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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Home Internet Providers in Germany}}
== When do I need an Internet provider for my place? ==
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Questions & answers about German internet providers for homes, links & guides to comparisons.
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{{FAQ|
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{{FAQ/Item|q= When do I need an Internet provider for my place? |a=
  
 
* If you rent (or buy) an apartment or house '''directly from a landlord'''.
 
* If you rent (or buy) an apartment or house '''directly from a landlord'''.
  
You usually '''don't need''' an electricity contract  
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You usually '''don't need''' an Internet contract  
  
 
* when you '''sublet''' an apartment or room.
 
* when you '''sublet''' an apartment or room.
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If in doubt, ask your landlord.
 
If in doubt, ask your landlord.
  
== For how long should I order an Internet provider? ==
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You can order a contract with only '''1 month cancellation period'''. But much cheaper offers come mostly '''only with a 24 month term'''.
 
You can order a contract with only '''1 month cancellation period'''. But much cheaper offers come mostly '''only with a 24 month term'''.
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* cancel your contract when the provider is not available at your new place.
 
* cancel your contract when the provider is not available at your new place.
  
== How to order an Internet provider for my home? ==
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Use an '''online comparison tool'''. There are so many offers (incl. special bonuses), that only these tools can show you the best deals, saving you up to 100-200€.
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Use an [[#comparison|online comparison tool]]. We have listed a few below. There are so many offers (incl. special bonuses), that only these tools can show you the best deals, saving you up to 100-200€. See our list below.
  
Below we've integrated a [https://tools.communicationads.net/calc.php?cl=dsl&h=1&wf=10774&width=650&country=DE comparison tool]. Simply
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The tools will typically ask you for the following, so here is a dictionary:
  
* enter your landline city prefix (German: ''Vorwahl''). If you don't know [https://www.dastelefonbuch.de/Vorwahlen your prefix: find it here].
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* ''Vorwahl'' = your landline city prefix. If you don't know [https://www.dastelefonbuch.de/Vorwahlen your prefix: find it here].
* Select your desired speed (German: ''Geschwindigkeit'')
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* ''Geschwindigkeit'' = desired minimum speed of the connection
* Select your desired contact term (German: ''Laufzeit'')
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* ''Laufzeit'' = maximal contact term
* Flatrates: Which plans do you want? ("Internet" should be enough most times.)
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* '' Flatrates'' = Which plans do you want? ("Internet" should be enough most times.)
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* ''Anschlussart'' = Type of connection
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* ''Neukunde'' = new customer, no contract yet at your current place / ''Wechsler'' = you already have an Internet contract and want to move to a new provider.
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{{German DSL Providers}}
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== List of Internet provider comparison tools ==
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* {{AffLink|Comparison by Check24|check24-internet-comparison}}
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* {{AffLink|Comparison by CommunicationsAds|ca.internet-comparison}}
  
 
== More guides ==
 
== More guides ==
  
 
* [https://berlincheap.com/internet/ Cheapest German Internet & Phone Providers] by ''BerlinCheap.com'' – incl. an English video on how to use the comparison form and order a contract.
 
* [https://berlincheap.com/internet/ Cheapest German Internet & Phone Providers] by ''BerlinCheap.com'' – incl. an English video on how to use the comparison form and order a contract.
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{{Notes}}
  
 
[[Category:Housing]]
 
[[Category:Housing]]

Latest revision as of 22:17, 10 August 2024

Questions & answers about German internet providers for homes, links & guides to comparisons.

Questions & Answers[edit]

When do I need an Internet provider for my place? [edit]

  • If you rent (or buy) an apartment or house directly from a landlord.

You usually don't need an Internet contract

  • when you sublet an apartment or room.

If in doubt, ask your landlord.

For how long should I order an Internet provider? [edit]

You can order a contract with only 1 month cancellation period. But much cheaper offers come mostly only with a 24 month term. 24 months seem to long? Because you might move to another place before? No worries. By German law, you can either

  • move your contract to your new place
  • cancel your contract when the provider is not available at your new place.

How to order an Internet provider for my home? [edit]

Use an online comparison tool. We have listed a few below. There are so many offers (incl. special bonuses), that only these tools can show you the best deals, saving you up to 100-200€. See our list below.

The tools will typically ask you for the following, so here is a dictionary:

  • Vorwahl = your landline city prefix. If you don't know your prefix: find it here.
  • Geschwindigkeit = desired minimum speed of the connection
  • Laufzeit = maximal contact term
  • Flatrates = Which plans do you want? ("Internet" should be enough most times.)
  • Anschlussart = Type of connection
  • Neukunde = new customer, no contract yet at your current place / Wechsler = you already have an Internet contract and want to move to a new provider.

List of Internet provider comparison tools[edit]

More guides[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 This is an affiliate link. If you click on it and then buy something or sign up for a service, we may earn a commission which covers our expenses. This does not change the price for you.