Ericsson plans to merge all its facilities in Tallinn, Estonia, into a 50,000-square meter smart manufacturing and technology hub.
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.
Movistar launches 5G+ network in Spain on Ericsson 5G core/RAN networks
Telefónica’s Movistar launched a 5G+ service for consumers, enterprises and society in Spain using Ericsson’s 5G core network technology combined with its radio access network (RAN).
Nokia announces mmWave 5G download speed record
Nokia reached sustained average downlink speeds of over 2 Gbps using mmWave spectrum and 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) over 10.86 kilometres.
Spain allocates €500 million for 5G deployment
Spain will allocate state funds for 5G rollout in rural parts of the country.
O2 5G network expansion continues in Slovakia
The mobile operator says over 52% of Slovakia’s population now has access to 5G.
Telefónica Deutschland to develop 5G on railway routes
The company is partnering with equipment supplier Ericsson, cell tower operator Vantage Towers and Deutsche Bahn for the project.
Report: 455 operators have launched Fixed Wireless Access services
The Global Suppliers Association (GSA) says that while the majority of these operators are using 4G, the number deploying 5G has also grown.
Plus Poland launches gigabit 5G service
The Polish operator calls the new service ‘5G Ultra’.
Vodafone Spain to provide 5G for railways
The operator has been awarded a €25.5 million contract to connect select high-speed rail routes.
Apple adds support for private 5G to iPhone and iPad
The company has added support for data-only cellular networks in 4G and 5G configurations.
