Recent 5G launches in Portugal and Lithuania mark the achievement of a major 5G Action Plan target.
News in the EU
5G Observatory releases latest quarterly report
The 5G Observatory has published a new report which gives readers an updated overview of major new developments in Europe regarding 5G. The report is available for download here.
Vodafone Germany launches 5G standalone network at University Hospital
Vodafone says this will enable the university to begin developing 5G use cases.
Report: 5G coverage doubles in Europe
European telcos are also spending more on investment according to the study, yet the continent is still trailing international peers.
Orange plans Spain’s “largest 700 MHz 5G rollout”
The operator aims to provide services in many villages, a move which it says will tackle the digital divide.
European Commission workshop on 5G funding to take place next week
The online workshop will discuss the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) initiative, which will fund 5G projects.
Nokia to launch private 5G network in French velodrome
Nokia will deploy a 5G network at the 2022 TISSOT UCI Track World Championships.
Germany and France to fund private 5G projects
The German and French Governments have pledged €17.7 to fund four projects.
EU Commission offers €258m in funding to support 5G and Gigabit networks
The Commission is now accepting proposals for projects that aim to improve connectivity in the EU.
Telefonica Germany activates first Open RAN small cells
Telefonica says the new radio cells will support inner city customers with higher capacity.
