Overview

• The nationwide survey ran from May 26 to June 1 with citizens using the Bundesnetzagentur app to log signal strength and network type.
• Preliminary results indicate 97.53% of Germany’s land area now has 4G service and 93.85% is covered by 5G.
• Rural connectivity gaps persist, exemplified by Saxony where only 35.4% of the region has 5G and 0.7% lacks any mobile signal.
• All collected data will be anonymized and fed into the Gigabit Basic Register’s coverage map to pinpoint and prioritize underserved areas.
• Differences between operator-reported coverage and user measurements highlight the importance of real-world testing to inform infrastructure planning.