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Deutsche Telekom Boosts Mobile Network in Schmallenberg, Germany
Deutsche Telekom is actively investing in expanding and upgrading its mobile network infrastructure in Schmallenberg, Germany, to keep up with the increasing demand for bandwidth. The company has been focusing on enhancing 4G LTE coverage while accelerating the rollout of 5G technology.
Current Progress
The efforts have resulted in robust 4G LTE coverage throughout Schmallenberg, improving mobile data speeds and network reliability. Initial phases of 5G rollout are underway, with several 5G-enabled cell sites already operational or in development within the area. Network upgrades include improvements in capacity and coverage, particularly in more rural and challenging terrains typical of Schmallenberg.
Future Plans
Deutsche Telekom plans to continue the expansion of the 5G network to cover a broader area and increase the number of supported users. Existing 4G base stations will be upgraded to improve speed, latency, and overall network performance. The company also aims to partner with local authorities and infrastructure providers to install additional cell sites and enhance network density.
Deutsche Telekom is also supporting smart city initiatives and IoT applications through more advanced mobile connectivity. The company operates 193 mobile network sites in Hochsauerlandkreis, improving the county's mobile internet coverage. In the next three years, 60 additional mobile network sites are planned in the region.
Renting Areas for Mobile Network Sites
Landlords receive a long-term, location-based rent for offering areas for mobile network sites. Deutsche Telekom cooperates with municipalities or owners to secure these locations.
Checking Mobile Network Availability
Individuals can visit www.telekom.de/netzausbau to check the availability of mobile network at a specific location. Emergency calls and warnings are now possible at all mobile network sites in Schmallenberg. Telekom's mobile network sites in Hochsauerlandkreis support the emergency call technology Advanced Mobile Location (AML) and the warning system Cell Broadcast.
As of now, Deutsche Telekom AG has expanded the mobile network in Schmallenberg, with around 36,000 mobile network sites in Germany, making it the best mobile network in the country. The company has built a new mobile network site with LTE technology in Schmallenberg, and another existing site has been expanded with 5G technology.
The bandwidth demand is increasing by around 30 percent per year, according to Deutsche Telekom. As a result, the supply of households with fast mobile network increases to 99 percent in Hochsauerlandkreis. The mobile network expansion in Schmallenberg increases overall mobile network coverage.
For the most precise and updated details about network status and expansion timelines, local Deutsche Telekom press releases or statements from Schmallenberg municipality are recommended sources, as rollout schedules can be influenced by regulatory approvals, technical challenges, and community engagement. Katja Kunicke is the spokesperson for Deutsche Telekom. Deutsche Funkturm builds the mobile network sites for Telekom.
- Deutsche Telekom is actively implementing 5G technology, with several 5G-enabled cell sites already operational or in development in Schmallenberg, as part of its strategy to expand and upgrade the mobile network.
- Continuing its efforts, Deutsche Telekom plans to increase the coverage of the 5G network and improve the performance of existing 4G base stations, particularly in challenging terrains of Schmallenberg.
