Buy and activate a SIM card

This is where you’ll find the most important questions and answers about buying and activating an Ortel Mobile SIM card.

Buy online

You can order an Ortel Mobile SIM card here online.

You can benefit from our current offers or order a free card without credit.

You’ll receive an email confirming the address you provided.

You’ll then receive your new card in approx. three to five working days.

Buying in-store

You can purchase a SIM card from Ortel Mobile at the following retail outlets. 

  • Kiosks and internet cafés 
  • O2 stores
  • Airport and railway station stores
  • Petrol stations, e.g. Esso 
  • Supermarkets, e.g. Real, Rewe 
  • Pharmacies 

Activating the SIM card: What are the options?

Activation at selected retailers 
The retailer will activate the card for you and needs your photo ID to do so. 

Online activation via video chat on computer or smartphone

Start your activation here. You need your new SIM card, your photo ID, an Internet connection and a camera. 

Activation at the post office

Start your activation here. You need a printer to print out the Post-Ident form. You can use this and your photo ID to authenticate yourself at a post office near you.

Which ID documents are recognised for authenticating you?

Here you’ll find an overview of the approved ID documents.

I registered my SIM card online and confirmed my identity. When will it be unlocked?

As soon as the verification of your ID details has been completed, we will activate the prepaid SIM card. It usually takes a few minutes but may take up to 24 hours in exceptional cases. 

You’ll receive a confirmation from us by email with the relevant information. 

Place your Ortel Mobile SIM card in your mobile phone and enter the PIN code. You’ll find the PIN code on the SIM card carrier. 

If you have no network reception, switch your mobile phone off and on again.

Activation of my SIM card failed. What now?

We’ll send you the relevant information by email.  

If you have any questions, please contact our costumer service.

I cancelled my online activation. How can I restart it?

Simply enter https://sim-karte-aktivierung.ortelmobile.de/de again. If you have already entered your customer details, you’ll be asked for your date of birth.

I no longer have my Post-Ident coupon. What can I do?

We have sent you this by email. If you no longer have the email, go to this website: https://sim-karte-aktivierung.ortelmobile.de/de. Navigate to the Post-Ident authentication and print out the document again.

You don’t have an Ortel SIM card yet?

Then order it quickly, put credit on it, and book the right option for you!

Security
  • Secure payment
  • SSL encryption
  • Full cost control

Ortel Mobile is a company of the E-Plus Group.

Your advantages at Ortel Mobile

SIM card without contract

With a prepaid SIM card from Ortel you can use your mobile phone to make and receive calls and surf abroad flexibly and cheaply - and with no long-term contractual obligation. In addition, you benefit from various advantages of cheaper prepaid rates and a variety of different options. We have the right rate for everyone.

Pay in advance

Prepaid means paying in advance. You purchase a SIM card, which you top up with credit. Then you can book a suitable option from our large selection on your card. Calls and SMS will only be blocked once you have depleted your credit. However, you will still be reachable.

No long-term contract

You do not have to sign a long-term contract. To phone with Ortel, all you need is a mobile phone without a SIM lock. You can order your SIM card online for free or with your starting credit.

Change options flexibly

You can change your Ortel tariff flexibly every month. With Ortel you always are in full control over your mobile phone and telephone expenses.

No additional fees

Since there is no basic tariff yet, there are no additional costs with an Ortel prepaid card. There is no unpleasant surprise when checking the telephone bill.

Flat rate tariffs for smartphone users

Ortel also offers flexible tariffs for smartphone users. Internet flat rates for mobile surfing can be booked as an option - monthly and hassle-free. The good thing is that you can cancel these rates on a monthly basis. If you expect high Internet consumption in the next month or know that you will be travelling a lot, we offer you a one-off booking option.

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