Deutsche Telekom Reaches 10.1 Million Households with Fiber Optic Internet

The company reports progress in fiber rollout, with plans to increase activation rates and meet Germany's 2030 nationwide coverage target.

Deutsche Telekom expanded its fiber optic network to 10.1 million households in Germany by the end of 2024, an increase of 2.2 million from the previous year.
Currently, only 15% of these households have activated fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections, with the company aiming to raise this figure to over 20%.
FTTH offers faster and more stable internet speeds compared to alternatives, but higher costs remain a barrier for some users.
Competitor Deutsche Glasfaser has connected 2.4 million households, with 40% of them actively using the service, highlighting a stronger activation rate than Telekom.
Germany aims for nationwide fiber optic internet coverage by 2030, with Deutsche Telekom playing a leading role in achieving this goal.