T-Systems opens new Industrial AI Cloud centre in Munich
GERMANY 13:52

T-Systems opens new Industrial AI Cloud centre in Munich

T-Systems will open a the new Industrial AI Cloud Innovation Center in Munich on 04 February, to develop solution for the digital transformation of companies business processes. The company will use the space to develop concepts for robotics, quantum computing, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) applications. potentially translating new ideas into practice. This approach aligns with the strategy of T-Systems focusing on AI and Cloud solutions for industry applications.

Penta Infra expands presence in Germany with Munich data centre acquisition
GERMANY 13:46

Penta Infra expands presence in Germany with Munich data centre acquisition

Penta Infra is expanding its presence in Germany through the acquisition of a data centre in Munich. The colocation provider, backed by Photon Capital and the cooperative of pension investors PGGM, said it will expand the facility's IT capacity to 20 MW in response to demand for high-density colocation with liquid cooling for companies deploying AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads.

Q.beyond posts 17% EBITDA increase in FY 2025
GERMANY 29 JAN

Q.beyond posts 17% EBITDA increase in FY 2025

German IT services provider Q.beyond has posted a 17 percent increase in EBITDA in 2025 to EUR 12.3 million, while the net result improved by EUR 6.5 million to a profit of EUR 2.5 million during the period, according to preliminary figures. The company has decided to publish non-audited figures in preparation of the extraordinary shareholders meeting taking place 30 January. Revenues on a like-for-like basis increased by EUR 2.6 million to EUR 182.6 million in 2025, and free cash flow also progressed, impr

Telefonica Germany expands 5G network to Grafrath, Binzen and Banzkow
GERMANY 28 JAN

Telefonica Germany expands 5G network to Grafrath, Binzen and Banzkow

Telefonica Germany has expanded its 5G network to Grafrath, Binzen, and Banzkow. In all three communities the company has upgraded a mast to 5G. Telefonica has continued to expand the 5G network, conducting 8,000 expansion measures last year. Its network currently runs on 29,000 mobile sites, and 5G reaches approximately 99 percent of the population.

Deutsche Telekom launches low-cost brand Congstar on fibre market
GERMANY 26 JAN

Deutsche Telekom launches low-cost brand Congstar on fibre market

Deutsche Telekom is bringing its low-cost brand Congstar to the FTTH market. Congstar will start to offer fibre internet tariffs from 02 February, as part of the operator's Home portfolio, at the same price as its DSL tariffs. The Congstar Home 150 subscription costs EUR 35.00 per month if booked by 31 March, and EUR 38.00 per month afterwards. Congstar is also introducing the new Home 600 and Home 1000 plans, available where there is FTTH coverage. The former provides up to 600 Mbps download and 300 Mbps u

Vodafone Germany upgrades cable upload speeds to 75 Mbps
GERMANY 26 JAN

Vodafone Germany upgrades cable upload speeds to 75 Mbps

Vodafone Germany announced it will activate the so-called "upload booster" at the beginning of February to increase the speed of internet connections for 24 million households on its cable network. The company is increasing the upload speed through the new Docsis 3.1 Low Split technology, so cable customers can receive rates of up to 75 Mbps, against a maximum 50 Mbps offered previously. The upgrade is part of a new set of broadband tariffs launching from 29 January.

German mobile operators introduce new eCall vehicular emergency call system
GERMANY 26 JAN

German mobile operators introduce new eCall vehicular emergency call system

German network operators Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone and Telefonica Germany have introduced the Next Generation Emergency Call (NG eCall) system for cars. Unlike the previous system, NG eCall no longer uses 2G (GSM) mobile technology for emergency calls but 4G, and will eventually use 5G so that vehicle location and data will be transmitted to emergency call centres more quickly.

