For the test Telekom equipped a rooftop location in the town of Alzey in Rheinhessen with a 6 GHz antenna. In addition, an antenna was mounted that is already used today for the 5G mobile communications standard and transmits via the 3.6 GHz frequency band.
Germany
Deutsche Telekom to build 5G network in three German ports
The operator has been selected by Eurogate Terminals to build the networks.
Vodafone Germany says 5G network now reaches 90% of the population
The operator says it now reaches 74 million people with its 5G network.
1&1 to sign new roaming agreement with Vodafone
The German mobile operator is set to launch its own network in the coming months.
Telefónica Germany reaches 90% 5G coverage
The company says it has achieved its year-end coverage target ahead of schedule.
Telefónica Deutschland to develop 5G on railway routes
The company is partnering with equipment supplier Ericsson, cell tower operator Vantage Towers and Deutsche Bahn for the project.
Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson trial network slicing solution
The companies have trialled a network-slicing solution that connects to private cloud services.
Frankfurt pilot transforms street lamps into 5G hotspots
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.
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.
