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Fiber optic for schools: Schwerin connects all 44 educational institutions!
In the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, students from grade 10 receive iPads; Fiber optic connections in schools ensure modern learning.
Fiber optic for schools: Schwerin connects all 44 educational institutions!
Digital progress does not stop at our schools - this is currently evident in Schwerin, where the broadband expansion has been completed. In the city, all 28 public and 16 independent schools now have a fiber optic connection, which makes access to online learning opportunities much easier. How NDR According to reports, students in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district even receive iPads from grade 10 onwards to take digital lessons to a new level. A step that is particularly important as the demands on schools are constantly increasing.
A fiber optic connection of 1,000 megabits per second not only improves the teaching and learning environment, but also ensures that schools are future-proof. According to the Federal Ministry of Education, this fast internet access is essential. In the neighboring district of Northwest Mecklenburg, however, five of 17 schools have not yet reached the necessary speed. An example of this is the sibling Scholl city school in Wismar, which is still below the target.
Digitalization strategy and broadband expansion
But the focus is not only on fast internet in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania; The federal government has also declared the expansion of fiber optic and mobile networks to be a topic of outstanding public interest. A change in the law that came into force on July 30, 2025 gave more weight to the approval processes for the construction of cell towers and fiber optic lines. The aim is to comprehensively expand the digital infrastructure by 2030 in order not only to better cope with crises such as the corona pandemic, but also to ensure reliable communication for citizens, the state and the economy. Do this too federalgovernment.de attentive.
Currently, 76.5 percent of households in Germany are already equipped with gigabit connections, while over 35 percent of households have access to fiber optics. In addition, more than 93 percent of Germany is covered by at least one 5G network operator. These developments are of enormous importance for social participation and the economic future.
The role of German fiber optics
This also plays in this context German fiberglass a significant role. The company has been advancing fiber optics in rural and suburban areas in Germany for around ten years. The technology is crucial for digitalization, which is both economically and socially indispensable. Areas such as mobility, medical care and education benefit immensely from high-performance fiber optic cables.
Overall, it would be a serious mistake these days to neglect broadband expansion. The progress being made in Schwerin and the surrounding districts is a ray of hope for schools and provides impetus for the future. This way we can be sure that our children are well prepared for the digital world of tomorrow.