The 28th FRK Broadband Congress opened today in Leipzig with sharp warnings about fibre market realities and calls for stronger customer focus.
German broadband congress to focus on fibre rollout inside buildings
The German broadband industry will gather in Leipzig next month for the 28th FRK Broadband Congress, with discussions centred on the challenges of extending fibre networks into buildings.
Ralf Berger new FRK Chair, Heinz-Peter Labonte becomes President
German cable operator association FRK elected a new leadership at its 27th Broadband Congress on 12 September 2024 in Leipzig.
ARD and DNMG settle cable carriage fee dispute
German public broadcaster ARD and cable operator association DNMG have concluded a long-term agreement regulating the distribution of ARD’s channels and services on the networks of DNMG members.
ZDF and DNMG settle cable carriage fee dispute
German public broadcaster ZDF and cable operator association Deutsche Netzmarketing (DNMG) have settled their dispute over carriage fees and concluded a long-term agreement on the cable distribution of ZDF’s services.
Tele Columbus and ARD reach carriage agreement
German cable operator Tele Columbus has concluded a new carriage contract with public broadcaster ARD.
FRK to take legal action against Vodafone/Unitymedia merger
German cable operator association FRK intends to take legal action against the European Commission’s decision to approve the acquisition of Liberty Global’s German cable subsidiary Unitymedia by Vodafone.
Deutsche Telekom, industry associations consider legal action against EU approval of Vodafone/Unitymedia merger
Deutsche Telekom and several industry associations are considering taking legal action against the European Commission’s decision to approve Vodafone’s acquisition of German cable operator Unitymedia.
FRK opposes Vodafone’s proposed Telefónica deal
German cable operator association FRK rejects the concessions proposed by Vodafone to the European Commission to secure approval of its planned acquisition of Unitymedia from Liberty Global.
FRK welcomes full EC review of Vodafone/Liberty deal
German cable operator association FRK welcomes the decision by the European Commission (EC) to launch an in-depth investigation into Vodafone’s proposed acquisition of Liberty Global’s German subsidiary Unitymedia.