All major mobile operators, including Proximus, Orange and Telenet now offer commercial 5G services.
The Belgian regulator BIPT first awarded 5G spectrum in 2022. It awarded spectrum in the 700 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 3.6 GHz bands. The auction raised a total of €1.2 billion.
A new fourth operator called Citymesh entered the market during the 2022 spectrum auction.
In March 2023, the Belgian government announced funding for 21 5G pilot projects.
1000 MHz temporary licences in 26 GHz band to academia in order to enable 26 GHz for a 5G launch. The 10 MHz as guard band in 3.6 GHz band.
Source: EC
Austria
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Austria
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
96.0% (overall)
Yes
DESI 2024 data
Austria
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
5G-CARMEN: Bologna-Munich (IT-AT-DE)
Limited progress
Austria
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Implemented
Yes
Regional licences in 3400-3800 MHz
Austria
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
None identified
Limited progress
Austria
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
36%
Yes
€1.4 billion (Gigabit networks reaching half of Austrian households; digitalisation of SMEs and larget companies; supporting a digital, service-oriented public administration; providing computers for all secondary pupils)
Belgium
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
10,966
Yes
Source: EC
Belgium
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
80.10 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Belgium
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
65.83%
Yes
150MHz in 3.6GHz temporary licences to enable 5G launch.
Source: EC
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Implemented
Yes
3.8-4.2 GHz
Belgium
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
2 trials identified
Limited progress
Belgium
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
27%
Yes
€ 1.4 billion (more inclusive and future-proof education system; digital transformation of the public administration, justice system and health care system)
Bulgaria
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
3,697
Yes
Source: EC
Bulgaria
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
111.91 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Bulgaria
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
63.33%
Yes
In 700 MHz band there is no interest in acquiring spectrum during 2020. A new public consultation is planned in 2022. The probable year announced by the operators for the acquisition of spectrum is 2023.
In 3.4-3.8 GHz band in 2021 three operators acquired licences, total 3x100 MHz. In band 3.4-3.6 GHz there are free 70 MHz, 30 MHz are used for national security purposes. In 2023 a new public consultation is planned.
In 26 GHz band available spectrum is 2.578 GHz. Consultations held at the end of 2020 - beginning of 2021, declared fundamental interest. There is use of fixed networks (point-to-point and FWA), envisaged managed shared use of fixed and terrestrial networks. In 2022, a new public consultation is planned.
Source: EC
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
None
Limited progress
Bulgaria
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
1 trial identified
Limited progress
Bulgaria
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
23%
Yes
€ 1.3 billion (improving digital infrastructure in rural and sparsely populated areas; enhancing digital skills; digitalisation of public administration and provision of digital public services; digitalisation of businesses, transport and energy sectors)
Croatia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
4,300
Yes
Source: EC
Croatia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
101.15 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Croatia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
100%
Yes
In band 3.4-3.6 GHz 80 MHz is licensed for 5G to regional operators and 120 MHz to national operators.
Source: EC
Croatia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Croatia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
83.4% (overall)
Limited progress
DESI 2024 data
Croatia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
No agreement/project identified
Limited progress
Croatia
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Proposed
Limited progress
Regional licences in 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz
Croatia
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
0 trials identified
Limited progress
Croatia
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
20%
Yes
€ 2 billion (digital transition of the public administration; digital connectivity of rural areas; digitalisation of higher education)
Cyprus
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
1,346
Yes
Source: EC
Cyprus
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
60.52 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Cyprus
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
66.67%
Yes
Source: EC
Cyprus
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Cyprus
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
100% (overall)
Yes
DESI 2024 data
Cyprus
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
No agreement/project identified
Limited progress
Cyprus
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
None
No
Cyprus
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
0 trials identified
No
Cyprus
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
25%
Yes
€ 300 million (supporting connectivity; digitalisation of public services; promoting digital education and skills; enabling the digital health transition)
Czechia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
13,879
Yes
Source: EC
Czechia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
74.95 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Czechia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
66.67%
Yes
1000 MHz in 26GHz band is reserved for experimental individual authorisation. Source: EC
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Leasing obligation
Yes
Czechia
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
0 trials identified
No
Czechia
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
23%
Yes
€ 2.1 billion (digital skills; construction of university infrastructure; cyber-security and the digital transformation of public administration, the justice system and health care; digital transformation of businesses, digital innovation hubs and very high-capacity networks and 5G networks)
Denmark
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
13,022
Yes
Source: EC
Denmark
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
145.75 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Denmark
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
99.17%
Yes
The 10 MHz as guard band in 3.6 GHz band.
