GSMA says Europe’s 5G adoption lags behind other regions

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While 5G will become the dominant mobile technology in Europe by 2026, the mobile industry lobby group says ‘urgent policy reforms’ are needed to drive access to investment to keep the continent competitive globally.

The report clears its throat by pointing to the successes of 5G across Europe so far. 5G accounts for the majority of connections in Germany and Switzerland, while adoption rates in Denmark, Finland, Norway and the UK have exceeded 40%, we’re told.

By 2030, 5G will provide an additional €164 billion boost to the overall economy, and will make up 80% of the continent’s connections compared to 4G’s 18%, claims the report.

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