What is the European 5G Observatory?

The European 5G Observatory covers the 27 EU Member States, and 20 additional non-EU countries, offering a comprehensive view of 5G developments across Europe and beyond. Why use the European 5G Observatory? Fifth generation mobile communications (5G) is a key technology for digital communication and thus socio-economic development.

What is Europe's 5G Revolution?

Europe’s 5G revolution is well underway. From artificial intelligence (AI) to the internet of things (IoT), the high bandwidth and low latency offered by 5G is powering a range of exciting technological developments across the continent.

Is Germany a hotbed for the localized 5G spectrum?

Germany has been the hotbed for the localized spectrum. German industrial players such as Siemens and Bosch, who have been at the forefront of the Industry 4.0 movement, have already been awarded 5G spectrum and are experimenting with private 5G networks.

How many 5G base stations does the EU-27 have?

The EU-27 has deployed around ten 5G base stations per million capita, whereas South Korea has rolled out around 1,500 base stations per million (by the end of 2019). The EU-27 has upgraded 1% of 4G base stations to 5G, whereas South Korea upgraded 98% (by the end of 2019).

Is 5G available in Europe?

More than half of EU Member States have not yet launched 5G commercial services, whereas the first commercial services were available in South Korea and the US one year ago. The share of the subscriptions using 4G networks is around 70% in Europe in 2019, significantly lower than in the US, China and South Korea, where it reaches around 90%.

Why should we invest in 5G infrastructure in Europe?

Investing in 5G infrastructure in Europe needs to be realised to provide high service levels to citizens, other infrastructures (e.g. roads, railways), enterprises, industrial sites, cities, as well as remote areas. 2. Europe has significant industrial strengths which can underpin 5G deployment