The German mobile operator says it now operates more than 18,000 5G antennas.
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.
Spain to reserve part of 26 GHz band for private networks
The Spanish competition regulator CNMC has published a draft law which proposes reserving spectrum for private networks.
European Commission opens second round of 5G funding
The Commission has launched its second call for 5G projects under the Connecting Europe Facility Digital programme (CEF Digital).
5G Observatory workshop taking place tomorrow
A 5G Observatory workshop is taking place virtually tomorrow, between 10:30 – 13:30 CET.
France awards 13 private 5G network licences in 3.8-4.0 GHz band
Various players including local authorities, universities and mobile operators have received licences.
Vodafone Germany testing energy saving mode on its mobile network
The German operator is testing a “dynamic energy-saving mode” at 100 of its mobile network sites.
Telefónica Spain pilots 5G VR for patients with multiple sclerosis
The Spanish mobile operator is working together with La Princesa hospital in Madrid to develop the pilot.
Nokia to lead EU flagship 6G project
Nokia has announced that it will be the project leader for a new European Commission project called Hexa-X-II.
Three Austria launches standalone 5G home broadband services
The Austrian operator says it will use network slicing to offer 5G home broadband services in the country.
Vodafone Italy to cover 3 million homes with 5G home broadband by 2023
The mobile operator says its 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) service is now available in 1,500 municipalities.
