T-Mobile's nationwide 5G Advanced network $TMUS (-0,98 %)
$DTE (-0,35 %) has already set a new standard for business phone connectivity. Now it's time to help businesses move seamlessly into the new era of real-time data, AI and innovation.

T-Mobile announced the expansion of its Advanced Network Solutions (ANS) portfolio with features designed specifically for mission-critical operations where data is sensitive, work is done in real time, and availability and network control are essential: Edge Control and T-Platform.

Industry leaders such as the PGA of America, the Las Vegas Formula 1 Heineken Grand Prix and the military are exploring the breakthrough capabilities of Edge Control and T-Platform to improve their operations.

Edge Control: 5G Advanced + Local Breakout = private network performance without the hassle

From hospitals and factories to supply chains and smart cities, organizations need connectivity designed for high-performance, data-driven use cases. In healthcare, for example, AI is transforming the way doctors and nurses do their jobs - through real-time patient monitoring, predictive analytics, faster diagnoses and more informed clinical decisions. In 2024, 71% of hospitals reported using predictive AI in conjunction with electronic health records, up from 66% in 2023.

As the adoption of this type of technology accelerates, traditional connectivity solutions such as Wi-Fi may struggle to keep pace - often leading to reliability issues, patchy coverage and growing concerns about data sovereignty. The stakes are high. Imagine the reputational damage or costly remediation a healthcare provider could face if delayed real-time monitoring data puts an ICU patient at risk or if sensitive healthcare data is exposed. While private networks can help organizations overcome latency, security and data sovereignty challenges, realizing these benefits at scale requires higher costs and complex coordination across multiple sites.

With Edge Control, organizations gain the benefits of a private network - without the overhead of deployment and management at each site. Edge Control enables seamless data routing between endpoints, servers and machines, providing ultra-low latency, data sovereignty and simplified scalability.

In addition, Edge Control enables organizations to process data directly within their existing infrastructure for ultra-low latency - whether on private cloud platforms or on-premises systems like those from Dell Technologies. This flexibility allows customers to run Edge Control in environments tailored to their unique operational, compliance and performance requirements, while processing data closer to where it originates.

Because Edge Control is based on T-Mobile's 5G Advanced network, it offers an industry-first advantage: traffic is routed exactly where the business wants it, with fewer 'hops', even when users are located across the country. This means faster data transfer without the delays of traditional VPN tunnels. Even remote users and endpoints benefit from low latency and meet data sovereignty requirements through optimized routing within the network. Instead of rerouting traffic through multiple control points, Edge Control creates a secure local "on-ramp/off-ramp" that provides a direct, efficient path for data.

T-Platform: Because managing your network shouldn't be a paper chase

To realize the full potential of T-Mobile network investments at scale, companies need visibility and control over their entire networked ecosystem. This is where T-Platform comes in. T-Platform is a unique 5G portfolio platform that provides seamless access and centralized control over all T-Mobile for Business solutions, including Edge Control, through a single unified management portal.

From 5G business internet to IoT deployments to detailed network performance insights, T-Platform is already supporting tens of thousands of customers by unifying a variety of previously fragmented tools into one powerful interface. Imagine a transportation logistics company whose operations include thousands of vehicles, sensors and networked devices across hundreds of locations. Instead of juggling multiple systems to track usage, monitor performance and manage resources, the entire network is now in one place. Every service, every device, every location - fully visible and under control. The result: real-time decision making, optimized operations and scalability without complexity.

With these new advanced network solutions, T-Mobile continues to take 5G from theory to practice, setting new standards for enterprise connectivity and proving once again why it is leading the way in the 5G era.

Edge Control and T-Platform are ready to support businesses today.

Visit Edge Control to learn how 5G Advanced and Local Breakout deliver private network-like performance with no extra effort.

Visit T-Platform to learn how organizations can manage all T-Mobile for Business solutions from a unified dashboard.

At it-sa, Samsung $005930, Nexus $NEXUS (+0,03 %) and Deutsche Telekom $DTE (-0,35 %) presented a joint solution with which the smartphone could replace the smart card for access and identity checks in companies and public authorities.

