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European 5G Observatory

The European 5G Observatory is a monitoring facility designed to track progress in 5G technology and market developments across the EU and other regions worldwide.

What information is available?

The European 5G Observatory tracks a wide range of data on 5G deployments since 2018, including use of 5G standalone for verticals and radio spectrum assignments. The key areas you can explore are:

  • 5G network coverage: track 5G coverage at national level and explore rural and indoor coverage across different frequency bands

  • Deployment progress: monitor the number of 5G base stations installed and learn about key milestones, such as standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) network launches

  • Quality of service and usage: check the availability of 5G-enabled devices, SIM card penetration rates, and mobile broadband adoption trends

  • Spectrum allocation: see how radio frequencies are assigned, auctioned and shared for 5G use

  • Infrastructure investment: track national investments in 5G networks and explore private networks and network-sharing initiatives

  • Market developments: review operator market shares and assess the performance of major telecom equipment vendors

  • Policy developments: learn about policy and legal developments affecting 5G

  • 5G verticals: learn about 5G private networks designed for specific industries or applications, and explore standalone 5G deployment, including its use in 5G corridors for connected and automated mobility (CAM)

What countries are covered?

The European 5G Observatory covers the 27 EU Member States, and 20 additional non-EU countries, offering a comprehensive view of 5G developments across Europe and beyond.

Why use the European 5G Observatory?

Fifth generation mobile communications (5G) is a key technology for digital communication and thus socio-economic development. 

The European 5G Observatory is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of 5G networks. Whether you are a policymaker, researcher, telecom operator, or simply a tech enthusiast, the Observatory offers reliable and up-to-date information on 5G’s progress. 

In particular, the 5G Observatory offers:

  1. Comprehensive data: the Observatory covers a wide range of metrics, from network coverage to market developments, making it a comprehensive information source for 5G insights
  2. Easy comparisons: the interactive data visualisation tool will allow you to compare data across countries and metrics, helping you identify trends and gaps
  3. Accessibility: the data will be available for download, making it easy for you to conduct your own analysis
  4. Transparency: the 5G Observatory’s methodology will explain how the data is collected and processed, ensuring transparency

The Observatory contributes to tracking advancements towards the Digital Decade’s connectivity targets and comparing progress across countries. 6G early developments will also be reported by the Observatory.

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