Source: EC
Denmark
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Denmark
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
100.0% (overall)
Yes
DESI 2024 data
Denmark
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
NordicWay 2: Finland-Norway-Sweden-Denmark
Yes
Denmark
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Implemented
Yes
3740–3800 MHz under investigation
Denmark
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
0 trials identified
Limited progress
Denmark
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
27%
Yes
€ 439 million (digitalisation of SMEs and the public administration; frontloading digital investments, extending rural broadband coverage and pursuing digitalisation of the healthcare sector; digital strategy; development of solutions to store and reuse personal information by public administrations and increase the share of public innovation)
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Proposed
Limited progress
Estonia
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
3 trials identified
Limited progress
Estonia
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
24%
Yes
€ 230 million (digitalising companies; digitalising public administration; increasing connectivity; strengthening the capacity to fight money laundering)
Finland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
22,200
Yes
Source: EC
Finland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
103.58 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Finland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
99.17%
Yes
The 10 MHz as guard band in 3.6 GHz band. The 26 GHz area has been fully assigned, in total 3250 MHz; 24,25-25,1 GHz for local networks and 25,1-27,5 GHz for operators.
Source: EC
Finland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
In 2022, the 5G coverage of highways and main roads in Finland reached 38% and 44% for railroads
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Implemented
Yes
Local licences in 24.25–25.1 GHz and 2.3 GHz; leasing obligation in 3.8-4.2 GHz
Finland
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
4 trials identified
Yes
Finland
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
29%
Yes
€ 564 million (improvements in high-speed broadband infrastructure across Finland; Digirail project; digital innovations for social welfare and health care services; continuous learning; accelerating key technologies; streamlining work- and education-based immigration)
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Implemented
Yes
2575–2615 MHz and 3.8-4.0 GHz
France
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
3 trials identified
Yes
France
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
22%
Yes
€ 8.7 billion (developing and deploying key digital technologies, such as cybersecurity, quantum and cloud; support to business; digitalisation of primary and secondary schools; further digitalisation of public services; high speed broadband across the territory)
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Implemented
Yes
3700–3800 MHz & 26 GHz
Germany
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
17 trials identified
Yes
Germany
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
48%
Yes
€ 13.2 billion (investment in microelectronics and communication technologies; next generation cloud infrastructures and services; digitisation of public services; modernisation and interconnection registers; create the first national online education platform)
Greece
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
9,819
Yes
Source: EC
Greece
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
79.28 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Greece
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
99.17%
Yes
3400-3410MHz reserved for 5G pilot, testing & research applications.
Source: EC
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Proposed
Limited progress
Greece has reserved spectrum in 733-736 MHz and 788-791 MHz, 3400-3410 MHz, as well as 200 MHz from the higher 26 GHz band.
Greece
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
2 trials identified
Limited progress
Greece
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
22%
Yes
€ 7.9 billion (digitalisation of public administration, in connectivity, and in digital skills; support the deployment of fibre optic infrastructure in buildings and the integration of digital technologies in SMEs; digital transformation of the education and health system)
Hungary
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
5,276
Yes
Source: EC
Hungary
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
49.73 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Hungary
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
60.28%
Yes
The 10 MHz as guard band in 3.6 GHz band. Regarding 26 GHz spectrum band, NMHH has already conducted 2 public consultations and no need for this band was indicated from the operators. NMHH held the 3rd public consultation on 22nd March 2022 about the use of this spectrum band. The analyses of the conclusion of the 3rd public consultation is underway.
Source: EC
Hungary
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Hungary
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
83.7% (overall)
Limited progress
DESI 2024 data
Hungary
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
None identified
Limited progress
Hungary
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
None
Limited progress
Hungary
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
1 trial identified
Limited progress
Hungary
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
29%
Yes
€ 3 billion (reinforcing digital skills and modernisation of digital equipment in education; digital healthcare; digitalisation of the energy sector; investment into central traffic management system and introducing a national single tariff, ticketing and passenger information system)
Ireland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
24,066
Yes
Source: EC
Ireland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
36.26 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Ireland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
62.50%
Yes
Ireland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Ireland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
85.3% (overall)
Limited progress
DESI 2024 data
Ireland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
IrishSea5GCOR: Irish Sea 5G Corridor
Limited progress
Ireland
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
None
No
Ireland
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
None identified
No
Ireland
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
34%
Yes
€ 312 million (digitalisation of the public sector; digitalisation of businesses; promoting digital skills)
Italy
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
63,710
Yes
No data available.
