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Thuringia Commits €188 Million to Rural Fiber in 85 Towns, With Further €115 Million Awaiting State Match

The push aims to deliver equal access in rural districts through public co-financing, targeting statewide fiber coverage by 2030.

Overview

  • The approved package spans eight districts and is slated to connect more than 25,000 addresses to high-speed internet.
  • Funding is split between the federal government and Thuringia, with €103 million from Berlin and €85 million from the state.
  • Construction is planned to begin in late 2026 or early 2027, contingent on planning, approvals and procurement.
  • An additional €115 million in federal grants could link roughly 21,000 more addresses in nine districts, pending state approval of matching funds.
  • Only about one in four households in Thuringia currently has fiber service, as the state plans to invest over €1 billion in the next five years.