Fiber optic expansion starts in Erfurt: Free connections for everyone!

Fiber optic expansion starts in Erfurt: Free connections for everyone!

There is fresh news in the area of ​​digital infrastructure in Erfurt: Today, June 19, 2025, construction work for the fiber optic lines began in the Moscower Platz and Roter Berg districts. The ambitious goal? Thousands of households will be provided with ultra-fast internet and marketing has already gained momentum. The media consultants inform the homeowners about the free provision of fiber optic connections, which is an attractive offer, especially for residents. Property owners can also check online whether they live in the expansion area and can benefit from the new connections. Erfurt.de reports.

The aim is to create an open fiber optic network, which means that other telecommunications companies also have access. This concept is not only beneficial for users, but also promotes competition. Mayor Andreas Horn describes the start of construction as an essential milestone on the way to the city's digital future. He receives support from Thuringia's Minister Steffen Schütz, who emphasizes the central role of fiber optic expansion for the state's digital infrastructure.

Fiber optic expansion as an innovation driver

Dr. Sören Trebst, Managing Director of OXG, proudly announces that over 67,000 households in Erfurt are provided with fast internet. The fiber optic connection remains free for owners and residents; a pre-marketing quota is not necessary. This strategy is part of a comprehensive plan: OXG plans to invest a significant €7 billion in the coming years to expand 7 million new fiber optic connections across Germany, offering speeds of up to 10 Gbit/s.
Vodafone.de added that OXG was founded in March 2023 as a joint venture between Vodafone and Altice to build a modern fiber optic network for Germany.

This expansion not only has immediate benefits for households, but is also seen as a key factor in increasing the value of real estate - by up to 8%. The federal government has set itself the goal of establishing fiber optic networks across Germany by 2030. The demand for bandwidth will increase rapidly over the next decade, partly due to modern technologies such as 8K streaming and the Internet of Things.

Three-dimensional networking for Thuringia

Digitalization is more than just a technical upgrade; it opens up new possibilities for daily life and social participation in Thuringia. Given the rapid development, a modern and efficient digital infrastructure is essential. The Digital Infrastructure Information Center is committed to recording the current status of broadband provision in Thuringia. sre.leg-thueringen.de reports that this information should create a decisive basis for future decisions and government action in infrastructure development.

The fiber optic expansion in Erfurt is an important step in the right direction, both for the city and for the entire Thuringia region. In times of digitalization, good internet is not just a luxury, but now a necessity in order not to lose touch in the digital age. Let's take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves to us!