Telekom improves 4G, 5G coverage and capacity in over 3,000 locations

Telekom Deutschland, the domestic fixed and mobile unit of Deutsche Telekom (DT), says it expanded the capacity and coverage of its mobile network at 3,096 locations nationwide since October last year. The firm rolled out 618 new sites using 4G and 5G frequencies and increased capacity at 2,478 existing LTE and 5G network sites. Telekom reports that 94% of the population are now covered by 5G services, with around 8,000 antennas transmitting in the 3.7GHz band. By 2025 5G coverage will be increased to 99% of homes.