5G News and Updates
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5G to Account for Half of North America’s Mobile Connections by 2025
5G will account for more than half of total mobile connections in North America, according to the latest ‘Mobile Economy North America 2020’ report from GSMA Intelligence. Read full article on the GSMA website
EC pressed to tackle false 5G claims
A group of 15 European Union (EU) member states urged the bloc to create a long-term strategy to counteract the spread of misleading information related to 5G networks, and highlight the environmental and digital transformation benefits of the technology. Read full...
Nokia: 5G set to add $8trn to global GDP by 2030
5G-enabled industries have the potential to deliver $8trn* in value to the global economy by 2030 according to new research from Nokia and Nokia Bell Labs. The 5G Business Readiness Report surveys** 5G adoption among businesses around the world, providing a...
Consumer survey shows most New Zealanders aren’t confident in their knowledge of 5G and would like easier ways to find out the facts
Only a quarter of New Zealanders feel they know a reasonable amount about 5G mobile technology, and 86% would like easier ways to learn more factual information, according to a new consumer survey published today. The nationwide survey of 1000 New Zealanders was...
Vodafone 5G powering the Covid-19 All of Government response
Six month trial of fixed wireless access (FWA) shows the future of Vodafone 5G for NZ consumers and businesses Five months after deployment, Vodafone 5G fixed wireless broadband is proving to be a fast and reliable option for the All of Government Covid-19 Response...
Spark launches 5G in Palmerston North, with four more locations to follow before end of year
Spark has today announced Palmerston North’s city centre as the first location in New Zealand to have access to 5G on both mobile and wireless broadband, with an additional four locations to follow before the end of year. Spark’s 5G rollout is now proceeding with...
New guidelines covering 5G frequencies released by the International Commission on Non‐Ionizing Radiation Protection
The International Commission on Non‐Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) has released new guidelines for the protection of humans exposed to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields. The guidelines cover the upcoming 5G technologies, as well as AM and DAB radio, WiFi,...
Vodafone New Zealand switches on 5G in parts of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown
Greater speed, latency, capacity and security via 5G mobile is now available in parts of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, making NZ the 22nd country to switch it on. Vodafone New Zealand has today switched on 5G in parts of Auckland, Wellington,...
Spark delivers New Zealand’s first 5G commercial wireless broadband into five heartland communities
Westport, Clyde, Twizel, Tekapo, and Hokitika to benefit from 5G wireless broadband services Spark is delivering New Zealand’s first 5G commercial service into selected areas of five South Island towns and communities. Spark 5G wireless broadband services...