Internet, DSL & cabel

Analog Telephony Landline Phase-Out in Finland! Is Germany Next?

Finland Shuts Down Last Analog Landlines: What This Means for Germany and When Copper Lines Might Disappear Here

Power Mode Secret Setting Speeds Up the Fritzbox!

Fritzboxes are considered reliable and fast routers. However, it's not widely known that there is a hidden power mode for increased speed.

Fritz!, Devolo and Others Call for Stricter Security Regulations for Network Technology

Stricter EU Rules Demanded Manufacturers Warn of Security Risks in Internet Routers

Fritz!, Devolo, Lancom, and other router manufacturers are calling for new EU regulations for routers and network technology.

Surprising Market Analysis When DSL Could Disappear in Germany

Telekom is pushing forward with fiber-optic expansion. However, new figures indicate why DSL is likely to dominate for many more years.

Rates to Increase Starting in June Starlink Significantly Increases Satellite Internet Prices

Starlink Users to Pay More: Satellite Internet Provider to Raise All Prices Starting June 2026

Urgent Security Measure Current Attack! Owners of These Routers Must Act

Russian hackers are targeting routers, compromising data by exploiting security vulnerabilities. TP-Link devices are particularly affected.

With Wi-Fi 7 What Vodafone's New Fiber Optic Router Can Do

Vodafone's Ultra Hub 7 is its first proprietary router for fiber-optic connections and supports WiFi 7. TECHBOOK provides an overview.

Suspicion of Corruption Raid at Telekom Subsidiary! Investigation into Bribery

During a raid concerning potential bribery in fiber-optic expansion, numerous properties of a Telekom subsidiary were searched.

Researchers Warn Fiber Optic Cables Could Be Misused as Microphones

While they are supposed to provide fast internet, fiber optic cables could also be used for espionage, experts now say.

How Stable Is the Grid? Can the Internet in Germany Be Shut Off at the Push of a Button?

Can the internet simply be shut down? TECHBOOK explains why this is technically and legally nearly impossible in Germany.

Fritzbox 7590 set against a blue background

The story behind it Fritzboxes Lose Practical Function

New Fritzboxes Lose Repeater Mode: Fritz! (formerly AVM) Explains the Reasons and When the Feature Might Return

Fritz!OS 8.25 Fritzbox Update Fixes Wi-Fi Issues and Speed Drops

Fritz!OS 8.25 Fixes Wi-Fi Issues and Speed Losses: These Routers Get the Update First

Import Ban! Router Ban in the U.S. Turns Global Market Upside Down

New U.S. regulation bans foreign routers. Users and manufacturers face significant challenges.

A significant portion of the internet relies on three cloud providers.

Cloud Infrastructure These Three Companies Keep the Internet Running

Cloudflare, AWS, and Azure form the backbone of the Internet: Why outages are felt worldwide—and what can help.

Now Available Fritz!OS 8.22 Update Fixes Speed Bug on Fritzbox

With the update to Fritz!OS 8.22, Fritz! resolves speed issues on four Fritzbox models.

MWC 2026 Fritz! Unveils New Routers, Repeaters and Wi-Fi 7 Technology

Fritz unveils new routers with Wi-Fi 7, 5G, and fiber optics at MWC 2026. TECHBOOK shows key models at a glance.

Users Report Fritzbox Update Suddenly Slows Down Internet

The update to FritzOS 8.2x appears to slow down the internet. The Fritzbox 5690 Pro and 7690 are particularly affected.

Now Available Fritzbox 7632 Unveiled: DSL Router with Wi-Fi 7 and Gigabit Speeds

The Fritzbox 7632 offers Wi-Fi 7, G.fast up to 1,000 Mbps, and smart home features for DSL and fiber-optic connections.

The Fritzbox has a hidden setting for data acceleration.

Hidden Feature Fritzbox Update Speeds Up Internet Connection

The Fritzbox has a hidden setting for packet acceleration. This enhances performance for gaming and streaming.

Surf the Internet safely - that's the promise of the LibreWolf browser

More Privacy When Surfing LibreWolf as a Safer Alternative to Firefox? Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet Browser

LibreWolf protects against tracking and fingerprinting. How secure is the browser really? All details and functions at a glance.

Information About the Home Network Fritzbox Revealing Data? Here's How to Stop the Secret Transmission Immediately!

Fritzbox routers send diagnostic data to the manufacturer, Fritz!. But what information is transmitted, and how can it be turned off?

The Fritzbox reveals the current speed of the internet connection.

Without Speed Test Fritzbox Displays Internet Connection Speed

If you own a Fritzbox from Fritz!, you can precisely measure your internet upload and download speeds without a speed test. Here's how.

Future Technology How a German Researcher Is Building the Internet of the Future

The internet is on the brink of the quantum network era. German researcher Stephanie Wehner aims to make quantum technologies accessible.

If the Wi-Fi is acting up, it might be due to a specific device that many people have at home.

Interference Poor Wi-Fi? This Device Might Be to Blame

Many other devices operate on the same frequency band as Wi-Fi. One of them can significantly affect transmission: the baby monitor.

Starting in 2026, Amazon will also offer internet services in Germany.

Project Kuiper Amazon Becomes an Internet Provider in Germany

Amazon will launch its own satellite-based internet service, Kuiper, in Germany starting in 2026. Speeds of up to 400 Mbps are expected.

Fritz! Launches Sale of Repeater 1700 and Mesh Set 1600

Fritz!Repeater 1700 and Mesh Set 1600 Fritz! Introduces Wi-Fi 7 Plug-in Repeaters Now Available

The Fritz!Repeater 1700 with Wi-Fi 7 and the Wi-Fi 6-based Fritz!Mesh Set 1600 are now available in stores.

In the Fritzbox menu, users can make a variety of personalized settings. One of these is the Power Mode.

New Firmware Fritzbox 7590 AX Receives Major Update to Fritz!OS 8.20

The update to Fritz!OS 8.20 for the Fritzbox 7590 AX is here, bringing numerous new features such as the online monitor and improved mesh functions.

At the IFA 2025 in Berlin, Fritz! is unveiling the successor to the successful Fritzbox 6690 Cable: the new Fritzbox 6690 Pro.

IFA Innovation Fritzbox 6690 Pro Unveiled with Wi-Fi 7 and Smart Home Hub

The new Fritzbox 6690 Pro introduces Wi-Fi 7, tri-band technology, and smart home features to cable connections.

AVM has started rolling out Fritz!OS 8.20.

Update Now Available AVM Releases Fritz!OS 8.20 With More Than 40 New Features

AVM has released a comprehensive update with Fritz!OS 8.20. Leading the way is the Fritzbox 7590, which receives over 40 new features and improvements.

Often lumped together, but WLAN and WiFi are not the same thing

Did You Know? What is the Difference Between WLAN and WiFi?

While we talk about WLAN networks here in Germany, the word WiFi is used abroad. What is the difference between WLAN and WiFi?