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Milestone in 5G network rollout: Telefónica / O₂ puts 1,500th 5G antenna on 3.6 GHz live into the network 11.06.21 \| Telefónica Deutschland / O₂ put its 1,500th 5G antenna into operation in the O₂ network. The company has thus achieved an important intermediate step in its ambitious 5G network expansion program. All 1,500 5G antennas in the O₂ network transmit over the powerful 3.6 GHz frequency, which already offers O₂ customers in 60 cities particularly high data transmission rates, extremely short response times and thus an optimal network experience. Exactly two years ago, the telecommunications provider purchased the frequencies at auction from the German Federal Network Agency. Now Telefónica Deutschland / O₂ is expanding its network across Germany with these frequencies on a prioritized basis. This year, the company will further accelerate its 5G rollout and provide more and more cities and regions with 5G.	Credits: Telefónica Deutschland
Goodbye 3G - hello improved O₂ 4G network: Telefónica Deutschland / O₂ starts nationwide switch-off of 3G network 07.06.21 \| Starting 1 July, Telefónica Deutschland / O₂ will begin the large-scale shutdown of its 3G network. The resources previously required for 3G will make way for the significantly more powerful 4G network by the end of the year. To this end, the telecommunications provider will use the frequencies of the currently around 16,000 3G transmitters on 2,100 MHz for 4G in the future. O₂ customers as well as customers of Telefónica Deutschland's other own and partner brands will thus benefit from an even better network experience. Compared to 3G, 4G offers customers additional network capacities, higher surfing speeds and significantly shorter response times for mobile data usage. For all O₂ customers still using a device limited to 3G, O₂ is providing attractive offers for new devices.
Network: Telefónica Deutschland and 1&1 Drillisch signed National Roaming Agreement 22.05.21 \| Telefónica Deutschland and 1&1 Drillisch have agreed upon the long-term stipulations of their future cooperation in a National Roaming Agreement (NRA) and signed a corresponding contract on 21 May 2021. With the conclusion of the NRA and as part of the overall agreement, the remaining ongoing price reviews initiated by 1&1 Drillisch will no longer be pursued.
The O₂ 5G network is growing rapidly: Telefónica / O₂ offers fast 5G network in around 60 cities 20.05.21 \|
Interim announcement on the first quarter of 2021: Telefónica Deutschland / O₂ continues to grow profitably at the start of 2021 12.05.21 \| Telefónica / O₂ got off to a good start in the 2021 financial year. Despite headwinds from COVID-19 effects, the company grew profitably in the first quarter of 2021. Driven by continued strong operating momentum across all businesses, revenues increased 0.2 percent to 1.85 billion euros and adjusted operating income OIBDA grew 5.5 percent to 562 million euros.

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Milestone in 5G network rollout: Telefónica / O₂ puts 1,500th 5G antenna on 3.6 GHz live into the network 11.06.21 \| Telefónica Deutschland / O₂ put its 1,500th 5G antenna into operation in the O₂ network. The company has thus achieved an important intermediate step in its ambitious 5G network expansion program. All 1,500 5G antennas in the O₂ network transmit over the powerful 3.6 GHz frequency, which already offers O₂ customers in 60 cities particularly high data transmission rates, extremely short response times and thus an optimal network experience. Exactly two years ago, the telecommunications provider purchased the frequencies at auction from the German Federal Network Agency. Now Telefónica Deutschland / O₂ is expanding its network across Germany with these frequencies on a prioritized basis. This year, the company will further accelerate its 5G rollout and provide more and more cities and regions with 5G.	Credits: Telefónica Deutschland
Goodbye 3G - hello improved O₂ 4G network: Telefónica Deutschland / O₂ starts nationwide switch-off of 3G network 07.06.21 \| Starting 1 July, Telefónica Deutschland / O₂ will begin the large-scale shutdown of its 3G network. The resources previously required for 3G will make way for the significantly more powerful 4G network by the end of the year. To this end, the telecommunications provider will use the frequencies of the currently around 16,000 3G transmitters on 2,100 MHz for 4G in the future. O₂ customers as well as customers of Telefónica Deutschland's other own and partner brands will thus benefit from an even better network experience. Compared to 3G, 4G offers customers additional network capacities, higher surfing speeds and significantly shorter response times for mobile data usage. For all O₂ customers still using a device limited to 3G, O₂ is providing attractive offers for new devices.
Network: Telefónica Deutschland and 1&1 Drillisch signed National Roaming Agreement 22.05.21 \| Telefónica Deutschland and 1&1 Drillisch have agreed upon the long-term stipulations of their future cooperation in a National Roaming Agreement (NRA) and signed a corresponding contract on 21 May 2021. With the conclusion of the NRA and as part of the overall agreement, the remaining ongoing price reviews initiated by 1&1 Drillisch will no longer be pursued.
The O₂ 5G network is growing rapidly: Telefónica / O₂ offers fast 5G network in around 60 cities 20.05.21 \|
Interim announcement on the first quarter of 2021: Telefónica Deutschland / O₂ continues to grow profitably at the start of 2021 12.05.21 \| Telefónica / O₂ got off to a good start in the 2021 financial year. Despite headwinds from COVID-19 effects, the company grew profitably in the first quarter of 2021. Driven by continued strong operating momentum across all businesses, revenues increased 0.2 percent to 1.85 billion euros and adjusted operating income OIBDA grew 5.5 percent to 562 million euros.