Bahnhof starts services on Open Infra's fibre-optic network
GERMANY 08:19

Bahnhof starts services on Open Infra's fibre-optic network

Bahnhof Naetverk has started to offer its products over Open Infra's fibre-optic network. Bahnhof has started to market only internet plans. Customers can choose from symmetrical plans offering upload and download speeds ranging from 250 Mbps to 8,000 Mbps. The company is offering a EUR 5 discount on the regular monthly price for the first 12 months of 24-month contracts.

Devolo sets out growth plan funded by private placement
GERMANY 9 SEP

Devolo sets out growth plan funded by private placement

German communications device manufacturer Devolo has laid out a growth plan underpinned by the launch of hardware based on Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8, intelligent software and targeted expansion of international sales. Devolo funds the growth plans by issuing a digital corporate bond via the regulated private investment platform Conda Capital Market. Supported by its large shareholders, the private debt placement is expected to run for three years with an interest rate of 10 percent. 

GVG Glasfaser replaces UGG with Wisotel on local fibre project
GERMANY 9 SEP

GVG Glasfaser replaces UGG with Wisotel on local fibre project

German fibre network operator GVG Glasfaser has signed a cooperation agreement with internet service provider Wisotel to supply high-speed connections to residents and businesses in the municipalities of Erdmannhausen and Marbach-Rielingshausen in the Ludwigsburg district in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg. Wisotel plans to build a fibre-optic network in the municipalities if at least 35 percent of households and businesses opt for a fibre connection.

Deutsche Telekom introduces AI agent platforms to support business-critical operations
GERMANY 9 SEP

Deutsche Telekom introduces AI agent platforms to support business-critical operations

Deutsche Telekom is introducing two new Artificial Intelligence driven platforms for the management of business-critical operations. One platforms,T-AI Agent Plattform from Telekom Business, helps managing AI agents for automation services for SMEs. The T-AI Agent Platform is based on n8n's workflow automation technology. The other platform, T-AI Agentic Hub from T-Systems, provides automation services for enterprises and public sector.

Deutsche Telekom demos drone protection shield at Digital X
GERMANY 8 SEP

Deutsche Telekom demos drone protection shield at Digital X

Deutsche Telekom will publicly show its drone protection shield for the first time at the Digital X event in Cologne. Designed for customers in the public safety, defence, airport and industrial sectors, it will demonstrate live drone detection using radio frequency (RF), with RF sensors identifying the exact location of a pilot's location, as well as the drone and RF remote control model. 

Schwarz Digits introduces RISE with SAP on StackIT cloud service
GERMANY 8 SEP

Schwarz Digits introduces RISE with SAP on StackIT cloud service

Schwarz Digits has announced the introduction of RISE with SAP on its StackIT European sovereign cloud infrastructure, making the combination available to support companies migrating their legacy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to the SAP Cloud ERP Private environment. StackIT is now accessible as a fully listed hyperscaler infrastructure in SAP's toolset. As the cloud provider for the Schwarz Group, StackIT processes more than 1,000 IT services daily for companies in the Schwarz group, including

Deutsche Telekom starts marketing Ray-Ban Meta glasses for EUR 419
GERMANY 8 SEP

Deutsche Telekom starts marketing Ray-Ban Meta glasses for EUR 419

Deutsche Telekom has stated to sell the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses for EUR 419. The Meta AI app and a Meta account are required to set up and start wearing the glasses. The glasses are available starting at EUR 6 per month in combination with a MagentaMobil M tariff.

1&1 Versatel deploys Ekinops customer premises equipment
GERMANY 8 SEP

1&1 Versatel deploys Ekinops customer premises equipment

1&1 Versatel has signed a contract with provider of optical networking and SASE products Ekinops to roll out its connectivity solutions. 1&1 Versatel has started offering Ekinops customer premises equipment (CPE), such as routers, for its business customers. These bundle multiple services into a central platform, with support for fibre-optic, DSL and 5G connections, at speeds up to 10 Gbps. France-based Ekinops said the equipment offers EU levels of security as well as reduced energy consumption compared to

