Having recently completed their 5G mobile network, Cyprian operator Cyta claims it now covers the country’s whole population.
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.
Over 1000 commercial 5G devices now available
According to the GSA, which represents mobile equipment suppliers, the number of announced 5G devices rose by 3.2% in March of this year.
European Commission approves Italy’s €2bn 5G incentive plan
The European Commission will entirely fund the Italian plan which provides incentives for mobile operators to build new 5G infrastructure.
EE and Qualcomm achieve 5G spectrum aggregation
British mobile operator EE says it is the first European network to combine seven spectrum carriers and achieve speeds up to 2.2 Gbps.
Softbank says its 5G network now covers 90% of Japan’s population
The operator also says it has raised €255m through a special loan programme to further expand its network.
Report: Spain to reach 8.6 million 5G subscribers by end 2022
A new forecast based on data from the analyst firm Omdia uses operator coverage data to predict this growth in subscribers.
5G overtakes 3G on Three’s UK network
The British network operator says that usage of its 5G network has increased by 385% since 2020.
French regulator says number of 5G users doubles in Q4 2022
The French telecoms regulator ARCEP says that three million people now use 5G networks in the country.
Lufthansa expands its private 5G network in Hamburg
Lufthansa Technik, which provides maintenance and repair services for aeroplanes has announced that it will expand its private 5G network with a new ten-year licence issued by the regulator.
Vodafone partners with Deutsche Bahn to provide 5G coverage to railways
German mobile operator Vodafone says it will provide extensive standalone 5G coverage to railways by 2025.
