The French government is supporting research and development (R&D) projects on advanced 5G and future network generations.
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US aviation regulator proposes deadline for 5G safeguards on planes
Airlines will need to install 5G resilient radio altimeters by early 2024.
Spanish universities launch 5G courses
Through the Qualcomm Wireless Academy (QWA) program, students from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, the University of Malaga and the Polytechnic University of Valencia will have access to courses and receive a 5G training certification.
Europe launches next phase of 6G Research and Innovation Programme
The second phase consists of another call for project proposals under Horizon Europe. The Commission set aside €132 million for this. It will be launched on the 17th of January 2023
China grants first 5G private network licence
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has granted the licence to a domestic aeroplane manufacturer.
Vodafone Spain launches 5G home broadband service
The operator has launched its “5G Home” service which was first revealed during Mobile World Congress earlier this year.
Indian companies show interest in private 5G
20 companies have applied for the direct allocation of 5G spectrum from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
TIM and Nokia deploy private 5G network at brazilian port
Brazilian mobile operator TIM is partnering with Nokia to develop a private 5G network in Brazil’s Santos port.
Indian mobile operators begin launching 5G
Mobile operators Jio and Airtel have begun rolling out 5G in select cities.
Rakuten and NEC launch commercial Open RAN site on Virgin Media O2’s network
The deployment will take place in the Northamptonshire region.
