From a business VoIP solutions provider to a European success story

Our anniversary year 2025

Ausschnitt einer Filmwand mit Bildern vom Partnertag. Im Vordergrund ist das peoplefone Logo und die Aufschrift Partnertag 2025.

peoplefone ANNIVERSARY Partner Day

Blick durch eine Fotokamera in einen Vortragsraum mit sitzenden Personen.

We would like to thank all of our partners, speakers, and exhibitors for their participation and for the many congratulations on our company’s anniversary.

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Personen vor einem Firmengebäude halten einen Präsentkorb in der Hand.

CEO Christophe Beaud and COO Danette Beaud (peoplefone Group) present a gift to Managing Director Felix Pflüger (peoplefone Germany).

Zwei Personen stehen in einem Flur mit Glaswänden und halten eine Urkunde in die Kamera.

Markus Beier (Chief Executive Officer of the Rems-Murr Chamber of Commerce and Industry/Stuttgart Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry) presented a certificate of honor to Felix Pflüger (Managing Director of peoplefone Germany). 

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Zwei Personen stehen im Flur und übergeben einen Blumenstrauß

Congratulations from the City of Fellbach on the anniversary. Pictured: Victoria Zimmermann (Fellbach Economic Development Office) and Felix Pflüger (Managing Director of peoplefone Germany).

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A look back at 2015–2024

Join us in looking back on the past 10 years.

2024

peoplefone Team steht vor einem Gebäude und winkt in die Kamera.

MARCH 1–2, 2024

Growth fosters creativity. For the first time, peoplefone employees are organizing a kick-off meeting, featuring a photo shoot and the development of a mission statement.

The results will be presented at the peoplefone Partner Day.

Banner zur Veranstaltung KEYNOTE.

MARCH 20, 2024

Across national borders and dialects: peoplefone Germany, together with Switzerland and Austria, is hosting its first KEYNOTE as an online event.

This benefits peoplefone partners with cross-border operations and gives them the opportunity to get to know colleagues from other countries.

peoplefone Partner sitzend an einem langen Holztisch schauen in die Kamera.

MAY 16, 2024

The first partner get-together in Frankfurt kicks off a nationwide tour to visit peoplefone partners in person.

It’s a welcome way to wind down the workday—and not just for partners. The tour will continue in 2025 with even more stops. After all, a good work-life balance is important.

Werbegrafik zu peoplefone MOBILE. Eine Frau sitzt in einem Zug, schaut auf ihr Tablet und telefoniert mit einem Handy.

JULY 1, 2024

peoplefone is introducing cell phone plans for business customers, thereby expanding its range of communication solutions.

Starting now: Everything from a single source. Who could say no to that?

peoplefone Logo wird mit einem Kran an die Außenwand angebracht.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

peoplefone is moving into its new location in Fellbach. Now that the logo has been installed, the company’s message is shining out to the world.

In addition to attractive offices, peoplefone employees can—if needed—find their way back to the office at any time, even at night.

Werbebanner zur Partner Tag 2024 in der Schwabenlandhalle.

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The 6th Partner Day is themed “Shaping the Future: Achieving More Together.” For the first time, the event will also be open to interested parties.

It doesn’t get any better than this for networking and exchange, and for some, the evening will turn into a long night.

2024: The year of optimism

  • 40 Years of Cable TV: January 1, 1984, marked the birth of cable TV in Germany.
     
  • 35 Years of the World Wide Web: In 1989, Tim Berners-Lee developed the foundations of the World Wide Web (WWW) at CERN. The first web browser and web server were created, and the technology was made available to the public in 1993.
     
  • 25 Years of Vectoring Technology: In 1999, vectoring was introduced—a technology that revolutionized data transmission over copper cables.
     
  • 25 Years of Broadband Internet in Germany: With the introduction of DSL in 1999, broadband Internet began its triumphant advance in Germany.
     
  • 20 Years of FRITZ!Box: The FRITZ!Box, first launched by AVM in 2004, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024.
  • 20 Years of Facebook and YouTube: Facebook was founded as one of the world’s largest social networks. At the same time, YouTube launched a platform that made videos accessible to everyone.
     
