upstream from November 2014) and telephone services (Kabel Phone). For historical reasons, Kabel Deutschland cannot offer its products directly to all who are connected via Kabel Deutschland's network, since only one third of all viewers are direct customers. In the early-1980s, when the cable network was established, Kabel Deutschland's predecessor, Deutsche Bundespost had to leave in-house cables to other companies or the house owners. This turned out to be a significant obstacle since Kabel Deutschland now has to make single contracts with hundreds of small cable operators. However, Trustpilot customer rating for Vodafone Kabel Deutschland is extremely poor. It has only 1.1 out of 5 points (reviewed by the 1930 customers). Most of the customers complained that it has several connection problems (significant latency, interruptions), poor technical help, etc. References External links Vodafone German companies established in 2003 Cable television companies Cable television companies of Germany Telecommunications companies established in 2003 Deutsche Telekom Private equity portfolio companies Providence Equity Partners companies 2014 mergers and acquisitions