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German phrases for an internet contract
A practical sheet for the phone shop: monthly price, minimum term, cancellation rules, and the one question you should ask before signing.
Content verified June 2026
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Bring
- Ausweis or passport
- Meldebestätigung or proof of address
- Your new apartment address for installation
Expect
- Suchen Sie Internet für zu Hause?
- Dieser Tarif kostet ... Euro im Monat.
- Die Mindestlaufzeit beträgt 24 Monate.
- Wie lautet Ihre Adresse? Dann kann ich prüfen, welche Tarife verfügbar sind.
- Fallen zusätzliche Anschlussgebühren an?
Useful phrases
Ask about the contract before you say yes
Consultants often lead with the monthly price. Mindestlaufzeit and Kündigung are the phrases that protect you.
Bevor ich abschließe: Wie lange ist die Mindestlaufzeit?
Before I sign: how long is the minimum contract term?
Gibt es auch einen monatlich kündbaren Tarif?
Is there also a plan that can be canceled monthly?
Fallen zusätzliche Anschlussgebühren an?
Are there additional connection fees?
Könnten Sie mir das noch einmal zusammenfassen?
Could you summarize that once more for me?
Rescue phrases
- Was bedeutet Mindestlaufzeit?
- Können Sie das bitte wiederholen?
- Ich möchte erst die Kündigungsbedingungen verstehen.
Common questions
FAQ
Short answers for the questions people ask before this appointment.
What should I ask before signing an internet contract in Germany?+
Ask Wie lange ist die Mindestlaufzeit? and whether zusätzliche Anschlussgebühren apply before agreeing.
How do I ask for a flexible contract in German?+
Use Gibt es auch einen monatlich kündbaren Tarif? to compare shorter-commitment options.
What does Mindestlaufzeit mean?+
It is the minimum contract length — often 24 months. You usually cannot cancel before that term ends without a fee.
What if the consultant speaks too fast?+
Ask Könnten Sie mir das noch einmal zusammenfassen? or Was bedeutet Mindestlaufzeit? before signing anything.
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