Vodafone introduces 'Quality on Demand' mobile API service in Germany
GERMANY 7 SEP

Vodafone introduces 'Quality on Demand' mobile API service in Germany

Vodafone is introducing 'Quality on Demand' service in Germany, based on a network application programming interface enabling organisations to offer customers a more stable 4G or 5G connection. This may be useful for example for ensuring digital payments and delivery services, or  watching sports or other live events online. The Quality on Demand API enables third-party users to select a predefined profile with specific network parameters to meet specific demands for connectivity. Customers can choose the b

Telekom Srbija Group boosts DACH footprint with Frankfurt store
GERMANY 7 SEP

Telekom Srbija Group boosts DACH footprint with Frankfurt store

Telekom Srbija Group opened its 10th Mtel Germany storefront in Frankfurt, providing the Western Balkan diaspora there direct access to telecom, TV, and digital offerings alongside personalised customer assistance. Coming on the heels of the recent Offenbach launch, this opening reinforces Mtel Germany's footprint within a critical European target market, it said. New postpaid subscribers signing up throughout September receive a six-month free TV subscription, complemented by opening-day giveaways and cont

Divitel reaches agreement to buy BOSS Broadcast Manager platform from Dimetis
GERMANY 7 SEP

Divitel reaches agreement to buy BOSS Broadcast Manager platform from Dimetis

Dutch video services provider Divitel has reached agreement to acquire the BOSS Broadcast Manager platform from technology company Dimetis for an undisclosed sum. The company expects to complete in September. BOSS BROADCAST Manager is a broadcast management software platform for monitoring, media workflow automation, configuration, and control of streaming and IPTV services. As a result of the acquisition, Divitel is opening an office in Dietzenbach, where Dimetis is based.

Netflix increases prices of all subscriptions in Germany by EUR 2 per month
GERMANY 4 SEP

Netflix increases prices of all subscriptions in Germany by EUR 2 per month

Netflix is increasing the prices of all its subscriptions in Germany again, by EUR 2 per month. This means that the Premium subscription costs EUR 21.99 per month instead of EUR 19.99 monthly. The Standard subscription with ads now costs EUR 6.99 per month instead of EUR 4.99 and the Standard subscription without ads costs EUR 15.99 instead of EUR 13.99. Subscribers deciding to add a viewer to the plan will pay EUR 4.99 instead of EUR 3.99 per month for subscriptions with ads, and EUR 5.99 instead of EUR 4.

GERMANY 4 SEP

Tele Columbus slashes investments by 50% in selective capital allocation in H1

German operator Tele Columbus said investments fell by 50.8 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reflecting selective capital allocation focused on fibre-optic and upgrade of existing networks. Normalised EBITDA rose by 1.8 percent during the period to EUR 86.4 million. Reported EBITDA increased by 68.6 percent to EUR 101.6 million, driven by the implementation of efficiency measures, consistent cost discipline and one-off gains from the sale of the non-core equity interest. Total revenues fell b

GERMANY 4 SEP

Deutsche Telekom partners infrastructure operator Rehnig to connect multi-dwelling units to fibre

Deutsche Telekom has announced a long-term partnership agreement with infrastructure operator Rehnig to connect multi-dwelling units (MDUs) to the fibre-optic network. Under the partnership, Telekom will lay the fibre-optic network up to the building, while Rehnig is responsible for extending it indoors. Telekom is responsible for active operation of the network, allowing it to supply its portfolio of products for residential and business customers, including Magenta TV, as well as services for wholesale pa

GERMANY 3 SEP

Elliot builds stake in Deutsche Telekom, opposes T-Mobile US merger - report

Elliot Investment Management has built up a stake in Deutsche Telekom, Bloomberg reports citing sources familiar with the share purchases. The activist investor has built up its holding in the company believing it should oppose a merger of the German company with T-Mobile US, and find other ways to unlock shareholder value, including share buybacks, according to the report.

