The latest edition of the 5G Observatory report has now been published ahead of tomorrow’s workshop.
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.
Poland completes 3.6 GHz auction
The four mobile network operators who took part will pay a total of PLN 1.921 billion (€429,000,000) for the 5G spectrum.
How far should we go into measuring 5G quality of service?
This is one of the issues that will be debated with industry and policymakers at next week’s 5G Observatory workshop.
European Commission releases results of the consultation on the future of electronic communications
The full results, which captures the feedback from hundreds of respondents, have now been published.
Latvia signs cooperation memorandum with Ukraine
The agreement is designed to help restore broadband internet in Ukraine and support the country’s development of communications infrastructure, including 5G.
Spain announces recipients of aid for 5G projects
The Spanish government has awarded a total of EUR 9.5 million to seven projects.
Orange Spain touts successful 5G SA data connection pilot
Orange Spain has deployed Open radio access network (RAN) nodes connected to a Core Cloud Native 5G Standalone (SA) network.
Drei 5G now reaches 85% of Austrian homes
The operator says this follows the “largest investment offensive in the company’s history”.
O2 Telefónica Germany announces launch of its 5G standalone network
The operator is launching what it calls “5G Plus” on October 10th.
HMD Global begins manufacturing smartphones in Europe
The company has begun manufacturing the 5G-enabled Nokia XR21 in Hungary.
