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    Thürringer Netkom completes Thuringia fibre rollout under state broadband plan

    By Eva LiMay 27, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Thürringer Netkom finalises broadband coverage for Thuringia, reaching over 110,000 households and 5,000 businesses.
    • The project concludes a $205 million state-backed infrastructure initiative started in 2017.

    What happened: Thürringer Netkom completes $205 million rural fibre rollout across Thuringia

    Regional telecom provider Thürringer Netkom has completed a state-funded broadband rollout in Thuringia, Germany, following an infrastructure programme launched in 2017. The project, with a total investment of $205 million, expanded high-speed internet access to over 110,000 households and more than 5,000 businesses in underserved rural areas. The company installed more than 5,400 km of fibre-optic cable across the federal state, with technical operations handed over to local networks.

    The Thuringian Ministry of Economy, Science and Digital Society led the initiative, which was co-financed by the state and federal governments, alongside municipal contributions. According to the ministry, the project has now closed, with final acceptance completed in all regions. Olaf Möller, managing director of Thürringer Netkom, stated the rollout helped eliminate “white spots”—areas with no access to fast internet—across the region.

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    Why this is important

    This completion marks a milestone in narrowing Germany’s digital divide, particularly in rural states such as Thuringia. While urban centres benefit from private investment, smaller towns often rely on public schemes like this one. The rollout supports Germany’s broader gigabit strategy, which aims to achieve nationwide fibre coverage by 2030.

    However, critics argue that Germany is still lagging compared to its European peers. According to FTTH Council Europe, Germany’s fibre coverage remains behind countries like Spain and Sweden. Yet, projects like Thürringer Netkom’s demonstrate how regional operators can play a crucial role in bridging infrastructure gaps.

    The initiative also underscores the importance of coordination between local and federal authorities. With increased remote work and digital services post-pandemic, high-speed connectivity is no longer optional. Similar efforts have been observed in Bavaria and Lower Saxony, indicating a trend toward regional solutions for national broadband goals.

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    Eva Li

    Eva is a community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied Marketing at Auckland University of Technology. Contact her at e.li@btw.media

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