Source: EC
Italy
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
50.37 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Italy
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
93.33%
Yes
Source: EC
Italy
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Italy
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
99.5% (overall)
Yes
DESI 2024 data
Italy
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
5G-CARMEN: Bologna-Munich (IT-AT-DE)
Limited progress
Italy
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
None
Limited progress
Italy
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
9 trials identified
Limited progress
Italy
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
26%
Yes
€ 49.8 billion (investments in connectivity, the digital transition and innovation of the Italian production system and the digitalisation of the Italian public administration; reforms in ensuring that ICT solutions can be procured in a more timely and efficieny way by the public administration, supporting the digital transformation of central and local administrations and streamlining data exchange processes between administrations)
Latvia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
2,175
Yes
Source: EC
Latvia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
90.69 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Latvia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
62.50%
Yes
LV has recently released 50 MHz in 3.6-3.8 GHz band, so only 350 MHz remain awarded under 5G conditions. 112 MHz in 26GHz band has been assigned to Fixed Links.
Source: EC
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
None
No
Latvia
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
None
No
Latvia
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
23%
Yes
€ 453 million (digitalisation of public administration and services; digitalisation of small and medium sized enterprises, digital transformation of businesses and create a better environment for research and innovation; deploy high-speed broadband; digital upskilling to improve the basic and advanced digital skills)
Lithuania
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
2,769
Yes
Source: EC
Lithuania
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
118.49 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Lithuania
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
47.22%
Limited progress
100 MHz in 3.6-3.8 GHz band and 2x10 MHz in 700 MHz band to test 5G technology, temporary licence 65 MHz within the band 3.6-3.8 GHz has been assigned for one operator under technology neutral licence and partly used for 5G as well. Spectrum auctions in the 700 MHz and 3.4-3.7 GHz will take place during the Q2 and Q3 of 2022.
Source: EC
Lithuania
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Lithuania
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
98.9% (overall)
Yes
DESI 2024 data
Lithuania
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
Via Baltica: Warsaw-Kaunas-Vilnius (PL-LT)
Limited progress
Lithuania
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
None
Limited progress
Lithuania
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
1 trial identified
Limited progress
Lithuania
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
23%
Yes
€ 897 million (reforms and investments in connectivity; digitalisation of the public sector and promotion of digital skills; improvements in advanced digital technologies take-up and universal access to digital resources)
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
None
No
Luxembourg
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
0 trials identified
No
Luxembourg
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
30%
Yes
€ 24 million (support to quantum-technology communication for ultra-secure connectivity solutions; digitalisation of public administration, simplifying internal prcoesses as well as those with firms and citizens; investment on future skills for workers)
Malta
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
440
Yes
Source: EC
Malta
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
81.18 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Malta
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
25%
Yes
The MCA has assigned three spectrum licences in the 3.6 GHz 5G pioneer band following an expression of interest in such spectrum by the MNOs currently operating in Malta. Malta has currently issued a trial licence in the 700 MHz band to one of the MNOs for test and trial purposes.
Source: EC
Malta
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Malta
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
100% (overall)
Yes
DESI 2024 data
Malta
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
None identified
Limited progress
Malta
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
None
No
Malta
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
0 trials identified
No
Malta
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
26%
Yes
€ 86 million (digitalisation of public administration and services; digitalisation of at least 360 companies; adoption of Malta's Digital Strategy 2021-2027)
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Implemented
Yes
Private network licences available in 3400–3450 MHz and 3750-3800 MHz frequencies
Netherlands
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
4 trials identified
Limited progress
Netherlands
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
26%
Yes
€ 1.4 billion (quantum technology; artificial intelligence; sustainable mobility; digitalisation of the criminal justice chain and upgrades to the IT systems of the Ministry of Defence; digital inclusion in both education and health through e-health applications)
Poland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
30,750
Yes
Source: EC
Poland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
59.50 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Poland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
33.33%
Limited progress
Source: EC
Poland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Poland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
71.9% (overall)
Limited progress
DESI 2024 data
Poland
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
Via Baltica: Warsaw-Kaunas-Vilnius (PL-LT)
BALTCOR5G: Poland-Czechia
Limited progress
Poland
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Implemented
Yes
Private network licences accepted in 3800–4200 MHz
Poland
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
0 trials identified
Limited progress
Poland
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
21%
Yes
€ 12.7 billion (digitalisation of public administration; ensuring access to high-speed internet; digitalisation of education through investments in digital infrastructure, equipment for schools and digital skills of teachers; cybersecurity)
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Proposed
Limited progress
26 GHz band
Portugal
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
2 trials identified
Limited progress
Portugal
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
21%
Yes
€ 4.7 billion (vocational education and training institutions; digital health modernisation; business sector digitalisation and create a safe digital environment for the digital transition)
Romania
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
4,211
Yes
Source: EC
Romania
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
60.76 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 08/23
Romania
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
38.33%
Yes
ANCOM conducted in 2021 a multiband auction that also included the 90 MHz still free in the 3.4-3.6 GHz band. Only 5 MHz were awarded with this occasion, to a new entrant in the band.
