Electricity, Gas, and Internet — Choose Providers and Save

Status: March 2026. All information without guarantee.

Electricity and Gas

Grundversorger vs. Alternative Providers

If you don't choose a provider, you'll automatically be assigned to the Grundversorger (default supplier) in your city — this is almost always the most expensive option. You can switch at any time!

Average Costs 2026

How to Switch Providers

1. Use a comparison portal: Check24.de, Verivox.de
2. Select the cheapest tariff (warning: bonus rates become more expensive in year 2!)
3. Register online — the new provider will cancel your old contract for you
4. Duration: 2–6 weeks, supply is never interrupted

Electricity/Gas Tips

• First move-in: Read your meter and contact the Grundversorger, then initiate a provider switch immediately
• Switch annually for maximum savings (new customer bonuses)
• Green electricity is often only slightly more expensive than conventional electricity

Internet

Providers and Speeds

Costs

• DSL 50 Mbit/s: from 20 €/month
• Cable 100 Mbit/s: from 25 €/month
• Fiber 1 Gbit/s: from 40 €/month

Contract Terms

• Standard contracts: 24 months (then cancellable monthly)
• Since December 2021: Contracts auto-renew monthly after minimum term (no longer for 12 months)
• Cancellation right in case of relocation if the provider doesn't serve your new location

Internet Tips

• Check availability before signing (breitbandmessung.de)
• Rent or buy router? Your own router (e.g., Fritz!Box) saves money long-term
• Change WiFi name and password immediately (security!)