Gigabit-fast internet from Vodafone: New details highways for around 3,400 households in the Freudenstadt district
Düsseldorf, November 24th, 2025. Good news for the Freudenstadt district – Vodafone has completed an critically important modernization measure here.Within just a few months, the Düsseldorf network operator has implemented two construction projects to make the local cable-fiber network even more stable and efficient. In many areas, new fiber optic cables were pulled into the ground and additional fiber optic nodes were built for ever smaller network segments – usually without any significant impact on residents or road traffic. Around 3,400 cable households in freudenstadt will benefit from the construction of these new information highways as they will now be able to use a much more stable and powerful landline network. There is now sufficient capacity available for data-intensive applications such as video conferences, music and video streaming, especially at peak times.
Strong demand among the population
With its investments in expanding the broadband network, Vodafone is also taking into account the strong demand from the population: data traffic in the Freudenstadt district is growing rapidly – with an annual increase rate of currently 12 percent. Peopel are surfing the Internet more and more frequently enough – for professional reasons, to do their banking and online shopping, or to maintain their contacts on social media. A stable broadband network is particularly necessary if Freudenstadt residents watch videos, series and TV programs in live streams, follow cultural and sporting events such as the broadcast of the Bundesliga and the champions League or obtain information from media companies’ news portals.
The modernization measures that have now been completed in Freudenstadt are part of a broad infrastructure offensive. In the last financial year alone, Vodafone carried out over 3,500 construction projects in many cities and districts across Germany to improve network quality. Nationwide landline tests conducted by self-reliant specialist magazines show that the measures are being received by customers.This is what happened in the current CHIP landline test 2024.
Vodafone is improving infrastructure with two measures in the fixed network
From now on, more stability and speed on the internet
Vodafone Germany: Connecting People and Driving Digitalization
Vodafone Germany is a leading telecommunications provider, serving a diverse customer base – from individuals surfing the internet and streaming entertainment to businesses connecting their operations with advanced technology. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, the company offers a thorough suite of services including internet, mobile communications, landlines, and television.
A Key Player in the German Economy
As a digitalization expert,Vodafone Germany positions itself as a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes,including startups,medium-sized enterprises (Mittelstand),and large corporations listed in the DAX index. The company currently serves over 30 million mobile customers, more then 10 million broadband subscribers, and around 12 million television customers. Beyond consumer services, Vodafone provides numerous digital solutions to businesses. In the fiscal year 2023, Vodafone Germany generated total annual sales of approximately €13 billion [https://www.vodafone.de/news/unternehmen/geschaeftszahlen-2023/]. The company employs around 15,000 people.
Expanding Infrastructure for Gigabit Speeds
Vodafone is heavily invested in expanding its network infrastructure across Germany. The company’s cable fiber network currently delivers gigabit speeds to approximately two-thirds of all German households. Thru a partnership with OXG, Vodafone plans to build up to seven million new fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections in the coming years [https://www.vodafone.de/news/unternehmen/glasfaser-ausbau-oxg/]. Furthermore, Vodafone’s 5G network now reaches over 90% of the German population.Its narrowband IoT network, designed for industrial and business applications, covers more than 97% of the country [https://www.vodafone.de/news/netz-technologie/5g-netz-abdeckung/].
Part of a Global Telecommunications Leader
Vodafone Germany is the largest national company within the Vodafone Group, one of the world’s largest telecommunications groups. The Vodafone Group serves over 300 million mobile customers worldwide and connects more than 175 million devices to the Internet of Things [https://www.vodafone.com/about-vodafone/facts-and-figures]. Vodafone Germany accounts for around 30% of the Vodafone Group’s total sales.
Commitment to Sustainability
Vodafone is committed to operating sustainably and reducing its environmental impact. The company aims to become CO2 neutral by 2025 and achieve zero emissions by 2040. Notably, Vodafone germany already sources 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources [https://www.vodafone.de/nachhaltigkeit/].
Diversity and Inclusion
Vodafone emphasizes diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering a corporate culture that supports work-life balance and provides networks for various groups, including women, fathers, and the LGBTQ+ community. The company states it respects and values all individuals nonetheless of their background, including ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, faith, culture, or religion [https://www.vodafone.de/karriere/diversity/].
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