Oberhausen in glass fever: free fiber optic connections for citizens!

Oberhausen in glass fever: free fiber optic connections for citizens!

WestConnect plans to extend a nationwide fiber optic network in Oberhausen, which is a significant opportunity for the affected districts of Klosterhardt, Schmachtendorf and Sterkrade Nord. From now on, households and traders have the last opportunity to benefit from a free fiber optic connection. This offers transmission rates of up to 1,000 megabits per second, which promises almost unlimited performance. In times of increasing digital requirements, this is of great importance for many.

A fiber optic connection can not only increase the Internet speed significantly, but could also increase the property value by up to 8%. According to the information from localklick.eu , the previous costs for such a connection, which is usually around 1,500 euros, can be saved by the current pre -marketing campaign. In addition, interested parties can also save connection activation costs of around 400 euros during the construction phase.

cost saving and the pre -marketing

The overall saving for the users is therefore around 1,900 euros. However, the free connection only applies during the pre -marketing period, which runs from October 1 to December 31, 2023. After this period, potential users must expect the usual costs. The prerequisite for the free connection is a signed property owner declaration (GEE) that is necessary for the structural vote.

Around 10,000 private households and companies could benefit from the advantages of fiber optic connection. WestConnect offers this in the open access model, which gives users the freedom to choose their telecommunications providers themselves. Various online services are available for further information on partners and products.

advisory services and information events

For affected residents and traders, there are numerous advice and information events. An event will take place in the Hotel Schmachtendorf on September 26, 2023, followed by another in the Lito-Palast Citizens' Hall on September 27, 2023. Additional consultant days for Klosterhardt and Schmachtendorf are planned for October 17, 2023 in the Königschhardt Schmachtendorf parish hall. If you have any questions, you can contact E.ON Energie Germany on 0800 330 99 55.

The slow fiber optic expansion in Germany, which according to PwC is due to complex approval procedures and missing specialists, a challenge will also be in Oberhausen. By mid -2024, it is forecast that only 23% of households will actually be connected to fiber optic networks. Against this background, the upcoming expansion in Oberhausen is a bright spot for the local economy and the digital infrastructure.

Digitization and the increase in data consumption are a central challenge for Germany's competitiveness. It is therefore crucial that cities like Oberhausen dare to make the leap into the digital future and create future -proof networks.