Liberty's German Unit Pushing B2B Offerings, CEO Says

Lutz Schuler, CEO of Unitymedia, discusses the company's growth strategies for 2017, focusing on fast internet speeds, entertainment offerings, and B2B development. He highlights the competitive landscape in Germany, emphasizing speed as a key advantage. Schuler outlines future investments in technology, including DOCSIS 3.0 and fiber, while expressing skepticism about 5G as a broadband substitute. He also details content partnerships, such as with Netflix, and the company's strategy to offer diverse content. Finally, Schuler discusses Unitymedia's B2B market growth and investment plans.

What are the key areas Unitymedia is focusing on for growth in 2017?

• Expanding into new countries

• Providing fast internet speed and expanding B2B business

• Reducing operational costs

• Increasing TV channel offerings

How does Unitymedia plan to maintain its competitive edge in the German market?

• By providing high-speed internet both to and within homes

• By offering exclusive TV content

• By reducing prices significantly

• By partnering with local internet providers

What is Unitymedia's stance on the future of internet speed demands?

• Speed demands will remain constant

• Speed demands will continue to increase with new technologies

• Speed demands are irrelevant to their strategy

• Speed demands will decrease as technology stabilizes

What percentage of its turnover does Unitymedia invest in its networks?

• 10%

• 15%

• 25%

• 30%

How does Unitymedia view 5G technology in relation to their services?

• As a complete replacement for fiber networks

• As a primary focus for future growth

• As an unnecessary investment

• As a complementary technology

What is Unitymedia's content strategy?

• To offer exclusive content only

• To create their own original content

• To partner with various content providers to offer diverse content

• To focus solely on sports content

What steps is Unitymedia taking to enhance its B2B offerings?

• Partnering with international businesses

• Focusing on residential customers only

• Investing in network quality and dedicated B2B services

• Reducing prices for business customers