The EU has agreed with German regulators that the Deutsche Telekom broadband network must be opened up to competition. Germany suffers from low broadband penetration. Only 12.5% of German households have broadband access. Whilst this is ahead of the EU average of 11.5%, it is well being countries like the UK which has approximately 42% broadband penetration.

The EU has also stated that Deutsche Telekom should open up its new VDSL network. VDSL offers super fast broadband speeds of up to 52Mb (approx double the fast speed possible in the UK). Deutsche Telekom is investing 3 billion Euros in the new network and had hoped that it would be exempt for 3 years so that it can recoup its investment.

For further information, visit EU portal Europa.eu

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