Westconnect Completes Fiber Optic Expansion in Kreuztal, Germany
Optical fibre extension project by Westconnect has been successfully completed, bringing high-speed Internet to Kreuztal
In a significant boost to the digital infrastructure of Kreuztal, Westconnect has successfully completed the expansion of its high-performance fiber optic network. This expansion is set to meet the growing demand for fast and reliable internet connectivity among residents and businesses in the area.
Wide Availability
The new fiber optic network now covers the entirety of Kreuztal, including residential neighbourhoods, commercial districts, and key municipal areas. Westconnect's commitment to broad coverage ensures that both urban and suburban zones can enjoy the benefits of a reliable and future-proof connection.
Superior Speeds
The fiber optic network supports ultra-fast internet speeds, offering symmetrical upload and download rates. Typical user plans feature transmission rates starting from 1 Gbps (Gigabit per second), with higher speeds available for those with more demanding requirements. The low latency and high bandwidth capacity of the network facilitate smooth streaming, gaming, remote work, and data-intensive applications.
E.ON Highspeed Partnership
Westconnect partners with E.ON Highspeed, a brand of the E.ON Group, to offer a range of advanced broadband products on the fiber network. E.ON Highspeed's product offering includes:
- Basic Plan: Speeds up to 1 Gbps, suitable for general household and small business use.
- Premium Plan: Higher bandwidth options exceeding 1 Gbps for power users, large households, and enterprises.
- Business Solutions: Customized packages for commercial clients featuring enhanced service level agreements (SLAs), dedicated support, and scalable bandwidth.
These products often bundle internet connectivity with other services such as digital TV, telephony, and smart home solutions, providing comprehensive digital packages.
How to Get Connected
For those interested in acquiring a fiber optic connection, Westconnect's expansion area customer acquisition and sale of fiber optic products is provided by E.ON Energie Deutschland under the brand "E.ON Highspeed". Interested parties can check under what conditions the connection can be built retroactively on the website glasfaserhausanschlussportal.westconnect.de.
For more specific information on pricing, detailed technical specs, or to subscribe, contacting Westconnect or E.ON Highspeed directly would be the best next step. Last-minute savers can save around 400 € by booking an E.ON Highspeed product, so don't miss out!
The expansion of the fiber optic network in Kreuztal Fellinghausen, Osthelden, and Junkernhees is now complete, with a total of 15 kilometers of fiber optic cable laid during the construction. The network is now active and available for use. Private households and businesses that have booked corresponding fiber optic products during the marketing phase can now enjoy fast, stable, and sustainable internet connectivity.
For those who decide retroactively to have a fiber optic connection, 17 switch cabinets have been built to provide around 280 households with fiber optic connectivity. E.ON, Westconnect, and Westnetz, all part of the E.ON group of companies, have worked together to build, operate, and provide high-performance fiber optic tariffs.
Data-and-cloud-computing opportunities are now more accessible in Kreuztal with Westconnect's completed fiber optic expansion, as the superior network supports ultra-fast internet speeds and low latency for seamless cloud computing tasks. With Westconnect's partnership with E.ON Highspeed, businesses and residents can upgrade their digital infrastructure, taking advantage of enhanced service level agreements and customizable packages for their specific needs.
