Better mobile phone network on the train: Telekom brings speed to Bonn!
Better mobile phone network on the train: Telekom brings speed to Bonn!
In Germany, travelers have recently been able to expect a noticeable improvement in the mobile phone connection on the main tracks that are used by long -distance trains. Deutsche Telekom has announced in a current message that 99 percent of the main routes on which Intercity Express (ICE) and Intercity (IC) train trains now offer a data rate of at least 200 megabits per second. This represents an increase of 12 percent compared to 2021 when the collaboration between Deutsche Bahn and Telekom began. In the context of this cooperation, the railway provided the railways for mobile phone masts and fiber optic connections, so that 95 percent of these routes now even reach speeds of 300 megabits per second. The progress is clearly noticeable and show that the mobile phone providers fulfill their obligations to the Federal Network Agency, which demands a continuous supply of at least 100 megabits per second on the main routes.technical challenges and solutions
Despite these positive developments, there are still challenges. The expansion of the mobile phone network along railway lines is particularly complex, because the fast trains must be constantly being supplied with a stable connection. The radio signal is forwarded from the high speed from radio cell to radio cell, which makes it difficult to transfer the connection. It is gratifying, but not always guaranteed that many travelers can still use rapid data connections.The network coverage also varies strongly, depending on the respective mobile phone providers. While Deutsche Telekom is a leader in many areas and indicates that its technology now covers more than 94 percent of the highly frequented routes, the location of Vodafone and Telefónica (O2) is less transparent. Vodafone reports on a cover with at least 125 megabits per second, but cannot offer an adequate comparison to the 200 megabit threshold. O2 holds back on the cover and only emphasizes his progress.
In the competition for the best connections, the providers are increasingly relying on technical innovations in order to offer travelers an optimal use of use. The railway has already started with the use of mobile window panes on new trains, which enable the radio signal to get freely inside the vehicle. In the case of older model trains, a special laser process processes the metal layer in the windows in order to increase the signal strength. These developments could make the decisive difference in the long term.
Despite the progress described, the Pro Bahn passenger association clearly expresses that there are still considerable defects. The Federal President Detlef Neuß pointed out that radio sparkles remained nationwide and that the connection problems were still commonplace during the train journeys. There are also many areas in East Germany where the connection is perceived as inadequate.Deutsche Telekom itself also gives problems in nature reserves, where the expansion of mobile communications faces challenges. The route between Berlin and Rostock was cited as an example, where it only progressed with the nature conservation authorities after long negotiations. By 2026, Telekom is planning to fully guarantee the network coverage in these sensitive areas.
summarized the cooperation between Telekom and Bahn should be seen as a step in the right direction. However, tension -charged discussions about the state of digitization and the challenges in the area of mobile phone supply remain. The development shows that effective solutions may still take time, but also that there is a will to improve. This could soon result in a more extensive network supply along the railway lines that meet the requirements of the travelers.
For a detailed view of the case, see the report on www.radioduisburg.de .
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