Trouble about fiber optic expansion: Damage and defects cause resentment in Hesse!

Trouble about fiber optic expansion: Damage and defects cause resentment in Hesse!

As part of the fiber optic expansion in Mörsbach, considerable damage to houses and streets occurred. The responsible construction company in Zweibrücken has triggered concern for residents through its work. In a letter to the Rheinpfalz , in which they express their concerns about possible repair costs. In view of the situation, the local advisory board will days in the village community center on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. Here, among other things, the point "Expert expansion with a list of defects" is on the agenda. At this session, which is public, interested parties can pursue developments.

The problems due to the fiber optic expansion are not limited to Mörsbach. In Hesse, numerous residents show great resentment about various construction defects. In Bad Salzschlirf, for example, Mayor Matthias Kübel found complaints almost continuously. In the past few months, around 20 municipalities have contacted the authorities with complaints. There are often damage to the sidewalks and streets. Damaged pipes, broken lines and stumbling blocks through bumps represent great security risks. hessenschau.de reports that Mayor Kübel criticizes long repair times of the commissioned companies.

comprehensive challenges

The situation has now become a nationwide problem, which confirms the Hessian City and Community Association (HSGB). Despite the progress in fiber optic expansion, in which Hessen currently takes 5th place among the area countries and 21% of households have access to fiber optic, the quality of the work is behind the expectations. The desired comprehensive supply by 2030 faces challenges, in particular on the basis of the required costs and the difficult topography.

The allocation of orders to cheaper sub-companies often leads to suboptimal results. While companies such as Deutsche Telekom and TNG receive many complaints in Bad Salzschlirf, they have submitted different reviews of the defects. Telecommunications providers seriously recognize the reports of damage, while TNG replies that the condition is better after their work.

specialist shortage and economic challenges

Another challenge is the shortage of skilled workers, which hinders the implementation of high -quality work. Although the capacities in the industry are increasing, there is a lack of qualified forces for construction supervision. Many companies in the field of telecommunications have started to build their own construction and surveillance teams or to develop training programs. This is necessary to meet the increasing demands on quality and reliability. A report by PwC illustrates that the economy of many fiber optic projects is endangered by bureaucratic hurdles, delays and cost pressure. At the moment, these challenges are expensive for many companies, which reduces the attractiveness of the projects for investors.

Overall, the incidents in Mörsbach and other municipalities show that fiber optic expansion progresses, but is also associated with significant problems. The affected residents demand quick solutions, while those responsible are looking for ways to sustainably improve the quality of the work and to make the ongoing projects efficiently.