German government and telecom industry sign fiber optic expansion pact (heise.de)

• Federal, state, local governments and telecom sector sign MoU 'Best Network for Germany'
• €8.5 billion fiber investment in 2026; €2.4 billion for mobile in 2026-2027
• 2026 targets: 3.2M Homes Connected, 2.5M Homes Passed
• Industry demands bureaucracy reduction and stable regulation, highlights TKG revision and Digital Networks Act

"Germany's federal government, states, municipalities, and telecom companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate fiber optic and mobile network deployment. Planned investments: €8.5 billion in fiber in 2026 and €2.4 billion in mobile by 2027. Targets for 2026: 3.2 million fiber connections (Homes Connected) and 2.5 million Homes Passed. The industry calls for less bureaucracy and reliable regulatory conditions, referencing the upcoming TKG amendment and EU Digital Networks Act."