"Europe is at a tipping point in the development of 5G Standalone and 5G Advanced. Whereas the early years of 5G were mainly about coverage and visible rollout, the focus is now shifting to what networks can actually deliver. It is precisely at this moment that Europe risks falling structurally behind. This conclusion is drawn from the recent report A Global Reality Check on 5G SA and 5G Advanced, prepared by network measurement company Ookla in collaboration with market analysis firm Omdia."
"According to The Register, North America and large parts of Asia are now visibly benefiting from the transition to 5G Standalone, while much of Europe remains stuck in an intermediate phase that is becoming less and less future-proof. The differences are not so much in coverage, but in actual network capabilities, response time, and the ability to roll out new services."
Europe stands at a tipping point between 5G Standalone and 5G Advanced, with the early 5G focus shifting from coverage to network capability. North America and large parts of Asia are benefiting from the transition to 5G Standalone, while much of Europe remains stuck in an intermediate, less future‑proof phase. The gap concerns capabilities, latency, and the ability to roll out new services rather than coverage. The mobile sector sits about halfway through the 5G lifecycle, and 5G Standalone is now the necessary foundation for 5G Advanced and progression toward 6G. Fragmented investment, limited high‑quality mid‑band spectrum, and low‑price policies have led to 5G often being rolled out as a 4G extension, hindering promised benefits.
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