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Latest News in Europe

Europe to harmonise Radio Spectrum in the 26 GHz Band

On 14 May 2019, the European Commission has adopted an Implementing Decision to harmonise the radio spectrum in the 24.25-27.5 GHz (or 26 GHz) band for the future use of 5G

5G race in the UK

Vodafone will launch 5G commercial service on July 3rd in 7 cities … and EE’s launch is ‘imminent”

Sunrise launches 5G in Switzerland, Swisscom announces its plan

Sunrise 5G network is live in more than 150 cities across Switzerland

Denmark completes auction of the 700 MHz band

The auction of 700, 900 and 2,300 MHz bands raised a total of EUR 296 million

T-Mobile Austria launches 5G for “friendly customers”

T-Mobile Austria acquired 110 MHz of spectrum throughout the country for a total price of €57 million

The Austrian 3.5GHz auction raised 188 million EUR

Austria awarded 20-year 3.4-3.8 GHz licences to the three national mobile incumbents and to four regional players for a total of 188 million EUR

5G network sharing considered as an option by the Danish action plan

5G will be deployed in 2020 on the 3.5GHz band for starters, then over 26GHz band

5G trials at Manchester airport by Vodafone

Vodafone switched on its 5G network at the city’s airport

T-Mobile’s 5G network deployed in The Hague

The roll-out will start this year to enable large scale deployments of 5G in 2020