Fiber optic expansion in Schleswig-Holstein: Experts warn of dubious sellers at the front door

Fiber optic expansion in Schleswig-Holstein: Experts warn of dubious sellers at the front door

According to a report from www.ndr.de, the Schleswig-Holstein consumer advice center warns against dubious fiber optic sellers at the front door. There are many known cases in which Telekom contracts are offered and other providers are denigrated.

According to the Broadband Competence Center (BKZ.SH), the expansion of fast internet in Schleswig-Holstein is progressing. 60 percent of all households can already access the new network and almost universal access should be possible in two years. However, network expansion takes longer in cities like Kiel or Lübeck than in rural regions like Stormarn or the Duchy of Lauenburg.

In cities with multiple providers, freelance commission-based advertisers take advantage of the situation and go door to door to win customers. The consumer advice center has registered many cases in which other providers were badmouthed and instead contracts were offered for fiber optic connections from Telekom, which were supposed to be available more quickly. However, there is no guarantee that the fiber optic cable will actually be laid faster.

The experts at the consumer advice center generally advise against making rash transactions at the front door. You shouldn't let yourself be taken by surprise and if in doubt you shouldn't sign any contracts. If you have already signed a contract for fiber optics with a provider, you can set a deadline and under no circumstances should you sign a second contract. If you still signed a contract at the door under pressure, you have the option of withdrawing from this contract within 14 days.

The warning from the consumer advice center about dubious fiber optic sellers at the front door is an important notice for consumers. It is necessary to remain critical and avoid entering into rash contracts. The report makes it clear that network expansion is taking longer in some cities than in rural regions and that freelance advertisers are taking advantage of the situation to win customers. Consumers should therefore be careful and not be taken by surprise.

Source: According to a report from www.ndr.de