Telia has launched a standalone 5G network with its partner Nokia.
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.
Portugal completes multi-band spectrum auction
Portugal’s national regulator ANACOM has announced that the auction, which included frequencies well suited for 5G has completed.
FarEasTone and Ericsson complete 5G network slicing trial
Taiwanese mobile operator FarEasTone and Ericsson have announced that they have successfully completed a network slicing trial.
Vodafone Germany announces plans to switch entire network to standalone 5G
Vodafone Germany has promised to convert all of its 5G antennas to the standalone technology variant by 2023.
eir reaches 70% of the population in Ireland with 5G
The company also claimed to be the largest 5G network in the country.
Commission announces roadmap for “Digital Decade”
In March this year the European Commission set targets for the digital transformation of the bloc by 2030 in their Digital Decade announcement. The new proposal, The Path to the Digital Decade, explains how these targets can be met.
T-Mobile Poland delivers 5G to a quarter of the population
T-Mobile Poland has announced that it now covers 25% of the country’s population with its 5G network.
O2 Slovakia launches 5G
O2 Slovakia has launched 5G services in 15 towns and cities in the west of the country.
Vodafone and Ericsson halve energy consumption in 5G trial
Vodafone has announced that it has completed a trial of a new 5G radio which saw energy consumption decrease by a daily average of 43%, and as much as 55% at off-peak times.
BMW Group and Telekom launch in-car 5G
Telekom has announced that it is going to be offering 5G contracts for the BMW iX. This is the first time a premium car manufacturer will offer 5G to a globally available production vehicle.
