Fiber optic expansion in Oberhof: Fast internet access until the end of July!

Fiber optic expansion in Oberhof: Fast internet access until the end of July!

Something is happening in Oberhof! There is currently a lot of investment in the digital future here, as the expansion of the fiber optic network has begun and is scheduled to be completed by the end of July 2025. These bold initiatives are being driven by DrahtPlus, a joint venture between Deutsche Telekom and the IFM Global Infrastructure Fund. Loud insuedthueringen.de The construction sites, which started in May 2025, aim to give around 1,055 households access to the information highway. Speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second are on the horizon.

The construction work extends over approximately nine kilometers, with eight new distribution stations being built. Mayor Daniel Fischer is extremely pleased with the ongoing expansion and praises the efficiency and cleanliness of the workers. “There are no complaints about the work in the city,” he reported proudly.

Hygiene and efficiency come first

Another plus point: the torn up streets and sidewalks will be covered with asphalt as quickly as possible, so that Oberhof is hardly confronted with the effects of the construction work. The construction sites are left tidy, which benefits the ambience of the city. Fischer emphasizes that the work is now being completed more quickly than originally planned - the expansion will end at the end of July instead of in the fall.

Anyone who is thinking about having a connection installed has a good chance: During the expansion phase, the house connection is free of charge for customers who book a fiber optic tariff. However, a permit is required to establish the connection because the work also takes place on private property. Bookings are possible through telecommunications providers who take care of the approval process.

Important for the digital future

The importance of fiber optic expansion is underlined by current developments: Although the spread of fiber optic connections is increasing in Germany, the fiber optic share is only around 11 percent, and the country is in 36th place in the OECD ranking. Loud statista.com Germany is far behind countries like South Korea or Iceland, where the availability of fiber optics is significantly higher.

With its gigabit strategy, the federal government is pursuing the goal of connecting half of all households and companies to the fiber optic network by the end of 2025. Progress in Oberhof is not only celebrated locally, but also represents an important step in the digitalization of rural areas.

The future of digital infrastructure looks promising and the residents of Oberhof can look forward to soon being part of this new information highway.