Overview

• Latest Bundesnetzagentur data show 86.5% of fixed-line users receive at least half their contracted download speed, a one-point gain from last year.
• Full delivery or overperformance of advertised broadband speeds rose to 45.2%, up nearly three percentage points over two years.
• Mobile 5G measurements now represent 44% of all mobile broadband tests, underscoring rapid expansion of 5G networks.
• Urban users average more than 90% of promised speeds while rural regions lag at around 58%, highlighting a persistent digital divide.
• Consumer advocates note that 79.6% of customers report satisfaction but retain the right to bill reductions when providers underdeliver.