  • 15 Years of Google Chrome: In 2009, Google released the Chrome browser, which quickly became the world’s most widely used web browser thanks to its speed and user-friendliness.
     
  • 15 Years of the 4G/LTE Mobile Network Standard: The 4G/LTE standard was launched in 2009, bringing high-speed mobile internet.
     
  • 10 Years of Spotify in Germany: In 2014, the music streaming service Spotify officially launched in Germany.

(Source: telespiegel.de, December 23, 2024 | Anniversaries of Important Technologies—A Look Back at the Internet in 2024)

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2023

Ausschnitte aus dem Strategie Tag, dargestellt in einer Filmrolle.

MARCH 2, 2023

peoplefone Germany, together with its Swiss and Austrian branches, is hosting its Strategy Day as an online trade show featuring exhibitors and workshops.

Once again, interesting topics will be brought to the virtual table in polished Standard German. “Integration” can be that simple.

peoplefone Partner sitzen an einem Tisch und hören der Präsentation zu.

JUNE 28, 2023

Premiere of the new peoplefone partner platform at the business breakfast in Stuttgart.

The best way to explain an online concept in person, accompanied by a wonderful breakfast and a view of the forest.

Blick auf Bildschirm von Laptop mit DSL-Tarifen.

JULY 1, 2023

The new VDSL Premium plan is being introduced.

When web pages load faster and you can understand complete sentences on the phone, work becomes that much more enjoyable.

Personen an einem Tisch sitzend schauen auf mehrere Bildschirme für eine Videokonferenz.

JULY 1, 2023

peoplefone becomes an Operator Connect provider for Microsoft Teams.

Another milestone for communication that’s not limited by time or location—and the occasional creative screen background.

Ein Handy wird mit zwei Händen gehalten. Auf dem Bildschirm ist die Startseite der businessclass zu sehen.

AUGUST 1, 2023

peoplefone launches its own social media platform.

After a brief test phase, peoplefone is launching its "businessclass" as a new partner platform.

That alone has already earned it plenty of likes.

peoplefone Mitarbeiter vor eine Banner des GHV Fellbach.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

peoplefone has become a member of the Fellbach Chamber of Commerce and Industry, thereby demonstrating its commitment as a regional service provider and employer.

In addition to wine and culture, numerous companies present their diverse and unique offerings as part of a community—a concept that has been at the heart of peoplefone since its founding.

2023: The year of innovation

  • January 1: The Supply Chain Act takes effect. Companies with more than 3,000 employees are now required to ensure human rights due diligence throughout their supply chains.
     
  • January 29: The German men’s hockey team wins the world championship for the third time.
     
  • February: A parrot in Brazil is called as a witness in a court hearing over a dispute about a mango. It repeatedly answers, “The mango is mine!”
     
  • March 17: The federal government approves another aid package designed to support companies during the energy crisis while simultaneously advancing the energy transition.
     
  • March: The first 6G test network is successfully activated in Japan; it is said to be 100 times faster than 5G.
     
  • April 15: The last three German nuclear power plants are shut down.
     
  • June 15: The first national measures to combat cybercrime and protect critical infrastructure from attacks take effect in Germany.
  • July 1: New debit cards will no longer be issued with the Maestro feature.
     
  • July 20: A supposed lioness causes a stir in Klein-Machnow near Berlin. Experts later conclude that the animal, which was filmed with a cell phone, is a wild boar.
     
  • September 10: The German national basketball team wins the world championship for the first time.
     
  • October 15: The German automotive industry announces that all new models will be zero-emission by 2030.
     
  • November: The first fully autonomous care-assistant robot, which helps older people with everyday tasks, is successfully tested in Japan.
     
  • December 2: The German U-17 soccer team becomes world champion in Indonesia.
     
  • December 8: The Society for the German Language names the term “Krisenmodus” (crisis mode) the “Word of the Year.”

2022

JANUARY 1, 2022

peoplefone is kicking off the new year with a new visual identity for all its international subsidiaries.

It’s the perfect time to take stock of where and in what form our company logo appears. You could also call it a “mini-relocation.” What has remained the same, of course, is our availability—in person and on-site.

