DT Strengthens Position in Poland with New Acquisitions

Deutsche Telekom will acquire 100% of Fiberhost, a Polish open-access fixed network operator, together with Inea, a retail broadband and TV provider. The total value of the transactions is around €1 billion.

The company stated that the acquisition will accelerate T-Mobile Polska’s growth by adding Inea’s over 300,000 customers and Fiberhost’s fiber network passing over 1.4 million homes. The transaction marks a new step in T-Mobile Polska’s transformation from a mobile-only operator into a fully convergent telecom provider. Since signing its first wholesale access agreement in 2018, T-Mobile has expanded its fixed coverage through wholesale partners and built a nationwide convergent offer.

DT added that the businesses together will be better positioned to offer a high-quality convergent proposition and compete more effectively with operators that already own substantial fixed infrastructure to the benefit of Polish customers. The acquisition also strengthens T-Mobile Polska’s role as an investor in critical infrastructure supporting Poland’s digitalization. Fiberhost will continue to offer transparent and non-discriminatory access to its infrastructure to all existing and potential internet service providers in Poland.

“This is an important milestone in T-Mobile Polska’s continuous growth story. By bringing together strong mobile and fiber capabilities, we are creating an even better foundation for simple, reliable services for our customers. At the same time, it will allow T-Mobile Polska to extend its contribution to the digitalization of Poland and its economy. Investments like this matter beyond one market. Strong digital infrastructure is essential for Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and future growth. I am proud that Deutsche Telekom continues to play an active role in making that happen,” commented Dominique Leroy, CEO for Europe in Deutsche Telekom.