5G SERVICES TRACKER

https://unternehmen.1und1.de/corporate-news/2023/europas-erstes-open-ran-ist-voll-funktionsfaehig-rakuten-symphony-und-mavenir-sind-technologie-partner-im-cloud-nativen-mobilfunknetz-von-1und1

Select cities in Germany, including Frankfurt am Main and Karlsruhe. By end of 2023, mobile service was available nationwide, with coverage via Telefonica and Vodafone where 1&1 service doesn't reach.

1&1's 5G OpenRAN network could boost the carrier's financial stability in Germany by reducing operating and equipment costs.

https://unternehmen.1und1.de/corporate-news/2023/europas-erstes-open-ran-ist-voll-funktionsfaehig-rakuten-symphony-und-mavenir-sind-technologie-partner-im-cloud-nativen-mobilfunknetz-von-1und1

https://web.three.com.hk/about3hk/news/news2021-en.html

Over 1,000 base stations covering 99% of the population of the territory.

3 Hong Kong was able to extend 5G service coverage rapidly through the refarming of spectrum. The company has demonstrated initiative and the ability to adapt.

3 Hong Kong is the mobile communications division of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (HTHKH).3 Hong Kong launched 5G service on 1 April 2020, leveraging its 5G base stations served by a 10Gbps optical-fibre backhaul network. Since then, 3 Hong Kong has refarmed existing 15MHz spectrum in the 5G dedicated 2100MHz spectrum band to rapidly expand 5G service coverage. To date, 3 Hong Kong boasts 5G coverage of 99%, covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories and Islands District. Customers in 5G restriction zones of 3.5 GHz spectrum band including Ma On Shan, Tai Po and Stanley are also offered 5G services.

RTL Deutschland TV channel in Germany

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231004517762/en/Deutsche-Telekom-and-Mavenir-Unveil-Advancements-in-5G-Standalone-Network-Slicing-Service-Opportunities

Throughout Germany

Deutsche Telekom's 5G Live Video Production Service is enabled by 5G standalone network slicing technologies alongside Mavenirs cloud-native Converged Packet Core. It will be a test case of the use of network slicing, though the application is somewhat specialized.

https://www.telekom.com/en/media/media-information/archive/5g-live-video-production-1049254

Independent Television News (ITN)

https://www.vodafone.co.uk/newscentre/smart-living/everything-you-need-to-know-about/what-is-5g-ultra/

Four major cities in the U.K. initially: London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Cardiff

Vodafone is trying to merge with UK operator Three, though BT has argued against the deal, saying it violates antitrust regulations.

Vodafone UK used the 5G Ultra release to tout its proposed merger with Three UK. Vodafone UK said the merger would "secure both investment and scale" to enable the buildout of 5G SA throughout more locations in the U.K.

https://www-a1-bg.translate.goog/medien-tsentar-informatsia-za-mediite/mc/index/ma/view/infoblock_id/3236?_x_tr_sl=bg&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

All Bulgarian municipalities with populations over 10,000, with the exception of Rakovski and Provadia, where it will be built later in 2022

A1 Bulgaria is part of the 5G SEAGUL project, which will bring uninterrupted 5G connectivity via 00 MHz and the 3.5 GHz bands along the border of Bulgaria and Greece. This is a significant move that could significantly boost commerce and connectivity on both sides.

https://www.a1.bg/medien-tsentar-informatsia-za-mediite/mc/index/ma/view/infoblock_id/3512

https://newsroom.a1.group/news-a1-telekom-austria-group-announces-that-its-austrian-subsidiary-a1-starts-largest-5g-network-in-austria?id=100423&menueid=14594&l=english

350 locations in Austria, including 129 municipalities.

A1 Telekom Austria is interested in delivering enterprise mobile apps and has demonstrated 5G edge network slicing in partnership with Microsoft and Nokia. Its focus on business edge could give it an advantage as AI shifts applications to the network edge.

https://www.mobileworldlive.com/nokia/nokia-microsoft-a1-combine-for-edge-network-slicing/

https://www.airtelkenya.com/Airtel-5G-Launch-Press-release

Initial coverage of Airtel 5G is in major cities in Kenya served by 370 sites across 16 counties.

Kenya is a key African market and its 5G, while initially criticized as too costly for most Kenyan consumers, has contributed to a broader movement toward high-speed mobility on the continent.

https://techcabal.com/2023/07/07/airtel-kenya-launches-5g/

https://www.airtel.com.ng/premier/newsletter

Four states in Nigeria have 5G: Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, and Rivers.

Nigeria is a vital location for connectivity in Africa. Its rollout should assist with consumer banking and other online activities. Its primary focus is on the consumer market, however, which ignores some business opportunities.

Airtel Network Limited is a subsidiary of Airtel Africa Plc, a leading Pan-African telecommunications company with operations in 14 countries across Africa. See also: https://nairametrics.com/2023/06/19/airtel-nigeria-launches-commercial-5g-network-in-four-states/

https://www.airtel.in/press-release/08-2023/airtel-launches-xstream-airfiber-india-1st-wireless-home-wi-fi-service-powered-by-5g-plus

Airtel Xstream AirFiber is available in Mumbai and Delhi.

Bharti's FWA 5G indicates the carrier's intent to spread 5G as far as possible in India, despite practical challenges of building out fiber in rural locations.

Siam Toyota, Hutchison Port, Central Pattana, The Mall Group

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ais-teams-up-with-zte-to-build-the-first-high-level-5g-network-in-thailand-301565643.html

Country-wide in Thailand.

AIS has taken a proactive stance to support specific vertical industries with private 5G and MEC-enabled multicloud services. So far, it appears to be adding customers as a result.

https://www.nationthailand.com/business/tech/40032752 https://www.ais.th/en/business/news-and-activity/announcements/ais-business-empowers-the-key-vertical-industries

https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-business/operator-news/12530-brazil-s-algar-telecom-launches-5g.html

Approximately 32 cities in four states in Brazil.

Algar 5G has identified its current growth segment as B2B, particularly in areas where coverage has been lacking, particularly for small busineses.

DISH, Koch

https://press.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/aws-announces-aws-private-5g

Initially, wherever CBRS spectrum can be used.

AWS Private 5G is a simple way to set up private networking, including 4G LTE, inside a warehouse, manufacturing facility, or office. It is expensive (radio units cost over $20,000 a year) and regional support is limited. Still, for enterprise requiring private networking, it is an easy approach.

Use cases named include smart manufacturing, business-critical apps, and campus connectivity.

Over 100 cities in Mexico, with coverage extended throughout Latam.

America Movil delivers services in a range of countries, which puts it in a position of vulnerability in some areas while making up for lost profits in others. This is an influential company with a dominant foothold in Latin America that has been slow to provide widespread 5G, though it plans to focus primarily on delivering the service in recent talks with financial analysts (as of spring 2024).

America Movil uses fixed wireless. 5G is offered in Mexico via subsidiary Telcel.https://finance.yahoo.com/news/1-america-movil-says-5g-163021530.html

https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2021/12/16/andorra-telecom-begins-5g-activation

Service is available in the central municipalities of each of the country's parishes, or counties.

Andorra Telecom takes an interesting and unique interest in the social impact of digital services, including entertainment supported by 5G. Its efforts to engage with customers also takes the form of donating to charitable causes.

https://www.antel.com.uy/web/5G

5G is offered in the country's 19 departmental capitals, as well as in Maldonado, Punte del Este, and in several locations in Montevideo.

Antel is the leading telco in Uruguay and has been actively expanding its 5G rollout and its fiber network. The company also holds positions in key South American submarine cables and it has solid financials. This is a company to watch in the LATAM region.

https://about.att.com/story/2022/5G-drone-program.html; https://about.att.com/story/2023/expands-5g-and-fiber.html

AT&T 5G low-band spectrum service reaches more than 290 million people in about 24,000 cities and towns in the U.S.

AT&T 5G is a low-band (less than 1 GHz) service that is the "slowest" of three options for 5G customers. Despite diversifying its services, AT&T continues to trade below the value of its rivals T-Mobile and Verizon and shows a steady downward share progression in 2024.

https://about.att.com/pages/5g-plus.html

Nationwide, covering about 210 million people

AT&T offers three types of 5G, of which 5G+ Mid-Band is one. AT&T is cutting back on capital spending even as it engages in an upgrade program with Ericsson aimed at expanding its midband coverage. It remains to be seen whether this step will help boost AT&T market value.

https://about.att.com/innovationblog/2021/c-band-5G.html

5G+ operates over high band mmWave service, which is live in parts of over 50 U.S. cities and more than 80 large venues and airports throughout the U.S.

