The operator says this will be the UK’s first broadcast on a standalone 5G network.
News outside of the EU
Report: Global 5G connectivity has reached a tipping point
Test, measurement and assurance company Viavi Solutions says 5G networks are now active in 47 of the world’s 70 largest economies.
UK government sets 5G rollout target
The UK has set out a target of covering all populated areas with standalone 5G by 2030.
Etisalat launches MENA region’s first standalone 5G network
etisalat by e& has announced the first commercial deployment of a 5G Stand-Alone (SA) network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for consumers and businesses.
UK to auction new mmWave spectrum for faster 5G
British regulator Ofcom announced they will auction a total of 6 GHz in the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands to improve mobile connectivity in the UK.
Finland and South Korea to collaborate on 6G
The new research project will develop a system architecture for 6G.
Vodafone UK trials standalone 5G
Vodafone is trialling the network with “select customers” in seven locations across the country.
US aviation regulator proposes deadline for 5G safeguards on planes
Airlines will need to install 5G resilient radio altimeters by early 2024.
5G Observatory scoreboard updated
Romania and Estonia’s spectrum auctions are now reflected in the scoreboard which keeps track of 5G developments in Europe.
Nearly 1000 organisations now deploying private networks
This figure has increased by about 66 since Q2, with a 60-40 split between LTE and 5G deployment technologies.
