1&1 and OXG finalize lengthy collaboration contract
1&1 and OXG Fiber Optics GmbH Announce Long-Term Partnership
In a significant move to bolster Germany's digital infrastructure, 1&1, a leading telecommunications and internet service provider, and OXG Fiber Optics GmbH, a specialist in fiber optic technology and network infrastructure, have announced a long-term partnership.
This strategic alliance, effective from August 7, 2025, aims to expand fiber optic network coverage across the nation. The partnership will see 1&1 connecting areas where OXG will expand in the future to their existing nationwide transport network.
Since 2023, OXG has been expanding its private and free-of-charge fiber optic network in over 35 cities. The partnership with 1&1 will allow for the potential reach of up to 7 million households, with 1&1 fiber optic tariffs becoming available for over 3 million additional private households from the first quarter of 2026.
The cooperation will primarily focus on increasing the variety of fiber optic connections, particularly in urban areas and metropolitan regions. This move is expected to enhance broadband speed and reliability, supporting digital transformation and connectivity in underserved areas.
Ralph Dommermuth, CEO of 1&1, expressed his enthusiasm, stating that interested citizens can learn about 1&1 fiber optic products and their availability on the company's website or by phone. Stefan Rüter, Managing Director of OXG, expressed that the cooperation increases the attractiveness of an OXG fiber optic connection due to the growing selection of tariffs and providers.
Both companies have expressed their gratitude for the trusting cooperation and wished each other success in marketing. The document detailing the partnership, titled "202508_PressRelease_OXG_1&1.pdf", is 175 kB in size.
This partnership further strengthens 1&1's strong nationwide presence in the fiber optic market and is an important step towards improving Germany's digital infrastructure. For precise and verified data on this cooperation, it is recommended to consult official press releases or corporate reports from 1&1 or OXG Fiber Optics GmbH directly.
- The long-term partnership between 1&1 and OXG Fiber Optics GmbH will leverage advanced data-and-cloud-computing technology to expand fiber optic network coverage, aiming to enhance broadband speed and reliability.
- With the strategic alliance, 1&1 aims to offer their fiber optic tariffs to over 3 million additional private households starting from the first quarter of 2026, contributing to the digital transformation and connectivity in underserved areas through technology innovation.
