In 2025, Romania will offer a remarkable mobile network characterized by high speed, comprehensive coverage and low costs. In comparison, Germany faces challenges in terms of value for money and network quality.
Network coverage and speed
In Romania, the four main providers - Orange, Vodafone, Digi and Telekom - cover over 90% of the country with 4G or 5G networks. Orange offers the best network coverage and the highest speeds, with average download rates of 176 Mbit/s and a latency of just 26 ms. Digi scores with the highest availability and a 5G upload speed of 28.2 Mbit/s.
In comparison, Germany ranks 22nd in Europe with an average mobile download speed of 62.3 Mbit/s, while Romania follows in 26th place with 55.0 Mbit/s.
Costs and rates
Mobile phone costs in Romania are very low by European standards. According to the International Telecommunication Union, the average monthly cost of a mobile phone contract in 2023 was around €5.80, compared to around €13.70 in Germany.
I personally have the Digi contract Mobile Optimum 2. I have upgraded to Unlimited for two mobile phones. My monthly costs for this are €8.
Information for tourists
Prepaid tariffs and eSIM offers are also attractive in Romania. Providers such as Holafly offer eSIMs with unlimited data volume for prices between €19 and €99.
Conclusion
Romania boasts a high-performance mobile network with high speeds, comprehensive coverage and low rates. In comparison, Germany has some catching up to do in these areas. For travelers and digital nomads, Romania is therefore an attractive destination with excellent mobile connectivity.
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