Schwarz Digits appoints new head of defence
GERMANY 15 JUN

Schwarz Digits appoints new head of defence

Schwarz Digits, the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, said it has appointed Harald Mannheim as head of defence. In his new role, Mannheim will oversee the expansion of business operations across Germany and Europe that focus on developing IT infrastructure and support services for armed forces, intelligence agencies, public authorities and organisations with security responsibilities (BOS), as well as for companies in the defence industry.

Telefonica Germany becomes EWE Tel wholesale mobile services provider
GERMANY 15 JUN

Telefonica Germany becomes EWE Tel wholesale mobile services provider

Telefonica Germany has announced a partnership agreement with EWE for the provision of wholesale mobile services. EWE Tel does not operate its own mobile network and under the partnership, EWE's mobile customers will be served by Telefonica's wireless infrastructure in future. EWE has decided to partner with Telefonica to meet customer demand for mobile communication services in both urban and rural regions, and from business customers, particularly those in the northwestern part of the country. Telefonica

Mavenir 5G core software receives Germany's BSI NESAS security certificate
GERMANY 15 JUN

Mavenir 5G core software receives Germany's BSI NESAS security certificate

Mavenir said its 5G core network repository function is now certified for operation in Germany under the national BSI NESAS regime, which aims to apply a minimum level of cybersecurity in domestic 5G infrastructures. Mavenir is the first supplier to Germany's 5G mobile operators to achieve BSI NESAS compliance, following the initiative's introduction on 01 January. The federal government has been looking to strengthen critical 5G protections, having last year concluded that all network components needed ris

Snom introduces D895M model as part of D8xx series
GERMANY 12 JUN

Snom introduces D895M model as part of D8xx series

Snom, the German manufacturer of VoIP/fixed telephony and conferencing devices, has introduced the new D895M model as part of its D8xx series. The device features an integrated DECT handset, 8-inch high-resolution colour LCD display, HD audio and extended frequency range systems. The D895M is compatible with IP-PBX and UC products for hybrid corporate environments. The telephone is available at specialist retailers with a three-year manufacturer's warranty.

GlobalConnect sells B2C business in Germany to NordConnect
GERMANY 11 JUN

GlobalConnect sells B2C business in Germany to NordConnect

GlobalConnect has sold its B2C business in Germany to NordConnect. NordConnect, a company established last year by the utility company in Neumünster and Stadtwerke SH, will operate the Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network for residential customers in the Hamburg and Kiel regions. GlobalConnet has decide to scale back its B2C actives in Germany to focus on B2C investments in the Nordics. In Germany, GlobalConnect will focus on B2B and carrier business in the future.

Munich regional court finds Google liable for incorrect AI-generated summaries
GERMANY 11 JUN

Munich regional court finds Google liable for incorrect AI-generated summaries

The Munich Regional Court has ruled that Google is liable for incorrect answers provided through summaries generate through AI, the publication The Decoder has reported. The lawsuit was filed by two Munich-based publications and the court ruled that the summaries generate throutzv AI are Google's own content. The publications filed the lawsuit because Google's AI overviews tied the companies to scams, subscription traps, and questionable business practices for certain search queries, according to the repor

German industry associations urge review of draft bill to reform Telecommunication Law
GERMANY 11 JUN

German industry associations urge review of draft bill to reform Telecommunication Law

German industry associations are urging a review of the draft bill to reform the telecommunication law (TKG) approved by the government. The bill includes measures to accelerate the expansion of mobile and fibre-optic networks. Industry group VATM is demanding improvements to several key parts of the draft bill. According to the association, one major obstacle to expanding the mobile network remains, namely that the bill still fails to prioritise power connections for cell sites.

