The German mobile operator is set to launch its own network in the coming months.
THE EU Digital Decade
Announced in 2021, the EU Digital Decade sets out a vision for Europe’s digital transformation by 2030. It has four key areas: ICT skills; business transformation; secure and sustainable digital infrastructures; and digitalisation of public services.
5G is key to this vision: the Digital Decade sets a goal for coverage of all populated areas by 2030 and regards 5G verticals as digital transformation enablers for businesses. Read more about the Digital Decade here.
Telefónica Germany reaches 90% 5G coverage
The company says it has achieved its year-end coverage target ahead of schedule.
Sateliot claims first 5G IoT roaming connection in space
The test was conducted in collaboration with Spanish MNO Telefónica.
Cosmote to lead EU 6G-Sandbox in Athens
Greek operator Cosmote has announced its participation in the EU 6G-Sandbox research project.
Orange trials hybrid private mobile network
The mobile operator says this will allow companies to access private and public networks simultaneously.
Cellnex receives €315 million loan from European Investment Bank
The loan will support the development of 5G infrastructure in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Poland.
Orange Spain deploys 5G network in Port of Barcelona
The network will provide coverage of the entire port with both land and sea coverage.
France launches new 6G R&D programme
Called ‘Networks of the Future’, the new programme has a budget of €65 million.
Telia increases 5G coverage to 84% across six European markets
Swedish mobile operator Telia has improved coverage across its footprint from 77% earlier this year to 84% at the end of Q2 2023.
Report: Satellite-enabled 5G mobile networks could reach market value of $18 billion
Technology intelligence firm ABI Research says integrating non-terrestrial network (NTN) connectivity into the 5G mobile ecosystem has the potential to reach a market value of $18 billion by 2031.
