The Norwegian telecommunications company has launched a new TV service that uses 5G fixed wireless access instead of relying on wired broadband.
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.
Apple reveals new budget iPhone with 5G
The third-generation iPhone SE model is the first low-cost iPhone to support 5G.
VEON announces ‘Always-on’ system using network slicing technology
The company says this new network will ensure financial services can continue to operate when mobile voice and messaging services are suspended.
MEO Portugal says its 5G services cover 50% of the population
The operator says it has invested over €1 billion in its network infrastructure to achieve this coverage level.
Ericsson and Deutsche Telekom conduct global network slicing trial
Ericsson describes the trial as a “breakthrough” proof of concept.
5G spectrum costs in Europe 10% lower than 4G
New data from Analysys Mason predicts that mobile operators in Europe will pay a total of €34.8bn for 5G spectrum.
China adds 28 million 5G subscribers in January
Although this is a sizeable increase, many of these new subscribers were already existing customers who have been migrated to a 5G plan.
Rural populations may miss out on the benefits of 5G
The new 5G Observatory report which has been published today, suggests that an urban-centric 5G rollout may widen the digital divide in the EU.
Commercial 5G services now available in all 27 EU countries
Recent 5G launches in Portugal and Lithuania mark the achievement of a major 5G Action Plan target.
Vodafone Germany launches 5G standalone network at University Hospital
Vodafone says this will enable the university to begin developing 5G use cases.