Samsung has been offering security functions for its mobile devices under the brand name Knox for many years. Samsung Knox Native is the security-hardened foundation of all enterprise functions on Samsung devices - a combination of hardware, firmware and OS layers designed to guarantee device integrity, data protection and enterprise management.

Together with Deutsche Telekom Security and PKI specialist Nexus, Samsung has now presented a new mobile access solution based on this foundation at it-sa. It is designed to "turn the smartphone into a secure digital ID card for access and identity checks" - or in other words, it could replace the smart card in many cases.

The starting point for this was the need in public authorities, which often work with a smart card as an authentication method - even when accessing computers or company resources. The new offer brings the smartcard virtually into the smartphone and also allows the functions known from the smartcard (such as additional protection via a PIN) to be mapped.

"The more mobile devices are used for business-critical tasks, the stronger the protective measures that authorities and companies should take to ensure the security of these devices," says Tuncay Sandikci, Director MX B2B at Samsung.

Samsung Knox Native contributes to "keeping digital identities protected and reliable on the smartphone."

The joint development with Nexus and Deutsche Telekom Security has struck a good balance between security and usability, Sandikci emphasized to ChannelPartner at it-sa 2025. The offering is currently being tested with some partners in proof-of-concepts. The market launch will then take place gradually in the first half of 2026.

The partners primarily want to score points in the government business. However, there is no reason why it should not also be sold to corporate customers with high security requirements - or simply those who want to consolidate several authentication methods into one. After all, the providers believe that there is nothing to stop it being used for billing in the canteen, for example, or together with concepts for follow-me printing.

Samsung and Telekom are relying on their proven channels for distribution. This means that Telekom business partners will be able to sell the offer. However, participants in the Samsung Business Partner Program will also have access to it. "Sandikci intends to make it available both to partners who market the Knox Suite for lifecycle management and to those who manage devices for customers as Knox MSPs.

Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS), a division of Comcast $CMCSA (-1,9 %)that delivers media and connectivity innovation worldwide, today announced a major collaboration with Deutsche Telekom $DTE (-0,35 %) to bring state-of-the-art WiFi mesh technology to the entire home in Europe.

This strategic partnership combines Comcast's cloud-based WiFi mesh platform, already widely deployed in North America and Europe, with DT's market strength in Europe to enable seamless, intelligent connectivity throughout the home. The solution provides customers with reliable, self-optimizing Wi-Fi coverage that dynamically adapts to device usage and room layout.

"As expectations for seamless connectivity throughout the home continue to rise, we are focused on delivering powerful and reliable solutions that meet these demands," said Pedro Bandeira, Senior Vice President of Product and New Business at Deutsche Telekom. "Comcast's proven technology supports our vision for future-ready broadband."

》A WLAN solution designed for reliability, innovation and scalability《

The CTS Connectivity Platform includes mesh agents for gateways and extenders, hosted cloud orchestration and a set of public APIs that easily integrate with DT's backend and customer systems. The solution supports both legacy and modern broadband infrastructures, enabling backward compatibility and paving the way for scalable innovation.

》Key features include《

Real-time Wi-Fi optimization including band steering, dynamic channel selection and reliable coverage for all devices throughout the home

Cloud-hosted analytics and controls delivered via data streams.

Seamless integration with DT's customer experience platforms and apps.

Access to Comcast's current technology roadmap, enabling continuous innovation and future feature enhancements.

The collaboration also creates a long-term service model for DT that includes software updates, release management and telemetry support. By utilizing Comcast's solution, DT will benefit from faster time-to-market while reducing dependency on legacy infrastructure.

"We are proud to herald a new stage in our relationship with Deutsche Telekom in Europe with this innovative Wi-Fi solution," said Fraser Stirling, Global Chief Product Officer at Comcast and Sky. "Together we are enabling a next-generation broadband experience that is scalable, reliable and intelligent."

