The 5G Observatory has published its latest report which gives readers an overview of 5G developments within the EU and internationally.
5G launch
China’s fourth mobile operator launches 5G
State-owned telecom operator China Broadnet will use its 700 MHz spectrum holdings to run its new network.
Elisa Estonia launches 5G using new 3.6 GHz licence
Elisa says its network will initially be used to offer fixed wireless access (FWA) home and office broadband services.
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.
MEO Portugal says its 5G services cover 50% of the population
The operator says it has invested over €1 billion in its network infrastructure to achieve this coverage level.
Telia becomes first operator to launch commercial 5G in Lithuania
With the 5G “Pioneer Bands” not yet available the service will use an existing mobile band.
AT&T begins 5G rollout in Mexico
AT&T has begun rolling out 5G services in the country using the 2.5 GHz band.
Telenet to launch 5G in Belgium using provisional spectrum
Belgian telecom operator Telenet has announced plans to deploy its 5G mobile network in the country starting on December 6.
Epic launches 5G in Malta
The Maltese telecom company Epic (formerly Vodafone Malta) has now launched its 5G network.
Portuguese operator NOS launches 5G
NOS has announced that it is the first operator in Portugal to launch 5G, following the country’s spectrum auction in October.
