DSL Shutdown: Who Is Affected and What Do Users Need to Know Now?

The end of DSL is sealed, and German households are faced with a long-standing standard. Instead, the focus will be on fiberglass in the future. What does this mean for the Internet access of consumers?

Germany is telling the copper network the fight – fiberglass is supposed to make the Internet future-proof. But many remain hesitant.The article fiberglass instead of DSL – This is how the transition was first published on ingenieur.de - Jobbörse und Nachrichtenportal für Ingenieure.

From September onwards, households will be able to benefit from assistance to finance the work needed to install fibre optics at home. Consumers, elected representatives and operators have long been waiting for this device.

Germany is continuously expanding its digital infrastructure, but demand is not keeping pace with the pace. Although access to fiber optic networks is possible in many places, a recent Deloitte survey shows that a large proportion of the population adheres to existing broadband connections. According to the study, 39 percent of respondents would not exchange their current connection for a fiber optic connection – even if it were available. This …