Broadband expansion in Waldeck-Frankenberg

The district authority and the economic development agency intend to work together to drive forward the roll-out of broadband in Waldeck-Frankenberg. The aim is to accelerate the roll-out of gigabit-capable fibre-optic connections for all local authorities in the district, whilst ensuring high standards. To this end, the aim is also to secure federal funding under the Gigabit Förderungsprogramm 2.0 scheme where possible. Together with the Economic Development Agency, the district is pooling its resources to efficiently support the roll-out and to make the most of all available funding opportunities.

A key factor in the project’s success is the active involvement of the local community. The roll-out of modern fibre-optic infrastructure can only succeed if local people are on board and open to this form of internet access. The existing networks are already reaching their limits. With the digitalisation of the economy, public administration and everyday life, this bottleneck will only grow. Fibre-optic technology provides the necessary foundation for stable connections and high data transfer rates. It is a prerequisite for new business models, digital jobs and a region that is fit for the future. Everyone has a part to play: regardless of age or generation, everyone is called upon to support this process. With broad participation, there is an opportunity to move the district forward and strengthen it for the long term.