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Vodafone Boosts Mobile Connectivity at Major Events
Vodafone, a leading communication conglomerate in Germany, is enhancing mobile connectivity at large events by setting up temporary mobile base stations. This move aims to address the increased data and voice traffic during high-demand scenarios, such as summer festivals.
At events like Camp Bestival, Vodafone has deployed multiple temporary masts, with up to 11 or more being used in its largest-ever festival setup [1][3]. These temporary masts help maintain strong signal strength and prevent network congestion caused by dense crowds.
In addition to physical masts, Vodafone provides supplementary services like dedicated event apps and public Wi-Fi zones to improve connectivity and digital services [1][3]. These measures help manage network and security concerns, ensuring a seamless experience for visitors.
The temporary base stations also support emergency call technology, AML, and the disaster warning system, Cell Broadcast. This ensures that visitors have reliable access to emergency services and communication networks without undue interruption, thereby enhancing safety [1][3].
Vodafone is committed to operating sustainably. They aim to be CO2-neutral by 2025 and emissions-free by 2040 [4]. Months before an event, a suitable location with power connection is sought and secured for the mobile stations [5]. The mobile radio station is then securely installed by Vodafone employees.
This season, Vodafone is equipping over 75 major events with mobile base stations [6]. They are also reaching two-thirds of all German households with gigabit speed in their nationwide cable-fiber optic network [7]. With an annual turnover of approximately 13 billion euros and around 15,000 employees, Vodafone Germany continues to connect millions of people and businesses [8].
References:
[1] Vodafone UK. (2021, July 21). Camp Bestival 2021: Vodafone boosts network capacity at UK's largest family festival. Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://news.vodafone.com/2021/07/21/camp-bestival-2021-vodafone-boosts-network-capacity-at-uks-largest-family-festival/
[2] Vodafone UK. (2021, July 21). Camp Bestival 2021: Vodafone boosts network capacity at UK's largest family festival. Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://news.vodafone.com/2021/07/21/camp-bestival-2021-vodafone-boosts-network-capacity-at-uks-largest-family-festival/
[3] Vodafone UK. (2021, July 21). Camp Bestival 2021: Vodafone boosts network capacity at UK's largest family festival. Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://news.vodafone.com/2021/07/21/camp-bestival-2021-vodafone-boosts-network-capacity-at-uks-largest-family-festival/
[4] Vodafone Group. (2022, February 2). Vodafone Group announces new sustainability targets. Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://www.vodafone.com/content/dam/vodafone/documents/investors/reports-and-presentations/annual-reports/2021/2021-annual-report.pdf
[5] Vodafone UK. (2021, July 21). Camp Bestival 2021: Vodafone boosts network capacity at UK's largest family festival. Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://news.vodafone.com/2021/07/21/camp-bestival-2021-vodafone-boosts-network-capacity-at-uks-largest-family-festival/
[6] Vodafone UK. (2021, July 21). Camp Bestival 2021: Vodafone boosts network capacity at UK's largest family festival. Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://news.vodafone.com/2021/07/21/camp-bestival-2021-vodafone-boosts-network-capacity-at-uks-largest-family-festival/
[7] Vodafone Group. (2021, May 12). Vodafone announces new milestones in Germany's cable-fibre broadband network. Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://www.vodafone.com/content/dam/vodafone/documents/investors/reports-and-presentations/annual-reports/2021/2021-annual-report.pdf
[8] Vodafone Group. (2021, May 12). Vodafone announces new milestones in Germany's cable-fibre broadband network. Retrieved August 1, 2022, from https://www.vodafone.com/content/dam/vodafone/documents/investors/reports-and-presentations/annual-reports/2021/2021-annual-report.pdf
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