About Us
The liberalization of the telecommunications market in 1998 did not automatically create a level playing field for all market participants. Fair competition in a formerly monopolized market and the necessary political and economic framework conditions could only be achieved then and can only be achieved today in a strong community of competitors on the telecommunications market.
Today, more than 180 telecommunications and service companies active in the German market join forces in VATM. The motto “Competition unites” is the basis of their joint commitment. The success of this competition is clearly noticeable for customers in both the commercial and private sectors in the form of a wide range of offers, attractive prices and innovative services. The competing companies provide significant growth impetus for the entire German economy. They are the drivers of a modern gigabit society.
In a rapidly developing industry like telecommunications, successful companies depend significantly on being timely and comprehensively informed of impending changes and thus being able to respond to them quickly. VATM supports the economic activities of its members through the implementation and coordination of regularly scheduled working groups with respect to nearly all relevant areas of the telecommunications market. Participation in any working groups of interest is open to any VATM member.
The working groups currently active are:
It also maintains valuable contacts through a renowned law firm in Washington DC to the US regulator and to important politicians in the economic sector.
Within the next years, the main focus of the Association’s European policy will be on the deployment of fiber networks. To build up the infrastructure it will be crucial:
