Hello,
When I was a child, for some reason, I believed that a cable connection cost 200 DM per month and that this included the ability to watch TV. For a long time, I was still under the impression *uncertainty*: that simply having the cable connection and the possibility to receive digital TV—even without a contract with the local cable network operator—already incurs basic cable fees.
Question 1: Is that correct? Or do I only have to pay a monthly fee for a cable connection if I do have a contract with the provider?
Question 2: Is it possible that if I don’t have a contract, I cannot receive TV via the cable at all, meaning I get or have been disconnected? (I’m asking because in our apartment building, we also receive TV via cable without a subscription, where there is a box from Unity Media in the basement for all residents. The connection fees for that are most likely paid directly by the landlord and passed on to us tenants.)
Question 3: Can I only get a cable connection if the street is equipped for it, meaning if the operator has actually expanded the network accordingly?
Question 4: How much does such a connection cost (up to the property boundary, with presumably another 20-30m (65-100 ft) needed on the property itself)?
According to my research, I currently understand this as: a flat rate of €600 for up to 20m (65 ft) plus €70 for each additional meter (3.3 ft).
Cheaper if, for example, a trench already exists, such as from water utilities.
Possibly cheaper if a contract is signed directly.
Question 5: What are the costs for a telecom connection accordingly?
According to my research, I currently understand this as: a flat rate of €350 plus €25 per meter (3.3 ft).
Cheaper if, for example, a trench already exists, such as from water utilities.
Possibly cheaper if a contract is signed directly.
Question 6: Does it make sense, aside from the extra costs, to install both connections to keep options open for the future, or am I overestimating the advantage of having both options available?
When I was a child, for some reason, I believed that a cable connection cost 200 DM per month and that this included the ability to watch TV. For a long time, I was still under the impression *uncertainty*: that simply having the cable connection and the possibility to receive digital TV—even without a contract with the local cable network operator—already incurs basic cable fees.
Question 1: Is that correct? Or do I only have to pay a monthly fee for a cable connection if I do have a contract with the provider?
Question 2: Is it possible that if I don’t have a contract, I cannot receive TV via the cable at all, meaning I get or have been disconnected? (I’m asking because in our apartment building, we also receive TV via cable without a subscription, where there is a box from Unity Media in the basement for all residents. The connection fees for that are most likely paid directly by the landlord and passed on to us tenants.)
Question 3: Can I only get a cable connection if the street is equipped for it, meaning if the operator has actually expanded the network accordingly?
Question 4: How much does such a connection cost (up to the property boundary, with presumably another 20-30m (65-100 ft) needed on the property itself)?
According to my research, I currently understand this as: a flat rate of €600 for up to 20m (65 ft) plus €70 for each additional meter (3.3 ft).
Cheaper if, for example, a trench already exists, such as from water utilities.
Possibly cheaper if a contract is signed directly.
Question 5: What are the costs for a telecom connection accordingly?
According to my research, I currently understand this as: a flat rate of €350 plus €25 per meter (3.3 ft).
Cheaper if, for example, a trench already exists, such as from water utilities.
Possibly cheaper if a contract is signed directly.
Question 6: Does it make sense, aside from the extra costs, to install both connections to keep options open for the future, or am I overestimating the advantage of having both options available?
BeHaElJa schrieb:
We just went through Telekom... 600€ (approx. $660) regardless of the length. 400€ (approx. $440) credit if you book directly with the Magenta 123 builder service.Does this have to be booked at the time of ordering the connection, or only after they have actually installed the connection?
Exactly! Just spoke with them again on the phone. The connection will be set up now, and we’ll call again next year to discuss the tariff. The homebuilder bonus and current offers will then be taken into account.
Moving in will only be around mid-February.
As BeHaElJa already mentioned, make sure to call the homebuilder hotline.
Moving in will only be around mid-February.
As BeHaElJa already mentioned, make sure to call the homebuilder hotline.
I think that in most areas, Deutsche Telekom is the only network provider. Not the phone service providers themselves, but others use their network—except Vodafone, which uses Kabel Deutschland’s network. So, if you want a landline, you usually have to go with Telekom or take Vodafone’s cable offer. You can do without a landline; calling is not a problem, but mobile LTE for internet access is not really practical.
My conclusion: I’m going with Telekom and paying 400,-, and might switch later. I’m not choosing cable but satellite TV. It is what it is. Karsten
My conclusion: I’m going with Telekom and paying 400,-, and might switch later. I’m not choosing cable but satellite TV. It is what it is. Karsten
Since Telekom only offers 16,000 DSL, I am leaning more towards cable (up to 400 Mbit/s).
However, I would like to have both, so my question is: how long can the activation of the connection be delayed? If I can still get the €400 discount even three years after the house connection is installed, then I would choose one provider (e.g., UnityMedia with cable) for two years and then activate the Telekom connection afterward to also receive the €400 discount.
However, I would like to have both, so my question is: how long can the activation of the connection be delayed? If I can still get the €400 discount even three years after the house connection is installed, then I would choose one provider (e.g., UnityMedia with cable) for two years and then activate the Telekom connection afterward to also receive the €400 discount.
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