The German federal cabinet approved a draft reform of the telecommunications law on Wednesday aimed at accelerating the construction of fiber-optic networks. The goal is to simplify infrastructure investment and bring high-speed internet to as many households as possible. Tagesspiegel ↗
The new rules are meant to reduce administrative burden and remove obstacles that slow down the expansion of fiber-optic connections. The reform focuses on bringing fiber connections not only to buildings but also directly into individual apartments. With this, the government is responding to the need for faster digitalization and better household access to stable internet. Deutschlandfunk ↗
According to available information, the draft was prepared by the Federal Ministry for Digitalization. The reform is intended to create more favorable conditions for investors while also simplifying the procedures associated with network construction. The topic also concerns the further legislative process, in which the Bundestag and Bundesrat will play a role, since it involves a change to a law at the federal level. Die Zeit ↗
If the reform is adopted, it could speed up the rollout of fiber-optic connections in residential buildings and apartments. The result should be broader availability of fast internet, which is important for households, remote work, and digital services. Die Zeit ↗
German government approves reform for faster fiber-optic internet
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