Copper-fiber migration<\/h1><\/div>With the ongoing expansion of fiber optic networks and the marketing of fiber optic connections, the continued operation of the copper network will become unprofitable for Telekom in the long term. It therefore has an interest in shutting down the copper network – at least where it has rolled out fiber optics itself. This process has already been initiated in other European countries. For BREKO member companies, it is crucial that the shutdown process is not limited to Telekom\u2019s fiber expansion areas, while alternative providers continue to operate the copper network with vectoring in similarly well-developed region. BREKO therefore advocates a non-discriminatory copper switch-off in which the expansion areas of competitors are treated according to the same standards as Telekom’s expansion areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
FAQ<\/h2><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>When will the copper network be switched off? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe copper network will not be switched off all at once, but gradually. We anticipate that the first switch-off notifications from Telekom could take place this year (2025). The first pilot projects have already been carried out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will a switch-off also take place in fiber optic expansion areas of alternative providers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThat is not certain. The right to initiate shutdown notifications lies exclusively with Telekom, which is likely to have little interest in forcibly shutting down the copper network in the expansion areas of its competitors. Therefore, BREKO advocates with the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA), ministries, and policymakers to ensure a non-discriminatory shutdown practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>In which units will the shutdown take place?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIt makes sense for the shutdown units to be based on the network being decommissioned, rather than primarily on geographic or administrative boundaries (e.g., municipal divisions). Therefore, the shutdown will likely take place on a KVz basis, although multiple KVz units can be included in a single shutdown request..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
With the ongoing expansion of fiber optic networks and the marketing of fiber optic connections, the continued operation of the copper network will become unprofitable for Telekom in the long term. It therefore has an interest in shutting down the copper network – at least where it has rolled out fiber optics itself. This process has already been initiated in other European countries. For BREKO member companies, it is crucial that the shutdown process is not limited to Telekom\u2019s fiber expansion areas, while alternative providers continue to operate the copper network with vectoring in similarly well-developed region. BREKO therefore advocates a non-discriminatory copper switch-off in which the expansion areas of competitors are treated according to the same standards as Telekom’s expansion areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
FAQ<\/h2><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>When will the copper network be switched off? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe copper network will not be switched off all at once, but gradually. We anticipate that the first switch-off notifications from Telekom could take place this year (2025). The first pilot projects have already been carried out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will a switch-off also take place in fiber optic expansion areas of alternative providers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThat is not certain. The right to initiate shutdown notifications lies exclusively with Telekom, which is likely to have little interest in forcibly shutting down the copper network in the expansion areas of its competitors. Therefore, BREKO advocates with the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA), ministries, and policymakers to ensure a non-discriminatory shutdown practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>In which units will the shutdown take place?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIt makes sense for the shutdown units to be based on the network being decommissioned, rather than primarily on geographic or administrative boundaries (e.g., municipal divisions). Therefore, the shutdown will likely take place on a KVz basis, although multiple KVz units can be included in a single shutdown request..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>When will the copper network be switched off? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe copper network will not be switched off all at once, but gradually. We anticipate that the first switch-off notifications from Telekom could take place this year (2025). The first pilot projects have already been carried out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will a switch-off also take place in fiber optic expansion areas of alternative providers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThat is not certain. The right to initiate shutdown notifications lies exclusively with Telekom, which is likely to have little interest in forcibly shutting down the copper network in the expansion areas of its competitors. Therefore, BREKO advocates with the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA), ministries, and policymakers to ensure a non-discriminatory shutdown practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>In which units will the shutdown take place?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIt makes sense for the shutdown units to be based on the network being decommissioned, rather than primarily on geographic or administrative boundaries (e.g., municipal divisions). Therefore, the shutdown will likely take place on a KVz basis, although multiple KVz units can be included in a single shutdown request..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The copper network will not be switched off all at once, but gradually. We anticipate that the first switch-off notifications from Telekom could take place this year (2025). The first pilot projects have already been carried out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Will a switch-off also take place in fiber optic expansion areas of alternative providers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThat is not certain. The right to initiate shutdown notifications lies exclusively with Telekom, which is likely to have little interest in forcibly shutting down the copper network in the expansion areas of its competitors. Therefore, BREKO advocates with the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA), ministries, and policymakers to ensure a non-discriminatory shutdown practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>In which units will the shutdown take place?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIt makes sense for the shutdown units to be based on the network being decommissioned, rather than primarily on geographic or administrative boundaries (e.g., municipal divisions). Therefore, the shutdown will likely take place on a KVz basis, although multiple KVz units can be included in a single shutdown request..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
That is not certain. The right to initiate shutdown notifications lies exclusively with Telekom, which is likely to have little interest in forcibly shutting down the copper network in the expansion areas of its competitors. Therefore, BREKO advocates with the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA), ministries, and policymakers to ensure a non-discriminatory shutdown practice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>In which units will the shutdown take place?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIt makes sense for the shutdown units to be based on the network being decommissioned, rather than primarily on geographic or administrative boundaries (e.g., municipal divisions). Therefore, the shutdown will likely take place on a KVz basis, although multiple KVz units can be included in a single shutdown request..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
It makes sense for the shutdown units to be based on the network being decommissioned, rather than primarily on geographic or administrative boundaries (e.g., municipal divisions). Therefore, the shutdown will likely take place on a KVz basis, although multiple KVz units can be included in a single shutdown request..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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