Bonn/Frankfurt, 21.03.2025 The TV congress media hall will open its doors on April 2 and 3, 2025 as part of fiberdays 25 at Messe Frankfurt am Main. In its fourth edition, media hall offers media companies, platforms, network operators, media professionals, streaming services and technology providers a unique forum for discussing and actively shaping the [...]

Bonn, March 17, 2025 - Sven Knapp, Head of the Capital Office of the German Broadband Association (BREKO), comments on the Federal Network Agency's planned decision on the extension of mobile frequencies: "This is a slap in the face for competition, regardless of the interests of consumers and business customers. Instead of finally creating effective [...]

Bonn/Frankfurt, 13.03.2025 With the move to the trade fair city of Frankfurt am Main and a growth of over 70 additional exhibitors, fiberdays 25 on 2 and 3 April 2025 will underpin its claim to be a central platform for knowledge transfer and exchange in the telecommunications industry. The integrated approach of the event offers [...]

Against the backdrop of current geopolitical developments, it is important that Germany gets a new federal government quickly. The planned special fund creates financial leeway, but will not solve the structural problems that are hampering the expansion of fiber optics. As much state money as possible is not the answer to the 39% increase in construction costs since 2021 and will not lead to faster expansion.

The published guide "Qualification of workers for fiber optic expansion", which was created by the Initiative Fachkräfte für den Glasfaserausbau (FKGA), describes the various qualification profiles that are in demand in fiber optic expansion. The guide is aimed at people considering a career in fibre optic expansion as well as organizations looking for or placing workers.

"The new German government must actively support the expansion of the digital infrastructure as the basis for digitization with high priority and with a competition-oriented and investment-friendly telecommunications policy. The most important measures that must be implemented quickly include designing a competition- and consumer-friendly switch from copper to fiber optic networks, a consistent reduction in bureaucracy that noticeably relieves companies and an expansion acceleration law that effectively accelerates the expansion of fiber optics. "

BREKO Einkaufsgemeinschaft eG (BREKO eG), LATUS consulting AG and vitroconnect GmbH present a joint initiative to make it easier than ever before for small and medium-sized network operators and municipal utilities to enter the wholesale business

fiberdays 25 will take place at Messe Frankfurt am Main for the first time from 02 to 03 April 2025. With the new location, the trade fair offers around 60 percent more space for a growing number of exhibitors, visitors and topics. More than 250 national and international exhibitors will showcase their products and services and offer trade visitors the opportunity to find out about the latest developments in a compact format. The trade fair will be officially opened on April 2 by Hessian Digital Minister Prof. Dr. Kristina Sinemus.

Today, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV) published the study prepared by WIK on promoting demand for fiber optic expansion through so-called vouchers. Sven Knapp, Head of the Capital Office at the German Broadband Association (BREKO), explains: "The use of vouchers can significantly increase the willingness of consumers to actively support the expansion of the digital infrastructure with fiber optics.

With the announced reduction in bureaucracy, the Commission is sending an important signal to ease the burden on companies in the EU. The planned "omnibus simplification package", which aims to streamline reporting obligations in the areas of sustainability and taxonomy, is a first step towards reducing bureaucracy.