Slovak Telekom said it has invested massively in the construction of optical network infrastructure throughout Slovakia. Slovak Telekom's optical network is already available to more than 750,000 homes.
As part of the technological change, Slovak Telekom plans to take the next step – in addition to deploying fiber optics, it will also proceed to the gradual shutdown of the older copper network. Thus, the largest Slovak telecommunications operator will gradually allow generational replacement of outdated metallic cables with state-of-the-art fiber optic networks throughout Slovakia.
Sloval Telekom plans an extensive modernization of fixed networks, which is associated with the improvement of services and the transition to new optical technology for at least a decade. This will be a long-term project during which customers will be able to move to new technologies gradually according to availability.
For customers using a DSL connection, the operator will allow a free switch to fiber optic network services. The change will allow customers to use significantly higher speeds via an optical connection.
Telekom will proactively contact customers in the locations where DSL technology will be switched off in advance and offer them a free switchover to the optical network. The operator's technicians will connect fiber optic cable to the customer's house or apartment and connect and test the connected devices for free of charge.
