Week-long mobile radio monitoring in Saxony uncovers varying coverage flaws among individuals - Week emphasizes disparities in Saxony's mobile communication sector
A recent nationwide Mobile Network Testing Week in Germany has shed light on the mobile network coverage situation in the state of Saxony. According to the Economics Minister of Dresden, Dirk Panter (SPD), over 6,400 users in Saxony participated in the event, joining more than 150,000 participants across the country.
The testing week aimed to provide the best possible coverage, and the results showed that mobile network coverage in Saxony is generally high. However, there are areas without reception, with 0.73% of test points reporting no reception at all. In addition, 1.02% of test points only had access to the older 2G network, indicating a need for improved coverage and modernisation.
Surprisingly, no reception was registered locally in the Saxon Switzerland region, the Ore Mountains, and the district of Görlitz. Despite these coverage gaps, over 98% of test points in Saxony registered the two most modern network technologies, 4G and 5G.
Minister Panter explained that a complete 100% geographical mobile network coverage is not realistic, citing certain areas such as national parks or mountainous regions that are likely to remain uncovered permanently due to nature conservation or economic reasons.
For those seeking detailed and up-to-date information on mobile network coverage gaps in Saxony, it is recommended to consult official reports or press releases from German telecommunications regulators like the Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency), major mobile operators (e.g., Telekom, Vodafone, Telefónica) which often publish coverage maps and testing outcomes, and recent news or dedicated studies specifically about mobile network testing weeks or coverage audits in Saxony.
In conclusion, the Nationwide Mobile Network Testing Week has provided valuable insights into the mobile network coverage situation in Saxony, highlighting areas for improvement and the challenges of achieving complete coverage in certain regions.
- To address the identified coverage gaps in the areas of Saxon Switzerland, Ore Mountains, and Görlitz, the community could consider advocating for local vocational training programs in telecommunications, focusing on improving and modernizing the mobile network infrastructure.
- As the majority of test points in Saxony registered the advanced 4G and 5G network technologies, it's essential to continue vocational training in these areas to leverage technology and ensure the best possible mobile network coverage, especially in the regions with reception issues.
