The new 5G Observatory report says two thirds of European mobile operators are including non-pioneer bands in their 5G rollout.
5G deployment
Vodafone partners with Deutsche Bahn to provide 5G coverage to railways
German mobile operator Vodafone says it will provide extensive standalone 5G coverage to railways by 2025.
Deutsche Telekom: 5G network now has over 5,000 antennas in 3.6 GHz
The German operator also says their 5G services are available in over 200 cities.
Telefónica says its 5G network covers 30% of Germany’s population
Telefónica Germany, which operates under the brand name O2 says it now operates 10,000 5G antennas in the country.
German operator 1&1 to launch 5G network by year-end
1&1, which currently operates as an MVNO (Mobile virtual network operator) says its network will feature 1000 base stations.
China adds 28 million 5G subscribers in January
Although this is a sizeable increase, many of these new subscribers were already existing customers who have been migrated to a 5G plan.
Commercial 5G services now available in all 27 EU countries
Recent 5G launches in Portugal and Lithuania mark the achievement of a major 5G Action Plan target.
Orange plans Spain’s “largest 700 MHz 5G rollout”
The operator aims to provide services in many villages, a move which it says will tackle the digital divide.
O2 Czechia launches 5G for home internet
The Czech operator O2 has announced a new 5G wifi modem for mobile broadband customers which aims to reach underserved areas.
Spanish operator Yoigo claims its 5G services cover 54% of the population
Yoigo, which is operated by Masmovil, says its 5G network now reaches a total of 686 municipalities.