ᐅ Opting out of a telecommunications connection

@K1300S
Yes, you are basically right, but I didn’t want to go into the details of the backbone issue just yet. These are completely beyond the control of a home builder. And they apply to all types of supply (LTE, cable, telecom, stone slabs, etc.).

Doc.Schnaggls schrieb:
Where Telekom makes a significant price difference is in the costs for the house connection when the telephone/internet contract is signed at the same time as the house connection, compared to having the house connection without the corresponding contract.

Hello,

sorry, sorry, sorry... oops:

That was complete nonsense. In fact, Kabel BW charges differently for installing the cable connection outlet depending on whether a contract is signed immediately or not.

Regards,

Dirk

Hello,

I just want to share my quick two cents...
It was mentioned that nobody knows what the future holds, and that’s true. However, the fact is that traditional landline phone connections are now only available with very old contracts or for businesses. I don’t know of any internet provider that doesn’t use SIP, meaning VoIP (Voice over IP) calls, basically internet telephony. So, you could completely separate your services, for example, get internet from Kabel BW, TV via satellite, and phone service from sipgate.de or easybell.de. There is potential to save money if you know exactly what you want!

BUT, I would still pay around 400 EUR (about 430 USD) to have a Telekom line installed. You never know how pricing policies might change with current providers, so it’s wise to have alternatives secured!

Best regards
splitti

Hello,

The whole thing with VoIP is nice and all, but it has one "disadvantage" compared to a traditional landline connection that shouldn’t be forgotten:

A regular corded telephone still works during a power outage. The whole computer-based system is useless without electricity in the house.

We really appreciated having a “normal” corded phone back in 1999 during and after the storm “Lothar,” when we were able to keep in touch with the outside world for two days…

Regards,

Dirk

Doc.Schnaggls schrieb:

A regular corded telephone still works during a power outage. The whole computer-based system is useless without electricity in the house.

In at most 2 years, you will no longer be able to get a "normal" landline connection; then all phone calls will be handled via VoIP. The telecom provider is already actively working on converting everything.

Yes, that’s true. The problem is that ISDN is often no longer sold, only available upon special customer request, and then the big question is whether it’s genuine ISDN or just a simulated ISDN from the modem or telephone system. If the goal is to save costs, there are many alternatives with SIP...

Regards
splitti