Mann am Schreibtisch sitzend telefoniert mit einem Headset.

AUGUST 1, 2022

The new Hosted Managed Service is now available to peoplefone partners.

Delegating can be this easy. Choose a product solution, hire peoplefone, and sit back.

Abbildung einer Seite der neuen Website.

AUGUST 8, 2022

Launch of the peoplefone Germany website. From now on, it’s “people” instead of “Wiki.”

After the photo shoot comes the launch. Whether standing, sitting, or waving—peoplefone products and services are being presented in a new light.

peoplefone Partner sitzend an Tischen hören einem Vortrag zu.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Life is returning to normal—peoplefone is once again hosting a major partner event at the Stuttgart TV Tower.

After all, you always have a better view from above. With a bus tour through the state capital, the journey through the ups and downs of life will become a reality on this day.

peoplefone Mitarbeiter am Stand schauen in die Kamera. Im Hintergrund steht eine Messewand.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

peoplefone Switzerland and Germany at the STARFACE Congress.

In keeping with the “Casino” theme, there are plenty of Skat cards to give away. The peoplefone representatives are a stroke of luck, and you’ll never hear them say “no more bets.”

OCTOBER 28, 2022

peoplefone Germany is launching the monthly “people-Talk”—a forum for partners to connect directly with senior management.

No registration required, no waiting room, and no minutes taken. Where else can you find that these days?

2022: The Year of Renewable Energy

2021

Werbung zur peoplefone DATASIM.

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

peoplefone is introducing the DATASIM product, bringing greater connectivity to its partners.

From now on, vending machines and other machines can “talk” to each other, making email inboxes a constant companion and the information superhighways a little busier.

Werbebanner zum Strategie Tag mit Schachfiguren.

MAY 6, 2021

peoplefone Germany, together with Switzerland and Austria, is hosting its first Strategy Day as an online trade show featuring exhibitors and workshops.

With a challenge—who has the best-looking booth, the best presentation, and the best virtual contests—the DACH region is becoming a major IT marketplace.

peoplefone SOFTPHONE-Maske auf einem Laptop und einem Handy.

JULY 1, 2021

peoplefone is launching its SOFTPHONE solution, freeing up more space on desks.

Now comes the hard part: choosing between different generations of headsets. Making calls and dashing through the offices, a coffee cup in one hand and the other hand used to keep your balance.

AUGUST 2021

peoplefone has been recognized as a 3CX Titanium Partner. A perfect match for peoplefone partners and their customers.

We welcome any further awards.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

peoplefone’s first-ever participation in Communicate! in Munich.

At the same time, it was the first trade show in a while that took place away from screens and keyboards. On the surface, at least, most people hadn’t changed much.

peoplefone Partner bei der Registrierung im Hof des Veranstalters. Im Hintergrund ein Sektempfang.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The first Partner Day since the lockdowns is being held in Fellbach, in accordance with current health and safety guidelines.

With creative craft ideas for face masks, everyone enjoyed delicious food and drinks and had a fun evening.

2021: The year of healing

  • January 1: The second amendment to the housing allowance law takes effect, adjusting housing allowances for over one million recipients.
     
  • February 7: Storm Tristan brought extreme snowfall to large parts of Germany, keeping emergency responders on the job around the clock.
     
  • February 14: The Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) temporarily introduces stationary (coronavirus) border controls at the borders with the Czech Republic and Austria.
     
  • June 14: The 2021 UEFA European Championship kicks off. Strict COVID-19 safety measures are in place for the matches.
     
  • July 3: Plastic cotton swabs, cutlery, plates, drinking straws, stir sticks, and balloon sticks, as well as takeout beverage cups, fast-food packaging, and disposable food containers made of Styrofoam, are no longer permitted in Germany.
     
  • July 14: Following severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate experienced a once-in-a-century flood.
     
  • July 23: The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo begin, with many German athletes participating.
  • July: A man in England is chased by a herd of goats after accidentally feeding them potato chips. The scene goes viral on TikTok.
     
  • August: Boston Dynamics unveils the first humanoid robot with a fully integrated AI system, capable of performing human-like movements and tasks.
     
