With the current system update Fire OS 4.6.1 (461 013 320) from 30.04.2015 much was really good. On the lock screen as well as a background image you can now set their own photos. On the lock screen you can all alerts, leave the top left of the screen display. When using WhatsApp and the e-mail mailbox My battery lasts up to three days. With frequent use, the time is reduced accordingly and is perfectly fine.
In Wi-Fi and LTE area the fire phone is really fast. Since I am an Amazon.com user, I am very satisfied with all the ways to use these ranges.
For Telekom SIM-Lock: The phone is when buying from Amazon (currently for 199/32 GB) available in all networks. Furthermore, it can be currently at Saturn for 149 with 64 GB get (TOP - price for such a phone!). As is true that like me you have a contract with Telekom or Congstar. Furthermore, it comes with a prepaid card from Telekom (Xtra Card) and Congstar. Otherwise you have to let it unlock. The cost unfortunately 99th
If one is aware about it, then you should judge the phone so not bad.
From my side an absolute buy recommendation. The Amazon Fire Phone is really fun.