Fiber to the Home Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Fiber to the Home
Stefan Fröhlich
Last position:
Managing Partner & Co-Founder at IMPLENEX
- Founded, built, and scaled a management consultancy for go-to-market, growth, and digital transformation
- End-to-end brand building: CI/CD, website, and social media presence as a consistent digital footprint
- Built a B2B marketing & sales funnel incl. CRM for structured lead generation
- Developed and built a service portfolio & verticals: including an AI Board for strategic GenAI classification as well as a go-to-market/growth vertical for the food industry
- Built a partner network for co-delivery
- Acquired, onboarded, and delivered consulting engagements
Thomas Martin
Last position:
Lead AI-/Agentic-Engineering at AI-/Agentic-Engineering (Own research)
AI-supported development and PM acceleration with agentic workflows; deep reinforcement learning; fully automated 24/7 setup.
Last position:
Service Contact Person (Single Point of Contact) at waveIT GmbH
- Supports ICT project and program management across all project phases in a life sciences major project (volume approx. €3.5 billion).
- Supporting technical design.
- Managing RFI and change control processes.
- Continuous coordination of installation teams during construction and integration.
- Quality assurance of ICT systems.
- Evaluation of external planning documents and identification of optimization potentials.
- Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure Acceptance for Construction (AFC).
Frieder Timmerbeil
Last position:
Advisor Commercial Execution Management – Infrastructure Capex Projects at Investor Critical Infrastructure (NDA)
Assignment Advising units on the commercial management of major infrastructure projects in the execution phase. Focus: contracts, claims, costs, risks and supplier performance. Goals Ensure cost, schedule and result stability throughout the entire project duration. Create transparency for management and turn commercial risks into manageable measures at an early stage. Build teams and structures, KPI-based steering, claim and change order management, negotiation leadership on complex claims, management of additional cost claims, as well as active supply chain and escalation management, evidence and audit capability
Simo Laco
Last position:
Entrepreneur at Laco Bauberatung
- FTTH construction consulting
- Construction management
- Project management
- Consulting
Wolfram Kaiser
Last position:
Project Manager at Deutsche Glasfaser Wholesale GmbH
- Organization and supervision of several FTTX passive network construction projects
- Responsible for operational planning
- Planning and monitoring of budget targets
Mahmoud Tadjallimehr
Last position:
Strategy Consultant, Organizational Developer at Netcom BW / EnBW
- Analysis of the fiber optic market with a focus on FTTH
- Advising senior management on strategy planning for the next 10 years
- Reviewing product portfolios and services
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Planning restructuring measures as part of a transformation program
- Designing a program structure "Fit For Profit" to implement the planned restructuring and meet strategic objectives
Ahmed Soliman
Last position:
Project Manager Fiber Optic Network Development FTTH FTTX at Werdegang Solutions 30 Operations GmbH
- Creation of construction schedules and standard plans.
- Preparation and submission of traffic control orders (VRO) and RSA-compliant plans.
- Application for and documentation of all permits, including excavation permits and water permits.
- Carrying out and documenting site inspections.
- Maintaining digital site diaries.
- Coordinating and selecting subcontractor crews.
- Checking and approving measurements.
- Ensuring compliance with all technical requirements and standards.
- Summarizing and passing on operator rules to the subcontractors.
Christian Heinkele
Last position:
Senior Advisor and Independent Business Consultant at Self-employed
- Senior Advisor for the consulting firm Arthur D. Little and the media analytics software company Nice People At Work – NPAW with focus areas in platform strategies, content licensing, product management for TV products, ARPU increases, B2B excellence, and marketing strategies
- Host of the TV industry podcast TV-Helden since June 2021
- Clients: Top 4 TV platform in Germany; largest FTTH network operator; software company; industry association; media start-up; leading news channel
- Projects in: strategic conception of a TV platform; negotiating and finalizing licensing agreements with media groups; optimizing procurement; leading cooperation negotiations; realigning the product portfolio and TV offerings; building sales and marketing in the DACH region; developing and implementing a distribution strategy; conceptualizing and marketing a trade fair for media companies
Niklas Wronka
Last position:
Manager - Digital Business Transformation - Financial Services at Publicis Sapient
- Advised a leading German Bank to transform its Access Management landscape through an AI-powered Hybrid-RBAC Role Mgmt. Framework and designed key Governance strategy and processes
- Conceptualized AI Use Cases for a leading insurance company
- Key Account Management for 2 accounts in the Asset Management and Insurance industries
Tonino Lo Chiatto
Last position:
Owner & Managing Director | Interim Consultant at LC-PV GmbH & Co. KG
- Development & implementation of the entire PV value chain
- Business model development for tenant electricity, PPAs & contracting
- Senior consulting, interim management, program management
- Strategic and operational management of FTTx rollout projects
- Management of subsidized fiber expansion in central Hesse
- Construction project management and acceptance management for thousands of households
Michael Resnik
Last position:
Project Manager at Infrawave
Project planning, construction schedule control, and resource coordination
Management of subcontractors, site managers, and suppliers
Application and tracking of traffic regulation orders (VRAO) and excavation permits
Quality assurance, health and safety (HSE), and compliance with technical standards
Budget control, contract management, and VOB-compliant change order management
Complete construction documentation, including as-built records and billing documents
Implementation of 3D GIS-supported construction progress processes
Development of a finance dashboard in collaboration with IT
Acceleration of permit approvals through optimized coordination with municipalities
Optimization of material and resource logistics
Introduction of structured site and progress reports
Jörg Nußbaumer
Last position:
Iskander Business Partner für Unsere Grüne Glasfaser
- Intercultural insights on a trip around the world
Ayhan Ibraim
Last position:
Interim Procurement Manager at Cofinity-X GmbH
- High-level process and system analysis
- Support for building a new process and system landscape
- Systems: SAP MM, SAP SRM, SAP WM/EWM, SAP R3/S4 HANA, Navision, E2E
- E-Procurement: SAP Ariba, Coupa
Ralf Bollinger
Last position:
PMO & Transition Management 5G Rollout at Mobile network operator
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Statistics of experts using Fiber to the Home
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Information Technology
Top industries
Telecommunication, Information Technology, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
90%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Fiber to the Home
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
FTTH basics
Fiber to the Home, often called FTTH, brings optical fiber directly to a building or apartment. It is used for stable broadband, voice, video, and business connectivity where copper is not enough. Strong experts know how to turn a network design into a clean, testable rollout.
