What does D-Netz quality mean? Here you can find all information about the mobile network

This practical tip will tell you what the meaning of the term "D-Netz" is, what the quality is and who the best providers are.

D-Netz - what does that mean?

The D network is a digital cellular network in the 900 MHz range. It is primarily used for the transmission of telephone data.
It is based on the European GSM standard and thus offers cross-border usage options.
The D network was established in 1991. Successors were the E-Netz 1993 and later UMTS as well as the modern LTE.
The users of the D network are primarily the mobile phone providers Telekom (D1) and Vodafone (D2). But the providers E-Plus and o2 also use parts of the frequencies.

When talking about mobile tariffs in the D1 network, the provider Telekom is behind it - with the D2 network Vodafone.

The two mobile networks from Telekom and Vodafone are considered to be very solid, offer a decent voice quality when making calls and are well developed.
In our CHIP network test in 2014, the D1 Telekom network emerged as the winner. For example, when it comes to distribution in rural areas, Telekom is a step ahead of the competition.
Vodafone took a secure second place ahead of o2 and E-Plus in the network test. One of the reasons for this was the very well-developed LTE network.
In our network test you will find detailed assessments and measurements of the mobile networks from Telekom and Vodafone as well as information about the test procedure.

You can find tariffs in the Telekom D1 network at Congstar, Lebara and ja! lock mobile.
Vodafone D2 tariffs are available, for example, from Otelo, 1 & 1 or EDEKA.

In another practical tip, we will show you how you can dial in manually to the German mobile network near the state border to save roaming charges.