As is typical for me before jetting off, I have been downloading and setting up local transit apps for my next trip.
Does anyone know if it's possible to set up and use the RMV-HandyTicket app without a German phone number to receive the SMS verification code? I can't seem to find a workaround within the app or website themselves. While I can find places that will allow me to "buy" an international phone number for a week or a month (virtual SIM), it seems Germany prevents this--you need a physical address in Germany to get a German phone number.
I have international coverage for data and text with my regular T-Mobile plan (which I've used in 10 countries on 3 continents so far--yay!), so I would prefer not to buy a local SIM. That said, I can take one of my old phones to use with a German SIM if that's the best/only option.
I would really love to be able to use the RMV-HandyTicket app, so any advice based on experience is appreciated!
P.S. The fact that Germans call a mobile "handy" is my favorite new fact learned while planning this trip.