Enhanced Mobile Network Quality in Hamburg by Telekom
Deutsche Telekom is pushing ahead with mobile network expansion in Hamburg, aiming to enhance coverage, capacity, and speed over the next three years. The telecommunications giant has already made significant progress, with 607 mobile phone sites currently operational in the city, and plans to add 123 more.
5G Rollout Expansion
Telekom aims to expand its 5G network throughout Hamburg, increasing the number of 5G base stations. This move will provide faster and more reliable mobile internet, supporting emerging technologies and increased data demand. Four sites in Hamburg have already been upgraded to 5G technology.
Network Modernization
Upgrading existing 4G LTE infrastructure to support higher speeds and better connectivity is another key focus. Thirty-five existing sites in Hamburg have been expanded with LTE technology, ensuring seamless service alongside the new 5G deployments.
Fiber Integration
Enhancing backhaul connections by integrating more fiber-optic cables is a crucial step to improve network stability and reduce latency. This integration will help to support the growing demand for bandwidth, which, according to Deutsche Telekom spokesperson Stefanie Halle, is increasing by around 30% per year.
Smart City and IoT Support
Preparing the network to support smart city applications and the growing Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem is a significant aspect of the expansion plan. This includes supporting smart transportation and public services, ensuring Hamburg's digital transformation goals are met.
Focus on Underserved Areas
Targeting improvements in areas with previously weaker coverage is essential to ensure more uniform access to high-speed mobile internet across the city. Around 100% of households in Hamburg now have access to fast mobile internet, but efforts are ongoing to improve coverage in areas where it is currently weaker.
Cooperation with Municipalities and Property Owners
Deutsche Telekom relies on cooperation with municipalities or property owners to rent areas for new mobile phone sites. Landlords who rent areas for mobile phone sites receive a long-term, location-based rent.
Emergency Services and Advanced Mobile Location (AML)
Telekom's mobile phone sites in Hamburg support the emergency call technology Advanced Mobile Location (AML) and the warning system Cell Broadcast. In case of emergency calls to 112, the location of the caller is automatically transmitted to the emergency control center thanks to AML. Cell Broadcast sends danger messages to mobile phones in the affected radio cell, for example, in case of major fires, gas explosions, or floods.
For those who wish to offer a site for a roof or mast, Deutsche Funkturm, the company that builds the mobile phone sites for Telekom, can be contacted at www.dfmg.de/standortangebot. To find out more about the availability of mobile networks in a district, one can inform themselves at www.telekom.de/netzausbau.
Telekom's mobile phone sites in Hamburg also support the emergency call technology Advanced Mobile Location (AML) and the warning system Cell Broadcast. These features ensure that emergency services can quickly and accurately locate callers in need of assistance.
In addition to these efforts, Telekom has already improved mobile internet coverage in the city area of Hamburg, and plans to expand 323 mobile phone sites with LTE or 5G technology in Hamburg. A newly built mobile phone site serves the area along the Hamburg-Hannover railway line.
Telekom has the best mobile network in Germany, according to recent test wins in specialist magazines Chip, connect, ComputerBild, and Imtest. This expansion plan is a testament to Telekom's commitment to maintaining its leading position in the mobile network industry and supporting Hamburg’s digital transformation goals.
Developing the 5G network further across Hamburg via an increase in 5G base stations will provide faster and more reliable mobile internet, supporting emerging technologies and increased data demand.
Expanding existing 4G LTE infrastructure with LTE technology is necessary to ensure seamless service alongside the new 5G deployments, supporting the growing demand for bandwidth in the city.
