Black Friday 2026: How to Ditch an Old, Pricey Internet Contract
Stuttgart – November 09, 2026 -- Many German households stuck in old internet contracts can switch to a cheaper plan on one month's notice, and the new provider handles the paperwork, according to consumer portal DSLWEB. Black Friday peaks on November 27, 2026, and more providers are already launching Black Week deals.
Many old contracts can be cancelled at any time
Since the 2021 reform of Germany's Telecommunications Act (TKG), internet contracts no longer renew automatically for another year once the minimum term, usually two years, has ended. They continue indefinitely instead and can be cancelled at any time with one month's notice.
The end date of a contract is listed in the customer account or the contract documents. Many providers also let customers sign the new contract now and schedule the switch for the end of the old term.
