Bischofsheim will be supplied with fiber optics across the board by 2026!

Bischofsheim will be supplied with fiber optics across the board by 2026!

Bischofsheim i. d. Rhön is pulling out all the stops to secure the digital future of its citizens. The extensive expansion work with fiber optic house connections has begun, and with a clear goal: by autumn 2026 at the latest, almost all buildings in the city area should be supplied with the most modern internet infrastructure. Loud MainFranken.news A total of 1,500 addresses are supported by Telekom Deutschland GmbH, while GlasfaserPlus GmbH is expanding around 460 addresses in the inner city area on its own.

Just 85 percent of the buildings in Bischofsheim will then be able to access the faster network, which means great progress for many residents. It is the city council's wish to provide all addresses with fiber optic connections. However, there were some areas in which not all addresses could be taken into account due to the existing good supply.

Financial framework conditions

This project requires not only commitment but also a significant budget. Overall, the investment costs are around 2.25 million euros, with the city of Bischofsheim i. d. Rhön has a personal contribution of 195,000 euros. The expansion of addresses that are not eligible for funding is secured by a new contract that was signed as part of the federal government's Gigabit Directive 2.0. This regulation, which provided a breath of fresh air in 2023, enables the large-scale expansion of the digital infrastructure in rural areas.

A total of another 42 kilometers of fiber optic cable will be laid, and 13 new network distributors will also be built. The city has contractually committed to completing the expansion work within 36 months. Mayor Georg Seiffert emphasizes the crucial importance of the digital infrastructure for residents. “A good internet connection is now a basic need in our modern world,” said the mayor.

Additional information for citizens

Customers are offered an information event where they can find out everything about ordering fiber optic home connections. Project manager Frank Reichert also announced that further expansion contracts are planned based on the Gigabit Guideline 2.0 in order to ensure gigabit-capable connections at all addresses in the Rhön-Grabfeld district in the medium term.

In this way, Bischofsheim is not only making a strong statement for the digital future, but also a real commitment to innovation and progress. When the project is completed, citizens can look forward to fast and reliable internet access, which will make everyday life much easier for many of them.