A new report suggests more policy action is needed to ensure the EU can meet its Digital Decade Goals.
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.
Belgian regulator considers spectrum for private 5G networks
BIPT is consulting on a proposal to open up the 3.8-4.2 GHz band for 5G private networks.
Orange Belgium deploys Standalone 5G
Together with partners Ericsson, Nokia and Oracle, the mobile operator is deploying a 5G Standalone core network on a cloud-native architecture.
Tele2 Lithuania launches 5G
The service will use recently acquired spectrum from the country’s 5G auctions.
Estonia and Latvia sign a coordination agreement for 3.6 GHz
The new cross-border agreement ensures better 5G coverage without interference.
EU telcos say streaming companies should make “fair contribution” to 5G network investment
The comments relate to a wider political debate about whether the “over-the-top” players which generate so much network traffic should contribute to network costs.
5G Observatory workshop scheduled for 20th October
The 5G Observatory will be holding its 4th Stakeholder Workshop online on Thursday, 20th October between 10:30 – 13:30.
Vodafone Germany trials network slicing
The network operator adapted the technology to use its 4G network so it can support more end-user devices.
A1 Slovenia launches 5G fixed wireless access service
The mobile operator says its new service will benefit consumers struggling with slow broadband connections.
Nokia trials network slicing with Google
The two companies trialled the technology using a Google Pixel 6 phone.
