Germany's Basic Income Covers Telecommunications, But Free Connections Not Guaranteed
In Germany, citizens receiving basic income have telecommunications costs allocated separately, amounting to 8.94% of their monthly allowance, around 50.33 euros. This covers mobile, landline, internet speed test, and post services. However, they don't automatically receive free connections, and the cost of a phone and internet is included in their standard needs allowance.
While there's a 'right to the internet' in Germany, ensuring a minimum 15 Mbit/s download and 5 Mbit/s upload speed at an affordable price, it doesn't guarantee cheap or free internet nationwide, especially for those on basic income. Network operators aren't legally obligated to provide affordable services to socially disadvantaged people.
With 40 euros monthly for telecommunications, one can find fixed-line internet tariffs between 20 and 30 euros and mobile contracts with at least 20 GB for under 10 euros. However, citizens' income doesn't explicitly guarantee a free or mandatory fixed-line internet connection or mobile contract. Additional needs, like a home emergency call system, may be recognized and covered by care insurance or hardship regulations.
Telecommunications costs are a significant part of Germany's basic income, but recipients don't have automatic rights to free connections. While there's a 'right to the internet', it doesn't ensure nationwide affordable services for all. Recipients must navigate various options within their allowance to secure necessary telecommunications services.
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