AT&T offers three flavors of 5G, including mmWave under the 5G+ brand. While this is the fastest possible 5G, AT&T is only able to offer it where distances for access are very short and demand is high, e.g., in stadiums. Still, mmWave nicely rounds out the menus of coverage available to customers, which in turn should boost 5G business.

https://about.att.com/story/2021/att_cisco_launch_5g.html

AT&T says the service is available in over 220 countries.

IoT management is an area AT&T has specialized in since 2016. Progress in GenAI could boost the service significantly, depending on AT&T's anticipation of and response to market demand.

https://www.business.att.com/products/control-center.html

https://about.att.com/blogs/2023/internet-air.html

Selected cities nationwide.

AT&T has used Internet Air in places where fixed wireless access makes sense. But the carrier doesn't see the service as strategic and therefore probably won't make as much from it as its rivals T-Mobile or Verizon are making on FWA 5G. On the Q1 2024 earnings call CEO John Stankey said "I don't expect that we are going to be pushing the [Internet Air] product the same way that some others in the market are pushing it today. We made a conscious choice as a company that we want to dedicate capital to invest in fiber, which we believe is a more sustainable long-term means to deal with stationary and fixed broadband needs."

Pricing starts at $55/mo. for home version and $60 or $100/month for the business regular and premium versions.

https://www.att.com.mx/noticias/att-5G-nuevas-ciudades.html

AT&T Mexico 5G is available in the following cities: Tijuana, Mexicali, Ciudad Jurez, Mazatln, Ciudad Obregn, Navojoa, Guasave, Ensenada, Puerto Peasco and Guamchil, as well as in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.

AT&T Mexico's 5G is still woefully sparse, particularly in remote or ex-urban areas. That said, the AT&T Mexico contributes low single-digit revenues to the telco, making it a minor contributor that could nevertheless be handled more strategically to foster growth.

Varjo Technologies Oy, Mapbox, Aurrigo, Brains Technology, Broadpeak, Crowdvision, DeepFine, Dedrone, Drone Delivery Canada, Edgegap, Gooroomee, Groupview, Harman, Inception, Immersal, InterDigital, Keyless, Net4, Savari, Sportable, ShotTracker, Rudsak, Summit, Tiny Mile, YBVR

https://press.aboutamazon.com/2019/12/aws-announces-aws-wavelength

AWS Wavelength zones are located in 30 cities globally, including Toronto, London (UK), Manchester (UK), Tokyo, Osaka, Frankfurt, Dortmund (Germany), Berlin, Munich, Daejeon (Korea), Seoul, and 19 U.S. cities (Boston, Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Charlotte, Detroit, Minneapolis, Tampa, Nashville, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Denver, Seattle, Phoenix).

AWS was prescient in delivering 5G edge services via Wavelength Zones, which could benefit from the move toward GenAI inference.

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/unlocking-the-enterprise-opportunity-with-5g-edge-compute-and-cloud/

Not disclosed

Microsoft Azure Private MEC could benefit from what appears to be a renewed industry focus on edge compute in 2024. As private cellular networks grow, managing them via cloud services will appeal to enterprise Azure customers.

Azure Private 5G Core is available as part of Azure Private MEC.

https://press.base.be/base-to-offer-its-customers-5g-from-april-18

Antwerp, Leuven, and the Belgian Coast

Telenet has been acquired by Liberty Global: https://www.mobileworldlive.com/operators/liberty-global-completes-telenet-takeover/?ID=a6g1r000001R6L8AAK&JobID=1679255&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MWL_20231016&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mobileworldlive.com%2foperators%2fliberty-global-completes-telenet-takeover%2f

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/batelco-and-ericsson-to-launch-5g-in-bahrain-300821451.html

Across Bahrain

Batelco is is the leading telco in Bahrain and has focused its 5G efforts on IoT and IIoT in the areas of oil and gas, power and electricity, manufacturing, and ports -- which speaks to the company's interest in supporting national business via its wireless technology.

From press materials: "In April 2022 Batelco signed an MOU with Ericsson to collaborate on Voice over New Radio (NR) and advanced Charging System that will enhance Batelcos real-time convergent charging as well as enable the introduction of new smart and innovative Internet of Things (IoT) products. It will also include cloud-native 5G Core and 5G Standalone (SA) solutions that helped Batelco and Ericsson successfully complete the first 5G SA data call in the Kingdom.Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) will also be a key area of focus for Batelco and Ericsson as they enable extended coverage and longer battery lives for ultra-low complexity devices. Batelcos and Ericssons exploration of NB-IoT will propel smart city visions with features such as smart metering, air quality monitoring, and building management seen having a significant impact on smart city development.The MoU is also set to lay the foundation for 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) introduction which, through its higher bandwidth, higher data rates and extended range capabilities, offers great potential for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), gaming, and industry applications."

https://www.bce.ca/news-and-media/releases/show/bell-launches-canada-s-largest-5g-wireless-network-1

BCE initially launched 5G in Montral, the Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. 5G+, launched in the summer of 2022, covers the major cities in Canada, including Edmonton, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Quebec City.

Bell has been slow to cover Canada with faster 5G+ and continues to stall its coverage in rural areas.

Rudsak

https://www.bce.ca/news-and-media/releases/show/Bell-and-Amazon-Web-Services-bring-5G-Edge-Compute-to-Canada

Available in Toronto with expansion expected to other cities.

Bell Canada's public MEC with AWS Wavelength appears to have been available in Toronto but no news has followed as to its spread elsewhere, hinting that there's been low demand for the service.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

https://www.betacom.com/news/betacom-builds-strong-momentum-in-private-5g-in-2022-with-rapidly-multiplying-customer-deployments-and-industry-accolades/

Anywhere in the U.S.

Betacom is innovating in an area of narrow and apparently limited demand. Still, the evolution of advanced automation technology, helped by the development of generative AI, could help advance the use of private 5G in manufacturing settings and beyond.

In June 2022 Betacom announced its selection by Google to accelerate delivery of private 5G networks in the U.S. through the newly announced Google Private Networks Solutions Portfolio, built on Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) Edge. These joint efforts will advance enterprise deployment of technologies that power Industry 4.0. In September 2023 Betacom announced a hybrid service with UScellular. The two claimed a first in the annals of private CBRS networking because they offer single SIM authentication for the service, which establishes virtual private networks (VPNs) between the private network islands connected by UScellular services. Data traffic just switches over from one network to the other without interruption. Also, in the case of a CBRS outage, traffic automatically fails over to the cellular network.In October 2023, Betacom also announced AirGap Protection, which uses a combination of traffic segregation, 3GPP tunneling, encryption, and access controls to "air gap" or isolate private 4G/5G traffic from an enterprises existing IT infrastructure.

https://www.livemint.com/news/airtel-announces-launch-of-5g-service-in-8-cities-details-here-11664702379715.html

Bharti Airtel claimed to cover 10 million users in March 2023. The telco claims to cover over 3,000 cities in India with all of India planned for completion by March 2024. It has already covered 100% of the city of Mumbai with 2 million subscribers there as of May 9, 2023.

Bharti Airtel, along with Reliance Jio, is a bellwether telco in India, covering millions of users. Its progress reflects the overall success of 5G in India.

https://www.cnbctv18.com/telecom/airtel-launches-5g-services-at-all-kochi-water-metro-stations-16958311.htm https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/jio-airtel-meet-1st-year-minimum-rollout-obligation-norms-for-5g/102574519?action=profile_completion&utm_source=Mailer&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=ettelecom_news_2023-08-10&dt=2023-08-10&em=bWpkZWFuaWVAZ21haWwuY29t

https://www.bluesky.as/5g/

Throughout American Samoa

Bluesky has made Samoa a latecomer to the 5G world, and its ambitions to deliver business services based on 5G seem modest.

ALTEN Group, France

https://www.corporate.bouyguestelecom.fr/archives-communique-presse/bouygues-telecom-ouvre-son-reseau-5g-dans-20-grandes-villes-francaises/

Bouygues Telecom claims its 5G network covers 10,000 municipalities in France, or 6 out of 10 in France. Cities covered include Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille, Lyon, and Paris.

Bouygues Telecom is an acquisitive company, determined to consolidate multiple mobility firms under its umbrella.

Bouygues has announced it will go live with a 5G SA network based on Ericsson technology in 2023. In March 2023, Bouygues Telecom made an arrangement with ALTEN and Siemens France to combine the 5G network and the private network solutions of Bouygues Telecom with OT solutions of Siemens France and the integration expertise of ALTEN for industry 4.0 implementations.Bouygues also has an agreement with IBM to support business customers with 5G applications for IoT, hybrid cloud, and edge.In February 2024, Bouygues Telecom agreed to purchase 100% of La Poste Telecom, France's largest MVNO.

https://newsroom.bt.com/bt-launches-first-of-its-kind-5g-enabled-simulation-experience-in-northern-ireland/

Throughout Northern Ireland

BT's Immersive Spaces is an ambitious and futuristic project that appears to be used mainly for educational purposes. That said, it could simply be a bit ahead of its time, as was IBM's Watson. It is worth watching to see if it becomes more than just a curiosity.

