Proposed amendments have been suggested by the Commission to the initial plan.

The proposed amendment to the Telecommunications Act by Federal Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger has ignited a heated debate among various stakeholders. The consultation period for this draft paper is still ongoing until the weekend.

The Federal Association of Consumer Centers (vzbv) has taken a position on the draft, welcoming the general intention to introduce new instruments for the planned nationwide fiber-optic supply by 2030. However, the vzbv rejects the increase proposed by Wildberger in the connection fee for fiber optic provision from 540 euros to 960 euros. The vzbv also argues against the abolition of the Konzernklausel in the TKG, fearing it could lead to a financial burden on consumers.

The vzbv advocates for a right to access a free fiber optic connection per residential unit and the right to use existing infrastructure for competitors ("Open Access"). The industry association VATM is fundamentally in favour of a claim to full expansion of a building by telecommunications companies. However, VATM and the broadband association Breko oppose a too lenient regulation, fearing Deutsche Telekom exploiting its dominant position and squeezing out competition.

The housing industry and Anga protest against the approach of granting telecommunications companies the right to fully expand an entire building as soon as a customer contract is concluded. Another contentious issue is whether network operators should be forced to lay empty pipes or cables for several providers from the outset. Consumer advocates and competitive market proponents support this requirement, while incumbent operators and some infrastructure owners argue for allowing "subtenants" or secondary users on already installed lines.

The digital association Bitkom criticizes that the project could create additional bureaucracy, which would slow down the expansion. Another criticism point is that the planned expansion of the Gigabit Land Registry to a central hub could turn it into a "data octopus". Building owners, according to the vzbv, benefit from the introduction of fiber optics with an increase in the value of their properties.

Telekom rejects the obligation to co-lay passive infrastructure like empty tubes for other providers during residential fiber optic expansion. The vzbv demands that connections with optical lines in multi-family dwellings should not be charged solely to tenants. The Konzernklausel regulates access conditions for providers legally connected to a building owner to prevent them from abusing their significant market power.

In conclusion, the proposed amendment to the Telecommunications Act has sparked a heated debate among various stakeholders, with each party advocating for their interests. The consultation period is still ongoing, and it remains to be seen how these debates will shape the final amendment.