A cable branching case for receiving and distributing cables, in particular light waveguides, for the telecommunication and for low-voltage distribution. The side walls of the case are formed of at least two L-shaped wall elements with a groove formed at one longitudinal edge and a tongue formed at the other longitudinal edge. The cover and the bottom elements of the case contain a groove and a tongue section for connection with the L-shaped wall elements, and the L-shaped wall elements can be connected with the cover and bottom elements such that a movable door side and a fixed rear wall side are formed.