Germany has one of Europe's largest telecom markets, as befits a country with a population approaching 83 million. Penetration in the broadband and mobile sectors is about average for the region. Both the fixed network and broadband markets are dominated by Telekom Deutschland, though other notable players include freenet, Vodafone Germany and Telefónica Germany. These altnets have gained market share as the incumbent continues to struggle against regulated network access conditions and market competition, both of which have led to declining revenue during the last few years though revenue growth was evident in 2019.
This report introduces the key aspects of the German telecom market, providing data on the country's fixed network infrastructure as well as key regulatory developments including the status of interconnection, local loop unbundling, number portability, and carrier preselection. It also profiles the major operators and details the development of Next Generation Networks and issues relating to NGN access.
Key Developments:
Report update includes the regulator's market data for 2018, VATM market data updates for 2019, telcos' operating and financial data to Q3 2019, Telecom Maturity Index charts and analyses, recent market developments.
Companies mentioned in this report:
Telekom Deutschland, Freenet, BT Global Services, Tele2 Germany, Telefónica Germany
This report introduces the key aspects of the German telecom market, providing data on the country's fixed network infrastructure as well as key regulatory developments including the status of interconnection, local loop unbundling, number portability, and carrier preselection. It also profiles the major operators and details the development of Next Generation Networks and issues relating to NGN access.
Key Developments:
- Regulator approves four-year termination rates to 2023
- Hamburg develops smart city concept
- Regulator approves new LLU access charges
Report update includes the regulator's market data for 2018, VATM market data updates for 2019, telcos' operating and financial data to Q3 2019, Telecom Maturity Index charts and analyses, recent market developments.
Companies mentioned in this report:
Telekom Deutschland, Freenet, BT Global Services, Tele2 Germany, Telefónica Germany
Table of Contents
1 Key statistics7 Appendix Historic data8 Related reports
2 Regional European Market Comparison
3 Telecommunications market
4 Regulatory environment
5 Fixed network operators
6 Telecommunications infrastructure
List of Tables
List of Charts
List of Exhibits
Companies Mentioned
- Telekom Deutschland
- Freenet
- BT Global Services
- Tele2 Germany
- Telefónica Germany