Deutsche Telekom ends 2.1 GHz DSS to dedicate band to 5G

TL;DR
Deutsche Telekom said on May 28, 2026 that it discontinued Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) in the 2.1 GHz band, so the full spectrum allocation can be used only for 5G services.

Deutsche Telekom said on May 28, 2026 that it discontinued Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) in the 2.1 GHz frequency band, allowing the full allocation in that band to be used exclusively for 5G services. DSS is a radio access method that lets 4G and 5G share the same spectrum.

The company also said it is expanding its 5G network and activating new sites, according to the May 28, 2026 report by RCR Wireless. The source excerpt does not specify how many new sites were activated or in which locations.

The reported network change concerns Deutsche Telekom's use of 2.1 GHz spectrum for 5G. The source states that the operator has stopped using DSS in that band, but it does not provide further technical details, performance figures, or a country-level breakdown.

Related questions

• What did Deutsche Telekom change in the 2.1 GHz band on May 28, 2026?
• What is Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS)?
• Did the source specify how many new 5G sites Deutsche Telekom activated?