Telefónica Germany, which operates under the brand name O2 says it now operates 10,000 5G antennas in the country.
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Bangladesh completes 5G auction
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has concluded its auction for licences in the 2.3 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands.
South Africa completes 5G auction
South African regulator ICASA has announced that it has raised a total of €891m in its long-awaited auction.
Lithuanian regulator to allow operators to use existing spectrum holdings for 5G
The ruling, which was made by the Lithuanian Communications Regulatory Authority (RRT) will likely enable mobile operators to roll out 5G faster.
Apple reveals new budget iPhone with 5G
The third-generation iPhone SE model is the first low-cost iPhone to support 5G.
5G spectrum costs in Europe 10% lower than 4G
New data from Analysys Mason predicts that mobile operators in Europe will pay a total of €34.8bn for 5G spectrum.
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.
Vodafone Spain to expand 5G coverage with the 700 MHz band
The Spanish operator will begin using the frequencies it obtained in the 700 MHz auction last July.
Spain launches consultation on 26 GHz for 5G
Spain’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation (MINECO) says making this band available will serve as a national “stimulus for the implementation and development of 5G technology”.
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.
