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In Germany, Telekom Deutschland activates nationwide 5G standalone network

  • 5G OBSERVATORY NEWS
  • Publikácia 17 Október 2025

Telekom Deutschland launches nationwide 5G standalone (SA) coverage via its 5G+ Gaming service, reaching 98% of the population.

In Germany, Telekom Deutschland activates nationwide 5G standalone network

Germany, 9 July 2025 – Telekom Deutschland has announced the nationwide rollout of its 5G SA network, which now covers around 98% of the population, matching the operator’s overall 5G footprint. Access to the 5G SA network is provided through Telekom’s 5G+ Gaming service, developed in partnership with ALSO.

Initially launched in October 2024 for Samsung Galaxy users, the latency-optimised cloud gaming service is now also compatible with Apple iPhone 15 and 16 models. Leveraging network slicing, 5G+ Gaming offers enhanced responsiveness and stable performance, particularly for cloud-based gaming applications.

The launch underlines Telekom’s strategy to drive adoption of advanced 5G capabilities and explore new commercial use cases through network innovation.