Telefonica, Ericsson and Qualcomm Launch 5G mmWave Network in Spain

Telefonica, Ericsson and Qualcomm have announced the launch of the first commercial mobile 5G millimeter (mmWave) network in Spain in Hall 3 at Mobile World Congress 2023, Barcelona. Furthermore, the technology partners ensured that during the MWC 2023, compatible user devices and partners could access the Ericsson-powered Telefonica 5G mmWave network during the event.

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5G mmWave Network

5G mmWave (26 GHz) spectrum can be used to achieve Gigabit speeds and high capacity and to deliver the best 5G experience in crowded areas. Since a lot of tech enthusiastic crowd be present at the MWC 2023, the 5G mmWave Network can be used to deliver users, and partners access to high speed and capacity anytime. Moreover, 5G mmWave is specifically used in Fixed Wireless Access, digitalization, Industry 4.0, and connected vehicles providing extremely high-performance coverage and enabling a new range of use cases that can be explored.

Gerardo Rovira, director of Radio Access Telefonica Spain, says: “This first commercial deployment of 5G mmWave services we are launching together with Ericsson and Qualcomm, along with the massive spectrum that Telefonica has obtained in the last auction, is the last milestone in a series of 5G long term projects that Telefónica has been developing in collaboration with enterprises and institutions in the last 3 years, and it goes a long way in showing the commitment that Telefónica has in the development and leadership of a strong 5G ecosystem that will be a key factor in bringing compelling services for both the public and private sectors.”