This statistic refers to the number of active SIM cards, broken down by provider. The source gives following information on Vodafone since 2016: 鈥淔igures differ from prior years because the sales figures of marketing partners were included.鈥
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Market share of network providers in mobile connections in Germany 1998-2026
According to the estimated figures for 2026, Vodafone emerged as the leading mobile network provider in mobile connections in Germany, accounting for **** percent of the total share of active SIM cards. Following closely was Deutsche Telekom, and then Telefonica O2. Entering the market in 2024 was 1&1, which holds about percent of the market share in 2026.
Market leader
The Vodafone Group is based in England, with Vodafone Germany being its subsidiary. In Germany, the company generated billion euros in revenue in the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Based on the most recent data, Vodafone provided **** million mobile connections in Germany, an increase from previous years. The numbers show the number of active Vodafone SIM cards in circulation, with both prepaid and post-paid contracts included. The company also provided DSL connections for its customers, though numbers have been decreasing recently.
Mobile mood
The number of mobile phone connections in Germany has grown explosively since the . And even higher increases occurred after 2015. Most recently, figures amounted to over *** million. ** percent of the German population used mobile internet in 2025. However, Germany still has a little catching up to do in terms of mobile internet penetration rate on a European and global level.
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