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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? == |
| − | + | 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 | |
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| − | == | + | * move your contract to your new place |
| + | * cancel your contract when the provider is not available at your new place. | ||
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| + | == 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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| + | 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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| + | * enter your landline city prefix (German: ''Vorwahl''). If you don't know [https://www.dastelefonbuch.de/Vorwahlen your prefix: find it here]. | ||
| + | * Select your desired speed (German: ''Geschwindigkeit'') | ||
| + | * Select your desired contact term (German: ''Laufzeit'') | ||
| + | * Flatrates: Which plans do you want? ("Internet" should be enough most times.) | ||
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| + | {{German DSL Providers}} | ||
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| + | == 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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Revision as of 00:42, 20 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.
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€.
Below we've integrated a [https://tools.communicationads.net/calc.php?cl=dsl&h=1&wf=10774&width=650&country=DE
comparison tool]. Simply
- enter your landline city prefix (German: Vorwahl). If you don't know your prefix: find it here.
- Select your desired speed (German: Geschwindigkeit)
- Select your desired contact term (German: Laufzeit)
- Flatrates: Which plans do you want? ("Internet" should be enough most times.)
More guides
- Cheapest German Internet & Phone Providers by BerlinCheap.com – incl. an English video on how to use the comparison form and order a contract.