From the press release: "The fully immersive rooms are connected to the EE mobile network, using cameras and HD projectors to bring 360 content to life across the spaces walls and floor. Inside the space, users can experience real-life or imagined scenarios in detail, and add interactive elements virtually transporting themselves into simulated environments, augmented with lights, sounds, and even smells."From training paramedics in a simulated roadside accident scene, to creating virtual experiences inside operating theatres, buses, warehouses, supermarkets, building sites and arenas, the immersive space can be used by any organisation with a training and development need. In total, it offers more than 3000 computer-generated real-life scenarios for training experiences."

https://cwseychelles.com/blog/how-fast-is-5g

C&W Seychelles offer non-SA 5G in roughly seven locations throughout the Seychelles Islands.

CWS is primarily focused on consumer broadband within the Seychelles islands. Its ownership has been rocky (in 2019 it as bought by a remote LATAM investor group and then repurchased by a Seyschelles-based group) and its future could be as well.

https://cwseychelles.com/blog/cable-wireless-is-coming-home-seychellois-group-buys-countrys-largest-telecom#:~:text=The%20new%20owners%2C%20under%20the,the%20shareholders%20in%20the%20deal.

https://www.telekom.com/en/media/media-information/archive/telekom-and-microsoft-launch-campus-network-offering-1048758

Throughout Germany

Deutsche Telekom's Campus Network Smart service is offered to small and medium-sized businesses in Germany. It should gain momentum as edge compute and IoT applications proliferate.

Petronas, DHL, Langkawi Ports, Sunway Group, Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya

https://corporate.celcomdigi.com/news/celcomdigi-nears-halfway-mark-in-nationwide-network-integration-and-modernisation-programme#:~:text=To%20provide%20end%2Dto%2Dend%204G%20and%205G%20connectivity,line%20with%20the%20broader%20nationwide%20integration%20efforts.

By April 2024, CelcomDigi had upgraded 7,200 sites nationwide for 5G services.

CelcomDigi resulted from the merger of telcos Celcom and Digi in 2022. It has been subsequently upgrading the joint network with 5G gear, though it is only halfway through its goal of 18,000 5G-enabled sites. The Malaysian government appears to have a strong hand in the rolllout of the network and it's not clear exactly how much 5G service is readily available.

https://georgiaonline.ge/news/57959/5g-services-begin-in-georgia/amp/

Cellfie Mobile is presently offering 5G in three cities in Georgia -- Tbilisi, Gudauri, and Bakuriani.

Cellfie Mobile's 5G coverage is very limited and its 5G ambitions seem modest.

Standard Steel, Haslam Sports Group, Schneider Electric, Del Conca Group, Purdue Research Foundation, Verizon, NTT, SBA Communications

https://www.celona.io/resources/celona-introduces-industrys-most-complete-suite-of-private-5g-solutions-for-the-u-s-and-global-markets

Celona says its 5G standalone LANs will work anywhere within the U.S. via CBRS and also in selected regions where spectrum has been allocated for private use, including Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Wider coverage continues in Asia.

Celona is one of a handful of private 5G firms based in the U.S. Its main focus is on manufacturing. It has focused successfully on broadening its global reach, which could help to compensate for a generally small private 5G networking market.

https://www.lightreading.com/asia/chinas-newest-operator-launches-into-5g-market/d/d-id/778557; https://www.lightreading.com/5g/how-asian-telcos-took-on-saturated-markets-with-5g---and-lost/d/d-id/782028; https://www.rcrwireless.com/20221220/5g/chinese-telcos-add-34-million-5g-subscribers-november

Initially 29 provincial regions; claimed nationwide coverage November 2022

China Broadnet has followed an aggressive path toward covering multiple regions in China with broadcasting capabilities. This aggressive implementation is a pattern with China's leading mobile network providers.

https://www.chinamobileltd.com/en/file/view.php?id=269360

614 million 5G customers nationwide using over 1 million base stations.

China Mobile has advanced an aggressive campaign of nationwide coverage, which is typical of the leading mobile providers in the PRC.

China Mobile claims thousands of 5G business projects and also offers VoNR services

BASF

https://www.ctamericas.com/china-telecom-officially-launches-5g-network-service-in-china/

405.8 million 5G customers in China

China Telecom is focused on a unified approach that melds 5G with cloud and edge capabilities. It has a future-oriented approach to integrating numerous technologies for a range of applications, particularly in the smart manufacturing area.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-telco-5g/chinas-state-telecoms-to-launch-5g-services-on-friday-idUSKBN1XA0JC

Over 260 million 5G subscribers; 2,216 5G private wireless networks

As one of the top three 5G providers in China, China Unicom is a sizable force in the Chinese market but has met with prohibitions by the U.S. government over spying concerns. This makes China Unicom a major element in the U.S.-China ITC conflict.

As of April 2024, the U.S. FCC ordered the US units of China Telecom, China Unicom and China Mobile to discontinue fixed or mobile broadband internet operations in the United States.

Coverage is now throughout Taiwan, covering over 90% of Taiwan population.

https://www.cht.com.tw/home/cht/messages/2020/msg-200630-130000?year=2020&month=6&category=86F3795F01B14D7FADFD148D9FC695EA&list=%7b8DAECF69-AEF0-4F1B-B066-3306E547C0CC%7d

Broad coverage in Taiwan

Chunghwa Telecom is intent on combining 5G with cloud technology. Its partnership with Singtel to extend network slicing and cloud applications to 5G services signals a drive to innovate and a keen interest in establishing an international presence.

Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has a standalone network and is involved in providing AWS Outposts-equipped private 5G networks for enterprise use. In December 2024, CHT established an agreement to use Singtel's 5G slicing and cloud applications. https://www.cht.com.tw/en/home/cht/messages/2023/1204-1500

Nestle

https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/9725-5g-launch-for-claro-in-brazil.html

39.7% of the Brazilian population.

Claro Brazil is reportedly targeting capex of $7.7 billion over the next five years to improve its fiber optic and 5G networks in Brazil.

Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM) of Hong Kong, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC (Asia)), LAWSGROUP

https://eshop.hk.chinamobile.com/en/about_us/media_centre/NewsPDF/20201126pr.html

CMHK's superior 5G network covers Hong Kong, such as over 99% of the major Central and Western, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Kwai Tsing District, Tsuen Wan District, Shatin District, Kwun Tong District and Yau Tsim Mong District; Yuen Long District also close to 99% of coverage. All CMHK's retail stores and popular spots, landmarks and shopping malls are with 5G network coverage, such as: Hong Kong International Airport, MTR Stations, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Cyberport, Science Park, Harbour City, Olympian City, Landmark, Tuen Mun Town Plaza , etc. Now the 5G coverage has extended further to outdoor areas, which covers many of the hiking & camping hot spots such as Tai Lam Chung, Pak Kung Au & Tai Tong and so on. Stay connected and enjoy the best quality of network at any time.

China Mobile Hong Kong is part of a group of companies seeking to establish the city as a center for technological research. In March 2024, CMHK announced plans to establish a corporate office and a tech research institute in HK. It will be interesting to see what innovations may surface from this effort.

https://www.cosmote.gr/cs/otegroup/en/nea_ependysh_yphresion5g.html

60 cities in Greece; 97% coverage in Athens, 90% in Thessaloniki. The provider plans to cover 90% of the country by the end of 2023.

Cosmote is a force for 5G in Greece, subsidized by both the government and Deutsche Telekom.

Cosmote is a subsidiary of the OTE Group. Deutsche Telekom holds 50.9% of OTEs share capital and the Greek State holds 7.2%. In 2021, OTE Group employed approximately 10,500 people in Greece.

Arburg GmbH and Co., University Hospital Bonn

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tech-ifa-deutsche-telekom/deutsche-telekom-5g-network-goes-live-in-5-german-cities-idUSKCN1VQ0KH

Throughout Germany

Deutsche Telekom's leading position isn't relegated to Europe but extends internationally, particularly with its ownership of T-Mobile in the US. Its 5G activities therefore reflect ongoing international trends, including the use of 5G mmWave to fuel AI applications.

