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Mobilfunk

German → American English

American English

Mobile communications

drahtlose Kommunikation über ein mobiles Funknetz

Der Mobilfunk ist in ländlichen Gebieten oft schlechter als in der Stadt.

Mobilfunk is a formal noun for mobile communications or cellular service. In everyday speech, Germans often say Handy or mobiles Internet when they mean the phone service itself.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Mobilfunk mean in English?
Mobilfunk means mobile communications or cellular service.
Is Mobilfunk the same as Handy?
Not exactly. Mobilfunk refers to the mobile network or service, while Handy means mobile phone.
How do you use Mobilfunk in a sentence?
Example: Die Mobilfunkabdeckung ist in dieser Region gut. = Mobile coverage in this region is good.
What is the difference between Mobilfunk and mobiles Internet?
Mobilfunk is the broader term for mobile communications; mobiles Internet refers more specifically to internet access via the mobile network.