The Hungarian incumbent Magyar Telekom has launched a commercial 5G service in parts of central Budapest and downtown Zalaegerszeg.
Operating in the 3.6 GHz frequency range, it has, like 2G, 3G and 4G technologies, been developed with Ericsson Hungary, who partnered in the construction of 5G stations.
Commenting on the launch, Magyar Telekom CEO Tibor Rékasi said: “Magyar Telekom has for long been preparing for the introduction of 5G, we have been investigating the technology and the embedded opportunities for years now and have also been operating a test network for the past six months. Thanks to this, a few days after the announcement of the results of the successful frequency bidding, we can already launch our commercial 5G service. 5G technology, allowing for data transmission rates significantly higher than earlier, low latency, and the connection of a vast amount of network devices shall open up a number of new possibilities for industrial use as well as in the everyday life of people. Relying on the newly obtained frequencies, we can further develop our key mobile network infrastructure, according to our plans, by the end of the year, we will further increase our 5G regional coverage, to make the newest generation of mobile technology available to an increasing number of subscribers”.
As previously reported by Broadband TV News, Magyar Telekom was one of three companies awarded 5G licences by the regulator NMHH late last month.