A pilot project by 5G-Synergiewerk GmbH, telecom provider O2 Telefónica and energy supplier Mainova is converting street lights into 5G spots to densify the city’s 5G network.
Germany
1&1 to launch 5G in Q3 2023
The German operator has set out new 5G rollout goals, following a failure to hit previous base station targets.
German regulator expected to fine 1&1 for failing to hit roll-out targets
The emerging fourth operator has failed to hit its 5G base station target by the end of 2022.
Telefónica Germany reaches 82% 5G coverage
The German mobile operator says it activated 1,000 5G sites in the first quarter of 2023.
Deutsche Telekom says its 5G network reaches 95% of the population
The German mobile operator has announced a significant expansion of its 5G network.
Nokia and Bosch develop 5G positioning system
The companies have created a system which tracks a device’s location. The technology is intended for Industry 4.0 use cases.
Deutsche Telekom launches “Hybrid 5G”
The German operator has launched a new service which combines its fixed broadband service with 5G.
German telecoms regulator reviews 5G coverage targets
Deutsche Telekom, Telefonica and Vodafone all claim to have largely met the coverage obligations.
New German market entrant 1&1 launches fixed wireless service
1&1 has begun to roll out its 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) service in Frankfurt and Karlsruhe.
Telefónica Germany to move 5G core network to the cloud
The operator, which provides services under the brand name O2 says this move will allow it to quickly deploy and make updates to its network.
