Netcom Kassel

What Netcom Kassel does

Netcom Kassel Gesellschaft für Telekommunikation mbH is a regional telecommunications provider headquartered in Kassel, Germany, operating as a 100% subsidiary of municipal utility Kasseler Verkehrs- und Versorgungs-GmbH (KVV) since June 27, 2024. Founded in 1997, the company owns and operates a roughly 2,600 km telecommunications network across Nordhessen and adjacent areas, of which approximately 2,100 km was built as part of the Nordcluster fiber expansion project completed in 2021. The network reaches approximately 150,000 households across roughly 600 districts and currently serves about 38,400 customers.

The company's product portfolio spans two access technologies — VDSL with vectoring (25–100 Mbit/s) and FTTH fiber (300–1,000 Mbit/s) — delivered through residential brands Nordhessen-DSL, Nordhessen-Glasfaser, and Pur-DSL, and through the Netcom Business and Enterprise Solutions tiers for SMEs, freelancers, self-employed professionals, and larger commercial customers. Carrier and wholesale products include Ethernet Private Lines (up to 100 Gbit/s), dark-fiber connections, and Layer 2/Bitstream Access (L2BSA) wholesale offerings. Value-added subscriptions include IPTV (waipu.tv Comfort and Perfect Plus), G DATA cybersecurity software, international and mobile calling options, dynamic DNS, and on-site installation services.

Revenue is generated primarily through subscription-based monthly recurring fees on 24–36 month contracts (residential €24.95–€79.95/month, business €34.90–€84.90/month after promotional periods), supplemented by hardware sales, one-time installation fees, and wholesale carrier revenue. Distribution combines a direct-to-consumer webshop and Microsoft Teams-based consultation, approximately 40 retail partner shops across Nordhessen, dedicated residential and business customer hotlines, and B2B sales consultation for enterprise and public-sector clients. The company reports FY2025 revenue of €23.1 million and approximately 71 employees.

Name

Netcom Kassel

Legal name

Netcom Kassel Gesellschaft für Telekommunikation mbH

Website

https://netcom-kassel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Netcom Kassel is a Nordhessen, Germany-based regional telecommunications provider delivering DSL and FTTH broadband (25–1,000 Mbit/s), telephony, IPTV, and carrier/wholesale services to ~38,400 residential and business customers across a 2,600 km owned network. Fully owned by municipal utility KVV since 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Telecommunications / Broadband Internet Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

Keywords

• Regional broadband services
• Fiber internet access
• DSL telecommunications
• Business connectivity solutions
• Wholesale carrier services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kassel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Internet Service Subscriptions (DSL & Fiber): Monthly recurring subscription fees for DSL and fiber internet packages with various bandwidth tiers (25–1000 Mbit/s) for both residential and business customers. Contracts typically run 24–36 months with 1-month cancellation notice after the initial term. Hardware (routers) can be purchased optionally.
2. Optional Add-Ons and Upgrades: Additional monthly fees for optional services including IPTV (waipu.tv), international calling packages (Euroflat Plus, Top 15 Euroflat), mobile calling options (NetcomPlus), DNS services (EasyDNS), router setup service, and security software (G DATA Internet Security, Total Security).
3. Hardware Sales: Sale of routers (FRITZ!Box recommended), optional router rental, waipu.tv 4K Stick hardware, and other accessories. Shipping costs of €9.95 apply for hardware orders.
4. Setup and Installation Fees: One-time setup/installation fee for technician service to connect and commission FRITZ!Box on-site (€149.00 one-time), plus standard connection setup fees which vary by product. Waived during promotional periods for certain bandwidth tiers.
5. Carrier / Wholesale Services (Layer 2/Bitstream Access): Wholesale telecommunications access products sold to other network operators and ISPs, enabling them to offer their own branded services to end customers using Netcom Kassel's network infrastructure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Netcom Kassel is a regional telecommunications provider operating a ~2,600 km DSL and fiber network in Nordhessen, Germany. It sells residential DSL (25-100 Mbit/s) and fiber/FTTH (300-1000 Mbit/s) internet subscriptions with optional fixed-line telephony, add-on services such as IPTV and international calling, dedicated business broadband and enterprise connectivity tiers, and wholesale carrier products (Layer 2/Bitstream Access, Ethernet Private Lines, Dark-Fiber) to other network operators. The offering is delivered over owned infrastructure monitored by a 24/7 Network Operation Center and distributed via a direct webshop, ~40 retail partner shops, and a business sales team.

