identity document and either want to use one of the cheaper MVNO providers (which generally don't operate any physical stores at all), or aren't in a position to visit the physical branch of one of the major carriers (Telekom, O2, Vodafone). In that case customer identification is commonly done via the post office's Postident system (either at a physical post office, or online via video) or via some alternative video chat system, and those might not work for all passports from all countries worldwide.