Fast internet for record castle: groundbreaking for fiber optic network!

Fast internet for record castle: groundbreaking for fiber optic network!

Plattenburg, Deutschland - something is happening in the Prignitz! In the municipality of Plattenburg, the starting signal for the expansion of the fiber optic network was given on Monday. Around 503 households in the places Glöwen and Plattenburg will benefit from this measure, which is carried out by fiber optic plus, a joint venture between Deutsche Telekom and IFM Investors. In her speech, the mayor of the community, Anja Kramer, underlined the immense importance of a fast and stable Internet, which increases both the quality of life and the values ​​of real estate in the region.

With the new network, an impressive data transfer rate of up to 1 Gbit/s will be possible - this means lightning -fast surfing for the affected households. According to Nordkurier, the expansion of all telecommunications providers is available, whereby the booking of a connection is required for customers. During the expansion phase, interested parties can book a connection free of charge - an opportunity that should not be missed! After the phase, fees are to be expected, which can be up to 799.95 euros, for example, at Telekom.

fiber optic expansion in the region

The fiber optic expansion takes place in three large loose, which have been realized in the Prignitz district since 2019. In the first phase that started in 2020, the city of Pritzwalk as well as the offices of Meyenburg and Putlitz-Berge were opened up. The second lot, which comprises regions such as Lenzen and Karstädt, started on July 22, 2021 and will install 224 kilometers of route network with up to 1,100 connections. In a third lot, the city of Wittenberge and the Bad Wilsnack/Weisen office are currently being taken care of, which Begonn Begonn in 2022. All work should be completed by the middle of this year, so that the digital landscape of the region is significantly upgraded.

The broadband expansion is not just a Telekom project. E.DISCOM is also committed to promoting the digital infrastructure of the Prignitz. Around 3,500 residential units benefit from new fiber optic connections, and in 25 towns, including Meyenburg and Pritzwalk, the existing Internet access is switched to high -speed. This project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure as well as by the state and district. One goal is to close all "white spots" in the region within three years and to enable nationwide access to fast internet.

Time is ripe for digital changes

The federal government has recognized the establishment of a powerful digital infrastructure as an outstanding public interest. In view of the challenges that Corona pandemic and other crises, the network expansion is essential. Around 74% of households in Germany are currently supplied with gigabit connections. For almost every third household, fiber optic connections are available - a number that should continue to rise because the Federal Government wants to accelerate the expansion in order to also open up unspoken areas. More information on the nationwide expansion plans can be found here.

Another important point are the upcoming citizen information events. On July 9th, one will take place in the auditorium of the high school in Glöwen, where residents can clarify all their questions about fiber optic connection. Regular consultation hours are also planned to inform the citizens about the progress of the expansion and to answer technical and contractual questions.

Overall, it turns out that the Prignitz sets off to significantly improve the digital infrastructure. A fast internet connection is not only important for the quality of life of the citizens, but also crucial for future -oriented economic perspectives. The time for digital change has come!