Disney+ removes picture quality features in Germany after patent dispute with InterDigital
GERMANY 23 JAN

Disney+ removes picture quality features in Germany after patent dispute with InterDigital

Disney+ has removed several premium features including Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and 3D for viewers in Germany, following a patent dispute with video and AI technology research and development company InterDigital. The streaming service is not showing content with video in the dynamic HDR formats Dolby Vision and, and HDR10+. Viewers can still watch content with enhanced contrast range but in the static basic form of HDR10, according to Heise Online. InterDigital was granted an injunction against Disney by the

Vodafone Germany to increase 5G coverage to 96% of population in 2026
GERMANY 22 JAN

Vodafone Germany to increase 5G coverage to 96% of population in 2026

Vodafone Germany plans to carry out 10,600 construction projects to expand and improve capacity of its mobile network over the next twelve months, with the goal of reaching 96 percent of the population with 5G by year-end. The company will also start to operate this the open RAN network, after signing contracts with Samsung and Ericsson to equip sites with the new technology. Several hundred towers will be equipped with open RAN over the year, starting first with the city of Wismar this spring. 

Deutsche Telekom steps up fibre marketing as network expansion continues
GERMANY 22 JAN

Deutsche Telekom steps up fibre marketing as network expansion continues

Deutsche Telekom confirmed plans to expand its fibre-optic network to 2.5 million more households and businesses this year, after reaching 2.7 million additional addresses passed last year. The German operator launched a new ad campaign to convince consumers of the reliability and high performance of its network. The campaign 'Besser im besten Netz' (Better on the Best Network) runs on TV and online channels, print, social media, out-of-home advertising, and shops.

Fraunhofer Fokus starts to operate Open6GHub+
GERMANY 22 JAN

Fraunhofer Fokus starts to operate Open6GHub+

The Fraunhofer Institute for open communication systems (Fokus) said it has started operating its Open6GHub+. The hub, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and part of the German 6G programme, will deploy AI to develop network functionalities and technologies for 6G networks. Moreover, the Open6GHub+ will work to create networks connected with drones and non-terrestrial platforms. The hub functions as platform to connect research institutions and industry.

Eurofiber Netz, Amiva connect to Vitroconnect wholesale platform
GERMANY 21 JAN

Eurofiber Netz, Amiva connect to Vitroconnect wholesale platform

Eurofiber Netz and internet service provider Amiva, a brand of Stroth Telecom, are using the open-access platform of Vitroconnect to market fibre-optic connections. Under the model, Eurofiber Netz acts as a bitstream Layer 2 provider (FTTH/FTTB), while Amiva receives the services as a bitstream Layer 3 consumer.

GERMANY 21 JAN

Telefonica Germany expands 5G to Floersbachtal, Rhede, Zeven

Telefonica Germany has expanded its 5G network to Floersbachtal, Rhede and Zeven. In Floersbachtal, in the district of Main-Kinzig district, in Rhede, and in Seven the company has upgraded mobile sites to 5G. Telefonica Germany's 5G network relies on 29,000 mobile sites across the country, reaching approximately 99 percent of the population.

GERMANY 21 JAN

German industry groups raise doubts over copper shutdown proposal

German industry groups have raised doubts over the proposed minimum fibre-optic coverage required to migrate from copper, following a proposal laid out by the Federal Networks Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). According to the proposal, the migration is possible once fibre reaches a minimum coverage of 80 percent of homes and businesses and suitable wholesale offerings are available in an area. The 80 percent quota is "unrealistic", according to Stephan Albers, managing director of industry group Breko. The requi

GERMANY 21 JAN

De-Cix records 16% increase in data traffic in 2025

De-Cix has recorded a 16 percent increase in data traffic yin 2025 reaching 79 exabytes (EB) data exchanged. At Europe's largest internet exchange, De-Cix Frankfurt, data traffic rose 6 percent in 2025 to 48 EB, and at De-Cix North America data traffic went up by 46 percent to reach 11 EB. The growth in global data traffic is driven by streaming services, AI, connected devices, and the rise of remote and hybrid work. The internet exchange operator connects more than 4,000 customers around the world.