Deutsche Telekom offers n8n licences, implementation and training to mid-sized firms
GERMANY 10 JUN

Deutsche Telekom offers n8n licences, implementation and training to mid-sized firms

Deutsche Telekom is offering n8n licences together with implementation support and training to medium-sized businesses. The offering is a further step reinforcing the partnership between Deutsche Telekom and n8n. Last year, the companies agreed to develop AI agents to streamline workflows in the business customer division. Under the latest agreement, Deutsche Telekom offers user training up to a turnkey AI agent solution and oversees the integration into existing business processes, ensuring ready-to-use in

Telefonica Germany expands 5G in Oederan, Bad Sackingen, Selscheid
GERMANY 10 JUN

Telefonica Germany expands 5G in Oederan, Bad Sackingen, Selscheid

Telefonica Germany has expanded its 5G network in Oederan, Bad Sackingen, and Selscheid. In Bad Sackingen, and Selscheid the company has built a new 5G mobile network site, while in Oederan it has put a new site into operation. Telefonica Germany currency manages a network running on 29,000 mobile sites, with 5G reaches around 99 percent of the population.

German National Security Council sets up AI Security Institute
GERMANY 9 JUN

German National Security Council sets up AI Security Institute

The National Security Council, a committee within the German government, has decided to establish the AI Security Institute (DE-AISI). The government said the council will pool resources to analyse the capabilities and risks of modern artificial intelligence models, intensify the exchange of information with foreign institutes, and work towards uniform standards to manage AI in collaboration with international partners. Handelsblatt newspaper said the institute will use existing structures and the expertise

German operators commit EUR 8.5 bln to expanding FTTB/H networks in 2026
GERMANY 8 JUN

German operators commit EUR 8.5 bln to expanding FTTB/H networks in 2026

German network operators including Telekom Deutschland, Vodafone, Telefonica Germany, 1&1, Deutsche Glasfaser and EWE Tel have pledged to invest EUR 8.5 billion this year, on top of more investments in 2027 and 2028, to expand FTTB/H networks. The commitments are set out in a memorandum of understanding with the government, federal states, municipal organisations and industry associations to accelerate the expansion of public fixed-line and mobile networks in the country.

Telefonica Germany teams up with OQ Technology to test D2D satellite connectivity
GERMANY 8 JUN

Telefonica Germany teams up with OQ Technology to test D2D satellite connectivity

Telefonica Germany said it is teaming up with  satellite operator OQ Technology to demonstrate sovereign European D2D satellite connectivity from low earth orbit (LEO) directly to smartphones. The test will take place over the course of this year in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania  in Germany, using Telefonica's frequency spectrum. The companies will test OQ's LEO satellites operated at an altitude of around 500 km to 600 km, to cover unserved areas in a more targeted manner.

GERMANY 8 JUN

Vodafone Germany rolls out update for new TV App

Vodafone Germany has announced an update of its new Vodafone TV App, adding features. The app replaced the GigaTV Mobile App a few weeks ago and gives users access to live television streaming of channels in HD and SD, on-demand media libraries from public and private broadcasters, and video-on-demand content. The TV app's features include the ability to create a channel list, record content, restart programmes, personalise recommendations, restrict inappropriate content, and provide AirPlay support.

GERMANY 5 JUN

German FTTH and FTTB connections rise by over 1 mln in 2025

The number of active Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Fibre-to-the-Building (FTTB) connections in Germany rose by more than 1 million year on year from 5.3 million to 6.4 million, in 2025, according to the annual report by the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur or BNetzA). The share of fibre-optic lines in the fixed-line broadband network increased from 13.7 percent in 2024 to 16.5 percent by the end of 2025. By comparison, the share of DSL connections fell from 61.1 percent to 58.5 percent during the sa

GERMANY 5 JUN

Apple picks Berlin to open first developer centre in Europe

Apple said it has chosen Berlin as the location of its first developer centre in Europe, which will open later this year. It will host app developers, designers and programmers who will cooperate with Apple engineers. Developers will have access to  technologies providing more than 250,000 APIs across frameworks such as HealthKit, Metal, Core ML, MapKit and SwiftUI.

