# Connect magazine broadband and network tests 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/connect-magazine-broadband-and-network-tests-2026
> Updated: 2026-10-27T07:04:47.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 2026 broadband and fixed network tests conducted by connect magazine identified leading internet service providers in Switzerland and Germany.

In Switzerland, Swisscom earned an “outstanding” rating with a record score of 992 points, marking its sixth consecutive victory. In Germany, Deutsche Telekom secured the top spot with 953 points, followed closely by Vodafone and 1&1.

Deutsche Glasfaser was highlighted as a top regional provider in Germany, earning 963 points. The company received an “überragend” (outstanding) rating for network reliability and achieved high scores in upload data rates and coverage.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Deutsche Glasfaser achieves highest score in connect fixed network test

Deutsche Glasfaser earned the highest score in the 2026 connect fixed network test in Germany, scoring 963/1,000 points and receiving top marks for reliability and upload speeds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deutsche-glasfaser-achieves-highest-score-in-connect-fixed-network-test

### 2026-10-26: Connect broadband tests crown Swisscom and Deutsche Telekom as winners

Swisscom and Deutsche Telekom have been named winners in the 2026 connect broadband and fixed network tests for Switzerland and Germany, respectively.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cybersecurity-study-reveals-millions-of-leaked-data-points-in-austria

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