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Trassengenehmigung beantragen

  • Bauen und Immobilien

As the owner or operator of a telecommunications line, you must obtain the property owner’s consent to install or modify this infrastructure. If the property is a public road, you must submit the application to the relevant road authority.

  • Basic information

    If you are the owner or operator of a telecommunications line or a telecommunications network serving public purposes, you need the property owner’s consent to install or modify this infrastructure. If the property is a public road, submit your application to the road authority. Once you have obtained the road authority’s consent, you can, if necessary, apply for any additional required permits.
    Once you have all the necessary permits, you may generally begin construction. Be sure to comply with any conditions, ancillary provisions, and agreed-upon deadlines that may have been communicated to you.
    In general, using the “Broadband Portal” online service offers you the following benefits:

    • A clear overview of your submitted applications, as well as a resubmission function
    • Provision of standardized wording for statements and requirements
    • Direct communication with the responsible authority
    • Interface options for integration into your own system environment, specialized procedures, and GIS systems
    • Early coordination regarding restrictions or principles (installation guidelines) that the competent authority wishes to be observed during implementation
    • Early communication between the relevant authority and telecommunications companies (TKU) regarding the most effective route planning
    • All decisions and documents can be processed digitally, ensuring seamless handling without media discontinuity. This shortens response times, allowing the focus to remain on actual, widespread implementation.

    Requirements

    • You are the owner or operator of public telecommunications networks.
    • You are the owner or operator of telecommunications lines used for public purposes.
    • The Federal Network Agency has granted you the right of way.
    • To use this service, you need a Business service account.
    • You have checked the route for other lines. For more details, see “Further Information.”

  • Procedure

    You can apply for permission to lay cables in public right-of-ways in writing or online.
    You can find the link to the online service under “Online Services” – “Route Permits.”

    • The process begins with your submission of the application as a telecommunications company and ends with the approval notice from the road authority and its legally effective delivery. 
    • When submitting the application, the construction project must be clearly described. This includes, for example, the exact location, the planned timeframe, the method of installation, the materials, and the installation depth.
    • Proof of the existing right-of-way must be submitted, and service providers must also submit a power of attorney from the telecommunications company.
    • The road authority reviews the application documents and approves them.
    • The road construction authority may attach conditions to its approval, which you must take into account when implementing the project.
    • Approval will be sent to you within 3 months of submitting the application.
    • This period may be extended by one month if the application is particularly complex. You will be notified of this.
    • If you have not received a notice of approval after three months, your application is deemed to have been approved.

    More information

    You must check—or have had checked—the route of the installation for other utility lines. To conduct this search, we recommend contacting the ASSIP Utility Line Information Center. You can find the link to the ASSIP Utility Line Information Center’s website under “Further Information.” 

    Appeal:
    An appeal may be filed against the decision within one month of its notification.
    The appeal may be submitted in writing, via a written record, or electronically with a qualified electronic signature.

  • Necessary Documents
    • Map showing the exact location of the project
    • Detailed description of the measure (for example, the components to be installed, information on quantities, dimensions, and installation depth, and the timing of implementation)
    • Right of Way of the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA)
    • For service providers: additional power of attorney
    • a license certificate issued by the Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority
    • the participation of organizations affected by the measure.

  • Competent Department

    Contact Person

  • Online Services

  • Fees / Costs

    Please contact the appropriate office.

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    3 weeks Applications must be submitted at least 3 weeks before the start of work

    How long does it take to process

    3 weeks If you have not received a notice of approval within three months, your application is considered approved. If the application is particularly complex, the processing time may be extended by one month. You will be notified of this.

  • Legal Bases

  • More Information

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The official information in German is complete and correct.

Updated on 07.08.2026

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