Telefónica Deutschland is expanding its fibre broadband reach through a new partnership with Deutsche Glasfaser.
As a result, the move gives its O2 brand access to around three million additional homes, alongside allowing O2 to sell broadband packages using Deutsche Glasfaser’s fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network from the first half of 2027.
The deal will increase Telefónica Deutschland’s fibre footprint by around 20% taking its total reach to approximately 19 million households, the company revealed. Meanwhile, it will also improve O2’s availability in rural and suburban communities.
Telefónica Deutschland, Chief Partner & Wholesale Officer, Jörg Kablitz said: “With Deutsche Glasfaser, we are opening millions of additional households to our fibre services and specifically strengthening our fixed-line business as one of our growth areas. At the same time, we are creating more choice for customers and generating additional demand for existing infrastructure. It is precisely this interplay of reach, competition and improved network utilisation that is driving the fiber market forward in Germany.”
O2 will offer its tariffs on the same terms as Deutsche Glasfaser. Customers will receive the same connection times, network operation and fault-resolution services.
Deutsche Glasfaser Group, Chief Commercial Officer, Ruben Queimano added: “The partnership with Telefónica sends a strong signal in favour of open access and marks an important milestone for genuine competition in the telecoms market. It speaks for itself that three out of four national providers now rely on our network.
“It impressively confirms the quality and appeal of our infrastructure. We are delighted with this success and look forward to further expanding our partnership together.”
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