Typical work
- Access network planning for new fiber routes
- OLT and ONT setup in GPON or XGS-PON environments
- Migration from legacy copper or mixed access networks
- Fiber testing, handover, and fault isolation
These tasks show up in greenfield builds, upgrades, and repair work. They also matter when service quality must stay high during cutovers.
Tools and standards
FTTH work sits in a wider ecosystem of optical access hardware, splitters, fiber management, and provisioning systems. Experts often work with GPON, XGS-PON, OTDR traces, power meters, and vendor portals. They must read signal levels, spot loss, and keep documentation consistent.
When to bring help
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a rollout needs extra hands, a vendor setup needs validation, or an outage needs fast diagnosis. This is common in telecom, utilities, property projects, and network-heavy operations in Germany. Remote support helps with planning and review, while on-site work is often needed for splicing, testing, and acceptance.
What strong experts do
Good professionals focus on the whole path from cabinet to customer premise. They understand signal budget, bend limits, distribution design, and the difference between a paper-ready plan and a field-ready network. They also write clear handover notes so operations teams can keep the service stable.
Search terms
People may search for FTTH, Fiber to the Home, or fiber access work. In some contexts, they also compare it with FTTB or FTTx, especially when a project is moving from building-level fiber to true home connections. The right specialist knows when each model fits and what it means for install effort and service quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Fiber to the Home.
Fiber to the Home is used to deliver optical broadband directly to homes and flats. It supports internet access, voice services, streaming, and business-grade connections where low loss and stable performance matter. Teams also use FTTH for upgrades from copper or mixed access networks.
FTTH runs fiber all the way to the premises, while FTTB stops at the building and uses another medium inside. That difference affects speed consistency, install scope, and where the last active components sit. For property networks or apartment blocks, a strong expert should explain which model fits the site and why.
A strong Fiber to the Home specialist usually knows optical access design, field measurement, and provisioning workflows. Useful adjacent skills include GPON and XGS-PON, OTDR analysis, fiber splicing oversight, and documentation for handover. In many projects, they also need to coordinate with civil works and customer installation teams.
A Fiber to the Home project needs different depth depending on scope. Simple support work may only need focused experience with testing or provisioning, while a rollout or migration needs someone who has handled planning, cutover, and acceptance. Look for proof of work on live networks, not only theory.
FTTH work is often split between remote planning and on-site execution. Remote experts can review designs, trace faults from measurements, and check provisioning steps, but splicing, cabinet work, and acceptance testing usually need a physical presence. For projects in Germany, hybrid collaboration is common.
For Fiber to the Home, ask for clear evidence of network design, loss budget understanding, test results, and clean handover notes. A good specialist can explain where faults come from and how they verified the fix. Strong communication matters as much as technical depth because many issues cross planning, field work, and operations.
FTTH expertise helps avoid bad split ratios, weak signal margins, poor labeling, and service interruptions during migration. It also reduces rework when plans do not match the real plant. In dense sites, that kind of accuracy saves time for both rollout and support teams.
Yes. Fiber to the Home is often central in apartment blocks, where distribution design, building entry points, and internal routing all matter. In Germany, this is especially important when multiple parties need to align on access, install windows, and acceptance testing.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Fiber to the Home in their recent projects is 118 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 944 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Fiber to the Home in their recent projects, 90% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Fiber to the Home in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Fiber to the Home in their recent projects are German (100%), English (98%), and French (32%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Fiber to the Home in their recent projects are Telecommunication (95%), Information Technology (63%), and Professional Services (54%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Fiber to the Home in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Operations (90%), and Information Technology (76%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Fiber to the Home
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg 
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