Building networks \/ network level 4<\/h1><\/div>As fiber optic expansion progresses, the expansion of fiber optics within buildings, the so-called “network level 4” (NE4), is becoming more of a focus. In this context, several issues still need to be addressed. These include facilitating the acquisition of permits and expansion rights within buildings, as well as questions related to technical implementation and financing. BREKO is advocating for improvements in various committees and working groups, as well as with ministries and policymakers, and in dialogue with the housing industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
FAQ<\/h2><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>How can the acquisition of permits be made easier?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nBREKO: One of the issues in acquiring permits is the identification of property owners. If land registries even grant access to expanding companies, the data is often incomplete, and the retrieval process is not suitable for mass queries or in formats that can be processed further. BREKO is advocating for improvements. Ideally, a centralized database with ownership data would allow expanding companies to access it online. As an interim step, at least an improvement in data quality and query capabilities at the land registries should be pursued.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Are there technical standards for expansion at grid level 4?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nBREKO: There are various technical standards and recommendations for expansion at network level 4. However, no technical minimum standards have been mandated so far. Article 10, paragraph 4 of the Gigabit Infrastructure Regulation (GIA) stipulates that EU member states must establish corresponding minimum standards for NE4 expansion and the components used there by November 2025. The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) has set up a working group on this, in which BREKO is involved. <\/p>\n
Our aim is to provide those involved with sufficient planning security and to ensure a minimum standard for expansion quality, while at the same time maintaining the highest possible degree of flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
As fiber optic expansion progresses, the expansion of fiber optics within buildings, the so-called “network level 4” (NE4), is becoming more of a focus. In this context, several issues still need to be addressed. These include facilitating the acquisition of permits and expansion rights within buildings, as well as questions related to technical implementation and financing. BREKO is advocating for improvements in various committees and working groups, as well as with ministries and policymakers, and in dialogue with the housing industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
FAQ<\/h2><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>How can the acquisition of permits be made easier?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nBREKO: One of the issues in acquiring permits is the identification of property owners. If land registries even grant access to expanding companies, the data is often incomplete, and the retrieval process is not suitable for mass queries or in formats that can be processed further. BREKO is advocating for improvements. Ideally, a centralized database with ownership data would allow expanding companies to access it online. As an interim step, at least an improvement in data quality and query capabilities at the land registries should be pursued.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Are there technical standards for expansion at grid level 4?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nBREKO: There are various technical standards and recommendations for expansion at network level 4. However, no technical minimum standards have been mandated so far. Article 10, paragraph 4 of the Gigabit Infrastructure Regulation (GIA) stipulates that EU member states must establish corresponding minimum standards for NE4 expansion and the components used there by November 2025. The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) has set up a working group on this, in which BREKO is involved. <\/p>\n
Our aim is to provide those involved with sufficient planning security and to ensure a minimum standard for expansion quality, while at the same time maintaining the highest possible degree of flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How can the acquisition of permits be made easier?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nBREKO: One of the issues in acquiring permits is the identification of property owners. If land registries even grant access to expanding companies, the data is often incomplete, and the retrieval process is not suitable for mass queries or in formats that can be processed further. BREKO is advocating for improvements. Ideally, a centralized database with ownership data would allow expanding companies to access it online. As an interim step, at least an improvement in data quality and query capabilities at the land registries should be pursued.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Are there technical standards for expansion at grid level 4?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nBREKO: There are various technical standards and recommendations for expansion at network level 4. However, no technical minimum standards have been mandated so far. Article 10, paragraph 4 of the Gigabit Infrastructure Regulation (GIA) stipulates that EU member states must establish corresponding minimum standards for NE4 expansion and the components used there by November 2025. The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) has set up a working group on this, in which BREKO is involved. <\/p>\n
Our aim is to provide those involved with sufficient planning security and to ensure a minimum standard for expansion quality, while at the same time maintaining the highest possible degree of flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
BREKO: One of the issues in acquiring permits is the identification of property owners. If land registries even grant access to expanding companies, the data is often incomplete, and the retrieval process is not suitable for mass queries or in formats that can be processed further. BREKO is advocating for improvements. Ideally, a centralized database with ownership data would allow expanding companies to access it online. As an interim step, at least an improvement in data quality and query capabilities at the land registries should be pursued.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Are there technical standards for expansion at grid level 4?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nBREKO: There are various technical standards and recommendations for expansion at network level 4. However, no technical minimum standards have been mandated so far. Article 10, paragraph 4 of the Gigabit Infrastructure Regulation (GIA) stipulates that EU member states must establish corresponding minimum standards for NE4 expansion and the components used there by November 2025. The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) has set up a working group on this, in which BREKO is involved. <\/p>\n
Our aim is to provide those involved with sufficient planning security and to ensure a minimum standard for expansion quality, while at the same time maintaining the highest possible degree of flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
BREKO: There are various technical standards and recommendations for expansion at network level 4. However, no technical minimum standards have been mandated so far. Article 10, paragraph 4 of the Gigabit Infrastructure Regulation (GIA) stipulates that EU member states must establish corresponding minimum standards for NE4 expansion and the components used there by November 2025. The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) has set up a working group on this, in which BREKO is involved. <\/p>\n
Our aim is to provide those involved with sufficient planning security and to ensure a minimum standard for expansion quality, while at the same time maintaining the highest possible degree of flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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