Telekom Dominates German Mobile Network Tests for 17th Consecutive Year
Independent tests by 'Connect' and 'Chip' highlight Telekom's superior performance, with Vodafone and Telefónica showing gradual improvements.
Overview
- Telekom received top marks in both 'Connect' and 'Chip' annual mobile network tests, maintaining a significant lead over competitors Vodafone and Telefónica.
- Telekom's network was rated 'overragend' (outstanding) by 'Connect', while Vodafone and Telefónica achieved 'sehr gut' (very good) ratings.
- 5G coverage continues to expand, with all three providers performing strongly in urban areas, though Telekom leads in speed and reliability.
- Telefónica showed the most improvement this year, narrowing the gap with Vodafone and surpassing the 900-point mark in the 'Connect' test for the first time.
- All providers face ongoing challenges with mobile connectivity on trains, where performance remains significantly weaker compared to other areas.