Netherlands

Highlights

  • All major national operators have now launched 5G services including Vodafone, T-Mobile and KPN.
  • The Netherlands first assigned the 700 MHz band in 2020.
  • The country plans to auction the 3.6 GHz bands in late 2023. At present, the majority of the 3.6 GHz band is currently used by satellite company Inmarsat. Inmarsat will be relocated to Greece to facilitate the auction.
  • Operators have largely relied on their existing spectrum holdings to launch 5G in the country.

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