The article provides updates on maintenance work across major internet providers in Germany, such as 1&1, Deutsche Telekom, and Vodafone, noting which services are currently affected or not. It offers guidance on checking for faults and alternative ways to stay connected during disruptions, such as using mobile hotspots. Additionally, it presents troubleshooting steps for unresolved internet issues and highlights free TV streaming options available online.
Experiencing issues with your telephone, television, or internet service? Don’t worry; it might just be a minor disruption due to routine maintenance by your service provider. Availability of information regarding such maintenance can be unclear, so we’re here to inform you about scheduled maintenance activities of major internet providers in Germany.
1&1
If you’re facing difficulties with your 1&1 connection, it’s not due to scheduled maintenance. The provider based in Montabaur has not reported any ongoing maintenance activities. You can check with us for any current service disruptions related to 1&1.
Deutsche Telefon
Currently, there is no information available about maintenance work from Deutsche Telefon. However, if you encounter issues with your connection, you can verify if there are any faults affecting the provider through our service status checker for Deutsche Telefon.
Deutsche Telekom
Deutsche Telekom is not conducting any maintenance activities at this time. For details about potential service limitations in your area, feel free to use our Telekom service status tool.
Deutsche Glasfaser
This week, Deutsche Glasfaser has announced maintenance work that may lead to temporary service interruptions. The following regions will be impacted:
If you’re experiencing internet, TV, or landline issues elsewhere, you can check for reported disruptions in your area with Deutsche Glasfaser.
NetCom BW
NetCom BW has scheduled maintenance for this week which may cause temporary or prolonged disruptions to internet, telephone, and TV services.
If you’re encountering connectivity issues, our NetCom BW service status page can provide insight into whether your region is affected.
NetCologne
At present, we do not have any information on maintenance work for the NetCologne network. If you reside in a region seemingly unaffected by maintenance activities but are still facing issues with your connection, check our NetCologne service status page to see if others are reporting similar problems.
O2
O2, which operates one of Germany’s largest mobile networks alongside DSL connections, has indicated that there are no planned maintenance activities at this time.
Should you encounter issues with your landline, internet, or mobile services, it might be due to an error within the O2 network. You can verify reported problems through our fault report linked page.
Vodafone
Vodafone has not issued any announcements regarding maintenance work. If you’re having connectivity issues, you can check with us to see if there’s a fault in your region affecting Vodafone services.
wilhelm.tel and willy.tel
The providers wilhelm.tel and willy.tel, which specialize in cable TV, internet, telephony, and mobile services in northern Germany, currently do not have any planned maintenance.
In case you experience unexpected service problems, you can check our service status for wilhelm.tel to determine if there are outages in your area.
Kabelplus
Kabelplus has confirmed no scheduled maintenance for next week.
Managing Without Service: Staying Connected
If maintenance work has disrupted your home telephone service, remember that you can still make calls using your mobile phone. Additionally, you can connect your PC to the internet through your smartphone by creating a hotspot. We’ll guide you through setting up this feature on both Android and iPhone in our upcoming articles.
If your internet connection is stable, you can still enjoy TV through live streaming services, many of which are free. Check our list of top free TV apps in the linked article for options.
Experiencing Problems Despite No Maintenance?
Internet connectivity issues can arise from various factors. Our guide titled ‘DSL Disruption: Troubleshooting Checklist for Internet Outages’ walks you through a systematic approach to troubleshooting and restoring your connection.
If your internet is functioning correctly, consider that maintenance activities on external online services may temporarily keep you offline. We’ll also provide updates in another article regarding maintenance for popular online games.