O2 Telefonica to Launch 5G Plus Standalone Network in Germany Next Week

O2 Telefonica yesterday announced the launch of its 5G Plus network in Germany, offering customers even higher speeds, lower latency, and new features. O2 said starting from October 10th, its customers can access the new 5G standalone technology (5G SA). This technology uses only frequencies designated for 5G, promising almost real-time communication, higher speeds, and new functionalities for digital applications.

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5G SA Coverage

In its release, O2 Telefonica stated that its 5G Plus coverage is available to more than 90 percent of the population in Germany now and plans to cover the entire country with 5G Plus by the end of 2025.

5G Standalone (5G SA)

Unlike previous non-standalone 5G (5G NSA), 5G Plus operates as a standalone network with a 5G core network, optimised for the unique characteristics of 5G, such as lower latency, higher speed, and sustainability.

Voice-over-New Radio Technology (VoNR)

02 also highlighted that on 5G Plus, its customers will be the first in Germany to make mobile calls over the entire 5G network using VoNR, which promises better voice quality compared to 4G/LTE technology previously used for voice telephony in 5G networks.

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Business Applications

O2 Telefonica said it has been using 5G standalone technology (5G SA) for business purposes, including 5G campus networks for companies and authorities since 2020. The technology benefits industries like healthcare, industry, and the public sector and enables IoT applications and medical device networks.