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  1. I recently arrived in Germany
  2. Find housing and settle in
  3. Set up internet and electricity

After moving in, first clarify which household contracts are already included in the rent and which you need to arrange yourself. For internet and electricity, the specific address is usually decisive: available technologies, connection terms, and supplier offers may differ even between neighbouring buildings. Start by recording your move-in date, property details, and meter readings, then check options for the address. Compare not the advertised discount but the full terms: internet technology and speed, the price after the promotion, equipment, contract term, and moving conditions; for electricity, the consumption price, standing charge, term, and bonus conditions. Keep confirmations, contracts, and readings. If contract wording is unclear or your situation involves an existing contract, do not rush to sign up and check the terms in more detail.

Plan overview

A practical order for choosing home internet and an electricity contract after moving in.

What to do step by step

  1. 1

    Clarify what is already included in the rent

    Check which household contracts must be arranged separately, and prepare your move-in date, address, and property details.

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  2. 2

    Check internet at your address

    Compare available technologies, speed, equipment, full price, and moving conditions.

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  3. 3

    Prepare electricity details

    Collect the address, meter number, estimated consumption, and supply start date, if these details are already known.

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  4. 4

    Compare and arrange an electricity contract

    Compare tariff terms, including consumption price, standing charge, contract term, and bonuses, then keep your enrolment documents.

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Important notes

  • Check internet availability at the exact address, not just the advertised tariff.
  • Before arranging electricity, compare contract terms, not just the price.

Common mistakes

  • Looking only at the monthly amount