In June 2024, DT launched 5G mmWave services for industrial customers in Germany. https://www.telekom.com/en/media/media-information/archive/5g-mmwave-for-industrial-customers-in-germany-1068180

https://www.digital-nasional.com.my/digital-nasional-berhad-target-80-5g-nationwide-coverage-2024-end-2022-target-exceeded-reaching-50

DNB has achieved more than 90% COPA throughout Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, and Selangor as well as some 50% across Johor, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan. All other states are in various stages of deployment and, together with the aforementioned states, are expected to achieve full network deployment in 2024, if not earlier.

Malaysia is seen as a key opportunity for technological investment, as indicated by Microsoft's May 2024 commitment to spend $2 billion on its cloud and AI infrastructure in the country.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-07/maxis-will-tap-malaysia-s-government-run-5g-network-ceo-says?srnd=technology-vphttps://news.microsoft.com/apac/2024/05/02/microsoft-announces-us2-2-billion-investment-to-fuel-malaysias-cloud-and-ai-transformation/

https://about.dish.com/2023-06-15-The-DISH-5G-Network-is-Now-Available-to-Over-70-Percent-of-the-U-S-Population

120 cities in the U.S.

DISH's Project Genesis (cloud-based RAN for 5G) got mixed reviews when it debuted, and we haven't heard much more about it. That's not surprising, considering that DISH is $20 billion in debt and losing customers. As of spring 2024, it's future is uncertain.

DISH uses AWS for its core network.

https://bettertogether.pr.co/190854-docomo-pacific-is-first-to-launch-mobile-5g-in-guam-and-saipan

Development of the Guam and Marianas region has been spurred by government-subsidized wireless 5G rollouts. Results aren't yet clear.

News reports indicate this is a 5G FWA implementation.

https://www.drei.at/de/ueber-uns/presse/presseaussendungen/detail_1285190.html

Austria-wide

Drei has committed to investing 1.2 billion Euros to expand coverage in Austria through 2025. While demand has risen, however, profits have fallen for the company. Drei could prove to be a lesson in 5G rollout for other countries in Europe.

https://www.meinbezirk.at/c-wirtschaft/drei-investiert-milliarden-in-5g-ausbau-und-glasfaser_a6595272

https://www.du.ae/about/media-centre/newsdetail/du-becomes-a-gcf-field-test-qualified-operator-to-deploy-5g-netw

du claims to cover 94% of Dubai and the Northern Emirates

Early in 2024, du signed a MOU with Huawei to provide advanced 5G services throughout the Emirates region.

https://www.zawya.com/en/business/du-announces-major-milestone-as-5g-network-becomes-fastest-in-uae-tnecay8e

Nokia and DXC claim to have six customers as of June 15, 2023, but none have been named.

DXC Signal Private LTE and 5G

This private wireless solution hasn't shown much progress, which is indicative of the overall market for private 5G.

https://www.econet.co.zw/econet-5g/#:~:text=We%20are%20excited%20to%20be,we%20will%20go%20further%2C%20together.

Harare, Mashonaland East + CZA, Bulawayo, Matabeleland North, Midlands

Econet has struggled with 5G operating expenses and reduced revenues, which has become a common problem for other telcos in the Africa region.

Reports link the announcement with the fact that the company has been allocated test spectrum for 5G technology services in multiple bands by the Postal and Telecommunications Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ). Its not clear therefore what this means for mass-market services or official spectrum allocation.

https://newsroom.ee.co.uk/ee-becomes-first-network-to-take-5g-to-50-of-uk-population/

50% of UK population

Though EE does not yet have standalone 5G, it boasts one of the fastest and most reliable 5G networks in the UK.

https://www.eir.ie/pressroom/eir-announces-results-for-the-quarter-to-31-March-2022/

Throughout Ireland

Eir claims ongoing uptake of its broadband services, though what percentage of that is 5G vs. LTE isn't clear.

https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/entel-already-operates-its-5g-network-in-all-regions-of-chile

Throughout Chile

In March 2024, Entel said it had extended 5G service to the Presidente Eduardo Frei Montalva base on Jorge Island, Antarctica.

https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/entel-launches-5g-in-antarctica/

https://www.ethiotelecom.et/ethio-telecom-launches-its-pre-commercial-5g-service/

5G is available in selected areas in the Ethiopian cities of Addis Ababa, Adama, Harar, Jigjiga, and Dire Dawa.

Ethio has stated its intention to extend 5G to rural areas even if doing so isn't profitable.

https://www.etisalat.ae/en/footer/about-us/media-centre.html#accordion-6ef0086af1-item-d80b42991f

Etisalat offers Standalone 5G services in the UAE.

In January 2024, Nokia and Etisalat by e& (Etisalat) announced successful completion of a Cloud RAN trial that should enable better experience for customers using the carrier's 5G standalone network.

Etisalat has partnered with a range of vendors, including Lenovo, Intel, AWS, Huawei, Casa Systems, Nearby Computing, and Red Hat to bring edge computing solutions to its network. So far, it's not clear how far these "5G-in-a-box" type products have made it out of trials.https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366567154/Nokia-etisalat-by-e-complete-first-Middle-East-Cloud-RAN-trial

Kaohsiung City Police Department, Taiwan

https://www.ericsson.com/en/reports-and-papers/mobility-report/articles/fet-5g-infrastructure#:~:text=FET%20launched%20its%205G%20commercial,by%20the%20end%20of%202021.

89% of Taiwan

Far EasTone is one of the top three mobile network providers in Taiwan, along with Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile.

Far EasTone merged with a smaller carrier, Asia Pacific Telecom, in 2023.

https://www.quebecor.com/en/-/freedom-mobile-lance-les-forfaits-5g-nationaux-les-plus-abordables-jamais-vus-au-canada-

5G is available from Freedom Mobile to 12 million Canadians in the Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton metro areas as well as in other selected cities across Ontario, BC, and Alberta.

Freedom Mobile's 5G was mandated as a condition of Rogers Communications takeover of Shaw Communications, which owned Freedom. Freedom's new owner Videotron must comply with low-cost plans as well as a $150 million upgrade to Freedom Mobile's network.

Freedom Mobile's 5G was actually mandated. Freedom was bought by Videotron for $2.85 billion in April 2023. The acquisition took place because in order for Rogers Communications to take over Shaw Communications, Shaw had to agree to sell Freedom Mobile. As part of conditions laid out by Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne in March, Videotron must offer plans that are at least 20 per cent lower than those of its competitors and spend $150 million to upgrade Freedom Mobiles network.

https://www.bics.com/press-release/stc-kuwait-and-bics-complete-the-worlds-first-live-5g-standalone-roaming-connection/

stc Kuwait claims to cover 98% of the country with 5G

https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/newsroom/corporate/globe-expanding-5g-service-boost-connectivity-business-growth.html#gref; https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/newsroom/corporate/globe-showcases-potential-of-latest-5g-technology.html#gref

At least 96% of the National Capital Region (NCR) and 85% of key cities in Visayas and Mindanao now have Globe 5G outdoor coverage.

Globe claims a mobile market share of about 55% in the Philippines, making it a bellwether for 5G adoption there.

https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2023-04-24/gogo-expands-5g-footprint-into-canada-providing-greater-coverage-for-business-aviation-operators

Gogo 5G is planned for coverage on business aircraft traveling throughout the contiguous states of the U.S. and Canada.

Gogo 5G will answer a growing demand for bandwidth by air travelers, a segment that's been challenged to find adequate services.

https://www.eir.ie/pressroom/GoMo-Announces-5G-for-Customers/

GoMo provides 5G to about 530 towns and cities across Ireland.

GoMo is part of the eir Group, which bodes well for supporting its 5G services since eir is the country's largest telco.

T-Systems, OVHcloud, Verizon, NTT, SBA Communications, St. Luke's Hospital System, Purdue Research Foundation, Stanislaus State University

https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/networking/announcing-private-network-solutions-on-google-distributed-cloud-edge

28 regions around the world

Private cellular networks can be more performant and secure than WiFi, and though growth appears to be slow, we anticipate more demand as automation and edge applications proliferate. Still, it remains a niche market.

https://www.gtt.net/us-en/services/managed-networking/internet/5g-services/

Nationwide in USA

GTT is a managed SD-WAN service firm that claims its FWA 5G for businesses extends service to areas where cable service has been scarce. This is a niche product but fills a need in areas where 5G has little penetration.

https://www.hkt.com/about-hkt/press-information?locale=en

HKT 5G covers 38% of the company's postpaid base as of July 2023 -- 1.27 million customers.

HKT is the second-largest mobile operator in Hong Kong, behind China Mobile (HK). As such, it addresses a large market for 5G and continues to profit from it. The telco is promoting talk of leveraging AI in its network via partnership with Huawei.