Product overview

Netcom Kassel is a regional telecommunications provider in Nordhessen, Germany, offering a unified internet service platform with two main access technologies: DSL (copper-based, 25-100 Mbit/s) and Glasfaser (fiber/FTTH, up to 1000 Mbit/s). For residential customers, the core products are Nordhessen-DSL (with optional telephony), Nordhessen-Glasfaser (fiber), and Pur-DSL (internet-only without telephony). Business customers are served through Netcom Business and Enterprise Solutions tiers. The company also operates as a wholesale carrier providing Ethernet Private Lines, Dark-Fiber Connections, and Layer 2-Bitstream Access to other network operators. Value-added services include IPTV streaming (waipu.tv integration), international calling packages, mobile calling options, security software (G DATA), and installation services. The portfolio uses a modular add-on approach where customers select base internet tiers and optionally add telephony, TV, international calling, or security features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nordhessen-DSL Residential DSL internet service with optional flat-rate German fixed-line telephony, offered in 25, 50, and 100 Mbit/s tiers for households in Nordhessen. Includes internet flatrate without volume limit, 2 voice channels, and up to 10 phone numbers per connection.
• Nordhessen-Glasfaser Residential fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet service offering 300, 500, and 1000 Mbit/s symmetric bandwidths for households in Nordhessen, with lossless transmission and no volume limits.
• Pur-DSL DSL internet-only service without landline telephony, designed for smartphone-only households. Available in 50 and 100 Mbit/s tiers with 24-month contracts.
• Netcom Business Internet and telephony packages for SMEs, freelancers, and self-employed professionals in Nordhessen, offering bandwidths from 25 to 1000 Mbit/s with optional fixed IPv4 address and free FRITZ!Box for higher tiers.
• Enterprise Solutions High-capacity enterprise FTTH internet solutions for larger businesses requiring up to 1000 Mbit/s symmetric connectivity, with customizable options including redundant uplinks and individual service-level targets.
• Individual Solutions Customized telecommunications solutions for businesses with specific requirements, combining Netcom Business, Ethernet Private Lines, Dark-Fiber, and bespoke service-level arrangements.
• Public Institutions Solutions Telecommunications packages tailored for public facilities and institutions in Nordhessen, providing reliable high-speed internet and telephony with options for redundancy and individual project configurations.
• Ethernet Private Lines Dedicated point-to-point Ethernet connections for connecting business and carrier locations, offered standard up to 100 Gbit/s, with higher bandwidths, redundancies, and aggregations available on request.
• Dark-Fiber Connections Unlit fiber infrastructure access allowing carriers and large enterprises to operate their own system technology over Netcom Kassel's meshed network, including implementations for short-term requirements.
• Layer 2-Bitstream Access (L2-BSA) Wholesale VDSL product providing up to 100 Mbit/s asymmetric bandwidth as a Layer 2 network handover for other network operators and ISPs, with the A10NSP handover point at one of Netcom Kassel's POPs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 38,400 customers served in Nordhessen as of 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Exaring AG (waipu.tv)coreTechnology or IntegrationNetcom Kassel offers waipu.tv IPTV services (Comfort and Perfect Plus) as upgrade options for its internet customers. Exaring AG provides the streaming TV platform with 200+ to 300+ channels, video-on-demand, and recording features. Customers receive separate registration with waipu.tv. This partnership adds television services to Netcom's product portfolio without building its own TV infrastructure.
• FRITZ!Box (AVM)coreTechnology or IntegrationNetcom Kassel recommends and sells FRITZ!Box routers for its DSL and fiber connections. Customers can purchase or rent FRITZ!Box devices from Netcom, and the company provides detailed setup guides and technical support for FRITZ!Box configurations. AVM's FRITZ!Box is the recommended and certified hardware for Netcom's connections.
• Regional Service PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNetcom Kassel works with regional service partners who assist in carrying out necessary repairs alongside the company's internal 24/7 technical standby team. These partners are coordinated through the 24/7 Network Operation Center and help ensure rapid fault resolution across the 3,000 km network.
• University of KasselminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetcom Kassel collaborates with the University of Kassel as a local knowledge carrier to promote innovation in the Nordhessen region. The company also works with municipal companies and local IT industry representatives to foster regional development.
• Deutsche Telekom AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeutsche Telekom AG is mentioned as a party involved in number portability and carrier change processes. Netcom Kassel facilitates number transfers between providers including Deutsche Telekom as part of the provider switching process.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NetCologne: NetCologne is a Cologne-based regional telecom (subsidiary of municipal utility Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe / GeB) operating FTTH, DSL, and carrier wholesale services in the Rhineland. Highly comparable as a municipal-utility-owned regional broadband+carrier business with a similar mix of residential, B2B, and wholesale products.
• M-net Telekommunikations: M-net is a Bavarian regional telecom owned by municipal utilities (Stadtwerke München, N-ERGIE, Stadtwerke Augsburg, etc.) offering FTTH, DSL, business connectivity, and wholesale carrier services across Bavaria. Very similar operating model, municipal ownership, and product portfolio to Netcom Kassel.
• EWE TEL: EWE TEL is the telecommunications arm of EWE AG, a regional utility serving northwest Germany (Lower Saxony, Bremen, Brandenburg). It offers DSL, fiber, business connectivity, and carrier services — directly comparable to Netcom Kassel as a utility-affiliated regional fixed-line operator.
• wilhelm.tel (Stadtwerke Norderstedt): wilhelm.tel is the telecommunications subsidiary of Stadtwerke Norderstedt, a municipal utility in Schleswig-Holstein. It provides FTTH, DSL, IPTV, and business connectivity in the Hamburg metro area — a small-scale municipal-utility telecom with a similar product mix and regional focus.

