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Overview of all internet and TV plans →Anyone looking for affordable internet in Germany often ends up with 1&1 or O2: With the O2 My Home S from €24.99 per month O2 is one of the cheapest DSL providers without a contract commitment in 2026. With a TV package, we recommend Vodafone GigaKabel 250 from €29.99/month via the cable network.
By comparison: Telekom offers internet from €39.95/month on its own network, 1&1 starts at €19.99/month and offers affordable fibre plans. O2 and 1&1 are MVNOs that resell other providers' infrastructure at lower prices: same line, lower price.
Our comparison lists only DSL, cable and fibre plans — no 5G home solutions. Use the filters above for speed, TV package, contract term and price. All offers are updated daily.
| Provider | Plan | Price/month | Speed | TV | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| congstar | Home Cable M | €32.90 | 500 Mbit/s | – | Vodafone network |
| 1&1 | Internet Light | €34.95 | 100 Mbit/s | – | Telekom network |
| O2 | Home | €49.95 | 10 Gbit/s | ✓ | O2 network |
| Telekom | blue Internet S + TV | €66.80 | 100 Mbit/s | ✓ | Telekom network |
Last updated: May 2026 · prices excluding device · all plans no minimum term unless stated otherwise · DSL/cable/fibre only
Fibre (FTTH) delivers symmetrical speeds of up to 10 Gbit/s and a very stable connection, since the signal is transmitted purely optically. Cable network (DOCSIS) is a bit slower on upload, but is more than sufficient for most households. Whether fibre is available at your address depends on the roll-out status in your area.
For a 2-person household with streaming and working from home, 100–300 Mbit/s are more than enough. Families with several simultaneous 4K streams, video calls and gaming need 500 Mbit/s or more. Gigabit fibre is especially worthwhile for households with high upload demands, e.g. content creators or regular large cloud backups.
A bundle package is worthwhile if you actually use linear TV or an IPTV recorder. If you mainly watch Netflix, Disney+ or YouTube, a plain internet plan is cheaper — the savings, depending on the provider, are €5–15/month. In the comparison above, you can see both options side by side.
Yes — switching providers in Germany is technically straightforward. You sign up for the new plan, and the provider coordinates the switchover. Pay attention to the remaining term of your old contract: if you cancel early, fees may apply. If the contract expires as scheduled, switching is free of charge.
Telekom is traditionally regarded as the most reliable provider with the largest network, but is also the most expensive. Vodafone (Congstar) and 1&1 have caught up significantly in recent years and offer comparable stability at lower prices. O2 Fiber is a newer option with its own fibre infrastructure in growing roll-out areas.
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