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Re:“When it comes to broadband, America is the original shit... by tubularhells on Tuesday March 23, 2021 @06:55AM (#26553471)
The Big T in Germany has strong ties in the government, both regional and central. They don't have to innovate when they can just block others via lobbying.

Ex Telekom worker here.

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Re:“When it comes to broadband, America is the original shit... by jmkerr on Tuesday March 23, 2021 @09:24AM (#26554658)
This is not surprising for a ex-government agency that is still substantially government owned. Somewhat anti-competitive, expensive, and they clearly have no sense of urgency with regard to fibre.

But more than half their revenue is now from the US Market, which they didn't enter in such a privileged position.

Anyway, 100% of Germany to be covered with FTTH by 2030 :)

https://www.telekom.com/resource/blob/619512/394bebe64a0f87d...

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