HKT has launched 4x4MIMO 700MHz to boost data speed as well as Dual C-Band M-MIMO base stations for busy areas of Hong Kong. It also is continuing a 3.3 GHz rollout. See more in the 2023 interim results preso available at this link: https://www.hkt.com/about-hkt/investor-relations?locale=en

https://nca.gov.so/hormuud-telecom-among-operators-spearheading-5g-revolution-in-somalia/

Nine cities and towns across Somalia

https://www.mavenir.com/press-releases/mavenirs-converged-packet-core-powering-ice-norways-4g-and-5g-network/

18 cities, 500,000 Norwegians covered by Ice Norway's 5G service.

https://ioh.co.id/portal/en/iohcorppressreleasedetail?_id=10008502

Approximately 8 cities throughout Indonesia, including Solo and Jakarta.

https://www.reddit.com/user/Kajoltiwari/comments/16moa4q/jio_announces_launch_of_jio_airfiber_jioairfiber/

JioAirFiber is available in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad

https://news.kddi.com/kddi/corporate/english/newsrelease/2022/02/18/5896.html

Kawasaki, Japan, only

KDDI claims the World's First 5G Standalone Open RAN Site Powered by vRAN in Japan

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kt-launches-worlds-first-commercial-5g-network-300830635.html; https://www.samsung.com/global/business/networks/insights/press-release/0714-samsung-and-kt-launch-first-commercial-5g-sa-network-in-korea/

KT claims nationwide coverage in South Korea.

KT is the former Korea Telecom

https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/lg-uplus-wins-glomo-award-for-5g-vr-innovation-861435709.html

Claims nationwide coverage

LG Uplus has a special 5G AR/VR service.

https://www.m1.com.sg/about-us/news-releases/2022/m1-works-with-accenture-to-accelerate-the-5g-journey-for-enterprises

Since M1 launched its True 5G network last July, the coverage has expanded to about 65% of Singapore. It claims to cover the whole of its network with standalone 5G.

https://newsroom.magenta.at/2022/04/07/3g-abschaltung-im-jahr-2024/

Covers about half of all households and businesses in Austria

https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/12968-econet-zimbawe-and-mascom-botswana-launch-5g.html

Available in capital city of Gaborone

CNN Portugal

https://www.altice-empresas.pt/noticias/rede-5g-chega-todas-ilhas-final-ano

Altice Portugal claims to reach about 90% of the population of the country.

MEO Empresas offers a high-quality mobile network in Portugal, with standout service in Lisbon. It is promoting private 5G as a business solution, which appears to be succeeding, as MEO's revenues grew 10.5% in 2023, exceeding all other Altice International subsidiaries.

https://www.tradearabia.com/news/IT_362401.html

Most cities in Saudi Arabia

Mobily has committed to priority investments in AI for networking as well as in IoT.

https://ww2.movistar.cl/atencion-al-cliente/comunicados/carta-clientes-lanzamiento-5g/

Major cities throughout Chile's 16 regions

As with Telefonica's other LATAM subsidiaries (part of Telefonica Hispanoamerca, or HISPAM), 5G services from Telefonica Chile have been rolled out slowly and relatively late compared to rollouts in other parts of the globe. While delays have been in part due to absence of adequate spectrum, the speed of 5G evolution should be accelerated to realize 5G ambitions now that spectrum purchases are finalized.

https://www.telefonica.co/movistar-colombia-es-5g/

Movistar Colombia is a subsidiary of Telefonica's Hispanoamerica (HISPAM) division, which uses Movistar as its brand in telecom in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. As part of the Telefonica family, Movistar Colombia both benefits from the success of its parent and suffers disadvantages when profits fall.

https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/movistar-the-first-operator-in-mexico-to-launch-5g-for-all-its-users-both-prepaid-plans-or-business

Major cities across Mexico, including Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and many others.

As a member of the Telefonica Hispanoamerica (HISPAM) group, Movistar enjoys both the advantages of its parent as well as the disadvantages that come when revenues fall.

https://www.telefonica.es/es/sala-comunicacion/prensa/movistar-lanza-5g-y-llega-a-700-localidades-con-5g-de-altas-prestaciones/

About 700 to 1,000 municipalities in Spain via 3.5-GHz spectrum; about 85% of the Spanish population with 700-MHz 5G.

As a subsidiary of Telefonica Spain, Movistar's growth is closely tied to that of its parent and reflects consumer demand in the country, including substantial triple-digit growth of mobile service subscriptions during national and regional holidays.

Movistar currently covers a total of 11 cities with 5G SA: Madrid, Barcelona, Malaga, Seville, Palma de Mallorca, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, vila, Segovia, Castelln, El Ferrol and Vigo. The goal by the end of 2023 was to have extensive 5G SA coverage in most cities with more than 250,000 as well as in smaller towns.

https://www.mtn.ng/about-us/press-release/mtn-kicks-off-5g-pilot-in-nigeria/

City of Lagos, with plans to extend coverage to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Owerri, and Maiduguri.

https://www.mtn.co.za/Pages/5g.aspx?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=5G%20Launch&utm_content=5G%20Launch&fbclid=IwAR2112AJftZK_Ln6Nx_nDRw6cwl7Um3H8NjPJKNkVQj922PhDRM6y1r8dE8

MTN South Africa covers over 1,000 NSA 5G Sites using several spectrum bands. It covers about 38 cities in the country, including Johannesburg and Cape Town, as well as Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth. In October 2022 the company claimed to reach over 20% of the South Africa population.

In a press release in June 2022: "MTN South Africa now has more than 1,000 5G sites across several spectrum bands, with plans to significantly scale this up since we procured high-demand spectrum in a landmark auction in March 2022." Another news report states in September 2022: "The company had acquired spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band during a spectrum auction in March 2022 carried out by South African regulator Icasa."See more information at: https://www.intelligentcio.com/africa/2020/07/06/mtn-south-africa-launches-5g/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8uMOXPft9E

https://www.mtn.com/mtn-zambia-launches-the-countrys-first-5g-network/

MTN Zambia covers about 15% of the population of the country, including about 65% coverage in the cities of Lusaka, Kitwe, and Ndola. 100% coverage is anticipated in those cities by mid-2023.

https://govmu.org/EN/newsgov/SitePages/2021/Mauritius-Telecom-launches-first-5G-network.aspx

Initial coverage includes experience zones in Ebne Cybercity, Bagatelle Mall, the University of Mauritius regions and La City Trianon.

New York City, with plans to extend to other U.S. cities

https://www.lightreading.com/private-networks/nextwave-returns-with-private-wireless-networking-gambit-in-2-5ghz

https://www.nos.pt/en/institutional/media/press-releases

Over 85% of the country of Portugal

https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2022/09/qualcomm-and-ntt-docomo-unleash-next-generation-5g-speeds-and-co

Users have questioned the need for simultaneous access of mid-band and mmWave frequencies, but the service provides faster speeds via mmWave at greater distances (via C-band) than would be possible with either service alone.

https://www.fiercewireless.com/5g/ntt-docomo-selects-nec-for-5g-standalone-core-edge-computing

https://www.ntt.com/en/about-us/press-releases/news/article/2022/0531.html

180 countries, but 5G support depends on local provider

NTT has put a stake in the ground for comprehensive IoT management. This will likely benefit the company as edge connectivity and IoT implementations grow in the wake of GenAI demand.

Bayer AG, Penske Entertainment and INDYCAR, Luxembourg Ministry of Media and Telecommunications, Hirschmann Automotive

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ntt-launches-edge-accelerate-automation-120000125.html

Not disclosed, though NTT offers private wireless services in 20 countries

NTT should benefit from the re-emergence of the network edge and IoT in the wake of GenAI demand.

City of Las Vegas

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220928005603/en/City-of-Las-Vegas-Working-with-NTT-to-Deploy-Largest-Private-Network-in-the-US

Las Vegas via CBRS

NTT's work to supply private 5G to the City of Las Vegas is a massive project that reflects the potential for private cellular networking to service smart cities.

Also an LTE network

BMW, Fraport at Frankfurt Airport, LyondellBasell

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210811005867/en/NTT-Launches-First-Globally-Available-Private-5G-Network-as-a-Service-Platform

U.S. plus 20 countries worldwide

As edge networking an IoT gain traction with the advent of GenAI, Private cellular services could become more attractive to enterprises.

https://spolocnost.o2.sk/pre-media/o2-v-prvom-polroku-s-viac-ako-2-3-mil-zakaznikmi-a-najrozsirenejsou-5g-sietou

140 locations in Slovakia, covering 2.3 million active SIM cards.

