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== How to order an electricity supplier? ==
 
== How to order an electricity supplier? ==
  
* 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 '''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€.
* 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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* Term: 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 might move to another place before? No worries. By German law, you can either
 
** 24 months seem to long? Because might move to another place before? No worries. By German law, you can either
 
*** move your contract to your new place
 
*** move your contract to your new place

Revision as of 17:12, 16 February 2020

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 electricity contract

  • when you sublet an apartment or room.

If in doubt, ask your landlord.

How to order an electricity supplier?

  • 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€.
  • Term: 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 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.

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