Deutsche Telekom has discontinued Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) in the 2.1 GHz frequency band and says the full allocation is now used exclusively for 5G services.
The operator also cites an April network push that included activating 81 new mobile sites and upgrading capacity at 548 existing locations as part of its ultra-capacity strategy.
2.1 GHz DSS shutdown and exclusive 5G use
Deutsche Telekom discontinued DSS in the 2.1 GHz band, a change it links to improved capacity and a more stable user experience.
Alexander Jenbar, chief technology officer at Deutsche Telekom, said DSS helped it rapidly roll out 5G, but that the carrier is now using the entire 2.1 GHz spectrum for 5G because the technology has become the standard for customers.
April site activations and capacity upgrades
In April, Deutsche Telekom activated 81 new mobile sites and upgraded capacity at 548 existing locations, positioning the work within its ultra-capacity network strategy.
The operator said most of the newly deployed sites were located in Baden-Wu00fcrttemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Bavaria.
Hybrid broadband and spectrum mix for coverage and performance
Deutsche Telekom said customers using MagentaZuhause Hybrid benefit from ongoing LTE and 5G network upgrades. He said the hybrid offering combines fixed-line and mobile network bandwidth to improve connection speeds, particularly in regions with limited fixed broadband availability.
For MagentaZuhause Hybrid XXL, Deutsche Telekom said customers can achieve download speeds of up to 500 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 50 Mbps even without fiber connectivity, while fixed-line connections offering 16 Mbps or 50 Mbps can reach up to 100 Mbps through hybrid connectivity in most parts of the country.
Targets and radio design across low- and mid-band
Deutsche Telekom said its broader ultra-capacity network initiative aims to double overall network capacity, and that 90% of mobile sites are expected to support download speeds of up to 1 Gbps per cell in the future.
As part of the rollout, Deutsche Telekom said all sites will use low-band spectrum including 700 MHz, 800 MHz, and 900 MHz to improve coverage and indoor connectivity. It also said it is deploying mid-band spectrum including 1.5 GHz, 1.8 GHz, and 2.1 GHz across most locations to support higher speeds and lower latency.
Deutsche Telekom added that it is continuing to expand fiber connectivity to mobile sites and upgrade network hardware and software to improve efficiency and reduce power consumption.