Global market developments

At the end of 2025, IDATE DigiWorld forecasts 1.3 billion 5G connections, 5 years after the global launch.

2019 was the year of first 5G launches in advanced mobile markets (Australia, Austria, Finland, Italy, Qatar, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA, and more to come).

2020 will also see a number of 5G launches in the world.

eMBB connections will globally account for 90% at YE 2025. eMBB will also take the lion’s share of 5G mobile revenues.

World 5G connections (Estimates, 2020-2025)

Source: IDATE DigiWorld, June 2019

Latest News in Europe

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Four out of the five bidders have acquired 5G frequencies in the 700MHz FDD and 3600MHz TDD spectrum auction

Netherland’s multi-band 5G auction raises 1.23 billion EUR

700MHz, 1400MHz and 2100MHz spectrum bands were allocated

5G spectrum auction concluded in Finland

All three frequency bands identified as pioneer bands for 5G networks in Europe have now been auctioned in Finland

EE’s 5G network reaches 80 UK cities

The company is using a Non-standalone 5G New Radio deployment focused on using the combined power of 4G and 5G technologies

First 5G auction in the Netherlands will start on June 29

Licenses will allocate spectrum in the 5G-suitable 700 MHz

UK regulator updates on spectrum auction plans

Ofcom welcome comments on the matters set out in this consultation by 12 June 2020

Swedish operators launch 5G networks

Swedish operators Telia and Tele2 have announced the launch of 5G commercial networks in the country

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VodafoneZiggo activates 5G on existing spectrum in Netherlands

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