According to the GSA, which represents mobile equipment suppliers, the number of announced 5G devices rose by 3.2% in March of this year.
News in the EU
European Commission approves Italy’s €2bn 5G incentive plan
The European Commission will entirely fund the Italian plan which provides incentives for mobile operators to build new 5G infrastructure.
Report: Spain to reach 8.6 million 5G subscribers by end 2022
A new forecast based on data from the analyst firm Omdia uses operator coverage data to predict this growth in subscribers.
French regulator says number of 5G users doubles in Q4 2022
The French telecoms regulator ARCEP says that three million people now use 5G networks in the country.
Lufthansa expands its private 5G network in Hamburg
Lufthansa Technik, which provides maintenance and repair services for aeroplanes has announced that it will expand its private 5G network with a new ten-year licence issued by the regulator.
Vodafone partners with Deutsche Bahn to provide 5G coverage to railways
German mobile operator Vodafone says it will provide extensive standalone 5G coverage to railways by 2025.
Deutsche Telekom: 5G network now has over 5,000 antennas in 3.6 GHz
The German operator also says their 5G services are available in over 200 cities.
Telefónica says its 5G network covers 30% of Germany’s population
Telefónica Germany, which operates under the brand name O2 says it now operates 10,000 5G antennas in the country.
French regulator says 5G will reduce energy consumption
The French regulator Arcep says that introducing 5G in the 3.6 GHz band will lead to reduced energy consumption when compared to a 4G-only network.
Italian government makes €2bn in incentives available for 5G
The announcement was made by Infratel Italia, which says the funds will be used to improve 5G infrastructure in the country.
