Major telecommunications developments are reshaping Europe's digital landscape as carriers expand their 5G networks and manufacturers launch new compatible devices. Free Mobile in France and Fastweb-Vodafone in Italy have reported significant progress in their 5G rollouts, while several manufacturers have introduced innovative 5G-capable devices to meet growing consumer demand.
Free Mobile has marked a major milestone in France's telecommunications infrastructure by activating thousands of new 4G and 5G+ antennas [1]. The company has also launched a new 5G box service offering high-speed internet without long-term commitments for under 30 euros monthly [2].
In Italy, the Fastweb-Vodafone partnership has achieved remarkable progress, with 5G coverage now reaching 87% of the population [3]. This expansion has been accompanied by stable revenue growth and a significant increase in ICT services during the first half of 2025.
On the device front, Netgear has unveiled its premium Nighthawk M7 Pro router, featuring both Wi-Fi 7 and 5G capabilities [4]. Meanwhile, Honor has introduced a new budget-friendly 5G smartphone [5], demonstrating the increasing accessibility of 5G technology across different market segments.
In the mobile device sector, several manufacturers are expanding their 5G lineup. Oppo is developing its A6 Pro 5G [6], while Redmi is preparing to launch its 15C 5G model [7], indicating strong momentum in the mid-range 5G device market.
- Actualité : Free Mobile amorce un tournant majeur pour la 4G et la 5G+
- La box 5G de Free change tout pour ceux qui veulent internet partout, même en vacances
- Fastweb+Vodafone cresce nellEnterprise e accelera sul 5G
- Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro: Mobiler Premium-Router mit Wi-Fi 7 und 5G
- Honor’s Newest 400 Smart 5G Pops up Online
- Oppo A6 Pro 5G gets certified, has key specs outed
- Redmi 15C 5G is still on the way, new certification reveals its charging power
