Aldi Talk is expanding its portfolio with a new offer that could supplement or even replace the home Internet connection. With Aldi Talk Home, the discounter is launching special tariffs for stationary Internet use on the market for the first time. Instead of DSL, cable or fiber optics, the provider relies entirely on 5G mobile communications in the Telefónica network. This makes Aldi Talk Home a flexible alternative for users who need fast Internet but do not want to or cannot use a traditional landline connection.
- Two 5G tariffs with 150 GB or 300 GB data volume
- Prices: 19.99 euros (Home S) or 29.99 euros (Home L) per 4 weeks
- Router available from ZTE – from 29.99 euros for on the go or 99.99 euros stationary
- Maximum transfer rate: up to 100 Mbit/s download and 25 Mbit/s upload
Tariffs and services at a glance
Aldi Talk Home is launching with two tariff options that will be available in Germany from September 25. The basic Home S package offers 150 GB of data volume, while Home L comes with 300 GB. Both variants run for four weeks and cost €19.99 and €29.99 respectively. As soon as the data volume is used up, the speed is throttled to 64 kbit/s – sufficient for basic text communication, but unusable for video streams or larger downloads.
The internet connection uses Telefónica’s 5G network, allowing users to benefit from speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s downlink and 25 Mbit/s upload, depending on their location. The offer is therefore primarily aimed at regions without a fiber optic or cable connection as well as people who need a flexible solution for temporary use – for example in vacation apartments, shared flats or for mobile working. Although the speed is lower compared to traditional landline connections, it is perfectly adequate for many everyday applications such as streaming, surfing or video calls.
Hardware options: ZTE routers for at home and on the move
Aldi Talk offers two router models to match the new tariffs. The ZTE G5TS 5G Wi-Fi router is available for stationary use in the home or office for 99.99 euros. It enables a stable connection for several devices in parallel and is therefore suitable as a central Internet access point.
For mobile scenarios, on the other hand, there is the more compact ZTE U10, which is significantly cheaper at 29.99 euros. However, it only supports LTE and not 5G, but offers a hotspot function for up to 32 users simultaneously and is equipped with a 2,000 mAh battery – ideal for use on the go, for example in the car, train or café.
It is also interesting to note that a data SIM with 10 euros starting credit is automatically included with the purchase of a router. This is already inserted so that it can be used immediately without any additional setup. Users can also book short-term surf tickets on request, which provide additional data volume for 24 hours, for example 1 GB, 10 GB or an unlimited package.
Flexible alternative to the classic Internet connection
Aldi Talk Home shows that even discounters can now put classic infrastructures such as DSL and fiber optics under pressure with mobile alternatives. Although the data volume restrictions are a clear disadvantage compared to fixed network tariffs, the solution could be sufficient for many applications. If you want to make your Internet access flexible, uncomplicated and relatively inexpensive, Home S and Home L are two easy-to-understand options.
The focus on 5G ensures that the offer looks future-proof as long as network coverage continues to improve. Aldi Talk Home could become a real alternative, especially for users in rural areas or for those who only need their internet occasionally. The offer scores points not only with the tariffs themselves, but also with the combination of hardware and the option to switch flexibly between stationary and mobile operation.
Conclusion
With Aldi Talk Home, the discounter is entering the stationary Internet connection segment – but with a clearly mobile approach. The two 5G tariffs offer up to 300 GB of data volume at attractive prices between 19.99 and 29.99 euros. Supplemented by suitable routers and extras such as surf tickets, Aldi Talk provides a flexible solution for at home and on the move. This could be an interesting option for users without a landline or with changing locations, even if the limitation on data volume remains noticeable compared to traditional DSL or cable offers.
