Telefonica Germany (O2 Telefonica) has announced the expansion of its 5G network along motorways and railways across Germany. The company announced that it will build new communications sites that will cover more than 14,000 kilometers of roads, highways and railways with 5G by the end of 2023. Telefonica’s 5G network currently reaches around 95 percent of Germany’s population.
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Enhanced 5G connectivity on roads and rail
In particular, O2 Telefonica has rolled out its 5G network to an additional 8,000 kilometers on Germany’s 38,000 kilometers of road network, equivalent to the air distance from Munich to Miami.
O2 Telefonica also announced progress in strengthening 5G connectivity on Germany’s motorway and rail networks. In the past year, a further 1,500 kilometers of motorways, the length of the A1 and A3 motorways combined, have become 5G-enabled.
In addition, rail customers can now enjoy 5G services on a 4,500-kilometre line stretching virtually from Cologne to Cairo.
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Expansion plans underway
In 2023 alone, Telefonica Germany expanded its network to over 3,000 locations and deployed 5G at a rate of over 250 locations per month. The expansion reportedly extends high-speed 5G connectivity to nearly 5 million additional households across Germany.
In 2023, O2 Telefonica will expand 5G to an area of over 60,000 square kilometers. This is three times his size in Rhineland-Palatinate. Looking ahead, Telefonica Germany said it will continue to expand its 5G mobile network consistently in 2024, providing even better network coverage to more Germans around the world.
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Modernizing SAP Garden with 5G
In another development, O2 Telefonica has equipped Munich’s new multifunctional sports arena, the SAP Garden, with a 5G network.
“O2 customers and all other fans will benefit from high-speed 5G and new digital applications when attending sporting events at SAP Garden in the future.” Telefonica Germany Said. “5G also brings new opportunities for TV teams and live broadcasts.”
Telefonica deploys mobile networks for all network operators inside and outside SAP Garden. Network coverage also includes the venue’s basement. According to reports, 350 antennas in his 3.6 GHz frequency band will provide comprehensive coverage of 2G, 4G and 5G.
