Comarch Has Joined BREKO Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V. to Advance Fiber Network Development in Germany
The German Broadband Association (BREKO), which represents the majority of German fixed network operators, has welcomed Comarch as its new member. The company will help the BREKO spread fiber connectivity coverage and strengthen competition in the German telecommunications market.
BREKO Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V., renowned for its commitment to ensuring reliable fiber connection for all German households and promoting a competitive market, collaborates closely with local, federal, and EU regulatory bodies to create the optimal frameworks for fiber optic expansion for its member companies. The BREKO also hosts various events and produces educational materials to promote knowledge and help operators expand regional fiber network coverage.
BREKO’s member network operators are responsible for two-thirds of the investments in fiber optic expansion in Germany to create a strong foundation for fiber network infrastructure and actively improve the availability of high-speed Internet. By joining the association, Comarch will benefit from access to expert knowledge of local legal issues, BREKO's close cooperation with EU regulatory bodies, technical trends and development of business models. As a member of the organization, Comarch will also participate in BREKO’s working groups, annual meetings, and other events, such as the fiberdays trade fair.
As Dr. Stephan Albers, CEO of BREKO, commented: "With Comarch, we welcome a new member company that further enhances BREKO's expertise with its many years of experience in the field of end-to-end IT. In our association, Comarch meets the largest fiber optic network and know-how in Germany – an absolute win-win situation. I am very pleased about this cooperation and look forward to the future exchange."
Marcin Broniak, Head of Business Development Division DACH, also expressed his enthusiasm: "BREKO Association is a major voice in the regulatory discourse for telecommunications in Germany. This partnership will strengthen our ability to provide operators with the technology they need to expand network coverage in Germany and beyond. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration and participating in the association's initiatives and events.”
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About BREKO Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V.
As the leading fiber optic association with 496 member companies, the BREKO Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V. successfully promotes competition in the German telecommunications market. Its members are clearly committed to future-proof fiber optics and are responsible for more than half of the expansion of fiber optic connections in Germany. The 248 telecommunications network operators organized in the association supply both metropolitan areas and rural areas with future-proof fibre optic connections. In 2022, they invested 4 billion euros in this. Further information can be found at www.brekoverband.de.