When will T-Mobile Austria activate 5G?

Based on this spectrum, T-Mobile Austria activated the first 5G base stations in all of Austria on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, primarily in rural regions. Additional 5G stations will be integrated in the mobile network over the course of the further build-out.

What is T-Mobile Austria's 5G strategy?

T-Mobile Austria will give special 5G routers to the first "friendly customers". The first 5G smartphones are expected by the end of 2019. A greater variety of models and larger numbers of 5G-enabled smartphones and tablet PCs will likely hit the market in 2020. T-Mobile Austria is relying on network diversity in its build-out strategy.

Which telco has the largest 5G network in Austria?

A1 officially launched its commercial 5G services at the end of January 2020. While the telco was a bit late to game compared to the other telcos on this list, its network covered 350 locations across 129 municipalities, making it, at the time, the largest 5G network in Austria, spanning 54,000 square kilometers.

What is T-Mobile Austria's network strategy?

T-Mobile Austria is relying on network diversity in its build-out strategy. In rural regions, 5G and LTE will bring fast internet even to Austria's most remote valleys. In suburban areas, hybrid and DSL will be added to provide fast internet. In cities, broadband internet will be provided by the fiber-optic network and other technologies.

Why is 5G stalling in Austria?

In July 2020, Austria’s three largest mobile operators reported that the country’s 5G rollout was stalling, due mostly to the high prices associated with mobile masts rentals, as well as a lack of state incentives.

When will 5G be available in Austria?

Austrian operators hope to deploy 5G services at main traffic routes by the end of 2023 and have planned to have nearly nationwide 5G coverage by the end of 2025. With 5G networks deployed in 958 locations, according to Ookla’s coverage map, Austrian operators were well on their way to accomplishing these goals.