The Big T in Germany has strong ties in the government, both regional and central. They don't have to innovate when they can just block others via lobbying.
Ex Telekom worker here.
Ex Telekom worker here.
But more than half their revenue is now from the US Market, which they didn't enter in such a privileged position.
Anyway, 100% of Germany to be covered with FTTH by 2030 :)
https://www.telekom.com/resource/blob/619512/394bebe64a0f87d...