$DTE (-0,35 %)

$PSAN (-0,11 %)

wow, I actually have two stocks that are not red in my portfolio.

Has Trump managed to burst the stock market bubble?

Last weeks value stocks bought such as Deutsche Telekom ($$DTE (-0,35 %) ) Ahold $AD (+1,33 %) Heineken $HEIA (+1,44 %) and Engie $ENGI (+0 %) . ASML $ASML (-1,3 %) and ASMI $ASM (-2,86 %) trimmed and sold to bring my tech weighting to around 25%. Cost some redemenent this week, but a more stable portfolio.

The insurer Zurich $ZURN (+0,86 %) and Deutsche Telekom $DTE (-0,35 %) with its subsidiaries Deutsche Telekom Security GmbH and DeTeAssekuranz, have presented a new cyber insurance solution at the current it-sa, Europe's largest trade fair for IT security. With the aim of creating a clear and, above all, comprehensive protection package for customers, the jointly developed cyber insurance combines state-of-the-art IT security services with real-time risk analyses in a single product. This gives customers a comprehensive bundled offer that goes far beyond a conventional IT security solution.

The focus is on telecoms customers from SMEs and industry with a turnover of between EUR 100 million and EUR 2 billion, who can optionally expand their cyber protection as part of the MDR (Managed Detection & Response) product family.

They receive a transparent offer that is determined using a reduced questionnaire and takes individual requirements into account.

The special feature of the new insurance offer is that customers can take advantage of an optional extended cover limit with a term of up to 36 months. This offers them planning security over the entire term and also provides long-term premium stability.

》True cyber resilience requires an intelligent ecosystem《

Many customers find the cyber insurance market confusing. They come across numerous tariffs with rarely comparable modules and complex contractual conditions. This makes it difficult to find the right insurance cover.

At the same time, the risks posed by cyber attacks, data leaks and IT failures are constantly increasing. Regulatory requirements are also growing significantly, which highlights the urgent need for a holistic protection solution.

"At Zurich, we are convinced that true cyber resilience requires more than isolated tools - it needs a holistic and intelligent ecosystem that combines insurance, IT security and cyber intelligence. Through our strategic collaboration with Deutsche Telekom, we are creating an offering that meets precisely these requirements. Together we are setting new standards," emphasizes Petra Riga-Müller, Board Member Commercial Insurance Germany at Zurich Group Germany.

"In my opinion, there is no such thing as 100% technical security, so supplementary insurance can be a sensible investment. A highly motivated, experienced team meets a reliable insurer for a tailor-made product," says Telekom Security CEO Thomas Tschersich.

📈 Performance:

S&P500: +2.80%

MSCI World: +2.60%

DAX: -0.09%

Dividend portfolio: +0.74%

My high and low performers in September were (top/flop 3):

🟢 ($TSLA (-0,77 %) ) Tesla +33.20%

🟢 ($UNH (-1,13 %) ) UnitedHealth +14.25%

🟢 ($D05 (+0,86 %) ) DBS +12.94%

🔴 ($DTE (-0,35 %) ) Deutsche Telekom -8.29%

🔴 ($TSCO (+0,6 %) ) Tractor Supply -9.43%

🔴 ($TXN (+2,96 %) ) Texas Instruments -10.30%

Dividends:

September 2025: € 203.56

September 2024: € 140.14

Change: +45.26%

Sales:

🟥 ($T (-1,96 %) ) AT&T (27 shares) +36.05%

Purchases:

🟩 ($2318 (-0,97 %) ) Ping An Insurance (150 pcs.)

🟩 ($UNP (-0,65 %) ) Union Pacific (3 shares)

Savings plans:

• ($CTAS (-1,58 %) ) Cintas (50€)
• ($MC (+0,64 %) ) LVMH (50€)
• ($MSFT (+0,65 %) ) Microsoft (25€)

What else has happened?

As announced, I asked the tax office to recalculate the advance payments. This was done and fortunately I no longer have to pay anything in advance.

If things go well, I'll even get some money back next year.