Source: EC
Romania
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Romania
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
32.8% (overall)
Limited progress
DESI 2024 data
Romania
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
None identified
Limited progress
Romania
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
None
No
Romania
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
2 trials identified
Limited progress
Romania
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
22%
Yes
€ 6.2 billion (public administration digitalisation; digitalisation of health; digitalisation of education)
Slovakia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
3,490
Yes
Source: EC
Slovakia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
53.87 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Slovakia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
66.67%
Yes
Source: EC
Slovakia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Slovakia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
79.0% (overall)
Limited progress
DESI 2024 data
Slovakia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
None identified
Limited progress
Slovakia
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Proposed
Limited progress
2.6 GHz and 3.8-4.2 GHz
Slovakia
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
0 trials identified
No
Slovakia
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
21%
Yes
€ 1.3 billion (digitalisation of the public administration, including areas like education, healthcare and justice)
Slovenia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
2,041
Yes
Source: EC
Slovenia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
80.21 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Slovenia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
98.33%
Yes
The lower 20 MHz as guard band in 3.6 GHz planned for local use by auction in 2022/2023.
Source: EC
Slovenia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of km served across main transport paths
No data reported
Limited progress
Slovenia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Population coverage
82.1% (overall)
Limited progress
DESI 2024 data
Slovenia
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
5G corridors
None identified
Limited progress
Slovenia
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Implemented
Yes
Private network licences available in 2.3 GHz and 3.6 GHz bands
Slovenia
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
0 trials identified
No
Slovenia
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
20%
Yes
€ 534 millio (digitalisation of the public administration, in skills and cybersecurity and in key public sectors like health; increasing digital competences; digital transition of business)n
Spain
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
46,772
Yes
Source: EC
Spain
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
47.49 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Spain
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
98.33%
Yes
A Public Consultation on the existing demand and on the management and exploitation model of the 26 GHz frequency band (24.25 to 27.50 GHz) was launched in December 2021 and lasted till the end of January 2022. The report about the main information received from the contributions to this public consultation will be published in April. Currently, the band is available for tests applications having issued some. During 2022 it is foreseen to hold an auction for the band.
Source: EC
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Proposed
Yes
Reports for industry allocation in 26 GHz
Spain
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
16 trials identified
Yes
Spain
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
26%
Yes
€ 40.4 billion (digital skills training; digital transformation of the public administration; digitalisation of industry and SMEs, investments in artificial intelligence, digitalisation of tourism and culture systems; support fixed and 5G connectivity, data infrastructure and the related ecosystem)
Sweden
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Number of base stations deployed
16,072
Yes
Source: EC
Sweden
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Network performance: speed
101.56 Mbps
Yes
Median mobile data speed 03/24
Sweden
All populated areas are covered by 5G by 2030
Current usage of 5G pioneer bands
83.89%
Yes
Part of 3.4-3.8 GHz band auctioned on 19/1/21, 40 MHz in 3,76-3,8 GHz and 850 MHz in 26 GHz band, released for local licences on 22/11/21.
Source: EC
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
Specific provisions for verticals
Implemented
Yes
3720–3800 MHz
Sweden
"digital technologies - including 5G"..."at the core of new products, new manufacturing processes and new business models" by 2030
5G verticals trials & initiatives
3 trials identified
Yes
Sweden
Other (indirectly relevant) targets
Member States spending on to the digital priority in Recovery and Resilience Plans
21%
Yes
€ 735 million (accelerating broadband network roll-out; upgrading digital services in public administration; increasing digital skills at universities)
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