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Vodafone, a leading communication conglomerate in Germany, has announced plans to expand its 5G network coverage in the Rotenburg (Wümme) district. The initiative aims to enhance mobile connectivity and internet speeds across the region, benefiting both residents and businesses.

Details of Vodafone's 5G Expansion

The rollout is expected to be completed by mid-2026, covering the entire district, including urban centers and rural areas. Vodafone will upgrade existing mobile towers and install new 5G-capable antennas to improve network capacity and reduce latency. The expansion will utilise the latest 5G technology standards to support high-speed data transmission, improved connectivity, and better network reliability.

Affected Areas

Key towns and municipalities such as Rotenburg, Bremervörde, Sittensen, and Zeven will see significant improvements in mobile network performance. Rural and less densely populated zones will also be prioritized to ensure balanced coverage and reduce the digital divide.

Benefits of the Expansion

This expansion will support the growing demand for high-speed mobile internet, facilitate smart technologies, and improve communication infrastructure in the Rotenburg (Wümme) district. Users can expect better streaming quality, faster downloads, and enhanced connectivity for mobile devices and Internet of Things (IoT) applications once the network is fully deployed.

For more specific information, such as exact locations of new towers or temporary disruptions during installation, local Vodafone announcements or district notices could provide further updates closer to the rollout dates.

Vodafone's 5G network currently reaches more than 90% of the population in Germany. The company is the largest national subsidiary of the Vodafone Group, with over 300 million mobile customers worldwide and over 175 million devices connected to the Internet of Things.

Sustainable Expansion

Vodafone is committed to operating sustainably and protecting the environment, aiming to be carbon neutral by 2025 and emission-free by 2040. The company has already put new mobile network stations online in Lauenbrück, Hipstedt, and several other locations within the district.

In Hipstedt, the new station eliminated a dead zone in mobile broadband coverage, allowing residents to use the mobile network for activities such as being active in social media, watching videos in HD quality, following live streams of cultural and sporting events, and staying informed through news portals of newspapers and other media.

Vodafone's machine network (Narrowband IoT) functions on more than 97% of German territory. The company plans to implement three more mobile network construction projects in the district of Rotenburg (Wümme) by mid-2026, benefiting the residents of Sittensen and other municipalities.

The new mobile network station supports the latest variants of the emergency call technology AML and the disaster warning system Cell Broadcast. Thanks to AML, the location of the caller is automatically transmitted to the emergency control center when calling the "112" emergency number. Cell Broadcast technology allows the surrounding population to be warned via smartphone about danger situations such as large fires, gas explosions, or floods.

Vodafone Germany generates an annual total turnover of approximately 13 billion euros, connecting millions of people in the country. The company's Chief Technology Officer, Tanja Richter, stated that mobile networks are a piece of quality of life and an important infrastructure factor for the local economy and jobs.

The 5G expansion by Vodafone will not only enhance the mobile connectivity in urban centers but also extend coverage to rural areas, such as Sittensen, utilizing the latest technology standards to support high-speed data transmission and improved network reliability, all while focusing on sustainable operations. As a result, residents and businesses in these areas can anticipate better streaming quality, faster downloads, and increased finance opportunities brought about by technological advancements.

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