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Germany s Fiber Optic Communication Policy
Since 12 November 2025, a new EU regulation designed to accelerate fiber-optic expansion has come into force — a move expected to significantly reduce waiting times, simplify construction procedures and reduce long-standing bureaucratic bottlenecks. The federal Digital Strategy and the Gigabit Strategy for Germany from 2022 aim at the nationwide supply with fibre optic and the latest mobile communications technologies of all areas by 2030. The Federal Ministry for Digitalization and Government Modernization (Bundesministerium für Digitales und. The Bundesnetzagentur has launched a consultation to determine how regulation can support an accelerated rollout of fibre access networks. The consultation document deals with "Issues of price regulation for FttH/B-based wholesale products in the context of the rollout of high-capacity fibre. The nationwide fibre rollout is crucial for Germany's competitiveness and digital progress. But despite the urgency, Germany is lagging behind. eco – Association of the Internet Industry sees the key points of the German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs.
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