A man is standing on a cell tower towering against clouds in the blue sky. We explain how politicians, authorities and operators are expanding the new 5G technology.

Mobile communications strategy and 5G network expansion

To enable Germany and Europe to benefit from the new mobile telecommunications standard, its development is being coordinated at an international level. It is also important to promote 5G measures through investment and support the appropriate research initiatives. The following section contains details of how politicians, official bodies and operators are pressing ahead with the new technology.

A cell tower is rising into the blue sky against a mountain backdrop. Find out here what conditions have been created by politicians and authorities and how operators are building the 5G network.

Politicians, official bodies, network operators – all pulling together

The development of 5G is not simply haphazard. Politicians and authorities have defined the conditions and have subjected procedures to testing. Now, it’s up to the operators to build up the 5G network systematically. Read on for an overview of the auction of 5G frequencies to the status quo.

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Mobilising Europe: the EU’s 5G Action Plan

The new 5G generation of mobile communications is a key factor in maintaining Europe’s competitive edge. To enable the member states to introduce this technology in a coordinated fashion, the Action Plan consolidates all the measures required for the development process. 

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