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Germany Launches Mobilfunk-Messwoche to Address Mobile Network Gaps

The week-long initiative invites citizens to report mobile coverage using an app, aiming to improve connectivity, particularly in rural areas.

Mobilfunk-Netz in Bayern soll besser werden
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Overview

  • The Mobilfunk-Messwoche, running from May 26 to June 1, 2025, encourages citizens to report mobile network coverage via the Breitbandmessung app.
  • Data collected will contribute to the 'Gigabit-Grundbuch,' identifying areas with insufficient 4G and 5G coverage, including 'white spots' with no coverage.
  • Current statistics show 97.53% of Germany's area has 4G coverage by at least one operator, while 93.85% is covered by 5G.
  • Rural and topographically challenging regions, such as Rheinland-Pfalz, remain a focus due to persistent connectivity gaps.
  • The initiative is a collaborative effort by the federal government, states, and local authorities to inform future infrastructure development.