European telcos are also spending more on investment according to the study, yet the continent is still trailing international peers.
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.
Report: Fixed Wireless Access could become 5G “killer app”
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) will experience rapid growth in the United States, according to consulting firm Global Data.
Orange plans Spain’s “largest 700 MHz 5G rollout”
The operator aims to provide services in many villages, a move which it says will tackle the digital divide.
European Commission workshop on 5G funding to take place next week
The online workshop will discuss the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) initiative, which will fund 5G projects.
Nokia to launch private 5G network in French velodrome
Nokia will deploy a 5G network at the 2022 TISSOT UCI Track World Championships.
US operators launch mid-band 5G services
Verizon and AT&T have launched 5G in the c-band after several delays.
Germany and France to fund private 5G projects
The German and French Governments have pledged €17.7 to fund four projects.
EU Commission offers €258m in funding to support 5G and Gigabit networks
The Commission is now accepting proposals for projects that aim to improve connectivity in the EU.
Telefonica Germany activates first Open RAN small cells
Telefonica says the new radio cells will support inner city customers with higher capacity.
Latvia completes 700 MHz auction
Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) has named the winners of the country’s low-band auction.
