This was one of the key takeaways from the third 5G Observatory workshop, which also highlighted green issues and the need to reconsider geographic coverage.

The Government of Ireland has announced its plan to use the EU 5G security toolbox as a framework for securing its 5G network.

Five of Europe’s biggest operators have released a report which calls on policymakers, EU Member States, and industry stakeholders to collaborate and urgently prioritise Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN).

Titled 5G in the Digital Decade, the virtual workshop will review findings from the previous report and look ahead to the latest market trends and global developments.

The 5G Observatory has published its 13th quarterly report, which covers all the latest developments towards EU 5G targets and policies, as well as international trends. The report is available for download here.

A new innovation lab called i14y will be opened in Germany with the support of the Federal Government.

Telia has launched a standalone 5G network with its partner Nokia.

Taiwanese mobile operator FarEasTone and Ericsson have announced that they have successfully completed a network slicing trial.

Vodafone Germany has promised to convert all of its 5G antennas to the standalone technology variant by 2023.

The Malta Communications Authority’s has assigned valuable mid-band 5G spectrum to the country’s three mobile operators.