Overview

DNS:NET is a leading independent telecommunications provider in Germany. Established in 1998, DNS:NET is rolling out and operating a fibre-to-the home network in outer Berlin, Brandenburg and Saxony Anhalt. 3i Infrastructure’s backing allows DNS:NET to continue its build programme to provide gigabit-ready connectivity to its customers across the region.

Recent Developments

DNS:NET has made significant progress in the ongoing construction of its fibre-to-the-home (‘FTTH’) network; both its owned networks in outer Berlin and Brandenburg and its leased networks in Saxony Anhalt. This is an important achievement given the challenging market conditions for FTTH network rollouts in Germany. It reflects the disciplined and focused approach to network rollout adopted by DNS:NET.

In relation to its ‘owned’ networks, the company has achieved its goal of connecting its existing ‘homes passed’ and ‘homes connected’ infrastructure to the backbone fibre infrastructure. This has led to a significant increase in the number of ‘homes connected and activated’, with customers now receiving a fibre-to-the-home service and DNS:NET earning the associated revenues. DNS:NET is also revisiting its existing networks to connect and activate additional homes (a process referred to as ‘densification’) and is moving into new areas to continue its rollout.

Significant operational improvements have been delivered under the new management team including in relation to sales, marketing, and customer care.

In January 2025, 3iN injected a further £20 million of equity to part fund the next stage of the fibre roll-out.