GERMANY 4 JUN

German market launch of DVB-I TV standard set for September - report

The market launch of the DVB-I TV standard in Germany is set for September, epd medien reportedm citing the DVB-I Book Germany. The document was adopted in May by the DVB-I Roundtable. The stakeholders supporting the adoption of the standard include broadcasters, device manufacturers and regulatory bodies, according to the report. DVB-I aims to integrate traditional television via satellite, cable networks and terrestrial transmission with IPTV and streaming services.

GERMANY 4 JUN

German fibre networks reach almost half of homes in 2025, up 6 percentage points in 6 months

The fibre-optic network in Germany reached just under 50 percent of households for the first time by the end of 2025, according the Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS). Almost half of German residences had access to fibre connections extending into the building (FTTB) or into the home (FTTH), or would be able to have one installed at short notice. This represents an increase of 6 percentage points within a six-month period.

GERMANY 4 JUN

Pyur expands fibre-optic network for 7,700 households in Weisswasser

Pyur, the brand of German operator Tele Columbus, has expanded the fibre-optic network for 7,700 households in Weisswasser. Residents in the city located in the state of Saxony have now access to internet speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Connections providing 1 Gbps speeds cost EUR 39 monthly for new customers, the 250 Mbps EUR 23 per month, and the 500 Mbps EUR 29 monthly.

GERMANY 3 JUN

Saleforce buys Berlin-based content management system platform Contentful

Salesforce has acquired Berlin-based content management system platform Contentful. Saleforce will integrate Contentful's API-first management system, making it accessible on its autonomous AI platform Agentforce. Contentful stores content created for delivery via interfaces (APIs) to websites, apps or other applications.

GERMANY 2 JUN

M-net offers new Internet 2000 fibre tariff at EUR 15 monthly for first 6 months

German regional operator M-net has introduced its new Internet 2000 fibre-optic tariff, providing a download speed of up to 2 Gbps speeds and uploads at up to 1 Gbps. The Internet 2000 subscription costs EUR 14.90 monthly for the first six months, EUR 84.90 monthly from the seventh to the 24th month of contract, and EUR 89.90 from the 25th month. The plan has become available in and around Munich, Augsburg, Erlangen and Kempten. In areas surrounding Munich, the tariff costs EUR 119.90 starting from the seve

GERMANY 2 JUN

Telefonica partners EWE to expand 5G in northwestern Germany

Telefonica Germany has announced an agreement with the EWE group to expand the mobile network in northwestern Germany, and connect 5G masts to the fibre-optic network. Under the agreement, EWE provides fibre-optic connections and its own masts to support the expansion of Telefonica's 5G network. Additionally, EWE is supporting the construction of new mobile sites and connecting them directly to the fibre-optic network.

GERMANY 2 JUN

Germany signs MoU with Estonia to foster AI use

The German government has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Estonia to foster the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The Federal Ministry for Digitisation and Government Modernisation (BMDS) said the two countries will share concepts, best practices, lessons and policies on ways to support the development and adoption of agentic AI and AI platform technologies in the public sector. They will explore aligning approaches for developing platforms such as AI sandboxes, a trustworthy AI toolbo

GERMANY 2 JUN

Virtus installs 185 MVA transformers at Berlin-Brandenburg data centre campus

Virtus Data Centres, part of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has completed the installation of two 185 MVA super-grid transformers at its Wustermark campus in Berlin-Brandenburg, supporting the site's initial 300 MW capacity and planned future expansion. The company said the transformers are among the largest deployed at a European data centre and form part of a power architecture that includes a dedicated 500 MW substation and dual direct connections to the 380 kV transmission network operated b

GERMANY 1 JUN

RTL closes Sky Deutschland acquisition

RTL has announced the closing of the transaction to acquire Sky Deutschland, following the unconditional approval received from the European Commission on 22 April. At closing, RTL has fully acquired Sky's businesses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, including customer relationships in Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol on a cash-free and debt-free basis.

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