European Roadmap for 5G

Europe’s telecommunications ministers have agreed to a roadmap for 5G.

19:33 08 December 2017

Europe’s telecommunications minister have agreed to a plan that would see 5G being rolled out across European cities by 2025 during a meeting held in Estonia.

 

Estonian IT minister Urve Palo, said: "The 5G roadmap lays out major activities and their time frame. With the roadmap, we agreed on plans for harmonising the technical use and purpose of the 5G spectrum and the allocation to telecommunications operators. It is no secret that a digital Europe is a priority for the Estonian Presidency, however, a digital society cannot be created without 5G networks," 

 

However, industry body GSMA said that more has to be done to encourage investments. It called for greater certainty and predictability for spectrum licenses to help the rollout of 5G services.

 

“Europe has an opportunity to re-establish itself as a global technology leader but this can only happen if policymakers move quickly and boldly to make the necessary regulatory reforms to boost the region’s competitiveness on the global stage and bring innovative services to Europe’s citizens,” said Afke Schaart, vice president Europe, GSMA.