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The scoreboard provides an overview of the state of 5G in the European Union. It is updated regularly.

Latest News in Europe

O2 Telefónica Germany says 5G network reaches 95% population coverage

The German mobile operator says it is rapidly expanding and densifying its network.

Austria completes 26 GHz and leftover 3.6 GHz auction

The Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting & Telecoms (RTR) says the award raised nearly €25 million.

Bite Lithuania discontinues sale of 4G fixed wireless access routers

The Lithuanian mobile operator will only sell its 5G devices, as it transitions its home broadband customers to the new technology.

Vodafone to sell Italian business to Swisscom

The operator has confirmed that it will sell Vodafone Italy for €8 billion.

Tele2 to launch drone food delivery service

The Swedish mobile operator is teaming up with food delivery app foodora.

Cellnex to deploy cross-border 5G infrastructure

It will deploy 5G on the border of the Czech Republic and Poland.

GSMA says 5G to become dominant mobile technology by 2030

The mobile industry body says the technology will represent over half of all mobile connections.

Telemach begins cross-border 5G project implementation

The Slovenian operator has begun work on the EU-funded 5G-ADRIA project.

GSMA touts the success of its API initiative

The mobile industry body says a total of 47 mobile operator groups, representing 239 mobile networks have now signed up for its Open Gateway initiative.

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Latest News outside Europe

Report: China to surpass 1 billion 5G connections in 2024

A new report titled ‘The Mobile Economy China 2024’ reveals 5G-related datasets and predictions.

US regulator adopts satellite direct-to-device (D2D) rules

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted its Supplemental Coverage From Space (SCS) framework.

India to auction more 5G spectrum

The multiband award is due to take place on May 20th.

GSMA says 5G to become dominant mobile technology by 2030

The mobile industry body says the technology will represent over half of all mobile connections.

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