The mobile operator says it successfully tested a surveillance system that included the use of drones in the Spanish port.
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.
Ericsson and Deutsche Telekom partner on sustainable 5G radio site
The companies trialled using wind energy as well as solar to power a site in Germany.
Italian government relaunches rural 5G grant
Infratel Italia, which is the government’s implementing body for broadband initiatives is making €567 million available for rural 5G.
Three UK says its 5G network covers 54% of the population
The mobile operator says it is now the UK’s biggest 5G network.
The Netherlands to award 3.6 GHz band in late 2023
A special advisory committee to the Dutch government has released its recommendation for moving forward on the delayed spectrum award.
Policy workshop on EU microchips act to take place June 16
A workshop organised by COREnect will discuss steps to achieve European leadership in microelectronics and connectivity.
EU and China lagging behind in mmWave spectrum
The new 5G Observatory report reveals the average EU country has assigned just a fraction of the mmWave spectrum awarded in the USA, South Korea and Japan.
Slovakia completes 3.5 GHz 5G auction
The country’s leading four operators all won licences in the award, which raised a total of €63.6 million.
EU27 achieve 64% 5G population coverage
The new 5G Observatory report reveals a significant increase in the levels of 5G coverage.
Report: greater use of non-pioneer bands linked to lower download speeds
The new 5G Observatory report says two thirds of European mobile operators are including non-pioneer bands in their 5G rollout.
