Vodafone brings 5G to Lauterach: Fast mobile communications for everyone!

Vodafone brings 5G to Lauterach: Fast mobile communications for everyone!

There is good news for the approximately 3,000 residents and guests in Lauterach and Dietenheim: Thanks to new 5G mobile stations from Vodafone, they are now finally connected to the fast mobile data network. The commissioning of these stations, which swp.de reports, marks an important step in improving the digital infrastructure in the region.

The new stations not only offer fast internet, but also come with important security features. They enable disaster warnings via cell broadcast and support the AML (Advanced Mobile Location) emergency call technology. This means that in the event of an emergency call, the caller's position is automatically transmitted to the rescue and fire department control center.

Expansion of the mobile communications infrastructure

Vodafone is really active in the Alb-Donau district and operates a total of 75 mobile phone locations. Of these, 71 are already equipped with LTE (4G) and 43 use the latest 5G technology. An impressive 87 percent of populated areas are now covered by 5G. Vodafone also has big plans for the future: In the coming years, existing mobile phone stations will be updated and new locations will be built in order to further improve broadband capacities.

But progress is not only being made in Lauterach and Dietenheim. Vodafone has made tremendous progress in network expansion along German waterways. 99.9 percent of the core network of 4,500 kilometers is equipped with fast mobile communications, whether LTE or 5G, with at least 50 megabits per second. Over 4,000 mobile phone stations are installed along the waterways, 3,000 of which use the pioneering 5G technology, which covers 90 percent of the route. This is a strong sign that Vodafone is focusing on digitalization and supporting the shipping industry, as vodafone.de emphasizes.

The importance of mobile communications for shipping

Good mobile phone coverage is not only important for local residents, but also has a massive impact on shipping. Projects like “Förde 5G” in Kiel show how important 5G is for controlling autonomous ferries. The technology enables almost instantaneous control, which is essential for safety and efficiency in shipping.

In addition, the fast mobile phone connection is very important for alerting rescue workers. The network expansion promotes the digitalization of the entire industry, improves logistics processes and makes remote-controlled ships possible. An example of this is the dry cargo ship “Blue Marlin” from HGK Shipping, which will soon start the test phase with technologies for remote-controlled inland shipping, as schifffahrtundtechnik.de reports.

In summary, one thing is certain: the mobile phone expansion in Lauterach and on the waterways is a significant contribution to the security and digitalization of the region. Vodafone shows a good hand here and brings the technology to where it is urgently needed.