Over Two-Thirds of North Rhine-Westphalia Companies Attain Fast Internet Speeds in 2025

In 2025, a significant majority of companies in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) achieved fast internet connectivity, bolstering their digital infrastructure. According to the Statistical Office of NRW, 68.8% of companies with fixed internet connections had speeds of 100 Mbit/s or more, with 95.1% of companies maintaining a fixed internet connection overall.

Cloud computing adoption among larger companies, defined as those with ten or more employees, also surged to 55.1%, up markedly from 38% the previous year. This advancement reflects a broader incorporation of modern IT services.

Environmental considerations are becoming an integral part of IT usage, with 24.1% of companies leveraging IT systems to reduce energy consumption, and 16.1% employing digital technologies aimed at minimizing material use or enhancing recycled material application.

This data derives from an annual survey focusing on information and communication technology use within businesses, with voluntary participation reflecting companies maintaining commercial or tax accounting records. These trends underscore a heightened emphasis on digital speed, cloud services, and sustainable IT solutions among German businesses in 2025.