Deutsche Telekom Boosts Travel Mobil Roaming Packages Outside the EU
Deutsche Telekom is enriching its roaming offerings for customers traveling beyond the European Union by increasing the data included in its entry‑level Travel Mobil packages.
Starting August 1, 2025, both Travel Mobil Basic and Travel Mobil Basic World will include more high‑speed data for MagentaMobil postpaid customers.
What’s Changing?
- Travel Mobil Basic (for travel to popular non‑EU countries like the U.S. or Turkey): previously included 1 GB of data, about 60 minutes of outbound calls and 100 SMS per month, for €14.95.
- Travel Mobil Basic World, covering nearly all countries outside the EU, previously offered the same basic credit package for €29.95.
From August 1, both plans will feature increased roaming data bundles, giving customers more data at the same price.
The precise data uplift (e.g. from 1 GB to 5 GB) was not disclosed in the publicly available summary, but the media announcement confirms that both data quotas and call/SMS allocations will rise.
Why It Matters
- Customers traveling outside EU/EEA/Switzerland/UK usually lose the “Roam like at home” privileges and must rely on paid roaming options.
- These Travel Mobil plans serve as low-cost add-ons that offer cost control, simplified billing, and prebookable access to 5G data.
- With the update, more generous data allowances help keep users connected affordably during short international trips.
Background & Context
- Deutsche Telekom’s Travel Mobil packages, launched earlier, allow usage of domestic data plans abroad at predefined rates. The options can be activated before travel and expire automatically after one month.
- These Basic plans are already considered good value—especially once users consume around 11 minutes of outbound roaming voice calls, after which the bundled minutes offset higher default roaming costs.
- In the meantime, Telekom has steadily extended its 5G roaming network—partnering with over 120 operators across more than 60 countries, enabling high-speed connectivity even beyond the EU.
Quick Overview
| Plan | Price per Month | Before (data / minutes / SMS) | After August 1, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Mobil Basic | €14.95 | ~1 GB / 60 min / 100 SMS | More data, same inclusion |
| Travel Mobil Basic World | €29.95 | ~1 GB / 60 min / 100 SMS | More data, same price |
What Customers Should Know
- Automatic expiry: These add-on plans are valid for one month and do not auto‑renew, meaning no surprise charges.
- Supplementing the bundle: Once the enhanced data bundle is fully used, users can top up with Travel & Surf passes for more data at controlled rates.
- Online transparency: Customers can monitor usage—including voice, SMS, and data—in the Telekom app or via the pass.telekom.de portal.
Bottom Line
Suppose you’re a MagentaMobil postpaid user planning travel outside Europe. In that case, the updated Travel Mobil Basic and Basic World plans represent a clear upgrade: more included data for the same price, better cost predictability, and continued 5G access abroad.
For travelers to EU/EEA, UK, Switzerland or Liechtenstein, the existing “Roam like at Home” rules still apply—no add‑on needed unless you exceed domestic usage limits.
