Today, the German Broadband Association (BREKO) published a position paper on Open Access in fiber optic expansion. The aim is to lay the foundation for an industry standard with a concrete definition of Open Access in order to give the expansion of fiber optics in Germany an even greater boost and avoid economically pointless double expansion.

The entry into force of DIN 18220 for trenching, milling and ploughing methods is an important milestone for even more speed in fiber optic expansion. The new standard helps to overcome existing reservations in the approval authorities of local authorities and is therefore important for the increased use of these installation methods. They can not only speed up fiber optic expansion projects, but also conserve resources compared to traditional open trench construction methods.

The Board of Directors of the German Broadband Communications Association (BREKO) has bid farewell to its long-standing member Dirk Sasson, Managing Director of Stadtwerke Schwedt, and elected Fabian Bühring, responsible for telecommunications at Stadtwerke Neumünster, to the vacant position.

- 50 percent fiber optic coverage by 2025 and 100 percent by 2030: Ambitious targets, only achievable with the right framework conditions - DIN standard for modern installation methods: Important milestone for efficient fiber optic expansion, but application by municipalities crucial - Digital approval procedures: OZG broadband portal must be used quickly across the board - Fiber optic dual expansion: Telekom's tactical manoeuvres jeopardize expansion targets

The strong momentum of the fibre-optic expansion of the companies organized in our associations is already suffering from the actual or announced strategic over- or double expansion by Telekom and its subsidiary Glasfaser Plus. Well over 100 specific cases throughout Germany, as well as feedback from numerous municipal representatives, show that there is an urgent need for action.

BREKO welcomes the fact that the Advisory Board of the BNetzA has today spoken out in favor of strong competition with regard to the next allocation of mobile frequencies.

We bid farewell to Prof. Dr. Torsten J. Gerpott, an outstanding personality in the German telecommunications industry.

The Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg regional group of the German Broadband Communications Association (BREKO) has elected a new team of spokespersons. Fabian Bühring, Managing Director of Stadtwerke Neumünster, will take over the leadership.

- Established mobile network operators block access to 5G for competitors - Fiber network operators lack advance services for competitive bundled products - 90% of fiber network operators demand service provider obligation and expect improved competition from fourth mobile network operator - New frequency allocation conditions offer last chance for the time being to promote competition and innovation in the interests of consumers

The German Broadband Association (BREKO) welcomes today's decision by the Saxon state parliament on the topic of "High-speed for fiber optic development: Intensify cooperation between state administration, companies and municipalities". The fiber optic association considers the strengthening of modern installation methods by the Digital Agency Saxony (DiAS) and the creation of a broadband pact to promote constant exchange between all players involved in fiber optic expansion to be particularly helpful.