  • September 1: Germany’s public administration becomes more digital. Applications for BAföG can now be submitted digitally in all federal states.
     
  • September 10: Following the Bundestag, the Bundesrat also approves the Reconstruction Assistance Act. Among other things, it allows for the use of cell broadcast technology in Germany.
     
  • September 12: Federal elections in Germany.
     
  • October 5: Microsoft releases the Windows 11 operating system.
     
  • November: Meta (formerly Facebook) introduces the metaverse—a new dimension of virtual reality that connects social networks and digital worlds.

2020

peoplefone Mitarbeiter als Karikaturen stehen mit einer Rakete in der Gruppe zusammen.

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

peoplefone GmbH is celebrating its 5th anniversary, and peoplefone AG will celebrate its 15th anniversary on June 1, 2020.

So much had been prepared and planned, until an unusual year took its course. Now, flexibility is key.

peoplefone Tasse steht vor einem Telefon.

Whatever works is the internet, phone, email, and chat. That way, the anniversary film will be released despite all the circumstances.

Neither health and safety measures nor bans on gatherings apply to cartoons.

Eintrag und Unterschriften der Referenten in einem Buch auf der ersten Seite.

JUNE 2020

The "Digital Sales Initiative" for peoplefone employees is being conducted while maintaining adequate social distancing.

The topic couldn't be more relevant and provides targeted preparation for online sales and communication.

2020: The Year of Solidarity

  • January 1: The minimum wage is raised.
     
  • January 20: The first reports of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reach Germany. The federal government begins preparing for potential impacts.
     
  • January 31: The United Kingdom leaves the EU.
     
  • January: The first AI-driven, self-learning software capable of making medical diagnoses is approved in Europe.
     
  • February 28: The first confirmed cases of COVID-19 are reported in Germany. The first protective measures are taken in Bavaria.
     
  • March 22: Chancellor Angela Merkel announces the introduction of strict lockdown measures to slow the spread of the virus. Schools, daycare centers, restaurants, and many stores are closed.
     
  • April: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a man in Spain is caught walking while wearing a “dog mask” to circumvent the curfew.
  • May 15: Many federal states begin to ease coronavirus restrictions. Restaurants and hotels are allowed to reopen, but under strict hygiene regulations.
     
  • June 25: Wirecard becomes the first DAX-listed company ever to file for bankruptcy.
     
  • June 26: The federal government decides to introduce a temporary value-added tax rate of 16% to stimulate the economy in the post-COVID era.
     
  • July 1: Germany assumes the EU Council Presidency.
     
  • October 31: Berlin Brandenburg Airport opens, nine years behind schedule.
     
  • December 16: The Humboldt Forum in Berlin Palace opens.
     
  • December: Germany goes into a complete shutdown shortly before Christmas.
     
  • December: The first COVID-19 vaccines are distributed worldwide, and technology companies develop apps for contact tracing and vaccination management.

2019

JUNE 2019

Advertisement in the VAF Report. peoplefone solutions now take up an entire A4 page.

There are more internal departments and more points of contact.

JULY 2019

A slightly different kind of testimonial following a successful installation at a customer's site.

That's how you go from telecommunications to mini-golf. The results of the first games remain a mystery to this day.

Tische und Stühle in einer U-Form aufgestellt, mit Blick auf eine Leinwand.

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

peoplefone Roadshow at Heide Park Soltau.

An extraordinary display—one that’s not for those prone to seasickness. Though turbulent waters are nothing out of the ordinary in the IT industry.

2019: The year of environmental initiatives

  • January 1: The Brexit process begins with the United Kingdom's official withdrawal from the EU.
     
  • January 21: The first total lunar eclipse of the year.
     
  • February: In Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia, a pigeon was caught on camera flying at 45 while in flight, prompting a flood of inquiries to the city on social media.
     
  • March 19: The Federal Network Agency in Mainz begins the auction of frequency blocks for the 5G mobile communications standard in Germany.
     
  • March 22: The “climate tipping point” is officially recognized in Germany, and the federal government announces a major climate protection package.
     
  • March: The first commercial 5G network infrastructure is established in South Korea and the U.S.
     