Technical University of Munich, Helios Park-Klinikum Leipzig

https://www.telefonica.de/news/press-releases-telefonica-germany/2022/10/5g-rollout-at-record-speed-o2-covers-75-percent-of-the-population-with-5g.html

75% of Germany

In August 2023, Telefonica Deutschland lost a contract with 1&1 AG to the Vodafone Group Plc. Telefonica Deutschland had relied on that 1&1 contract for about 40% of its free cash flow, according to a Bloomberg BNN report. Subsequently, Telefonica offered to buy all the existing shares of the German subsidiary that it doesn't already own. And as of April 18, 2024, Telefonica delisted Telefonica Germany from the Frankfurt Stock Exchangeoptions that should improve Telefonica's ability to better manage and profit from Telefonica Deutschland.

Telefnica Germany, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and the Norwegian scale-up wheel.me work together on mobile robot solutions based on state-of-the-art 5G networking and edge computing. The partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect. A first practical study (PoC) demonstrates the performance of 5G campus networks and edge computing in the real-time orchestration of autonomously driving robotic wheels from wheel.me. The showcase also illustrates the synergy effects of the solutions and the benefits for the logistics and manufacturing industry.In May 2024, Telefonica Germany announced it would be shifting its 5G core to AWS with the help of Nokia. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/amazon-breaks-into-europe-5g-networks-with-telefonica-cloud-deal-2024-05-08/

https://media.one.nz/5gspeedboost

5G via 3.5 GHz is live in parts of Auckland, Hamilton, Bay of Plenty, Manawat-Whanganui, Taranaki, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Southland.

https://www.ooredoo.qa/web/en/

Mobile 5G plans in Qatar and locations in Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia; business services throughout Qatar

https://www.optus.com.au/about/media-centre/media-releases/2021/05/a-million-reasons-to-say-yes-to-optus-5g

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane in Australia

https://www.optus.com.au/connected/leaders-insights/optus-switches-on-5g-standalone

Throughout most of the Sydney metro area.

https://www.optus.com.au/about/media-centre/media-releases/2020/02/optus-launches-worlds-first-2300mhz-and-3500mhz-dual-band-5g-production-network

Sydney and Melbourne, Australia

o2 Telefonica, Aramco

https://www.oqtec.space/news/oq-technology-starts-commercial-service-using-its-5g-satellite-constellation

OQ Satellite 5G is available worldwide

Schneider Electric

https://www.orange.com/en/group/our-activities/networks/ultra-fast-and-reliable-how-5g-opens-new-possibilities

Selected sites in France, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Spain, and Slovakia.

https://newsroom.orange.com/orange-launches-its-commercial-5g-network-in-botswana-the-first-orange-country-in-africa-to-launch-5g-technology/?lang=en

The 5G network is available in greater Gaborone and Francistown, covering 30% of the population as of November 2022

Orange Botswana was the first Orange company in Africa to introduce 5G. It also boasts an award-winning female CEO, Nene Maga and claims to be advancing the quality of life in the country as a result of 5G. These factors indicate that Orange Botswana is concerned with developing 5G applications, not simply offering the service.

https://newsroom.orange.com/orange-jordan-officially-launches-5g-orange-5g-services-now-in-amman-and-irbid-with-continuous-expansion/?lang=en

Initial release covers portions of the cities of Amman and Irbid in Jordan.

Orange Jordan, like many telcos in the Middle East region, is closely aligned with government, which could help or hinder progress in implementing new 5G services.

38 cities in Romania

Consolidation in the Romanian telecom market has left Orange Romania in a strong and dominant position in 5G in the country.

Orange Romania merged with Orange Romania Communications (fomerly Telekom Romania Communications) in 2024.

https://blog.orange.es/red/orange-red-5g-sa/

Orange Spain claims to have 5G in 83.2 percent of the Spanish population, reaching 2,463 municipalities. Standalone 5G, or 5G+, is available in nearly 50 cities nationwide.

Orange is a strong player in the Spanish 5G market, which remains competitive, with participants Movistar and Vodafone vying for customers.

Orange Spain tested OpenRAN in 2023 but there has been no specific announcement of deployment. Also, in 2024, Orange Spain merged with MASMOVIL to jointly offer services in Spain.

https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/personal-enabled-the-first-5g-sites-in-argentina

There is 3.5-GHz 5G in Buenos Aires metro area, and DSS-based 5G in cities nationwide.

Telecom Argentina claims to have been the first telco to provide 5G in the country, though that was via shared spectrum. Now it's offering 3.5-GHz service but only in Buenos Aires. There appears to be a slow rollout favoring one major city, which could hinder development of the country's 5G ambitions.

https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/newsroom/corporate/telecom-innovation-first-ever-private-5g-sa-network-ph.html#gref

Apparently throughout the Philippines.

By approaching 5G SA as a private network for enterprise use, Globe is avoiding a largescale consumer buildout while testing market demand.

Not clear whether this service is in trial or commercially available as of August 2023.

FreedomFi/Nova Lab

https://www.federatedwireless.com/news/federated-wireless-launches-private-wireless-as-a-service-powered-by-industrys-largest-shared-spectrum-partner-ecosystem/

Federated Wireless is intent on mitigating interference on the CBRS band in the U.S. in order to promote its private wireless solutions.

Mr. Watts, B&R Bouwgroep Hooyberghs

https://www.proximus.com/news/2020/20201217-5g-spectrum.html

Over 138 sites in 69 cities and municipalities, mostly in Flanders.

https://qcell.gm/

Five select locations in Gambia

https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/wireless-networks/15094-qcell-brings-5g-to-gambia.html

Certain areas of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Cape Town

https://global.rakuten.com/corp/news/press/2020/0930_02.html?year=2020&month=9&category=mobile

Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Hokkaido, Osaka and Hyogo (as of September 30, 2020

"In its 5G network, excluding the core network, all 5G network functions, such as the virtualized OpenRAN, cloud and OSS, are run on the Rakuten Communications Platform (RCP), a telco platform that is based on containers for more flexible and stable development. Rakuten Mobiles telecommunications platform utilizes equipment and software from trusted partners."Rakuten Mobiles network offers Non-Stand Alone (NSA) 5G service from September 30, 2020. Stand Alone (SA)*9 5G service is planned for launch in the second quarter of 2021."

https://www.businesstoday.in/industry/telecom/story/reliance-jio-5g-beta-launch-today-in-delhi-mumbai-kolkata-varanasi-all-you-need-to-know-349036-2022-10-05

Multiple cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Varanasi

This is a trial for specific customers who qualify for a "True 5G Welcome Offer" in selected India locations.Jios network uses a mixture of 700 MHz, 3500 MHz, and 26 GHz bands with the aid of carrier aggregation that seamlessly combines these 5G frequencies into a single data highway.https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/jio-airtel-meet-1st-year-minimum-rollout-obligation-norms-for-5g/102574519?action=profile_completion&utm_source=Mailer&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=ettelecom_news_2023-08-10&dt=2023-08-10&em=bWpkZWFuaWVAZ21haWwuY29thttps://www.livemint.com/industry/telecom/jio-announces-nationwide-rollout-of-5g-based-connectivity-using-26-ghz-mm-wave-spectrum-11692010839374.html

Kirkland Lake Gold

https://about.rogers.com/news-ideas/rogers-first-in-canada-to-launch-3500-mhz-5g-spectrum-continuing-5g-network-leadership/

Canada

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/03/28/2411053/0/en/Rogers-launches-Canada-s-first-commercially-available-5G-Standalone-Network.html

https://www.safaricom.co.ke/media-center-landing/press-releases/safaricom-announces-commercial-launch-of-5g-services

Safaricom Kenya offers 5G via 35 active sites spread across Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii, Kakamega and Mombasa. The provider claims to cover 28 towns in 21 counties across the country. Plans are underway to expand to 200 sites across the country in 2023.

https://www.sasktel.com/about-us/news/2021/sasktel-deploys-5g-network

Saskatoon and Regina

https://actus.sfr.fr/tech/news/sfr-lance-ses-offres-5g-202011200003.html

SFR covers about 200 cities in France with 5G.

