The 5G Observatory will be holding its 5th Stakeholder Workshop online on Thursday, 26th October between 10:30 – 13:30.
News in the EU
Ericsson secures 6G research project with German funding
The project is part of a €8.1 billion EU initiative to fund the development of microelectronics and communication technologies.
TIM claims first remote surgery using 5G
The corneal surgery was completed successfully over a 5G connection at the Bari Polyclinic in Italy.
Deutsche Telekom demonstrates 12 Gbit/s using 6GHz spectrum
For the test Telekom equipped a rooftop location in the town of Alzey in Rheinhessen with a 6 GHz antenna. In addition, an antenna was mounted that is already used today for the 5G mobile communications standard and transmits via the 3.6 GHz frequency band.
Spain to invest further €500 million into rural 5G
The Spanish government intends to launch the funding call at the end of September.
Movistar becomes first operator to activate 26 GHz 5G spectrum in Spain
Telefonica, operating in Spain as Movistar, has reportedly activated its first mmWave antennas in Valencia.
Huawei files a lawsuit against Portuguese 5G equipment ban
Chinese technology company Huawei has filed a lawsuit at Lisbon Circle Administrative Court against a resolution that prevents operators from using “high-risk” equipment in 5G mobile networks.
Deutsche Telekom to build 5G network in three German ports
The operator has been selected by Eurogate Terminals to build the networks.
Orange Romania expands 5G to 37 cities
Most recently, the operator has rolled out its 5G service to the city of Braila.
Ericsson trials 5G designed for low data uses
Ericsson has teamed up with chipset partner MediaTek to perform data and 5G voice calls using Reduced Capability (RedCap) technology.