Compare DSL, cable and fibre plans for your address. Tariff data from the CHECK24 network, in plain English — free and in about three minutes.
A DSL comparison shows you which internet plans are bookable at your specific address and what they cost over the full contract term, including the promotional discount, router rental and any landline flat. Our comparison uses tariff data from the CHECK24 network and is free and non-binding.
This comparison shows DSL, cable and fibre plans from the CHECK24 network. It covers the major providers, but not every local municipal provider (Stadtwerke).
The speed shown for each plan is the maximum. Actual achievable speed is often lower, depending on line quality and local build-out. The Bundesnetzagentur runs an official measurement tool called Breitbandmessung.
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Enter your postcode and compare the plans available at your location.
New-customer bonuses such as credits or free router rental are usually only valid in year 1. Calculate the total cost over the full minimum term, not just the promotional price.
Germany has three common internet technologies. Availability depends on local build-out.
Internet over the phone line. ADSL delivers up to 16 Mbit/s, VDSL up to 100 Mbit/s, and Supervectoring up to 250 Mbit/s. DSL is available almost everywhere in Germany.
Internet via the TV cable network. Faster than DSL, available in many cities. The line is a shared medium, so speeds can drop a little during peak evening hours.
The fastest technology. With FTTH the fibre runs directly into your flat. Typical consumer plans go up to 1,000 Mbit/s; some providers offer up to 10 Gbit/s in pilot areas.
Source: Bundesnetzagentur Breitbandatlas and TKG-reform activity report.
The CHECK24 network lists the major nationwide providers and many regional ones. The list below is alphabetical — the right choice for you depends on availability at your address and your needs.
Building its own fibre network and reselling Telekom VDSL; many plans include cashback in year 1.
Telekom subsidiary with slim, lower-cost plans; sometimes available with a 12-month term.
Pure FTTH provider, mostly in suburbs and rural regions.
Regional fibre provider, strong in Bavaria.
Regional provider in Cologne, Bonn and surrounding areas.
VDSL and cable plans, often bundled with mobile.
Cable provider focused on Berlin, Brandenburg and Saxony.
Largest DSL and fibre provider with the most extensive network coverage.
Largest cable provider (formerly Unitymedia), plus DSL and fibre options.
Note: Which of these providers appear in your comparison depends on what is actually available at your postcode.
The right bandwidth depends on who lives with you and what you do. The values below are guidelines, based on recommendations from the Bundesnetzagentur and the Verbraucherzentrale.
| Usage profile | Recommended download speed |
|---|---|
| 1 person, browsing + streaming | 25 – 50 Mbit/s |
| 2 – 3 people, HD streaming, home-office | 50 – 100 Mbit/s |
| Family, multiple devices, 4K streaming, cloud gaming | 100 – 250 Mbit/s |
| Parallel streams, large downloads, smart home | 250 Mbit/s or more |
Upload matters too: For video calls and cloud backups, plan for at least 10 Mbit/s upload. DSL typically delivers 10 to 40 Mbit/s upload, cable 25 to 50 Mbit/s, fibre often 100 Mbit/s or symmetrical.
Many DSL plans advertise a discounted price in year 1. A typical example: 14.99 € in year 1, 39.99 € from month 13 onwards. Over 24 months that is roughly 300 € more — many customers only notice the jump when the bill arrives.
Three simple rules to spot the trap:
Legal framework: Bundesnetzagentur, TKG section 56 (contract term) and section 57 (unauthorized changes).
Since the 2021 TKG reform the process is much simpler. You no longer cancel with the old provider yourself; the new one handles it.
Enter your address, filter by speed, calculate the total cost.
The new provider informs the old one and agrees the switch date.
Between cancellation and activation you can be without internet for at most 24 hours under TKG section 59. If it takes longer, you are entitled to compensation.
If you want to keep your German landline number, tick the porting option when signing the new contract.
You have router freedom (TKG section 11): a router you bought stays with you. Rented routers go back to the provider.
New arrivals usually trip over the same three hurdles — registration, bank account and contract term. Get these three right and you will avoid an expensive mistake.
Most providers ask for your Meldebescheinigung. Sign up only after you have registered at the Bürgeramt.
Almost all contracts run on direct debit. A German bank account (IBAN starts with DE) is required. Video-Ident at online banks takes a few days.
Standard contracts run 24 months. If you are unsure how long you will stay, look for 12-month plans or monthly-cancellable offers.
Tip: Ask the provider whether you can keep your contract if you move. Most allow this within Germany, provided they operate at your new address.
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