Tag #Mobile Network

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Vodafone Germany to Shut Down 2G Network in September 2028

Vodafone Germany announced it will shut down its 2G GSM mobile network in September 2028, two years earlier than planned, affecting older 2G phone users who will need to upgrade, while critical IoT applications will have an extended deadline until the end of 2030.

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German Mobile Network Shows Regional Gaps Despite High Overall Coverage

Germany's first nationwide mobile network measurement week revealed 98% of points used 4G/5G, but regional gaps exist; 2.4% of Harz measurements showed no network, while 3.4% only had 2G; 145,000 users participated, providing 145 million data points.

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VMO2 Acquires UK Spectrum, Boosting Network Capacity

Virgin Media O2 invested £343 million (€400 million) to acquire 78.8 MHz of mobile spectrum from Vodafone UK, increasing its market share to 30% and aiming for improved network quality and broader coverage across the UK.

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Germany Improves Train Mobile Reception via €95 Million Upgrade

Germany is upgrading 10,000 locomotives and trains with new radio technology to improve mobile phone reception for passengers, resolving frequency conflicts between train communication systems and mobile networks, after a €95 million government investment; the improved reception will be noticeable a...

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Ukraine Considers Mobile Data Restrictions to Counter Drone Attacks

Ukraine's General Staff is considering limiting mobile data speeds, specifically 4G and 5G, in certain areas to hinder Russian drone attacks that rely on internet connectivity, but a complete shutdown is not anticipated.

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German Mobile Network Shows Gaps Despite High Overall Coverage

Germany's first nationwide mobile network measurement week revealed 98% of 145,000 measurement points used 4G/5G, but regional gaps remain, especially in Baden-Württemberg and Rheinland-Pfalz (1.12% no coverage), prompting further network expansion plans.

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Germany Launches Nationwide Mobile Network Measurement Week

Germany launches a nationwide mobile network measurement week from May 29th to June 4th, using citizen-sourced data via the Bundesnetzagentur app to improve network quality and identify areas with poor coverage, especially "funkloch" (dead zones), based on last year's successful trial in North Rhine...

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Germany Improves Train Mobile Reception with "95 Million Euro Upgrade

Germany invested 95 million Euros to upgrade 10,000 locomotives and railcars with interference-resistant GSM-R technology, significantly improving mobile phone reception for passengers by December 15, 2024, by freeing up previously blocked 900 MHz frequencies.

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