Emerging players

• Deutsche Glasfaser: Deutsche Glasfaser is a German FTTH specialist rapidly building fiber networks in rural and semi-rural areas, often partnering with regional utilities. Its rural fiber expansion focus and utility-partnership model overlap meaningfully with Netcom Kassel's Nordcluster fiber project.

Regional players

• swb (Bremer Versorger): swb is the Bremen municipal utility operating a fiber/DSL network through its telecom division, providing broadband and business connectivity in the Bremen region. Comparable as a municipal-utility-owned regional telecom in northern Germany.

Broad incumbents

• 1&1 Versatel: 1&1 Versatel is a major German wholesale fiber and B2B connectivity provider, owning a ~50,000 km fiber network. Comparable to Netcom Kassel's Ethernet Private Lines and carrier-services offerings, but operates nationally at much larger scale.
• Deutsche Telekom: Deutsche Telekom is the national incumbent with the largest DSL and FTTH footprint in Germany. It is the principal competitor in Netcom Kassel's Nordhessen territory and sets the regulatory benchmark for wholesale access pricing on Netcom's open-access network.
• Vodafone Deutschland: Vodafone Deutschland is the second-largest national telecom, offering cable, DSL, and fiber. As Netcom Kassel's former owner (via Arcor/Vodafone, 2001-2013), it is a historical competitor and continues to operate across Hesse.

Others

• AVM (FRITZ!Box): AVM is the German manufacturer of FRITZ!Box routers, which Netcom Kassel recommends, sells, and rents to its customers. Not a direct competitor but a critical technology and ecosystem partner in Netcom's customer-premises equipment strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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