The bill for the car has also arrived and amounts to €1500. But that really pays for everything.

My nest egg has melted down to €900 and now I have to build it up again. Once again, the target is €10,000.

I was on vacation in Egypt from the end of September until last weekend. As always, it was super nice and just pure relaxation.

🥅 Destinations 2025:

Deposit of €10,000 and thus a custody account volume in the share portfolio of ~€73,000

Target achievement at the end of September 2025: 69.19%

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In line with the news from the USA, Telekom is $DTE (-0,35 %) is also introducing a new communications solution for police, fire and rescue services in Germany. In future, they will always be given priority in the network - based on Mission Critical X (MCX) broadband services from Motorola Solutions $MSI (-0,36 %) and modern technologies such as network slicing.

MCX stands for "Mission-Critical Services" and enables the rapid exchange of voice, data and video in real time. This makes the network not only secure, but also particularly reliable. This means that emergency services can talk to each other and share information at any time.

Thanks to MCX, 5G and LTE devices as well as smartphones can be seamlessly connected to existing Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) radios. This ensures that everyone involved can be reached and that information flows smoothly.

》Emergency services get rescue lane in mobile communications《

Network slicing technology reserves dedicated capacities in the radio network for the police and fire department - comparable to a rescue lane on the highway. Even if many people are on the phone at the same time in an emergency, communication between the emergency services remains stable. This solution was tested with the German Federal Police and presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in 2024. It is now in use and proved its worth during the European Football Championship, among other events.

》Partner for radio and drone detection《

Deutsche Telekom has been a digitalization partner to the police and fire departments for years, both nationally and internationally. The company already supports federal, state and local authorities with the TETRA radio system. Around 150,000 police officers use Telekom solutions, including command and control systems. In the future, Thuringia, for example, will receive a new command and control system from T-Systems. The Group is also involved in the detection of drones.

In 2024, there were 27 weather and climate disasters in the USA that caused damage amounting to at least USD 1 billion. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the total number of destructive disasters was only just below the record set in 2023.

Whether the destruction was caused by fire, tornadoes, floods or hurricanes, they all have one thing in common: they put a strain on the infrastructure that provides digital connectivity. T-Mobile $DTE (-0,35 %)
$TMUS (-0,98 %) has launched several new tools to help first responders and governments improve their ability to respond with technology.

While T-Mobile is deploying community support teams in disaster zones to provide Wi-Fi and device charging stations, the team has also introduced tools such as a dynamic 5G slice specifically for first responders, an extensive drone fleet and satellite text messaging capabilities for cell phones.

"I've never seen so many technological advances as I have in the last year that are really changing the way we work," said Nicole Hudnet, national advisor and ESF 2 lead for T-Mobile Emergency Response, in an interview with Government Technology.

》NEW NETWORK SLICE PRIORITIZES FIRST RESPONDERS《

T-Mobile has released what it claims is the country's "first 5G slice that prioritizes public safety". It's called T-Priority and is a 5G network slice designed specifically for first responders.

Hudnet noted that in working with the Los Angeles Fire Department, T-Mobile activated more than 350 devices with T-Priority, giving first responders and command posts access to tools like AI-powered mapping software and the ability to stream live drone imagery.

》DIRECT SATELLITE SMS ENABLE EMERGENCY ALERTS《

T-Mobile also launched T-Satellite, a mobile service that connects smartphones in areas without traditional cellular coverage with direct-to-mobile satellite text messaging capabilities.

The service was first activated in direct response to a crisis situation when the FCC granted T-Mobile and Starlink special temporary authority to use SpaceX's satellite technology for direct-to-mobile text messaging to send emergency text messages and alerts in some areas affected by Hurricane Helene.

In the video above, Hudnet explained the impact that early deployment had during the disaster.

"This was at a very early stage, we had no guarantee of service. But we said, 'If we can send one message, one is better than none,' and we saw over a million people were connected," Hudnet said.

Since that first deployment, T-Satellite has been used in other disasters, such as the flooding in Central Texas in July.

