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STEP

Internet: Choosing Plan and Provider

First check availability at your exact address, then compare. First-year discounts change the real price more than the base rate.

✓ Verified: 15/08/2026

WHAT TO DO

The easiest address-based comparison is Check24 or Verivox — both show the effective monthly price with all bonuses. That number matters, not the big “from 19.99” figure.

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Details and tips
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Max recommends:

I checked three technologies by address in 5 minutes on comparison portals: my building only had cable, up to 250 really gave 180 — enough for everything. Compare by the 24-month effective price, not the first month.

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Lea recommends:

Your own router is a legal right: renting from the provider at 3–5 € a month is optional. A good router pays off in a year and moves with you.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Fibre is coming to my street — wait for it?

If the rollout is announced, ask the dates: sometimes connection is free only during the build phase. But sign no pre-contract without a firm date.

They promise up to 250 Mbit — will I get it?

The key phrase is up to. Real availability at your address comes from the provider check, and the guaranteed minimum speed has been in the contract since 2021 — look at that.

Actual speed is below the contract?

Measure with the official tool breitbandmessung.de. For persistent underperformance the telecom law lets you reduce payments or terminate without notice.

How long until I am online?

From a few days (active cable line) to 2–4 weeks with a technician visit. Order right after signing the lease — no Anmeldung needed for this.

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