The loan will support the development of 5G infrastructure in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and Poland.
Public funding
The European Commission is encouraging the use of public funding from national governments and the EU to assist 5G rollout. Post pandemic recovery funding is a particularly important source.
France launches new 6G R&D programme
Called ‘Networks of the Future’, the new programme has a budget of €65 million.
Spain allocates €500 million for 5G deployment
Spain will allocate state funds for 5G rollout in rural parts of the country.
Telefónica Deutschland to develop 5G on railway routes
The company is partnering with equipment supplier Ericsson, cell tower operator Vantage Towers and Deutsche Bahn for the project.
Spain to fund private 5G networks for the military
The Ministry has launched several tenders with the total value of €50 million.
Belgian government to fund 21 pilot 5G projects
A total of €20 million euros will be distributed to projects in various fields such as healthcare, emergency services, logistics and defence.
Finland and South Korea to collaborate on 6G
The new research project will develop a system architecture for 6G.
European Commission launches second call for 6G projects
The application period will begin on January 17 and end on April 25.
European Commission to fund 5G research for defence applications
A new consortium brings together vendors, technology companies and research institutes from 11 EU Member States.
Spain to offer up €60 million for 5G projects
The funding will be available for 5G projects in areas of tourism, security and connected vehicles.
