Telekom’s Towering Ambitions in Frankfurt
12.11.2024 – 07:18
Deutsche Telekom AG
Frankfurt am Main, 12. November 2024
Media Information
Telekom is Pushing Ahead with Mobile Communications Expansion in Frankfurt am Main
- Mobile phone site expanded and newly built with LTE
- Improved supply along the BAB and railway lines
So here’s the scoop: Telekom is rolling out the red carpet for mobile phones in Frankfurt! They’ve spruced up six sites and added a brand new LTE location, which sounds exciting unless you’ve been to the pub the night before and can’t find your mobile signal in the beer garden. Remember that whole “Can you hear me now?” debacle? Better luck next time!
Reception is reportedly soaring to new heights, and hey, who doesn’t want a better chance of catching that all-important call from your mother-in-law while you’re trying to ignore her texts? “The need for bandwidth is constantly increasing – around 30 percent per year,” quips Georg von Wagner, the Deutsche Telekom spokesperson. Sounds like our TikTok addiction is about to get a serious upgrade!
Status and Outlook
According to the latest gossip—sorry, I mean data—Telekom now has 409 locations buzzing in Frankfurt. That’s almost 100 percent of households covered, which is an impressive feat unless you’re living in a cave or your WiFi signal is taking holidays more often than you do.
Future Plans
By 2026, we can look forward to another 65 locations sprouting up like mushrooms after rain. Not enough? Well, they’re also planning upgrades for 267 radio masts—because who doesn’t love a good gizmo? This means more LTE and probably a lot of excited nerds trying to explain how many megabits per second you can get while waiting for the bus.
Telekom is asking for a little help from its friends – that’s you, the good people—municipalities and roof owners alike. If you’ve got a roof that’s feeling lonely, consider renting it out for a cell site. After all, what’s better than making a little money while getting the best WiFi signal in the neighborhood? Super effective, I say!
More Information
If you’re keen to find out how to improve mobile communications in your life (and maybe send fewer awkward “Can you hear me?” texts), check out www.telekom.de/netzausbau for the latest on availability close to your home. Wait, did I mention they have over 36,000 sites already? That’s more than some countries have in total!
Contact Information
Deutsche Telekom AG
Corporate Communications
Julia della Peruta, company spokesperson
Tel.: 0228 181 – 49494
E-Mail: [email protected]
For those of you with a nose for news, visit www.telekom.com/medien for further updates. And while you’re at it, check out their social media feeds – apparently, they want to be your friend on every platform imaginable, from Facebook to Instagram. Don’t worry, no need to change your relationship status!
About Deutsche Telekom
For further reading on this titanic corporation that’s making our digital lives a whole lot easier, check their corporate profile at Deutsche Telekom group profile.
12.11.2024 – 07:18
Deutsche Telekom AG
Frankfurt am Main, 12. November 2024
MEDIA INFORMATION
Telekom is making significant strides in mobile communications expansion in Frankfurt am Main
- Mobile phone site expanded and newly built with LTE technology
- Enhanced mobile connectivity along major motorways and railway lines
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Telekom has made notable improvements to mobile phone coverage in Frankfurt am Main by constructing a new site and upgrading six existing ones to LTE technology. This substantial expansion is geared towards not only bolstering mobile phone connectivity in the region but also significantly increasing the available bandwidth for users. Furthermore, the enhancements promise to improve mobile reception within buildings, addressing previous limitations in service quality. The new location also plays a crucial role in ensuring reliable connectivity along the A3, A5, A66, and A661 motorways, as well as crucial railway lines connecting Frankfurt-Hanau, Frankfurt-Cologne, and Frankfurt-Mannheim.
“The demand for bandwidth is growing increasingly—around 30 percent per year. This surge in usage drives us to accelerate our efforts in expanding mobile communications,” stated Georg von Wagner, spokesman for Deutsche Telekom.
Status and outlook
Currently, Telekom operates 409 sites in the Frankfurt am Main area, achieving nearly 100 percent household coverage. Plans are underway to add another 65 locations by 2026, alongside enhancements to LTE and the introduction of 5G technology at 267 existing radio masts.
To facilitate this expansion, Telekom collaborates with municipalities and property owners to secure essential space for new sites. Property owners interested in leasing roof or mast locations are encouraged to reach out to Deutsche Funkturm: www.dfmg.de/standortangebot. Deutsche Funkturm is tasked with the construction of Telekom’s cell phone sites and currently oversees over 36,000 operational mobile phone sites. Each year, the company adds approximately 1,500 new sites to its network.
More information
If you wish to learn more about mobile communications availability in your area, please visit us at www.telekom.de/netzausbau.
Deutsche Telekom AG
Corporate Communications
Julia della Peruta, company spokesperson
Tel.: 0228 181 – 49494 E-Mail: [email protected]
Further information for media representatives: www.telekom.com/medien
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www.twitter.com/telekomnetz
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www.telekom.com/de/blog/netz
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About Deutsche Telekom: Deutsche Telekom group profile
**Interview with Georg von Wagner, Spokesman for Deutsche Telekom AG**
*Date: 12 November 2024*
**Editor:** Good morning, Georg. Thank you for joining us today to discuss Deutsche Telekom’s exciting developments in Frankfurt. Can you start by sharing the highlights of the recent mobile communications expansion?
**Georg von Wagner:** Good morning! Certainly. We’ve recently expanded six existing mobile phone sites and constructed a brand new LTE location in Frankfurt. This enhancement is crucial for improving mobile connectivity, especially along major highways and railway lines, ensuring our users have better coverage exactly where they need it.
**Editor:** That’s impressive! I understand that the demand for bandwidth is increasing significantly. Could you elaborate on the statistics behind this surge?
**Georg von Wagner:** Absolutely. The demand for mobile bandwidth is soaring at about 30 percent each year. This growing usage is pushing us to rapidly expand our infrastructure. We need to ensure that our networks can handle the increased traffic, which includes everything from essential calls to our daily TikTok scrolling!
**Editor:** Speaking of expansion, how many sites does Telekom currently operate in Frankfurt, and what are the future plans?
**Georg von Wagner:** Right now, we have 409 operational sites in Frankfurt, achieving nearly full coverage of households in the area. By 2026, we plan to add 65 more locations and upgrade 267 existing radio masts to LTE, alongside introducing 5G technology. This will further enhance our network capacity and speed.
**Editor:** It sounds like Telekom is committed to staying ahead of the connectivity curve! How is the company engaging with the community to support this growth?
**Georg von Wagner:** We’re actively collaborating with municipalities and property owners. If anyone has a roof or property they’d be interested in leasing for a new mobile site, we encourage them to reach out to us. It’s a great way for property owners to earn some extra income while contributing to better mobile service in their community!
**Editor:** That’s a win-win situation! how can residents of Frankfurt stay informed about these improvements and future expansions?
**Georg von Wagner:** Residents can visit our website, [telekom.de/netzausbau](http://www.telekom.de/netzausbau), for updates on mobile communications enhancements in their area. We want to keep everyone in the loop about our developments and how they can benefit from improved service.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Georg. It’s exciting to see Deutsche Telekom making such impactful changes in Frankfurt. We look forward to seeing how this develops.
**Georg von Wagner:** Thank you! It’s been a pleasure discussing our plans and the importance of improving mobile communications in Frankfurt.
