Lithuanian regulator RRT has now awarded two out of three 5G pioneer bands.
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.
Ireland considering short-term 700 MHz and 2.1 GHz licences
The Irish regulator ComReg is considering these licences after it was forced to delay its formal auction following legal action.
Spain announces second phase of 5G and 6G R&D fund
The Spanish government is offering an extra €116 million euros in funding for new R&D projects.
1&1 conducts first live test of its 5G network
Germany’s emerging fourth mobile operator has completed the first live test of its in-house 5G network.
Vodafone Germany launches 5G private network inside a greenhouse
The german mobile operator has installed a private network in pharmaceutical company Bayer’s research greenhouse.
European Commission to host digital matchmaking workshop for 5G funding
The workshop will take place on the 20th of September in preparation for the second round of funding for 5G projects.
Parisian financial district launches call for 26 GHz 5G projects
La Défense in Paris is inviting bids for projects to test 5G in the 26 GHz band.
Lithuania completes 3.6 GHz auction
Lithuanian regulator RRT has confirmed that it has sold all licences on offer in the band.
Estonia completes 3.6 GHz spectrum auction
The Estonian regulator has raised a total of €17.3 million from the award.
Political agreement reached on the 2030 Policy Programme: Path to the Digital Decade
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have reached a political agreement on the programme.