  • April 15: The fire at Notre-Dame de Paris severely damages one of France’s most famous landmarks.
  • May 6: In Germany, the first discussions begin on amending the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to adapt it to new digital technologies.
     
  • May 23: 70th anniversary of the Basic Law.
     
  • May 26: State legislative elections in Bremen and European Parliament elections.
     
  • June 5: Herne becomes the first German city to offer e-scooters.
     
  • July 25: A German heat record of 42.6 degrees is recorded in the city of Lingen.
     
  • July 31: The EU extends the Brexit deadline once again, until October 31, 2019.
     
  • September 1: State elections in Saxony and Brandenburg.
     
  • November: The first self-driving truck without a human driver is tested in the U.S.
     
  • December: In Germany, a man wearing a banana costume is spotted jogging in a snowstorm. His comment: “It’s winter, not the Ice Age!”

2018

Eingeschneites Auto der peoplefone.

JANUARY 2018

peoplefone is becoming (almost) more visible to the outside world.

Always on the move, even in winter, and fully in line with the Swiss national colors.

Fahrzeug der peoplefone steht vor einem Bierlaster.

It's no April Fools' joke, but the peoplefone vehicles still make for an effective advertisement.

As you can see, the advertising message blends in perfectly with other advertising messages.

Plakatwand mit peoplefone Werbung an einer Straße.

MAY 2018

peoplefone launches its first partnership campaign with billboard advertisements.

With peoplefone, you can reach new heights anytime—with or without help.

The first partner day in Germany

as a summer party with a view in the great outdoors.
Drei Personen im Liegestuhl schauen in die Kamera. Die Liegestühle stehen auf einer Wiese.

The Pictures

Zwei Kinder mit Masken liegen im Liegestuhl auf einer Wiese.

speak

Ausblick von einer Wiese in die Ferne. Dunkelblauer Himmel und Sonnenuntergang. Im Vordergrund stehen Büsche.

for themselves.

Eine Person steht vor einer Hauswand und hält eine Rede.

A wonderful summer day

Personen an Stehtischen hören einem Vortrag zu. Sie stehen auf einer Wiese.

with our partners

Eine Person steht vor einer Hauswand und hält eine Rede. Im Vordergrund hört eine weitere Person zu und schaut dabei auf den Rasen.

at the castle in Winnenden.

2018: The year of the youth movement

  • January 1: The minimum wage increase takes effect in Germany. The statutory minimum wage rises to 8.84 euros per hour.
     
  • January 1: The Network Enforcement Act (NetzDG), which requires social media platforms to remove hate speech more quickly, takes effect.
     
  • January 9: German director Fatih Akin receives the Golden Globe in Berlin for his film *Aus dem Nichts* in the “Best Foreign Language Film” category.
     
  • February 9: The Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, begin.
     
  • January: Samsung and Qualcomm unveil the first 5G-capable smartphone prototype, ushering in the era of fifth-generation mobile communications.
     
  • February 27: The Federal Administrative Court rules that cities may impose diesel driving bans to improve air quality.
     
  • March 13: After protracted coalition negotiations, Chancellor Angela Merkel is re-elected as Chancellor.
     
  • May 19: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the subject of intense debate throughout Germany before it takes effect on May 25. Businesses and organizations are particularly affected.
     
  • May: Hamburg became the first German city to implement diesel driving bans—the zones covered only two street sections.
  • May: Google unveils the first generation of Google Duplex—an AI-powered system capable of making phone calls and scheduling appointments without the caller realizing they are speaking to a machine.
     
  • June 14: The World Cup begins. In response to Germany’s elimination in the group stage, some bars in Germany offered free beer whenever the national team scored a goal.
     
  • June: In Sweden, a small town officially appoints a cat named “Jansson” as mayor. Reason: “At least he’s honest!”
     
  • August 16: The federal government passes a new law to promote artificial intelligence, which also affects digital art production.
     
  • September 13: The “Baukindergeld” (child home-buying subsidy) is approved to help families purchase their own homes.
     
  • September 28: The federal government advocates for more investment in digital education. Schools are to be fully equipped with digital technology nationwide by 2025.
     
  • October: An Italian bakery invents pizza with Nutella, sparking heated debates about culinary ethics.

