Telecoms, Wi-Fi, TV, and utilities

In today‘s digital age, one of the first things you‘ll want to do is get connected – to the Internet, to your family and friends, to new colleagues, to the news. So it‘s really important to get your telecoms right.

If you’ve been in Germany for more than 24 hours, chances are you’ve seen a pink letter “T” on one or other LED screen or billboard. The ‘T’ stands for Telekom, which is the company’s trading name. The company, which was previously a state-owned monopoly, is now one of the largest corporations in the telecoms industry, offering a wide range of services, from wireless communications to business solutions. The other big telcos are Vodafone and Telefónica, but they’re not as visible. After all, together they hold less of a market share than Deutsche Telekom. Without a doubt, Deutsche Telekom is the big player in the German market. They offer a full range of services, from landlines and cell phones to internet connections. On the other hand, the German market for telecommunications is one of the most open and deregulated in Europe, which means there are lots of options out there. Once you get to know the system, you’ll find it reliable and easy to use. But with so many options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the intense marketing claims.

Aroon explains

Rundfunkbeitrag (Broadcasting Fee)

Choosing a Provider

You’ve found your new place and now it’s time to get connected (along with a few other things). If you want to get a landline phone in Germany, there are two main options.