DB Latest - May 2008
Use your mobile phone with ease on ICE trains
As of May 2008, new technology has been introduced, with the co-operation between Deutsche Bahn and various mobile phone network providers making it possible to use mobile phones on all ICE routes without connection and network coverage problems. Quiet areas however are still available for reservation, and are clearly marked with a sign on all trains.
In co-operation with the mobile phone network providers T-Mobile, Vodafone, E-Plus and 02, Deutsche Bahn has equipped its whole fleet of approximately 250 ICE trains with so-called repeaters for improved mobile phone reception. This adaptation was initiated in May 2008. Within the next three years, a total number of 1,495 carriages should be equipped with this new technology. For the past few years, mobile phone providers have improved the quality of reception by building additional transmitter masts along important main-line routes.
For the future, telephone calls made from ICE trains will be supported by all GSM networks in Germany in order to make it possible to contact an individual on their mobile phone without any problems.
As a result of customer requests, phone calls will still not be allowed in the on-board restaurant and the designated quiet areas, which are clearly indicated by a sign. The quiet zones comprise of either a whole carriage or are partitioned off otherwise.
Ever since the implementation of this new development, passengers on ICE trains can choose between having good mobile phone reception or a quiet environment.
In co-operation with the mobile phone network providers T-Mobile, Vodafone, E-Plus and 02, Deutsche Bahn has equipped its whole fleet of approximately 250 ICE trains with so-called repeaters for improved mobile phone reception. This adaptation was initiated in May 2008. Within the next three years, a total number of 1,495 carriages should be equipped with this new technology. For the past few years, mobile phone providers have improved the quality of reception by building additional transmitter masts along important main-line routes.
For the future, telephone calls made from ICE trains will be supported by all GSM networks in Germany in order to make it possible to contact an individual on their mobile phone without any problems.
As a result of customer requests, phone calls will still not be allowed in the on-board restaurant and the designated quiet areas, which are clearly indicated by a sign. The quiet zones comprise of either a whole carriage or are partitioned off otherwise.
Ever since the implementation of this new development, passengers on ICE trains can choose between having good mobile phone reception or a quiet environment.
More information or bookings
Contact the Deutsche Bahn UK Booking Centre on +44 (0)8718 80 80 66 (8p per minute) from Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) or send an e-mail to sales@bahn.co.uk. Train timetables and more information can also be found on www.bahn.co.uk and www.bahn.ie.
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Passenger Services
Suites 6/8
The Sanctuary
23 Oakhill Grove
Surbiton
Surrey
KT6 6DU
Contact:
Aisha Saharan
Tel: 020/8339-4720
Fax: 020/8339-4770
E-mail: aisha.saharan@bahn.co.uk
Prices and information are correct at time of issue.
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