Shock for Bamberg: Telekom is finally closing its network management center!

Shock for Bamberg: Telekom is finally closing its network management center!

Today, November 6, 2025, the closure of the Network Management Center (NMC) in Bamberg will be the topic of discussion in the region. Johannes Wicht from DPV-KOM Bamberg is disappointed with this decision by Deutsche Telekom and describes the closure as “depressing and dramatic” for the location. Finally, the NMC was founded in 1997 with a lot of commitment by Peter Herrman, a former member of the communications union DPV. It was used to control and monitor the nationwide telephone network and was an important piece of the telecommunications infrastructure in Germany.

The NMC, whose planning was carried out by Franz Akstaller, was classified as a “high risk building” and was always a location for numerous visits by political delegations. But now the NMC employees have been sent into the desert. All employees have lost their jobs and are faced with the challenge of moving to a less suitable neighboring building while demolition companies are busy clearing the former site. Large waste containers have already accumulated on the site, necessary to dispose of scrap and residue. This is a serious blow for the employees, as Wicht says: “We are disappointed and angry about this decision by Telekom.”

A look back at Deutsche Telekom

Deutsche Telekom has a long history that began in 1947 with the founding of the Deutsche Bundespost, which was responsible for postal and telephone services in West Germany. As part of a comprehensive reform, the Deutsche Bundespost was divided into three divisions in 1989, which also included Deutsche Telekom. From its privatization in 1995 to today, Deutsche Telekom has developed into one of the most valuable telecommunications companies in the world. A current brand value of 85.3 billion US dollars impressively proves this.

In recent decades, Telekom has steadily expanded its influence: until the early 21st century, it controlled almost all Internet access for private individuals and small companies in Germany and fought its way into international markets. In addition to introducing innovative products such as “T-Home Entertain,” now known as MagentaTV, Telekom is investing heavily in digital infrastructure.

A look into the future

With the aim of converting the German network to future-proof standards, Telekom is relying on innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence to improve customer services and network management. The company plans to grow faster in the coming years and introduce new technologies such as self-healing networks that detect problems before they affect customers.

There are currently over 800,000 kilometers of fiber optic network installed in Germany, and more than 11 million households can benefit from a fiber optic connection. 5G coverage is estimated at 98 percent and offers a promising basis for future developments.

The closure of the NMC therefore comes at a sensitive time when Deutsche Telekom is both looking back on its glorious past and focusing firmly on the challenges of the digital future. The uncertainty surrounding the closure of the Bamberg center makes it clear that old infrastructures also need to be questioned - a step that could mobilize some passionate voices from the region.