"T-Satellite is really like a flashlight in the dark," Hudnet said, adding that T-Satellite connected up to 93,000 people during the event.

》A NEW FOCUS ON DRONE TECHNOLOGY《

The flooding in Texas also prompted T-Mobile to increase its drone fleet by 50 percent to get to the scene of disasters faster.

The company is investing in heavy-lift drones that can fly several miles and carry up to 100 pounds to deliver supplies and drop portable communication devices. It has also added specialized drones to its fleet that are equipped with thermal imaging cameras and high-resolution lidar cameras to locate people, map damage, direct emergency crews and illuminate the scene of an accident.

At the same time, wired drones can remain airborne at altitudes of up to 400 feet, creating temporary cellular coverage with a diameter of about two miles.

According to Hudnet, the company's drone team has been integrated into Texas Parks and Wildlife to assist with aerial operations, support search and recovery efforts, and provide assistance in mapping and monitoring airspace.

"This greatly enhances emergency response, whether it's monitoring a community or transmitting live images from the scene so responders who can't physically reach a location can send a drone there and stream the images back," she said.

》A NEW FOCUS: CYBER INCIDENT MANAGEMENT《

T-Mobile often works with agencies in their most challenging moments, but much of the work takes place on "blue days," when the company plans and coordinates with state, local and federal partners. Hudnet explained that the theme for disaster response in 2025 is the importance of a PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) communications plan.

"Those relationships, especially at the state and local level, are so important for working with other stakeholders, whether it's with utilities and energy providers to help us coordinate together to restore those communities. They also help us mitigate access issues and road closures, get escorts into areas and get us into areas where there are access issues so we can restore those communities quickly," Hudnet said. "Those relationships are absolutely critical and central to the response in a community."

These relationships also come into play during critical cybersecurity incidents. T-Mobile has assisted several government agencies after major cyberattacks when they are often asked to provide hotspots and routers, such as this summer when St. Paul, Minnesota, declared a state of emergency due to a cyberattack.

"We did get them there quickly, but that response is not immediate, as opposed to when the equipment is on site," she said.

...just 3 months ago the 3rd milestone of 20k was reached earlier than expected, last month we also raised our personal year-end forecast from 23k-25k to 25k-28k and now, 1 month later, we are pleased to have to raise it again.

The new target is now 27k-30k and should the upper limit be reached here, the last 10k would be realized in just 6 instead of 10-12 months.

Some people may smile at this numerical example, but this is still a boring dividend portfolio 🤫

...but a quick look at the facts...

...September, even if it wasn't my strongest month, delivered average results in contrast to the past, but we probably owe that more to the April🍊 correction than to the usual course of events...

...for the year as a whole, as I mentioned at the beginning, things are still looking pretty good...

...and more than satisfactory over the entire term so far 🫠

Above all, however, because the currently forecast dividend value for 2026 is mathematically a good ~27% of the average annual investment amount or, to put it another way, this increases by a good ~27% on its own (without taking into account any increases/caps) 💪🏻

Which brings us to the topic of dividends...

...September was a good month and, despite the still modest portfolio value, brought us a monthly dividend of €275.42 net (gross €298.99) for a good reinvest 🤑

There was also a small change to the portfolio itself this month:

》🟢 Top 3

$3750 (+0,33 %) +35,19% (+74,45%)

$HSBA (+0,17 %) +9,41% (+23,42%)

$RIO (+1,35 %) +4,91% (+5,95%)

》🔴 Flop 3

$HAUTO (-1,58 %) -8,32% (+44,10%)

$BATS (+1,74 %) -6,64% (+80,26%)

$1211 (-1,36 %) +1,28% (-16,36%)

》Disposals

$PETR4 (-0,02 %)

$JEGP (+0,27 %)

》Additions

$DTE (-0,35 %)

$WINC (+0,08 %)

》Increased

$DTE (-0,35 %)

$VAR (+0,26 %)

All in all, a good look back at the future 📈

Wishing everyone a nice rest of Sunday and a good UPtober together ✌🏻