Huawei’s mobile 5G exhibition is putting the disruptive power of 5G technology on display
5G for Europe
Pushing the boundaries in mobile technology research
Experts predict a 1 000-fold increase in the demand for wireless capacity over the next decade. The IoT will be connecting some 100 billion devices by 2025, generating a sharp increase in mobile broadband demand.
Huawei is a driving force in developing 5G wireless technologies with and for Europe. It is investing a tremendous R&D effort in 5G research and innovation and aims to turn this investment into technological progress for Europe thanks to an open and collaborative approach.
Milestones
2020
Infrastructure ready for full 5G roll-out worldwide
2019
World Radio Congress to confirm main 5G standards
2018
Huawei 5G NR products pass the strict verification requirements of TÜV SÜD, the EU's certification authority
2018
Huawei completes the first 5G trial in the city of Turin, Italy in February 2018
2017
Huawei and Deutsche Telekom Showcase End-to-End 5G Network Slicing at MWC
2016
Outdoor field trial by Huawei and Vodafone achieves 20 Gbps for single user MIMO
2015
Large-scale 5G test beds involving Huawei launched in Munich, Germany, and Surrey, UK
2015
European 5G Public Private Partnership (5GPPP) launched on 1 July
2014
Huawei announces it plans to launch 5G with MegaFon at 2018 Soccer World Cup in Russia
2013
Huawei announces USD 600 million 5G research investment globally by 2018
2012
Huawei demonstrates first 5G prototype base stations with 50 Gbps capacity at MWC
2009
Huawei begins researching 5G mobile technologies
Latest entries
This Monday: Huawei’s 5G Demo Truck comes to Brussels
12 October 2018
First 5G holographic call in Russia
3 October 2018
Beeline and Huawei showcase holographic communication technology
Huawei helps Monaco roll out 5G
30 September 2018
The first antennae have been installed in the pilot area of Port Hercule, with the network to be completed in the coming months.
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Events
19 November 2018
2018 Global MBB Forum
London, United Kingdom
Huawei’s annual Global Mobile Broadband Forum brings together MNOs, vertical industry leaders and broader ecosystem players to showcase case studies, offer new industry perspectives and share paths to sustainable growth.
15 October 2018
The Huawei 5G Demo Truck
Square Meeting Centre
1000 Brussels, Belgium
It’s time to reimagine mobile networks
25 September 2018
1st EU-China Forum 2018
Brussels, Belgium
Led by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China. Partners include Huawei. Panellists in the session on innovation include Tony Graziano, Vice-President of Huawei's European Public Affairs and Communication Office.