The country is the last EU Member State to make the band available for 5G.
Netherlands
Court rules in favour of Dutch 3.6 GHz plans
The decision paves the way for the Ministry to hold its planned auction of the band next year.
Netherlands opens up 3.6 GHz band for local 5G networks
Local 5G network permits will be available from December 2023.
KPN tests 5G Standalone technology
The Dutch mobile operator said it successfully tested 5G standalone (SA) technology in its network.
T-Mobile Netherlands signs long-term contract with Ericsson
T-Mobile says it will use Ericsson equipment for its upcoming 5G network. The company had previously used Huawei for its 4G network.
The Netherlands to award 3.6 GHz band in late 2023
A special advisory committee to the Dutch government has released its recommendation for moving forward on the delayed spectrum award.
Report: greater use of non-pioneer bands linked to lower download speeds
The new 5G Observatory report says two thirds of European mobile operators are including non-pioneer bands in their 5G rollout.