Procedure Outlined in Article 93 (2) of the Treaty to be Instigated by the Commission.

Procedure Outlined in Article 93 (2) of the Treaty to be Instigated by the Commission.

Vodafone, a leading communication conglomerate in Germany, has announced plans to expand its 5G network coverage in the Salzlandkreis district by mid-2026. This expansion aims to improve mobile connectivity and data speeds for residents and businesses in the region, supporting enhanced digital services and economic growth.

The rollout will involve upgrading existing infrastructure and installing new 5G base stations. Currently, Vodafone operates 70 mobile communications stations in the district, all equipped with LTE technology. 50 of these stations will be upgraded to include 5G, bringing the total number of 5G stations in the district to 120.

Vodafone's technology chief, Tanja Richter, stated that mobile communications are a piece of quality of life and an important infrastructure factor for the local economy and jobs. With this expansion, over 95 percent of the inhabited areas in the district can already be supplied with 5G.

The new antennas also support the latest variants of the emergency call technology AML and the disaster warning system Cell Broadcast. This means that the new stations will not only provide faster data speeds but will also support emergency calls and disaster warnings.

The new station in Schoenebeck (Elbe) is a prime example of this expansion. This station enables 3,000 inhabitants and guests to connect to the mobile data highway of Vodafone. The new station uses 5G technology, providing faster data speeds and a more reliable connection.

Vodafone's goal is to be carbon neutral by 2025 and net-zero by 2040, and currently, 100% of Vodafone Germany's power consumption is covered by renewable energies. This means that the expansion of the 5G network will be carried out in an environmentally friendly manner.

This expansion will benefit the inhabitants of the Bernburg (Saale) municipality, as well as businesses in the region. Vodafone's 5G network reaches over 90% of the population in Germany, and with this expansion, the Salzlandkreis district will be no exception.

In addition to the 5G expansion, Vodafone's machine network (Narrowband IoT) covers over 97% of German territory for industry and business. This means that businesses in the Salzlandkreis district will also benefit from improved connectivity for their machines and devices.

Vodafone Germany generates an annual turnover of approximately 13 billion euros with around 15,000 employees. The company's goal is to expand its mobile network further in the next expansion phase, continuing to improve mobile connectivity for residents and businesses across Germany.

In conclusion, Vodafone's expansion of its 5G network in the Salzlandkreis district is a significant step towards improving mobile connectivity and data speeds for residents and businesses in the region. This expansion will support enhanced digital services and economic growth, while also being carried out in an environmentally friendly manner.

1. The expansion of Vodafone's 5G network in the Salzlandkreis district will involve upgrading current stations and installing new ones, making use of advanced technology to provide faster data speeds and a more reliable connection for residents and businesses.
2. With the incorporation of 5G technology in over 50 existing stations and the installation of new ones, Vodafone aims to cover 95 percent of the inhabited areas in the district, supporting the latest variants of emergency call technology and disaster warning systems, as well as enhancing digital services and economic growth.

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