This was one of the key takeaways from the third 5G Observatory workshop, which also highlighted green issues and the need to reconsider geographic coverage.
5G coverage
The first EU 5G initiatives focussed on deployment but now coverage is the key goal. The Digital Decade target is 5G coverage of all populated areas by 2030.
European Operators urge action on OpenRAN
Five of Europe’s biggest operators have released a report which calls on policymakers, EU Member States, and industry stakeholders to collaborate and urgently prioritise Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN).
Malta assigns mid-band 5G spectrum
The Malta Communications Authority’s has assigned valuable mid-band 5G spectrum to the country’s three mobile operators.
eir reaches 70% of the population in Ireland with 5G
The company also claimed to be the largest 5G network in the country.
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.
Telekom reaches 85% of Germans with 5G
Telekom Deutschland has announced that its 5G network covers 85% of Germans.
A1 Telekom Austria announces Ericsson as 5G partner
A1 Telekom Austria has announced that it is working with Ericsson on the deployment of its 5G radio and core networks in Croatia and Bulgaria.
Taiwanese telco plans to reach 90% of country’s population with 5G
Taiwanese operator Asia Pacific Telecom (APT) says it expects its 5G network to reach 90% of the island’s population by the end of this year.
