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mobile carrier
A company that offers services for mobile telecommunications, such as mobile phone contracts, SIM cards, and access to the mobile network.
Ich möchte den Mobilfunkanbieter wechseln, weil mein aktueller Vertrag zu teuer ist.
I want to switch mobile carriers because my current contract is too expensive.
This word is a clear example of a German word chain. It is made up of 'mobil' (mobile), 'Funk' (radio communication), and 'Anbieter' (provider). 'Mobilfunk' refers to mobile communication, and an 'Anbieter' is a company that offers something.
Ein guter Mobilfunkanbieter sollte ein stabiles Netz haben.
A good mobile carrier should have a stable network.
The most common action in connection with this word is switching. The fixed expression is 'den Mobilfunkanbieter wechseln' (to switch mobile carriers). Also common is 'einen Vertrag bei einem Anbieter abschließen' (to sign a contract with a provider).
Viele Leute wechseln ihren Mobilfunkanbieter, um Geld zu sparen.
Many people switch their mobile carrier to save money.
If you want to say which company you have a contract with, you use the preposition 'bei'.
Ich bin schon seit zehn Jahren beim selben Mobilfunkanbieter.
I have been with the same mobile carrier for ten years.
provider
'der Provider' and 'der Mobilfunkanbieter' can both mean a company that offers technical services. 'Provider' is more general and can refer to internet, email, mobile communications, or other technical services. 'Mobilfunkanbieter' is more specific: it is about mobile phone contracts, SIM cards, and mobile phone service or mobile data. If the context is already clear, you can also say 'Provider' in everyday language. If you want to make clear that you mean the mobile network or a mobile phone contract, 'Mobilfunkanbieter' is more precise.
Am Montag wechseln wir zu einem günstigeren Mobilfunkanbieter.
On Monday, we are switching to a cheaper mobile carrier.
Nach dem Umzug sucht Lena einen neuen Provider für Internet und Telefon.
After moving, Lena is looking for a new provider for internet and phone service.