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network operator
A company responsible for operating and maintaining a supply or communication network, for example for electricity, gas, telephone, or internet.
Bei einem Stromausfall müssen Sie sich an Ihren lokalen Netzbetreiber wenden.
In the event of a power outage, you must contact your local network operator.
The word is made up of 'das Netz' (network) and 'der Betreiber' (operator). A 'Netzbetreiber' is therefore literally a person or company that operates a network.
Der Netzbetreiber ist für die Wartung der Stromleitungen zuständig.
The network operator is responsible for maintaining the power lines.
Common phrases are 'sich an den Netzbetreiber wenden' (to contact the network operator) or 'den Netzbetreiber kontaktieren' (to contact the network operator), usually in connection with contracts or technical faults.
Wenn das Internet nicht funktioniert, sollten Sie Ihren Netzbetreiber kontaktieren.
If the internet is not working, you should contact your network operator.
You will often find this word on electricity or internet bills, in contracts, or in information about a power outage or network disruption.
Auf meiner Stromrechnung steht der Name des zuständigen Netzbetreibers.
The name of the responsible network operator is on my electricity bill.
municipal utility
'das Stadtwerk' and 'der Netzbetreiber' both have to do with supply services, for example electricity, gas, or water. But they do not mean exactly the same thing. Stadtwerke are usually municipal companies belonging to a city or community. They often provide various services, such as electricity, water, gas, or sometimes even local public transport. A network operator is specifically responsible for a network, meaning its operation, maintenance, and technology, for example in the electricity or gas network. Learners may confuse the words because a Stadtwerk can also be a network operator. When talking about the local provider for a city, people often say 'die Stadtwerke'. When talking about lines, a network connection, or technical faults in the network, 'Netzbetreiber' is more precise.
Bei einer Störung an der Stromleitung muss der Netzbetreiber informiert werden.
If there is a fault in the power line, the network operator has to be informed.
Die Stadtwerke schicken uns jedes Jahr eine Abrechnung für Wasser und Strom.
The municipal utilities send us a statement for water and electricity every year.