This goal was unveiled by the Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport in its new Gigabit strategy plan.
News in the EU
Lithuanian regulator to allow operators to use existing spectrum holdings for 5G
The ruling, which was made by the Lithuanian Communications Regulatory Authority (RRT) will likely enable mobile operators to roll out 5G faster.
German operator 1&1 to launch 5G network by year-end
1&1, which currently operates as an MVNO (Mobile virtual network operator) says its network will feature 1000 base stations.
Deutsche Telekom trails 5G valet parking
The German mobile operator conducted the test with BMW and Valeo.
Apple reveals new budget iPhone with 5G
The third-generation iPhone SE model is the first low-cost iPhone to support 5G.
MEO Portugal says its 5G services cover 50% of the population
The operator says it has invested over €1 billion in its network infrastructure to achieve this coverage level.
Vodafone targets Open RAN in 30% of its European network sites by 2030
The operator made the announcement at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona.
Ericsson and Deutsche Telekom conduct global network slicing trial
Ericsson describes the trial as a “breakthrough” proof of concept.
5G spectrum costs in Europe 10% lower than 4G
New data from Analysys Mason predicts that mobile operators in Europe will pay a total of €34.8bn for 5G spectrum.
Rural populations may miss out on the benefits of 5G
The new 5G Observatory report which has been published today, suggests that an urban-centric 5G rollout may widen the digital divide in the EU.
