Coronavirus pandemic

The development of the global economy continues to be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Due to higher demand for certain telecommunications services, the impact of the crisis is being felt less severely by the telecommunications industry and Deutsche Telekom than by other industries. Business activities and thus the results of operations and financial position of Deutsche Telekom were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic in various business areas, affecting revenue and earnings, although not to any significant extent.

Although the pandemic has only had a limited negative impact on the telecommunications sector so far, if the global pandemic were to re-escalate, it could lead to prolonged and increased supply-side shortages. Due to the uncertain path of the coronavirus pandemic, Deutsche Telekom cannot rule out economic implications resulting from possible further developments, such as the emergence of virus mutations. Possible future effects on the measurement of individual assets and liabilities are being analyzed on an ongoing basis. Based on experience so far, the coronavirus pandemic is expected to continue to have only a limited impact on Deutsche Telekom’s business going forward.