The German mobile operator has successfully completed a trial in which a train was controlled remotely from over 340km away.
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.
European Commission greenlights 5G on planes
The Commission says this decision will pave the way for the widespread deployment of on-board 5G.
79% of Germany now covered by 5G
A new report from the German telecoms regulator suggests that 5G coverage has increased by nearly 10% since July.
Nokia to lead German 6G sensing project
Nokia will lead the KOMSENS-6G project which is funded by the German government.
Romania completes multi-band auction
Romania has sold licences in the 700 MHz, 1500 MHz, 2.6 GHz and 3.6 GHz bands, yet 24% of the total spectrum remained unsold.
Estonia completes 700 MHz spectrum auction
The country has now awarded 2 out of 3 pioneer 5G spectrum bands.
Deutsche Telekom launches 5G test site at German port
The German mobile operator has begun construction of a private 5G network at the Port of Duisburg.
Latvian 5G defence testbed expands
Both Nokia and Ericsson will launch private networks on the test site.
Three Denmark reaches 70% population coverage
The Danish mobile operator aims to cover 100% of the population by 2023.
Deutsche Telekom to lead 6G AR consortium
The operator is leading the new initiative as part of a wider program funded by the German government.
