About the Mobilfunk-Messwoche

What exactly is the Mobilfunk-Messwoche?

The Mobilfunk-Messwoche is a joint initiative set up by the German federal, state and local governments. Everyone in Germany is invited to monitor their mobile network. The aim is to visualise mobile network coverage in Germany from a consumer perspective.

What is our aim?

The aim of the Mobilfunk-Messwoche is to gain a better understanding of the actual user experience from the consumers’ point of view with the active participation of as many people as possible.

Why is that important?

For many years now, the German Federal Network Agency has already been collecting availability data with its broadband measurement app. This data is recorded in the dead zone map (”Funklochkarte”) of the  Gigabitgrundbuchs. The German Federal Network Agency also regularly collects data about mobile network coverage as part of their mobile network monitoring. However, this merely consists of data submitted by mobile network providers, and does not always accurately reflect the day-to-day experiences of the actual network users.

The additional data collected during the Mobilfunk-Messwoche aims to supplement existing data and reveal positive developments and potential for actions.

Who organises the Mobilfunk-Messwoche?

This initiative of the German federal, state and local governments is run by a committee made up of representatives of the following institutions:

  • German Federal Ministry or Digital and State Modernisation
  • German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity
  • German Federal Network Agency
  • Deutscher Bauernverband (German Agricultural and Forestry Association)
  • German City Association
  • German Country Association
  • German Association of Towns and Municipalities
  • Mobilfunkinfrastrukturgesellschaft (German Public Mobile Infrastructure Company)
  • 16 state assemblies and the relevant ministries


This initiative is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and State Modernisation.

You can find more in-depth information here in our FAQ.

Here you can find a list of everyone involved in the Messwoche:

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