Nokia and A1 Telekom Austria hit peak downlink data rates on the operator’s SA 5G network by implementing three-channel aggregation.
THE 5G trials
Spain and Portugal trial first 5G autonomous public transport
The 5G-driven public transport system had its first run crossing the Spanish-Portuguese border.
European operators pilot 5G holographic calls
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and Vodafone Group teamed up with company Matsuko for a trial to make holographic calls employing 5G and edge computing.
Vodafone and Ericsson launch continuity service for 5G-powered factory in Hungary
Ericsson and Vodafone developed the support service to ensure a reliable 5G private network.
New industry body offers support and funding for 5G startups
Bouygues Telecom, Cellnex, KPN, MTN, Telefonica and WindTre have come together in a new telco alliance, named Alaian, to connect their innovation ecosystems and support startups in 5G-based ventures.
Nokia launches 5G Open Lab to accelerate private wireless networks in South Korea
The initiative will allow local companies to test their solutions and services and will use licences in the 4.5 GHz and 28 GHz bands.
ARCEP authorizes eleven 5G projects to use the 26 GHz band
In January 2019, the Government and ARCEP issued a joint call for the creation of 5G trial platforms that would be open to third parties and using the 26 GHz band.
5G tests in the Netherlands
T-Mobile tests in The Hague, VodafoneZiggo in Maastricht
5G trials call for 26 GHz in France
Application procedures are open to third parties and available from 31 January to 31 March 2019
TIM and Qualcomm demonstrate a 5G video call
The first European 5G NR video call was achieved in Rome by TIM and Qualcomm