GERMANY 20 JAN

Tele Columbus names new CEO to focus on fibre expansion

German operator Tele Columbus appointed Christoph Luethe as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the Board of Management, effective 01 April. Luethe joins Tele Columbus from Vitronet, where he is managing director since 2021. He succeeds Markus Oswald, who left the company at the end of last year. Tele Columbus said it will continue to focus on expanding fibre-optic network infrastructure, strengthen its core business, and further developing innovative products and services for residential

GERMANY 20 JAN

Wedotv renews horse racing rights with HBA Media

Switzerland-based free streaming network Wedotv has renewed the agreement with HBA Media, the distributor of international horse racing rights, to show their content on wedotv sports in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Wedotv sports will show the Crown Jewels Racing package and global racing festivals such as the Cheltenham Festival, Qatar Goodwood Festival, Skybet Ebor Festival, and the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

GERMANY 20 JAN

German regulator lays out proposal for copper network shutdown

The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has laid out a concept to start the migration from copper to fibre-optic networks. According to the regulator, the migration is possible once fibre reaches a minimum coverage of 80 percent of homes and businesses and suitable wholesale offerings are available in an area, including open access agreements for FTTH. Ideally, nationwide fibre-optic coverage should be in place by the time of the actual copper shutdown, said the president of the federal networ

GERMANY 19 JAN

Utiq names new MD overseeing operations in DACH region

European adtech venture Utiq said it has appointed Jana Moran as managing director for the DACH region, effective from 01 March. Moran succeeds Norman Wagner, who will return to the agency side. The company is establishing itself particularly in the German market and is focusing on publisher integrations.

GERMANY 19 JAN

Germany signs Declaration of Intent with India to work on topics of mutual interest in telecoms and ICT

The German and Indian governments have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) to strengthen cooperation in the fields of telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Under the JDI, representatives of both countries establish a platform for regular exchange of information on topics of mutual interest, and to promote collaboration in emerging and future technologies. Representatives of both countries will consult regularly, through annual meetings, supported by working groups a

GERMANY 16 JAN

Breko appoints three new executive board member to reinforce know-how in challenging market

German industry group Breko has announced new appointments to its executive board. The additions are TWL-KOM CEO Melanie Brill, WEMACOM/WEMAConnect managing director Volker Buck, and the managing director of TKRZ, which is a subsidiary of the town of Emsdetten's utility in North Rhine-Westphalia, Inga Oehl. The appointments strengthen know-how at board level from the municipal, data centre and publicly funded open access fibre sectors. Breko president Norbert Westfal said that the organisation needs a stron

GERMANY 16 JAN

Deutsche Telekom signs wholesale partnership with Glasfaser Ruhr

Deutsche Telekom has signed a wholesale partnership with Glasfaser Ruhr, the network operator and subsidiary of Bochum city council's utility company in the state of North-Rhine Westphalia. Under the agreement, 60,000 households in Bochum will have the option to purchase Telekom's products on Glasfaser Ruhr's fibre-optic network by 2029.

GERMANY 15 JAN

German government provides another EUR 1.8 bln for fibre expansion

The German government has held a ceremony to mark the latest allocation of EUR 1.8 billion in federal funding towards fibre-optic expansion in areas where it is not commercially lucrative for companies to build networks. Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation Karsten Wildberger said the state provided the funds last year to 536 projects. This went to expanding the fibre broadband coverage even in small villages and communities, and he presented certificates to some of the o

GERMANY 14 JAN

Ionos inks partnership with German information security agency BSI to protect cloud infrastructure

European hosting provider Ionos has signed a strategic cooperation with the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) to strengthen the security and resilience of sovereign cloud infrastructures for public administration and the private sector. Under the agreement, BSI gains access to the architecture and operational processes of Ionos cloud platform. Ionos will exchange​ confidential technical information with BSI. Another pillar of the cooperation is the investigation into the use of post-quantum cryp

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