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electricity provider
A company that sells and supplies electrical energy to private households and other companies.
Durch einen Wechsel des Stromanbieters kann man oft Geld sparen.
By switching electricity providers, you can often save money.
The word consists of 'der Strom' (electricity) and 'der Anbieter' (provider). An 'Anbieter' is a person or company that offers something. A 'Stromanbieter' (electricity provider) therefore offers electricity for purchase.
Welcher Stromanbieter ist in deiner Region am günstigsten?
Which electricity provider is the cheapest in your region?
The most common action in connection with electricity providers is switching. The verb 'wechseln' (to switch/change) is almost always used together with this noun.
Ich sollte meinen Stromanbieter wechseln, um Kosten zu sparen.
I should switch my electricity provider to save costs.
The ending '-anbieter' (provider) is very productive for service companies. If you recognize this pattern, you will also understand words like 'Gasanbieter' (gas provider), 'Internetanbieter' (internet provider), or 'Mobilfunkanbieter' (mobile phone provider).
Mein Internetanbieter hat die Preise erhöht.
My internet provider has raised its prices.
network operator
'Netzbetreiber' and 'Stromanbieter' can both appear in the context of electricity. Even so, they do not mean the same thing. The 'Netzbetreiber' is responsible for the electricity network, meaning the lines, meters, and technical supply. The 'Stromanbieter' sells electricity to customers and often issues the bill. Learners may confuse the words because both companies play a role in electricity supply. A practical guide: for technology and lines, 'Netzbetreiber' fits; for tariffs, contracts, and prices, 'Stromanbieter' fits.
Sie vergleicht mehrere Stromanbieter, bevor sie einen neuen Vertrag abschließt.
She compares several electricity providers before signing a new contract.
Bei einem Stromausfall informiert der Netzbetreiber die Bewohner über die Reparatur.
In the event of a power outage, the network operator informs the residents about the repair.