Colleagues, you all are aware of the suboptimal IP-connectivity within Europe in general and to and from Germany specifically. After talks with the german national network organization (DFN) GMD decided to make the following commitment: GMD will establish an EBONE EBS in Germany. This shall be done by providing at least 2x256Kb bandwidth to two other EBSs in short term. The selection of the endpoints of the lines will be negotiated within EBONE as well as the embedding in a new financial structure of EBONE. Add ons on the bandwith by the other endpoints or other contributors are welcome. We are in contact with the German IP service providers to organize the national setup and connectivity of the EBS. We plan to be operational by Feb. 93. We also shall participate in the EMPB activities and shall continuosly evaluate both services to provide the best possible connectivity for our clients. We talked to a number of people on this plan and got mostly a very possitive response. We hope this step to improve internet connectivity in Europe gets support from everybody in the arena. Best regards, Klaus Birkenbihl GMD - Center for Science Networks