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Internet and TV, fast broadband, streaming over aerials

Updated July 2026Reviewed July 2026
The one-line versionHome broadband (fibre or coax) runs around DKK 200-350/month and is fast. Traditional TV packages have largely given way to streaming - and the old mandatory media licence is gone, replaced by tax funding.

Home broadband

Danish home internet is fast and reliable - fibre (fibernet) where available, otherwise coax or DSL. Expect around DKK 200-350/month depending on speed and provider (YouSee, Hiper, Fastspeed, Norlys, Stofa and others). Check what technology reaches your specific address before choosing - fibre availability varies by building.

Getting connected

  • Check your address on providers' sites - available speeds depend on the building's connection.
  • Watch install lead times - a new fibre connection can take weeks; ask before you rely on it.
  • Landlord/association sometimes has a bulk deal or a fixed provider - check before signing your own.

TV and the old licence

Two things newcomers should know. First, traditional cable-TV packages have largely been replaced by streaming (Netflix, DR's own streaming, Viaplay, TV 2 Play and the rest). Second, the old mandatory media licence (licens) that once applied to any device receiving broadcasts has been abolished - public broadcasting (DR) is now funded through general taxation, so there is no separate household licence fee to pay.

You probably don't need a TV packageMost people get by on broadband plus a couple of streaming subscriptions rather than a traditional TV package. DR's public content is tax-funded and available to stream. Price a standalone broadband deal and add only the streaming you actually watch.
Bundle only if it genuinely savesOperators push broadband-plus-TV-plus-mobile bundles. They can save money, but only if you would use all parts. Often a cheap standalone broadband plan plus chosen streaming beats a bundle padded with TV channels you never open.

Common questions

What does home internet cost?
Around DKK 200-350/month depending on speed and technology. Fibre is fastest where available; check your address.
Is there still a TV licence?
No - the old mandatory media licence has been abolished. Public broadcasting is funded through taxation instead.
Do I need a TV package?
Usually not - broadband plus streaming covers most people. Add a TV package only if you will actually use it.

Verified July 2026 against official sources: lifeindenmark.borger.dk, Motorstyrelsen, um.dk and consumer/provider information. Prices and rules are 2026 estimates and change - always check current provider terms and official sites. General information, not legal advice.

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