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.
Germany
O2 Telefónica to expand 5G network on German motorways
The German mobile operator has signed a cooperation agreement with Autobahn GmbH to improve coverage.
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.
DT makes 5G mmWave available for industrial customers
The 26 GHz band is available for commercial use for the first time in Germany.
Deutsche Telekom sets up a private 5G network for EURO 2024
RTL Deutschland will be the first media company in Germany to use its own 5G standalone network.
Deutsche Telekom launches 5G private network at paper mill
The German mobile network operator (MNO) has announced a new campus network for the paper manufacturer Hamburger Containerboard.
Germany to extend mobile spectrum licences by five years
Licences for spectrum in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands will be extended until 2030.
Samsung and O2 Telefónica launch commercial RAN (vRAN) and Open RAN
The companies have launched a commercial virtualized RAN (vRAN) and Open RAN site in Germany.
Telefónica Germany to move one million 5G customers to Amazon’s cloud service
The company is expected to expand its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) later this month.
Panasonic opens 5G private network testing environment
B2B technology company Panasonic Connect has opened a 5G hub in Germany.
