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1&1 ends 2023 with 1,062 antenna sites across Germany: CEO
1&1 launched mobile services through its own network in December 2023
German operator 1&1, which is owned by United Internet AG, had constructed a total of 1,062 antenna sites by the end of last year, the company’s CEO Ralph Dommermuth said during a recent call...
Bringing cloud-native operations and technology into telecoms
Mavenir has supported the cloud-native network deployments 1&1 and ENet—operators CEOs talk through innovation at the speed of cloud, and the role of strong vendor partnerships
At a panel during Mobile World Congress Barcelona, Mavenir CEO Pardeep Kohli explained that in order for service providers...
The current state of 5G in Germany
During 2023, the largest operators in Germany have been focusing on the expansion of their 5G networks, with some operators already offering coverage to more than 90% of the country’s population.
German telco Deutsche Telekom said that its 5G network currently covers 96% of the...
German telco 1&1 says its O-RAN network is fully functional
1&1 said its partners in the O-RAN project are Rakuten Mobile and Mavenir
German operator 1&1 confirmed that Open RAN (O-RAN) is fully functional and available throughout the country on its 5G network.
The German carrier said that the O-RAN deployment is being supported by vendors...
German telco 1&1 to launch mobile services next month
1&1 customers currently have access to 4G services via the roaming agreement with O2 Germany
German operator 1&1, which is owned by United Internet AG, announced the launch of mobile services on its own network for smartphone users, starting December 8.
The telco also announced it...
German government to fine 1&1 for missing 5G coverage goals
1&1 launched 5G services with fixed wireless access (FWA) technology earlier this year
Germany’s federal network agency, Bundesnetzagentur, opened a fine proceeding against local telco 1&1 for failures in its 5G network coverage obligations, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported.
As part of the 2019 frequency auction, the...
German telco 1&1 on target to deploy 1,000 5G antennas this year
In January, 1&1 launched 5G services via FWA technology in Frankfurt and Karlsruhe
German operator 1&1 confirmed that the first interim target to deploy 1,000 antennas for the provision of mobile 5G services will be reached during this year, the telco said in its annual...
1&1 makes deal to acquire up to 7,500 new 5G antenna sites
1&1 Towers, a subsidiary of German operator 1&1 AG, ​​and Eubanet have signed an agreement to acquire up to 7,500 new 5G antenna sites.
"The direct cooperation with a very experienced acquisition partner is a further step with which we will achieve the expansion goals...
Telefónica Germany tallies 18,000 antennas in 5G network
Telefónica said it expects to cover the country’s overall population with 5G by the end of 2025
German telecom operator Telefónica Deutschland/O2, controlled by Spanish telco Telefónica, said its 5G network is operating over 18,000 antennas in the country.
The telco said that this network infrastructure...
Rakuten Symphony CEO—’this close’ on brownfield wins
Tareq Amin discussed the outlook for Rakuten Symphony software-first market approach
Over the past three-plus years, I’ve interviewed Rakuten Symphony CEO Tareq Amin a number of times in one-on-one and group settings. Based on these interactions, I’m certain of one overarching thing: Amin believes in...
German telco 1&1 sees 5G deployment delays
1&1 had contracted the deployment of its 5G network infrastructure to three companies
German operator 1&1 is experiencing delays in the deployment of its 5G network, and it won't be able to meet its deployment goals for this year, according to local press reports and...
Germany fourth’s mobile network will be Open RAN-based, built by Rakuten
German operator 1&1 AG and Japanese company Rakuten Group announced they are entering into a long-term partnership to build the former’s mobile network, which will become the fourth mobile network in Germany.
Together with Rakuten, 1&1 will build what it claims to be Europe's first...