The European Union has taken multiple steps to ensure speedy and reliable 5G deployment across European Countries. This includes design and planning spectrum bands auction for 5G.

In May 2019, the European Commission adopted an Implementing Decision to harmonize radio spectrum from 24.25 - 27.5 GHz (26 GHz band), enabling Member States to set common technical conditions for use of the band and open it up for use (with 5G in mind, but on a technology and service-neutral basis).

The EU Electronics (New Framework) set a deadline of 31 December 2020 for the granting of spectrum from 24.25–27.5 GHz for 5G service provision.

5G Spectrum Allocation in Major European Countries

5G Frequency Bands in Europe

The 5G mobile wireless standard has been allocated different frequency bands in different countries and regions. There is a lower band and a higher band in each country and region. We have listed the current 5G Spectrum allocations for Europe:

5G Spectrum Allocations for Europe