5G in Königs Wusterhausen: Who has the best network?

5G in Königs Wusterhausen: Who has the best network?

The mobile communications landscape in Königs Wusterhausen is in transition. The expansion of 5G is progressing, but at the same time there are still huge network gaps that are keeping residents and visitors to the region on their toes. While Telekom can boast an almost seamless 5G network, Vodafone and 1&1 have larger deficits in the outlying areas. The towns of Zernsdorf, Kablow, Senzig, Bindow and Gussow are particularly affected, where in some cases there are no 5G connections. Loud moz.de Although Vodafone covers 99.8% of the population, this is not enough to meet all regional requirements.

Even though 1&1 has only been on the market as a new provider since the end of 2023 and is currently using Vodafone's network, the company is in the active development and expansion stage. With its network infrastructure still in development, 1&1 cannot yet keep up with the established providers. In contrast, Telekom has an almost seamless 5G network within a ten kilometer radius of Königs Wusterhausen, which is a major advantage for many users.

A look at the network infrastructure

A noteworthy point is that not only the cellular network but also emergency communications is of paramount importance. While the Federal Network Agency emphasizes that emergency calls are handled via the strongest available network regardless of the provider, network coverage still remains a challenge. In January 2025, around 93.9% of the area in Germany was already covered with 5G by at least one network operator. This figure highlights the rapid progress that the 5G network has made in recent years and the need to close the remaining gaps.

Telekom has a total of 96 mobile phone stations in the Dahme-Spreewald region, including 13 in Königs Wusterhausen alone. Ten of these have already been converted to 5G. In comparison, Vodafone only has 13 5G towers across the city, limiting coverage in rural areas.

Technological foundations of 5G

To understand where we are headed, it is important to understand the technology behind 5G. The standard for 5G, also called 5GS, was defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) in Release 15. This system improves data transmission through innovative wireless technologies and aims to support a variety of industrial applications, including time-critical applications such as autonomous driving. Network operations such as “Network Function Virtualization” and “Slicing” are creating new, flexible possibilities that will significantly shape the communications infrastructure of the future. Loud 3gpp.org, 5G is already offered by over 150 operators worldwide.

5G offers promising applications, from smart cities to logistics to healthcare solutions, all of which rely on improved communications. The jump from 4G to 5G opens up a new dimension in mobile communication, where particularly high data rates and extremely low latencies are necessary.

In a world that is increasingly dependent on digital connectivity, ongoing investments in mobile communications infrastructure are crucial to ensuring good accessibility even in rural regions. Stay tuned, as developments around 5G and mobile phone providers will continue to be exciting.