Germany Sets Ambitious Mobile Network Coverage Goals for 2030

The Bundesnetzagentur finalizes new regulations, extending frequency usage rights and mandating extensive rural and road coverage improvements.

By 2030, 99.5% of Germany's land area must support download speeds of at least 50 Mbps, addressing longstanding connectivity gaps.
The government has opted to extend frequency usage rights for five years, foregoing a lucrative auction that previously generated billions in revenue.
New regulations require uninterrupted mobile network coverage on all federal, state, and local roads by the end of the decade.
Operators must individually meet coverage requirements, ensuring consistent service rather than relying on collective compliance.
The measures aim to modernize Germany's digital infrastructure, but the decision disadvantages new market entrant 1&1, which sought additional frequencies.