When I talk to network operators across North America, there are three key challenges that have emerged as a recurring theme: the need for fast, cost-effective deployment; a shortage of skilled labor to get the job done; and the challenge of getting more high-speed data lines into. When I talk to network operators across North America, there are three key challenges that have emerged as a recurring theme: the need for fast, cost-effective deployment; a shortage of skilled labor to get the job done; and the challenge of getting more high-speed data lines into. According to research released last year at CES, homes are filled with devices—computers, phones, smartwatches, televisions, and tablets—that are constantly connected and each demanding bandwidth. The research shows that number has more than doubled since 2015. This surge in connected devices is. The nationwide fibre rollout is crucial for Germany's competitiveness and digital progress. But despite the urgency, Germany is lagging behind. In this technology driven age, lifestyles, businesses and the education sector are at a notable disadvantage without reliable and ubiquitous connectivity. While these challenges pose difficulties for manufacturers, they also create opportunities for innovation, efficiency. epresents more than 80% of the overall cost of an optical fibre network and needs to be operation for several decades.