The ancillary cost privilege will be history from July 2024 and tenants can freely switch from cable TV to other offers. But is it really worth it – and how much can be saved?
Is it worth switching from cable TV to other reception methods once the ancillary cost privilege has expired? This comparison sheds some light. (Source: Wavebreakmedia/depositphotos.com)
In about a year, the fees for cable TV will disappear from the ancillary housing costs. That is when the final deadline for landlords to apply the so-called ancillary cost privilege expires. For tenants, this initially means savings.
According to estimates by the German Tenants’ Association, the monthly cable charges running through the utility bill are between 12 and 14 euros on average. This is the amount by which your monthly rent could be reduced in the coming year. However, this also eliminates access to the TV program, for which you must now become active yourself and spend money.
But what exactly does cable TV cost and what savings are possible every month if you switch to other reception methods? An overview of the most sensible options for a change and how much you can save is provided by Netzwelt.
Cable TV isn’t cheap – is it getting more expensive?
Cable provider Vodafone is currently using the TV Connect Start basic tariff to promote TV households who can switch to any offer from July 1, 2024. For just under 10 euros, TV reception should continue as usual, without any installation or hardware replacement. Compared to the average ancillary cost allocation, you can potentially save 2 to 4 euros here – however, Vodafone binds you to the offer for 24 months.
It remains to be seen whether the prices for cable TV will increase after the ancillary cost privilege for new customers has been finally suspended. After all, the providers are currently fighting for their current customers and are making tempting offers for them to stay. Incidentally, unlike DVB-T2, there is no free basic service with cable.
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