'Tap that highway' - Thousands gain 5G connectivity with Vodafone's new mobile tower
- 3,000 locals and guests connected to the 5G network
- New mobile tower supports emergency calls and disaster alerts
- More expansion planned across Elbe-Elster district by mid-2026
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Vodafone is steaming ahead with its infrastructure project "Mobile radio for the Elbe-Elster district," bringing 5G to more people in Uebigau-Wahrenbrück. With the construction of the new tower, 3,000 locals and guests will finally tap into the lightning-fast 5G highway.
The new tower is equipped for emergency calls and gives the surrounding area the added bonus of disaster alerts through modern technology like AML and Cell Broadcast.
Vodafone is fully committed to closing gaps and expanding its mobile network, with two more construction projects planned for Elbe-Elster by mid-2026.
"Mobile radio is essential to quality of life and a vital infrastructure element for the local economy and jobs," said Vodafone's technical director Tanja Richter. "People love using the networks - for everything from posting on social media, to watching HD videos, to following sports like the Bundesliga and Champions League live streams, and getting their news fix."
Emergency calls and disaster alerts
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The new antennas boast the latest versions of emergency call technology AML and disaster warning system Cell Broadcast. Thanks to AML, a caller's location is automatically transmitted to the emergency control center during an emergency call to "112," ensuring responders can quickly locate the accident site. And thanks to Cell Broadcast, surrounding residents will receive warnings of potential dangers like large fires, gas explosions, and floods directly on their smartphones.
Vodafone currently operates 56 mobile towers in the district, with 45 of these towers already packing the 5G technology building blocks. This means that more than 92% of the inhabited areas in Elbe-Elster district can already enjoy the riches of 5G speeds.
Upcoming expansion plans
The new tower is just the beginning, with Vodafone gunning for further expansion throughout the district as part of its offensive 5G growth strategy. Current plans include upgrading eleven stations still broadcasting without 5G along with adding extra antennas for LTE and 5G on existing two sites. This will particularly benefit residents of Bad Liebenwerda.
About Vodafone Germany
Vodafone is one of the leading communications juggernauts in Germany, connecting millions across its mobile, broadband, and TV services. As a digitalization hero for start-ups, SMEs, and large corporations alike, Vodafone powers businesses in a broad and dynamic market. With over 30 million mobile customers, more than 10 million broadband customers, and around 12 million TV customers, Vodafone rakes in approximately €13 billion in revenue each year, with a workforce of about 15,000. Vodafone strives to create a more sustainable future with goals of becoming CO2-neutral by 2025 and completely emission-free by 2040. Offering a wide range of digital solutions, Vodafone connects people and machines, families, friends, politics, economy, and society in modern, efficient ways.
Enrichment data:- The current and future mobile network expansion plans by Vodafone in the Elbe-Elster district include the installation of a new 5G station, with activities set to unfold in mid-2025. These efforts are part of larger network improvement projects in surrounding regions like Potsdam-Mittelmark.- Planned next steps for Elbe-Elster include upgrading eleven stations to 5G and adding more antennas for LTE and 5G on existing two sites. These steps, together with the addition of the new 5G station, aim to address coverage gaps, improve existing networks, and further 5G expansion within the district.
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With the installation of a new 5G station, Vodafone intends to capitalize on its growth strategy, enhancing the 5G network in the Elbe-Elster district. Locals can expect smooth internet surfing on their smartphones or using gadgets that support the latest 5G technology.
The new infrastructure will also equip the region with advanced emergency call technology (AML) and disaster alerts via the Cell Broadcast system, strengthening public safety. These new additions are set to flourish alongside existing LTE and 5G antennas, aiming to address coverage gaps and boost overall network quality.
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