UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of November 2006

DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 140
53113 Bonn
Germany
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  x       Form 40-F  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes  o        No  x

This report is deemed submitted and not filed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

November 13, 2006

Ad hoc announcement of Deutsche Telekom AG according to § 15 WpHG

Supervisory Board of Deutsche Telekom AG appoints René Obermann as new CEO

At a meeting today the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Telekom has decided to appoint René Obermann as the new Chief Executive Officer with effect from November 13, 2006. The 43-year old will succeed Kai-Uwe Ricke.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 13, 2006