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If you want to lay or change telecommunication lines, you need a permit.

If you are the owner or operator of a telecommunications line, you require the consent of the landowner to lay or modify this infrastructure. This also applies to telecommunications networks that serve public purposes.

You must apply for permission for public transport routes.

Telecommunications lines are telephone and data cables.

A telecommunications network establishes communication connections between several terminals (for example, your telephone connection).

• Map with exact location of the measure
• Exact description of the measure
• Right of way of the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA)
• For service providers: additional power of attorney

• You are the owner or operator of public telecommunications networks.
• You are the owner or operator of telecommunications lines that serve a public purpose.
• You have been assigned the right of way by the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA).

Fees apply.

You can apply for line relocations in public traffic routes in writing or online.

The process begins with you, the telecommunications company, submitting the application.

• When submitting the application, you must clearly describe the construction project. This includes
  • the exact location,
  • the planned time period
  • the type of installation,
  • material,
  • laying depth and so on
• Submit proof of the existing right of way. If you are a service provider, also submit the power of attorney from the telecommunications company.
• The infrastructure manager checks the application documents and approves them.
• The infrastructure manager has the option of attaching ancillary conditions to the approval, which you must take into account when implementing the measure.
• The approval will be sent to you.
• Once you have received all the approvals, you can start the construction work. Please observe any conditions, ancillary provisions and agreed deadlines.

You can lodge an appeal against the decision within one month of notification.

You can submit the objection as follows:

• in writing,
• in writing or
• electronically by e-mail with a qualified electronic signature.

The option to file an objection is also available via the online service.

• Relocation or modification of telecommunications lines Consent Application for telecommunications companies
• for changes and relocations of telecommunication lines in traffic routes
• The property concerned is a public thoroughfare
• in writing or online
• Approval by municipality, district, independent city, state or federal government
• Prerequisite for companies:
  • Right of way from the BNetzA
  • For service providers, additional authorization from the telecommunications company
• Responsible:

The responsible body for the application is usually the municipality in which the construction project is to take place.