Bremen is launched digital: fiber optic expansion for 200,000 households!

Bremen is launched digital: fiber optic expansion for 200,000 households!

in Bremen there is reason to be happy: the expansion of the fiber optic network has started and now brings fast internet directly to the front door of 200,000 households. The symbolic groundbreaking took place at the Brommy Park, in the immediate vicinity of the Weser Stadium. The network operator fiber fiber northwest, a joint venture from Telekom and EWE, starts a new expansion area that will supply 5,500 households and companies. This means that Bremen can do above average in a nationwide comparison, such as the Weser-Kurier reported.

Around 75 percent of the 300,000 Bremen households and companies already have access to fiber optic, while fewer than half of the households can benefit from this high-speed access nationwide. Last but not least, this is thanks to the fact that the Senate Administration in Bremen promotes digital infrastructure expansion through cooperation with the private sector. According to the market analysis of the Federal Association of Broadband Communication (Breko), Bremen has significantly increased when fiber optic expansion. Compared to the previous year, the fiber optic extension ratio rose by 26 percentage points to 56 percent, which now has the third lowest in the share of fiber optic connections nationwide, but was still able to achieve a rate of 17 percent. This is an important step for digital progress in the city.

future challenges and developments

The competition for fast internet connections remains challenging. Customer emptiness in expansion areas can possibly come about through higher prices and the need for large amounts of data. Another point is the planned shutdown of the old DSL network, which Telekom wants to advance after the fiber optic expansion has been completed. The Federal Network Agency already examines the transitional modalities from DSL to Glasfaser, which is of great importance for many potential users.

In the case of fiber optic expansion, there are also new players: The Vodafone subsidiary OXG has signed a declaration of intent to create 100,000 connections in Bremen, whereby planned extensions in Horn-Lehe and Bremen-Nord are to be carried out. The goal is a comprehensive supply of fiber optic, where it is possible. In other expansion areas such as Utbremen, Peterswerder Ost, Habenhausen Nord-West and Walle Nord, users have the opportunity to benefit from better conditions if they choose a connection.

look ahead

With a clear focus on the digital future, the Bremen economy recognizes fiber optic expansion as the basis for innovation and economic progress. In the course of this development, even more movement in the market is expected in the next few years in terms of cooperation between public institutions and private sector. Several providers in Bremen are currently active, including Telekom, the EWE subsidiary SWB and Deutsche Giganetz.

Bremen's commitment means that the Bremen citizens can finally hope for a powerful internet access that is essential not only for everyday life, but also for the development of innovative business ideas. The coming months and years will show how successfully Bremen will develop in this way and whether the goals set will come true. The city undoubtedly has a good hand to be at the forefront in the digital landscape of tomorrow.