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 does Europe fares poorly in upgrading 4G base stations to 5G?

Europe fares equally poorly in upgrading 4G base stations to 5G as well, with just one percent having been enhanced this way, compared with ninety-eight per cent in South Korea. This is also due to legacy issues from the delayed roll-out of 4G in many EU Member States.

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.

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).

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.

Which EU countries have the best 5G coverage in 2023?

Regarding mid-band 5G coverage, specifically the 3.4–3.8 GHz range, the EU average was 50.6 per cent in 2023. Finland, Italy, and Denmark led with over 85 per cent coverage. More than half of the EU countries reported less than 50 per cent coverage of households in this mid-band, including Germany.