In January 2023, SFR declared that Nokia would supply its upcoming 5G SA core.

https://www.singtel.com/about-us/media-centre/news-releases/singtel-unveils-paragon-industry-first-all-in-one-platform-for-5g-network-edge-computing-and-services-orchestration

5G is available across Singapore

https://teslanorth.com/2024/01/21/singtel-singapore-starlink/

https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/asia-home-banner/singtel-parades-national-sa-5g-handiwork?ID=a6g1r000001R6L8AAK&JobID=1178812&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MWL_20220725&utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mobileworldlive.com%2ffeatured-content%2fasia-home-banner%2fsingtel-parades-national-sa-5g-handiwork

95% of Singapore

https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/2/2022/7/skt-live-5g-core?utm_medium=banner&utm_source=etnewsletter&utm_campaign=moai_newsletterinclusion_5g_20220502&utm_content=news

Throughout Korea. As of the end of March 2023, SKT claimed 14.14 million 5G subscribers.

https://www.skylo.tech/newsroom/skylo-launches-its-direct-to-device-service-in-the-us-canada

Skylo offers service throughout the U.S. and Canada

https://www.pldtenterprise.com/news-and-events/5g/pldt-enterprise-supports-local-enterprises-embracing-5g-technology

4,400 sites nationwide in the Philippines via Smart Communications Inc.'s network. PLDT is a subsidiary of Smart.

smart.com.ph

Claims 5G coverage in major Philippines cities

Yahoo! Japan

https://www.softbank.jp/en/corp/news/press/sbkk/2022/20220526_01/

SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank) initially opened a 5G MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing) site in the Kanto region and started the nationwide deployment of MEC servers in Japan from May 2022.

https://www.softbank.jp/en/sbnews/entry/20230418_01

SoftBank claims its 5G services cover most of Japan.

https://www.softbank.jp/en/corp/news/press/sbkk/2021/20211019_01/; https://www.fiercewireless.com/5g/softbank-borrows-282m-strengthen-its-5g-haps-network#:~:text=According%20to%20SoftBank%2C%20at%20the,population%20with%20its%205G%20network.

About 95% of Japan's population

https://hiiraan.com/news4/2024/Jan/194410/somtel_launches_first_5g_network_in_somalia.aspx

https://www.tisparkle.com/media/press-release/sparkle-launches-iot-global

https://www.starhub.com/about-us/newsroom/2021/august/starhub-boosts-customers-experiences-with-5g-standalone.html#:~:text=StarHub%205G%20SA%20operates%20on,latency%20network%20on%20compatible%20devices.

StarHub claims to offer its Standalone 5G services across high-traffic areas in Singapore.

Across Bahrain

https://www.sunrise.ch/en/corporate-communications/media/pressemitteilungen#id=irpages2.eqs.com/websites/swissfeed/English/99/detail-page.html?newsId=7ae59689-57f1-4dc6-9393-e54de28f101b

Sunrise covers most of Switzerland with 5G at data rates to 1 Gbit/s.

https://www.sunrise.ch/en/corporate-communications/media/pressemitteilungen#id=irpages2.eqs.com/websites/swissfeed/English/99/detail-page.html?newsId=a636579c-116b-45aa-99f2-062aa7fa9e5a

Nationwide 5G coverage in Switzerland.

Sunrise is a subsidiar of Liberty Global and has several of its own brands of mobile service, including 5G.

SailGP, Delta Airlines, U.S. Coast Guard

https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-launches-5g-advanced-network-solutions

Throughout the U.S.

Despite some key wins for T-Mobile's ANS service, it's been a slow go, showing again the disappointing response to private 5G for enterprise use.

Callie R. Field, president of the T-Mobile Business Group, said on the company's Q1 2024 earnings call: "I will mention just a couple of key wins in the Advanced Network Solution business. You might have read about our partnership agreement with Delta, where they named us as their preferred wireless provider. But we're also deploying a 5G hybrid network solution at their Atlanta headquarters, which we're really excited about. Also the U.S. Coast Guard is working with us build out a private network to deliver seamless secure connectivity from ship to shore. And then with Ericsson, not only as a strategic partner, but we're also working with them to deploy our first network slice on a SIM-based SASE solution within a 5G connected laptop. So we're really excited about the kinds of solutions, the sort of enterprises that we're bringing on and the momentum in the business overall."

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221114005865/en/T-Mobile-Lights-Up-Standalone-Ultra-Capacity-5G-Nationwide

321 million people in the U.S.

T-Mobile claims that with its Extended Range 5G it outdoes the competition it terms of reach, though much of Extended Range service is 4G LTE.

Mercedes-Benz, BIOTRONIK

https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-and-deutsche-telekom-launch-t-iot

Targeting 383 networks worldwide

This service may have had some uptick but we don't see it. This particular IoT service appears to have suffered from the general disappointment around enterprise 5G.

https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobiles-game-changing-ultra-capacity-5g-now-reaches-200-million-people-nationwide

300 million people, about 98% of US population

T-Mobile's Ultra Capacity (UC) 5G has been a competitive challenge to Verizon and AT&T. As of 4Q23, T-Mobile still had the fastest U.S. network.

T-Mobile includes both midband and mmWave in its Ultra Capacity 5G offerings.

https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-advances-5g-standalone-to-deliver-faster-speeds-and-enhanced-performance

6 cities: Cincinnati, OH; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Seattle, WA

Voice over 5G is part of an effort by T-Mobile to consolidate management of a variety of 5G services, in anticipation of network slicing functionality.

https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/05/26/2450903/0/en/Nokia-and-Taiwan-Mobile-strengthen-partnership-with-energy-efficient-5G-coverage-expansion-deal.html

Entire east coast with penetration to cover most of the eastern half of the country; less coverage in the west.

Taiwan Mobile is among the top three mobile telcos in Taiwan, alongside Chunghwa Telecom and Far EasTone.

Taiwan Mobile merged with Taiwan Star Telecom in December 2021.

https://www.tampnet.com/press/tampnet-expands-4g5glte-southern-north-sea

Southern North Sea, UK, Norway, and parts of offshore North America and the Caribbean

Tampnet has an unusual specialty in offshore networking, where it has had success by carefully targeting key markets. Integrating Microsoft Azure capabilities into its services should help extend its market reach.

Tampnet plans to integrate Microsoft Azure Private 5G core and Azure private Multi-edge Compute (MEC) capabilities into its services.

https://www.telecompaper.com/news/tele2-estonia-starts-5g-network-in-tallinn--1431511

Downtown city of Tallinn and neighboring village of Kiisa

Tele2 Estonia reportedly lacks the coverage of Telia, but competes with Telia and Elisa in mobile services in the country.

https://telecomtalk.info/tele2-latvia-expands-5g-network-coverage-regions/919391/

All municipalities across the country of Latvia

Tele2 Latvia is providing 3.5-GHz service in major cities such as Riga, but outlying municipalities are being served by 700-MHz 5G.

https://tele2.lt/naujienos/5g-rysys

The city of Vilnius and other large cities in LIthuania

Tele2 Lithuania has been slow to provide customers with 5G capabilities. Customers must pay a fee and obtain a 5G compatible phone to access the service.

https://www.tele2.com/about/what-we-offer/tele2-5g/

Various cities in Sweden

Tele2 Sweden has a focus on IoT and edge computing, which positions it well for current and ongoing trends.

Tele2 also has a joint venture with Telenor Sweden called Net4Mobility that has been responsible for establishing consumer 5G in the country.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/telecom-argentina-sa-announces-consolidated-results-for-the-first-quarter-of-fiscal-year-2021-1q21-301288145.html

Buenos Aires, Rosaria, Cordoba, Corrientes, Atlantic Coast in Argentina

Telecom Argentina believes that energy and water efficiency efforts will drive its 5G IoT business.

Telecom Argentina lists IoT as a major focus.

https://www.telefonica.com/en/communication-room/telefonica-earns-e1026-million-up-to-june-and-upgrades-its-financial-targets-for-2022/

600 cities / towns across the UK, around 1,600 cities in Germany, 35 cities in Brazil and around 83 percent of the population of Spain covered.

Telefonica and Ericsson have demonstrated SA network slicing and plan to deploy.

Norwegian defense material agency and the Norwegian Public Service broadcaster Norsk Rikskringkasting (NRK)

https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/01/20/2369798/0/en/Telenor-teams-with-AWS-to-accelerate-modernisation-of-telecommunications.html

Working with AWS, Telenor has already implemented an entire mobile core, running in the cloud, for VimlaTelenors virtual mobile network operator brand in Sweden.

Telenor is focused on leading in private wireless and edge compute for 5G applications such as manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, etc.

IKEA Sweden

https://www.telenor.se/om-telenor/press/pressmeddelande/?id=A1737D040564F2EB

Telenor Sweden now covers most large cities in the country. By the end of 2023, the carrier plans to cover 90% of the population, with 100% to follow in 2024.

See https://www.telenor.se/om-telenor/press/pressmeddelande/?id=A02BF7E8913ED344 for descriptions of new private 5G and network slicing services for business released in May 2023. Also see https://www.telenor.se/om-telenor/press/pressmeddelande/?id=581E36FCB59E0550 regarding the JV with Tele2.

https://press.telenor.dk/pressreleases/telenor-tager-hul-paa-ren-5g-i-2022-3160312

5G is reachable througout most of Denmark

Yeti Move, Yara, Norwegian Armed Forces

https://www.mynewsdesk.com/no/telenor/pressreleases/broeyter-vei-for-norsk-5g-industri-3166321

Norway

Telenor wants to lead private wireless provision to companies in Norway.

https://telesom.com/news/177

12 cities in Somaliland, including the capital Hargeisa.

