Avoid o2 Germany roaming fees
Germanyo2 charges €2.49 per minute for calls home from most non-EU countries, and its own monthly Roaming Plus add-on only discounts Switzerland — it doesn't touch that rate. QuikRing lets German travelers call home from about $0.02/min over Wi-Fi instead.
The daily pass bill shock trap
o2's real "rest of world" rate (Zone 4 — most non-EU countries, including the US) is €2.49 per minute. Its cheapest non-EU tier (Zone 2: Switzerland, UK, Andorra) is €0.54/min, so the destination matters far more than the plan. Inside the EU, "roam like at home" rules apply your normal domestic rate.
Daily pass: Roaming Plus add-on from €4.99/month (Switzerland only) — no day pass for the rest of the world
How to avoid the daily fee
Switch to Airplane Mode and use Wi-Fi at your hotel or a café, then call through QuikRing in your browser instead of paying o2's per-minute roaming rate.
Standard out-of-plan rate: €0.54 - €2.49 per minute (Zone 2 to Zone 4, rest of world)
Step-by-step instructions
- 01Switch off Data Roaming in your cellular settings before leaving home.
- 02Connect to your hotel, Airbnb, or airport Wi-Fi network.
- 03Open QuikRing in your browser and call any number. Your verified phone number displays on Caller ID.
What o2 Germany customers pay with QuikRing instead
Current per-minute prices from our rate table, in USD. They update automatically whenever a price changes.
| Destination | Mobile | Landline |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | $1.27/min | $0.61/min |
| Poland | $0.43/min | $0.21/min |
| Serbia | $0.71/min | $0.72/min |
| Türkiye | $0.57/min | $0.13/min |
| United States | $0.02/min | $0.02/min |
Prices checked September 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is o2's non-EU roaming rate the same everywhere outside Europe?
No. o2 has four zones — Zone 2 (Switzerland, UK) is €0.54/min, Zone 3 (Turkey, USA, Canada and others) is €1.49/min, and Zone 4, which covers most remaining countries, is €2.49/min.