Guides & Plan News
A new article every week: mobile plans, DSL, cable, fibre – what's worth it, what's annoying, and where you can save.
congstar in review: What the Telekom network is really worth for 10 euros
Ten euros for five gigabytes sounds expensive – and it is. Why Telekom's secondary brand is still worth considering, which of the four plans pays off, and where the DSL cap kicks in.
Read more →Plan deals in July 2026: The best offers on mobile and internet
Summer lull? Not for plans. Five offers stand out in July – from 25 GB for €4.50 to fibre for €24.99. We also point out the catches.
Read more →Internet+TV Bundle: When It's Worth It – and When It's Not
Since the end of the utility bill privilege, everyone pays for TV themselves. Whether the internet+TV bundle is a bargain or a dying model depends on your viewing habits.
Read more →Primavolt in review: One provider for electricity, gas, mobile and DSL?
Everything from one provider: Primavolt sells electricity, gas, mobile plans from €5.99 and DSL with a FRITZ!Box. What the newcomer can do – and where you should look closely.
Read more →Internet on holiday: Hotspot, hotel Wi-Fi or a local eSIM?
Mobile hotspot, hotel Wi-Fi or travel eSIM? There's a best solution for every holiday destination – and at least one cost trap. The holiday guide for 2026.
Read more →How much data allowance do you really need? Calculations instead of guesswork
Most people pay for data allowance they never touch. We recalculate with real usage figures – and show which package fits which type of user.
Read more →Deutsche Glasfaser: What's behind the €24.99 offer
Every plan for €24.99 for 12 months – from the 100 Mbit to the gigabit tier. We work out what comes after, clear up the router question, and explain who the FTTH offer is worth it for.
Read more →Simple mobile plans for seniors: What really matters
Where it says senior plan, there's often an expensive standard plan inside. What older people really need: a good network, a fixed price, no cost traps – and that's available from €4.99.
Read more →PYUR cable internet from €19: Where the bargain price has its catch
50 Mbit for €19, 250 Mbit for €23 – PYUR undercuts almost everyone. We give you an honest assessment: strong prices, but cable remains a shared medium, and it gets more expensive after the promotion.
Read more →EU roaming 2026: What's really included – and why Switzerland can get expensive
Calling and browsing in the EU costs nothing extra – usually. Where the fair-use limit lies, why Switzerland is a cost trap, and what you should check before your summer holiday.
Read more →Moving house with an internet contract: Take it with you, cancel it, or sign up again?
The contract moves with you – or you get to leave. What applies to your internet connection when you move, when the special right of termination applies, and which timeline saves you from weeks without a network.
Read more →Solving Wi-Fi problems: Why the router is usually to blame – not your provider
Before you angrily cancel with your provider: most "internet problems" happen between the router and the couch. With a 15-minute test, you can find the real culprit.
Read more →Lycamobile Global Connect in review: How good are the plans from €2 on the O2 network?
5 GB for €2, 125 GB for €9: Lycamobile's Global Connect plans sound almost too cheap. We've worked out how the promotional prices work and who it's worth it for.
Read more →Data allowance used up: What helps now – and which trap can cost you money
The bar is red, the network is crawling: what really happens during throttling, why the data auto-top-up is a rip-off trap, and when topping up is pointless.
Read more →Mobile plans for students and apprentices: What young-people discounts really offer
Young plan from the network operator or discounter for under €10? At the start of the semester, we work out what students and apprentices really save – and where the discount is just cosmetic.
Read more →Fibre rollout 2026: Where Germany stands – and whether a pre-contract is worth it
The digger is parked on the street, the salesperson is at the door: what fibre rollout costs in 2026, how far it has progressed, and when a pre-contract in a rollout area is a good deal.
Read more →Cancelling a mobile contract: Deadlines, the cancellation button, number porting
Cancelling has become easier: one month's notice, a cancellation button, simply keep your number. The timeline that makes switching work without a dead zone.
Read more →1&1 network in a reality check: What is Germany's fourth mobile network really worth?
Germany officially has four mobile networks. But what's really behind the 1&1 network with Vodafone roaming – a pioneering achievement or a rip-off?
Read more →Cable internet slow in the evening? Here's what's really behind it
250 Mbit during the day, a slideshow in the evening: why cable internet slows down at primetime, what the shared medium has to do with it – and what your options are.
Read more →eSIM instead of a plastic card: How to switch plans in minutes
No waiting for the mailman, no fumbling with paperclips: the eSIM turns switching plans into a matter of minutes – if you know the pitfalls.
Read more →Internet too slow? Your right to a reduction – here's how to proceed
You pay for 100 Mbit but only get 40? The law gives you a right to a reduction. The guide: measure, prove it, pay less.
Read more →Prepaid or Contract: What Pays Off in 2026 for Whom?
The old rule of thumb "contract = cost trap, prepaid = safe" has developed cracks. We crunch the numbers on which model suits whom in 2026.
Read more →Free Router Choice: Your Own FRITZ!Box Instead of a Rented Router – How It Works, What It Saves
The line "router rental" on your bill looks harmless – but it adds up to hundreds of euros. Since 2016 you've been free to choose your own router. Here's how a FRITZ!Box of your own pays off.
Read more →Network Coverage Compared: Telekom, Vodafone or O2 – Which Network Covers Where?
There's no such thing as the best network overall – only the best network at your specific locations. What really sets Telekom, Vodafone and O2 apart, and how to test before signing a contract.
Read more →Unlimited Calls Under €10: Are the Budget Plans Actually Any Good?
WinSIM, Lidl Connect, Penny, Blau: there are plenty of unlimited-calls plans under €10. We show where the budget plans really save money – and which four traps lurk in the fine print.
Read more →Copper Switch-Off: The Slow End of DSL – and What It Means for You
Millions of households still surf over copper lines from the last century. They're being switched off – slowly, but surely. Here's what that means for your DSL connection.
Read more →DSL, Cable or Fibre: Which Connection Is Worth It in 2026?
Cable from €19, fibre deals from €24.99, DSL on its way out: we sort through the three types of connection – honestly, with prices and a clear recommendation for each type of user.
Read more →Mobile Plans 2026: What's Really Changing at the Turn of the Year
5G in budget plans, eSIM instead of plastic, a fourth network: a lot is happening with mobile plans in 2026. An overview – and five things you should sort out in January.
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