Belgium’s Telenet and Germany’s Kabel Deutschland (KDG) have both announced the launch of very high-speed broadband access using DOCSIS 3.0 with speeds up to 100 Mbps.
Telenet will offer what it calls Telenet FiberNet across its entire network. The top-tier product offering 100 Mbps will be available from mid-March at €99 a month. With immediate effect, FiberNet is available as a ‘shake’ (package) together with an HD PVR and the fixed telephony flat fee rate plan FreePhone Europe for €120 a month.
The operator will also increase download and upload speed for all current customers at no additional cost. The entry-level 4 Mbps access service will now retail at the lower price of €18.90 a month.
The KDG service is initially available in Hamburg and will spread to Munich, Berlin and Hanover within six months; roll out across its entire network follows later. Customers can choose form two bundles of internet and phone service at 60 or 100 Mbps.
The 60Mbps service costs €32.90 per month for the first 12 months (regular price €39.90). The 100Mbps will sell for €42.90 per month (€49.90). The prices include telephony with unlimited calling to fixed line customers in the country.
