INTERVIEW
We had the pleasure of catching up with DB Broadband’s CEO Christian Humpert forward of subsequent week’s Linked Germany which is going down subsequent week on the Mainz Congress Corridor on December 6-7.
- Are you able to introduce your self and your position?
My identify is Christian Humpert and I’ve been Managing Director of DB broadband since March 2021. Initially answerable for Operations (COO), earlier than taking up as Chief Government Officer (CEO) in August 2021.
Earlier than becoming a member of Deutsche Bahn, I spent over 20 years within the Telco trade, greater than 12 years in numerous administration positions at Vodafone in Germany and overseas.
- How does DB Broadband match into Germany’s cellular community ecosystem?
DB broadband is a 100% subsidiary of DB Netz AG and markets free darkish fiber capacities from Deutsche Bahn’s fiber community to telecommunications corporations.
With our nationwide fiber footprint of over 22,000km, which is able to increase to a complete of 33,400 km till 2027, we allow telco corporations constructing out fiber entry networks in Germany.
Cell community operators (MNOs) use our darkish fiber for cellular backhaul, connecting towers rapidly and cost-efficiently. We delivered a number of tasks to MNOs in 2022 and thus think about ourselves an enabler for the 5G roll-out in Germany.
- What have been essentially the most fascinating & progressive use instances in cellular connectivity you’ve seen inside Germany within the final 12 months?
To attain formidable local weather and digitization targets, Germany wants 5G alongside the tracks. Seamless connectivity whereas touring in our trains is our aim. We share that aim with the MNOs and are continuously engaged on synergies and efficiencies throughout sector boundaries– to the good thing about our widespread prospects. DB efficiently closed agreements with main MNOs to allow gigabit connectivity on giant components of the railway tracks. Additional discussions on the best way to make greatest use of additional infrastructure investments throughout the sectors are ongoing.
- What are you most trying ahead to at Linked Germany?
Assembly my trade colleagues and companions to alternate concepts about future tasks in 2023. In fact, I’m trying ahead to the panel dialogue. I’m excited to listen to how the opposite panelists are approaching this subject.
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