2017

peoplefone Mitarbeiter vor einer Messewand der CeBIT schauen in die Kamera.

MARCH 23, 2017

Visit to CeBIT in Hanover—one of the world’s largest trade shows for information technology.

The peoplefone team is among approximately 200,000 visitors. The theme: “d!conomy – no limits.”

Bildschirmansicht auf Leinwand. Präsentation wird über Videokonferenz durchgeführt.

MAY 9, 2017

First product presentation via peoplefone MEET.

Video conferencing is a given for a pan-European company. However, each person is responsible for choosing their own screen background.

Tische und Stühle in U-Form in einem Raum. Auf der Vorderseite zwei Bildschirme und ein Referent am Laptop.

MAY 10, 2017

peoplefone is hosting another Business Breakfast in Berlin.

No sooner have the new roll-up banners been packed away than they’re being set up again. And after all, you’re supposed to have a hearty breakfast in the morning.

peoplefone Partner hören, an einem Tisch sitzend, dem Referenten zu, der an einer Leinwand steht.

JUNE 22, 2017

peoplefone on a roadshow in Rüsselsheim.

Traveling across Germany with numerous PowerPoint slides, the focus is on content and implementation.

Blick auf peoplefone Messestand mit Bildschirmleinwand und zwei Bannern.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

peoplefone is exhibiting at the STARFACE Congress for the first time.

The first booth still looks a bit like the entrance to a cave, but the products on offer and the promotional giveaways are simply unbeatable.

peoplefone Partner an einem Tisch sitzend schauen auf eine Bildschirmleinwand und hören dem Referenten zu.

OCTOBER 19, 2017

First VoIP technical training session in Fellbach, with support from Switzerland.

The small conference room in Fellbach is still sufficient for training sessions. This is a great opportunity, especially for new partners, to put what they’ve learned into practice.

2017: The year of cultural change

  • January 31: Frank-Walter Steinmeier is elected the new Federal President by the Federal Assembly.
     
  • January: A gym in Germany is mocked for offering an “all-you-can-eat” buffet to its members. The members take the offer literally.
     
  • March 31: The Bundestag passes a law requiring companies to promote more women to leadership positions.
     
  • March: Apple unveils the iPhone 7 with the revolutionary AirPods system—Apple’s first wireless headphone experience.
     
  • May 12: The global “WannaCry” cyberattack cripples tens of thousands of computers, including systems at German companies and hospitals.
     
  • July 10: The Federal Constitutional Court rules that the broadcasting license fee is constitutional.
  • August: In the United Kingdom, a squirrel causes a drone to fly after accidentally activating the controls. The scene goes viral.
     
  • September 24: Federal elections in Germany. With 709 seats, the Bundestag becomes the largest parliament in the world.
     
  • October 15: State election in Lower Saxony.
     
  • November 12: Germany wins several gold medals at the World Gymnastics Championships in Montreal.
     
  • November 20: Negotiations for a Jamaica coalition fail. Angela Merkel speaks of “difficult times for Germany.”
     
  • December: The first functional 5G prototype is tested by various telecommunications companies and mobile network providers to usher in the future of mobile communications.

2016

Personen am Tisch sitzend mit Laptops schauen auf eine Bildschirmleinwand.

MAY 31, 2016

First partner workshop near Munich.

We are working with manufacturers to develop initial networks and synergies. Together, many things are easier.

Abbildung einer Faxbox mit peoplefone Aufkleber.

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Introducing the peoplefone Faxbox, Germany's favorite product.

As expected, interest is very high. That's why the peoplefone sticker goes right on the box.

peoplefone Partner sitzend an Tischen in U-Form hören dem Referenten zu, der sich in der Mitte des Raums befindet.

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

peoplefone is hosting its first Business Breakfast in Nürtingen.

There’s a lot of activity and change in the German market, and peoplefone Germany is right in the thick of it.

2016: The year of science

  • February 11: Scientists from the LIGO project announce the first-ever detection of gravitational waves, confirming Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.
     
  • February 29: The Bundestag passes a law to improve the integration of refugees, including new language and integration courses.
     
  • March 13: State elections are held in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saxony-Anhalt.
     