Sandvik

https://www.teliacompany.com/en/news/news-articles/2022/telia-company-first-in-the-world-to-deploy-4g5g-edge-slicing-to-operate-a-private-network/

Telia created its first 4G/5G edge slicing solution for digital mining by Sandvik.

https://www.nokia.com/about-us/news/releases/2022/09/09/nokia-and-telia-finland-launch-worlds-first-commercial-5g-sa-network-with-network-slicing-for-fixed-wireless-access/

Finland

5G SA Core and slicing via Nokia Airscale technology. From press materials: "The introduction of network slicing will mean that Telia can dynamically allocate a portion of the network for 5G FWA, flexibly balance traffic between FWA and mobile users, and provide new services like application category-based slicing. Being able to specify slices with differentiated levels of speed, latency, and data quality will mean that Telia is able to offer its customers a selection of broadband deals with guaranteed service levels based on customer requirements. Nokia 5G FWA receivers are included in the deal. Telia is also utilizing Nokias Carrier Aggregation technology for making the best use of its 5G spectrum assets to improve coverage in key regions."

https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/3/2023/telia-through-strategic-partnership-with-ericsson-achieves-unprecedented-99-percent-5g-coverage-in-lithuania

Telia Lithuania claims to cover 99% of the country.

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/07/20/2707857/0/en/Telia-Lietuva-results-for-6-months-of-2023.html

Telia Lietuva claims to serve 99% of the population of Lithuania.

https://presse.telia.no/pressreleases/telia-soerger-for-5g-fart-paa-populaere-sommersteder-3261945

Telia Norway claims to provide 5G services to 90% of the country's population.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/south-africas-telkom-launches-5g-network-with-huawei-2022-10-27/

Telkom uses FWA to provide 5G service in South Africa via 125 5G base stations located in the provinces of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Western Cape at launch.

Currently Telkom is South Africa's third biggest operator with 17.6 million users in the third quarter of 2022, according to statistics from market research company Omdia. Vodacom remains SA's biggest operator with over 52 million users while MTN has about 36 million customers.

https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/2/2021/5/5g-to-accelerate-indonesias-digital-transformation

Approximately 8 to 10 cities nationwide in Indonesia

See: https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2023-02-28/telkomsel-and-zte-collaborate-in-trialing-the-utilization-of-5g-network-to-meet-digital-connectivity-needs-in-the-indonesian

https://www.telstra.com.au/content/dam/tcom/about-us/investors/pdf-g/TLS-Financial-results-for-the-full-year-ended-30-June-2022.pdf

80% of all Australians

https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/7/2023/telstra-commercial-5g-sites-go-live-with-ericsson-cloud-ran-technology

https://www.telstra.com.au/aboutus/media/media-releases/telstra-mmwave-5g-speed-february-2022

Cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Goulburn, and the Gold Coast.

https://www.telstra.com.au/aboutus/media/media-releases/wholesale-launches-5G-IOT-product-range

75% of Australians

https://www.telus.com/en/about/news-and-events/media-releases/telus-reports-excellent-operational-and-financial-results-for-second-quarter-2022?INTCMP=VAN_Q2results2022

Telus claims to cover 78% of Canadians as of June 30, 2022.

Telus emphasizes smart cities, healthcare, and agriculture in its 5G PR. It has separate businesses serving health and agriculture businesses. https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/6/2024/ericsson-advances-5g-standalone-network-in-canada

Ducks Unlimited, Kitchen Stuff Plus, QuickTech

https://terago.ca/news_release/terago-commences-5g-fixed-wireless-technical-trials/

Seven major Canadian cities

https://www.threemediacentre.co.uk/content/three-uk-delivers-margin-and-ebitda-growth-in-half-year-results/

5G network coverage now at 56% of the UKs population across 3,300 sites

Three and Vodafone are trying to merge, though there is opposition from British Telecom (BT) about the deal.

Not clear

https://www.tigo.com.gt/sala-de-prensa/gt-tigo-los-primeros-en-conectar-a-guatemala-con-5g

Guatemala

https://www.tigo.com.gt/sala-de-prensa/gt-tigo-los-primeros-en-conectar-a-guatemala-con-5g

Tigo Guatemala is part of Millicom International Cellular SA (MIC) consortium, which provides mobile and residential services "dedicated to emerging markets in Latin America and Africa," according to the company's website.

https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/1/2023/tigo-tanzania-and-ericsson-launch-5g-and-enhance-existing-network

Non-SA 5G is offered in the cities of Dar Es Salaam, Dodoma, and Zanzibar.

Ericsson has touted its use of AI-enabled networking to optimize Tigo Tanzania's network overall.

Ericsson said in its press release: "Ericsson will also optimize Tigo Tanzanias network by deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Cognitive Software to optimize the network by applying AI-powered technologies, evaluate future network demands through active monitoring and predictive forecasting, and meet increasingly critical performance demands while improving the user experience."

https://www.gruppotim.it/en/press-archive/corporate/2019/TIM-5G-5luglio2019.html

TIM covers large Italian cities with 5G.

Telecom Italia, like other European telcos, has been slow to roll out 5G, hoping that the hyperscalers would help subsidize 5G development--a proposal that has been tabled by the European Commission until 2025.

Brasil Terminal Portuario

https://www.rcrwireless.com/20220321/5g/tim-paves-way-5g-standalone-network-launch-brazil

Many Brazilian cities

TIM Brazil has not monetized 5G because customers have not had to purchase a new package to access the network; they only need a 5G-capable phone.

https://www.tpgtelecom.com.au/search?s=5G

TPG Telecom claims over 85 per cent 5G population coverage in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Wollongong and NSW Central Coast.

Airbus, BMW Group, Worldline, Stellantis, Jaguar, Land Rover, China Telecom, Mobile Vikings BT

https://www.transatel.com/news-and-insights/5g-available-now-on-the-transatel-network/

Throughout the UK

Transatel offers mobile cellular services for use by MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators). Its eSIM capabilities allow it to extend 5G services from leading providers worldwide, enabling a specialty in IoT services.

Tre Denmark, also known as Three Denmark or 3 Denmark, covers nearly all of the country with 5G service,

Tre Sweden's 5G covers several major cities in Sweden, including Malm, Lund, Helsingborg, Vsters, Uppsala, and areas of Stockholm.

Tre Sweden is 60% owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison and 40% by Swedish Investor AB. It is also known as Hi3G Access AB.

DNB's network is basis for U Mobile's 5G capabilities.

Alpha Romeo, BMW, Fiat, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Maserati

https://www.transatel.com/news-and-insights/ubigi-5g-now-available-in-more-than-20-countries-at-no-extra-cost/#_ftn1

Ubigi is available in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, USA, UK, and Switzerland.

Ubigi is a 5G service specifically focused on consumer IoT applications, and as result has excelled in eSIM connectivity to a range of luxury car models.

https://www.unitel.ao/new/unitel-apresenta-primeiro-servico-comercial-5g-em-angola/

Three areas within the metropolitan region of Luanda.

KPMG Ignition Center in Chicago, Rockwell Automation

https://newsroom.uscellular.com/uscellular-accelerating-5g-rollout/

USCellular has 5G service available throughout most of the U.S., serving about 1 million customers. It offers faster midband 5G+ in a concentrated area of the U.S. Midwest. mmWave is offered in some parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Washington.

UScellular's ongoing quarterly losses have its parent Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) reviewing options and putting UScellular on the block for sale.In May 2024, T-Mobile announced it will buy most of UScellular's wireless assets, including customers, stores, and 30% of its spectrum assets for $4.4 billion. The transaction is expected to close mid-2025.

UScellular has been suffering losses for several quarters and is reportedly on the block for sale.

https://newsroom.uscellular.com/uscellular-qualcomm-inseego-launches-5g-mmwave-high-speed-internet-service-in-10-cities/

Service is available in East Moline and Rock Island, Ill.; Bettendorf, Cedar Falls, Davenport, Dubuque and Waterloo, Iowa; Yakima, Wash.; and Beloit and Janesville, Wisconsin. Plans were underway in 2022 to expand to "dozens" more urban and rural areas, including Springfield and Tipton, Mo.; Knoxville, Tenn.; and Kenosha and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

USCellular is likely to be sold for parts, but its mmWave service may prove to be a valuable asset for some rival carriers.

USCellular is suffering losses and its parent Telephone and Data Systems Inc. is considering options, including a sale of assets.