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=== How to order an Internet provider for my home? ===
 
=== How to order an Internet provider for my home? ===
  
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€. See our list below.
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Use an [[#comparison|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€. See our list below.
  
 
The tools will typically ask you for the following, so here is a dictionary:
 
The tools will typically ask you for the following, so here is a dictionary:
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* '' Flatrates'' = Which plans do you want? ("Internet" should be enough most times.)
 
* '' Flatrates'' = Which plans do you want? ("Internet" should be enough most times.)
 
* ''Anschlussart'' = Type of connection
 
* ''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.  
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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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== List of Internet provider comparison tools ==
 
== List of Internet provider comparison tools ==

Revision as of 15:34, 29 April 2022

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When do I need an Internet provider for my place?

  • 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?

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?

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€. 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

More guides

Notes

  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.