  • March: A penguin named “Grape-kun” at a Japanese zoo falls in love with a life-size cardboard cutout of an anime character. The love story gains worldwide attention.
     
  • April 3: The “Panama Papers” reveal a global network of shell companies used for tax evasion. Among those implicated are numerous politicians, athletes, and celebrities.
  • May: IBM’s first quantum computer, the IBM Quantum Experience, is unveiled and made available to researchers.
     
  • June 23: In a referendum, the United Kingdom votes 51.9% in favor of leaving the EU (“Brexit”).
     
  • June: Pokémon Go, the first major augmented reality app, is released and becomes a global phenomenon.
     
  • August 5–21: The Summer Olympics take place in Rio de Janeiro. Germany wins 42 medals.
     
  • September 4: State elections are held in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
     
  • December 19: Attack on the Berlin Christmas market at Breitscheidplatz.
     
  • December 31: Germany celebrates a largely peaceful New Year’s Eve, despite criticism of heightened security measures.

2015 - The year the company was founded

Auszug aus dem Handelsregister.

peoplefone GmbH is entered in the commercial register in accordance with the articles of incorporation dated May 19, 2014. (Source: North Data GmbH)

peoplefone GmbH is launching from Westallgäu. The municipality of Oberreute becomes the birthplace of the Swiss VoIP provider in Germany.

Stuhlreihen mit peoplefone Partnern, die auf eine Bildschirmleinwand schauen und dem Referenten zuhören.

JANUARY 28, 2015

Visited the peoplefone Roadshow in Zurich.

A perfect onboarding experience with a Swiss twist. In addition to technical content, participants receive parallel training on mindset and culture.

Erste Startseite der peoplefone Deutschland.

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

The first website for peoplefone GmbH goes live.

It’s kept simple, with clear messages and just a few guidelines and specifications. The focus is on content and implementation.

5-Euro-Schein mit roter Geschenkschleife.

APRIL 2015

peoplefone is introducing its Business Flat rate plans.

While there’s no 5-euro deposit into a savings account—which would be enough of an incentive for someone from Swabia—there is call credit to try out the service.

Tischreihen mit peoplefone Partnern, die einem Referenten zuhören, der vor einer Bildschirmleinwand steht.

OCTOBER 6, 2015

peoplefone Germany’s first Partner Day in Fellbach.

Before the social part of the event begins, there’s a lecture and plenty of information to take in. Every partner is expected to participate—taking notes and joining in the discussion.

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Setting up for a VoIP workshop in Pforzheim.

The trunk is completely full. There’s definitely no shortage of desk phones. It’s good that we already have some partnerships with manufacturers.

2015: The year of the climate agreement

  • January 1: Latvia adopts the euro as its currency, and the EU thereby expands the eurozone.
     
  • January 7: The “Je suis Charlie” solidarity movement becomes a global symbol of freedom of expression.
     
  • January: The first version of Windows 10 is officially unveiled. Microsoft announces that the operating system will be free for Windows 7 and 8.1 users.
     
  • March 24: The “Germanwings disaster” led to changes in aviation safety regulations, such as the two-person rule in the cockpit.
     
  • June: A woman from China spends seven days in a KFC restaurant after being dumped by her boyfriend. Her comment: “There’s free Wi-Fi and chicken here!”
     
  • July 1: The minimum wage is introduced in Germany. When it was introduced, the minimum wage was 8.50 euros per hour.
     
  • July 13: After months of dispute, the eurozone agrees on a third bailout package for Greece.
  • August 5: The new law on gender quotas goes into effect: At least 30% of supervisory board seats in publicly traded companies must be filled by women going forward.
     
  • September 5: Germany and Austria decide to take in thousands of refugees from Hungary.
     
  • October: The first Apple Watch is launched, revolutionizing wearable health and fitness tracking.
     
  • November 13: The attacks in Paris lead to a nationwide state of emergency, which is extended several times.
     
  • November: A court in New Zealand allows a boy to change his name from “Lucifer” to “Zeus” because his parents no longer liked the original name.
     
  • December 12: At the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, 195 countries agree to the “Paris Agreement” to combat climate change.

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