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mobile communications
The technology for wireless telecommunications via a network of radio stations that enables the use of mobile phones.
Der Ausbau des Mobilfunks in ländlichen Gebieten ist eine politische Priorität.
The expansion of mobile communications in rural areas is a political priority.
'Mobilfunk' (mobile communications) is a compound noun made up of 'mobil' (mobile) and 'der Funk' (wireless transmission). So it literally describes the technology for mobile, wireless communication.
Ohne Mobilfunk wäre unser modernes Leben kaum vorstellbar.
Without mobile communications, our modern life would be hard to imagine.
The word is often used in compounds such as 'Mobilfunknetz' (mobile network), 'Mobilfunkanbieter' (mobile provider), or 'Mobilfunkvertrag' (mobile phone contract). Another common combination is 'der Ausbau des Mobilfunks' (the expansion of mobile communications).
Welchen Mobilfunkanbieter kannst du empfehlen?
Which mobile provider can you recommend?
In connection with 'Mobilfunk' (mobile communications), you often hear technical terms like '5G', 'LTE', or 'Netzabdeckung' (network coverage). These words describe standards or the quality of the mobile network.
Die Netzabdeckung für den Mobilfunk ist auf dem Land oft schlecht.
Mobile network coverage is often poor in the countryside.
Wi-Fi
'das Wlan' and 'der Mobilfunk' both have to do with wireless connections. 'Wlan' is used for a local network, for example at home, in the office, or in a café. You often connect to it through a router. 'Mobilfunk' is used for the mobile phone network, meaning phone calls and mobile data while you are on the go. Learners may confuse the words because you can get onto the internet with both. In practical terms: in an apartment or a café it is usually Wi-Fi, and outside while you are on the go it is usually mobile communications.
Auf dem Land ist der Mobilfunk manchmal schwach, obwohl das Handy voll geladen ist.
In the countryside, mobile reception is sometimes weak, even when the phone is fully charged.
Im Hotel war das Wlan so langsam, dass ich die E-Mail erst später senden konnte.
The Wi-Fi at the hotel was so slow that I could not send the email until later.