Berlin - Post Report Question and Answers
Is high-speed home Internet access available? How long does it typically take to install it after arrival?
Yes, and in the suburbs, I'd suggest Telekom. If your social sponsor can work with the Management Assistance Center (MAC) to set up your internet before you arrive you'll be in a much better position (and can bridge the first few days immediately with Lieferando, Rewe delivery, and Amazon.de). - Aug 2023
Home internet is fast and reliable, but takes a few weeks to get installed because you have to open your local bank account before the company will do business with you. - May 2018
The MGMT assistance center is great and will help you set up everything. No issues. - Feb 2018
High speed internet is available, but it will take about three months to arrange and have set up in your home/flat. And usually they'll require an equal (3 month) cancellation notice.
Cable television in English is "hotel" expensive but available. Before signing up, however, I'd suggest asking to see the channel listings included -- personally, I don't count "Dog TV" (a channel for your dogs to watch) as an English option. And the Germans love to dub everything so if Big Bang Theory is your thing, don't expect to recognize Sheldon's voice in German -- somethings are just wrong and this is one of them. - Jan 2018
Yes. You can get it from T-Mobile or Kabel Deutschland. - Jul 2015
Yes. It can be expensive though. - Aug 2013
Internet speeds vary by neighborhood. We get okay speed for 30 Euro a month. - Dec 2011
