5G trials are to launch in five Italian cities in 2018, with several operators planning to launch a commercial service by 2020. Most of the country's 5G efforts are focused on the 3.4-3.8 GHz band. Read more...

Poland’s telecoms regulator UKE is in talks with its counterparts in Russia and Ukraine on releasing spectrum for 5G in the 700 MHz band, but its priority is to assign the 2.3-2.4 GHz and 3.4-3.8 GHz bands for 5G rollout. Read more...

Spain's regulator has launched a public consultation on 5G as part of its preparations for the next generation of mobile networks. Mobile operators have also started testing the technology that is expected to be a part of 5G. Read more...

Swedish regulator PTS has been planning to assign the 700 MHz to mobile operators for some time but suffered a setback in late 2016 when the award was delayed due to "security concerns". However, it now seems to be back on track and the authority is also planning to assign… Read more...

The French telecoms carrier is focused on 5G, with its immediate priorities to ensure effective, coordinated rollout of 700 MHz and 3.6 GHz spectrum. For its expanding 4G networks, Orange is lobbying on refarming and license renewal issues. Read more...

(2016 entry) The European leader in releasing 700 Mhz and L-band, Germany recently saw its number of operators reduce from four to three with the acquisition of E-Plus by Telefónica. Read more...

Austria went from four to three operators in 2013 when Hutchison (Three) acquired Orange. Prices for consumers have increased since then. The country held a very expensive multiband auction in 2013 and hopes to make the 700 MHz band available for LTE by 2020. Read more...

As the European Commission blocked Three's attempt to acquire O2, the UK remains a four-operator market for now. Everything Everywhere (EE) holds the most spectrum, but the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz bands are due to be auctioned soon. The 700 MHz band is due to follow by 2020. Read more...

Poland has a competitive mobile market but has found it difficult to assign new spectrum in recent years. Auctions have been dogged by delays, disagreements and litigation. Read more...

The global Spanish operator calls for better licensing conditions and more consistency in assignment procedures. It is engaged in 5G development activities but is less vocal on the subject than some other operators. Read more...