By the end of 2026, mobile operators will have to remove equipment from their core networks, and by 2029 wider network components must also be replaced.
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Telefónica and Nokia to collaborate for private 5G offering in Spain
The companies have signed a three-year agreement to drive the deployment of private networks.
New white paper on the future of telecommunications published
The paper was published through a programme funded by the European Commission.
5G Observatory releases latest report
The newest edition of the 5G Observatory bi-annual report has now been published.
Netherlands completes 3.6 GHz spectrum auction
The country is the last EU Member State to make the band available for 5G.
O2 Telefónica to expand 5G network on German motorways
The German mobile operator has signed a cooperation agreement with Autobahn GmbH to improve coverage.
Spain extends mobile operator spectrum licences by 10 years
The Spanish Ministry of Digital Transformation will extend the licences at no extra cost.
German regulator expands its mapping tool to track 5G standalone deployment
The Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) says the new tool provides a “clear overview” of where the technology is available.
Latest Ericsson Mobility report reveals mixed picture for Europe’s 5G progress
Ericsson has launched its latest Mobility report, which features data on global mobile deployments.
DT makes 5G mmWave available for industrial customers
The 26 GHz band is available for commercial use for the first time in Germany.