GERMANY 3 SEP

Mtel Germany offers promotional mobile and TV bundle

MVNO Mtel Germany is combining its Worry-Free mobile tariffs with its Mtel TV packages in a seasonal promotional offer. Customers signing a new contract for a Worry-Free mobile plan can add Mtel TV or Mtel TV Max and receive the first six months of TV service free of charge. The Worry-Free tariffs include mobile data coverage valid across 80 countries, while Mtel TV and Mtel TV Max provide access to up to 450 channels alongside a 7-day catch-up feature. Current Mtel mobile postpaid customers may also access

GERMANY 3 SEP

Deutsche Telekom competitors slow fibre investments in 2025 as costs rise

Rising costs of materials, construction and financing are causing a decline in investments in expanding fibre-optic networks by competitors of Deutsche Telekom in Germany for the first time in years. According to the annual report of industry group Breko, investments declined by EUR 400 million year-on-year in 2025 to EUR 9.8 billion. Deutsche Telekom's rivals have however shouldered the bulk of fibre-optic expansion to date, accounting for 72 percent of buildings and housing units connected to fibre, a 2 p

GERMANY 3 SEP

Tele Columbus appoints chief restructuring officer to oversee refinancing

German operator Tele Columbus said it has appointed Sebastian Rudow as a member of the management board and chief restructuring officer (CRO), effective 02 September. In his new role, Rudow will oversee ongoing refinancing and stakeholder processes as Tele Columbus strengthens accountability in these areas.

GERMANY 2 SEP

ProSiebenSat.1 Media appoints Chief Digital Business Officer

ProSiebenSat.1 Media has announced the appointment of Silke Kuisle as its new Chief Digital Business Officer with immediate effect. She will be responsible for the broadcaster's digital strategy and the 'Growth and Digital Business' division - including the Joyn streaming platform, marketing, Studio71 and the Seven.One podcast division. The appointment was confirmed by the group in a LinkedIn post.

GERMANY 2 SEP

ZDF launches new ZDF Channels streaming feature

German public broadcaster ZDF has launched a new 'ZDF Channels' section on the ZDF streaming portal, with more than 15 curated thematic channels available at launch covering genres such as films, crime dramas and nature documentaries. The new ZDF Channels is designed to provide viewers with an enhanced, intuitive streaming experience. The content on each channel is generated by algorithm and changes daily. 

GERMANY 2 SEP

Deutsche GigaNetz restructures premium portfolio to focus on 2 Gbps plan

Deutsche GigaNetz said it is restructuring its portfolio of premium tariffs, with the new MyNet 2,000 and MyBusiness 2,000 plans replacing the existing MyNet 2,500 and MyBusiness 2,500 products. The MyNet 2,000 tariff costs EUR 98.99 per month (gross), while the MyBusiness 2,000 costs EUR 139.90 per month (net). The tariffs are also available with the high-performance Wi-Fi 7 router Fritz!Box 7690.

GERMANY 2 SEP

Telefonica Germany markets fibre connections via 'mih NET Berlin' network

Telefonica Germany has started to market fibre-optic connections in Berlin via the network operator mih NET Berlin. Households and businesses can book fibre-optic services provided through the O2 brand and with speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Mih Net Berlin is deploying Fiber-to-the-Home (FttH) and Fibre to the Building (FTTB) connections in the German capital. It plans to reach more than 500.000 households and businesses, opening up ts network to other providers.

GERMANY 2 SEP

Altice exits German FTTH joint venture with Vodafone

Vodafone Group has a new partner for its FTTH joint venture in Germany, OXG Glasfaser. French bank Societe Generale agreed to buy the 50 percent held by Geodesia, a networks company controlled by Altice, for an undisclosed amount. Vodafone said the deal "secures a committed funding partner in OXG, enabling the continued expansion of its fibre network in Germany, while maintaining strategic flexibility for Vodafone".

GERMANY 2 SEP

Oracle provides Hospitality Opera Cloud Platform to Schloss Elmau luxury hotel

Oracle said it has implemented its Hospitality Opera Cloud Platform at the Schloss Elmau luxury hotel and event location on the Bavarian Alps. The hotel is using the Opera Cloud Property Management (PMS) and Sales and Events Management system provided to streamline its operations. Oracle's products have been deployed to support the automation of administrative tasks in reservations, guest communication, reporting and other areas.

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