In compliance with Article 110 of the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), EU countries are required to operate public warning systems capable of sending geo-targeted emergency alerts to all mobile users within affected areas. These alerts play a critical role in ensuring public safety during emergencies by providing timely and relevant information to the population.
In Germany, "Bundesweiter Warntag" (National Alerting Day), held annually in September, serves as a reminder of the importance of efficient emergency communication systems. To follow governmental guidelines, Telefonica O₂ Germany, a leading telecommunications operator, wanted to implement a cutting-edge Cell Broadcast system to align with this mandate.
The goal was to ensure a reliable, privacy-compliant alert system that adheres to EECC regulations and is prepared for national emergency communication needs.
The challenges
Data privacy & compliance
With stringent data privacy regulations in place, it was imperative for Telefonica O₂ Germany to deploy a solution that ensured full compliance with national and EU regulations. Maintaining users’ trust while delivering geo-targeted alerts required a careful balance between safety and privacy.
Seamless integration
Telefónica O₂ Germany needed a partner capable of deploying Cell Broadcast technology in a collaborative manner, integrating smoothly with their existing infrastructure, and doing so in record time without disrupting their operations.
Reliability when it matters most
During critical emergencies, alert systems must be reliable and fast. Telefonica O₂ Germany needed to ensure the system could broadcast alert messages to millions of users in seconds, without technical glitches or delays.
The solution
Tailored for large-scale impact
As the EU’s leading public warning system provider with 20 years of experience in the telecom industry, Intersec was selected for its proven ability to nationwide public warning systems at Tier-1 operators.
Intersec partnered with Telefónica Ingeniería de Seguridad (TIS) to develop and integrate a robust solution tailored to Telefonica O₂ Germany’s needs. The integration process was completed swiftly and efficiently, ensuring that the system was ready for large-scale deployment to the 45 million subscribers.
Warntag: A proven success in public safety
Since 2022, on Nationwide Alert Day – Warntag – Telefonica O₂ Germany successfully broadcasted two alert messages to 45 million subscribers, in both German and English, on behalf of the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief. These messages were delivered to millions of users in just a matter of seconds, showcasing the reliability and performance of the Intersec solution.
This deployment not only met the EECC requirements but also reinforced Telefónica O₂ Germany’s commitment to public safety, ensuring they are prepared for future emergencies with a system that is fast, compliant, and highly effective. This project underlines Intersec's ability to deploy Public Warning systems swiftly, as it was done in France, Croatia, and Luxembourg.
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The high level of expertise and experience of the Intersec professional services team enabled a smooth integration in record time. This success is a testament to the relevance of this partnership, where Intersec's expertise and ours work together in the best possible way.
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