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German low-band spectrum dispute: BNetzA proposes cash compensation for 1&1

2026-05-13T14:35:00

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Source: 1&1

Dispute enters a new phase as regulators propose compensation for 1&1 instead of forcing rival operators to share frequencies. Also, updates on 1&1’s 5G open RAN build (slow but steady) and financial outlook…

This article includes:

  • Themes: Spectrum allocation; Spectrum sharing; Telecommunications regulation; Wireless competition; 5G network rollout.
  • People: Carsten Theurer; Ralph Dommermuth; Sascha D’Avis.
  • Geographic: Germany.
  • Organisations: Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA); Deutsche Telekom; EWE Tel; Freenet; Telefónica Deutschland (O2); United Internet; Vodafone Germany; 1&1; 1&1 Versatel.

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