Memo: 5G networks will be a leap, not a step, forward

Vice-President of the European Commission Neelie Kroes stated on the 4 July 2014 that it is important to understand 5G mobile will be more than just the next step beyond today’s 4G networks. According to this statement, 5G mobile will also offer totally new possibilities to connect people, and also things such as cars, houses and energy infrastructures.

This statement was made two weeks after the European Commission and Korea agreed to work towards a global definition of 5G and to cooperate in 5G research. They also agreed on the need for harmonised radio spectrum to ensure global interoperability and on the preparation of global standards for 5G.

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ESO: Background information: Tomorrow's Internet starts now: get ready! http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-tomorrows-internet-starts-now-get-ready/

ESO: Background information: What 5G can do for you http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-what-5g-can-do-for-you/

ESO: Background information: Landmark agreement between the European Commission and South Korea on 5G mobile technology http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-landmark-agreement-between-the-european-commission-and-south-korea-on-5g-mobile-technology/

ESO: Background information: Mobile communications: Fresh €50 million EU research grants in 2013 to develop '5G' technology http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-mobile-communications-fresh-e50-million-eu-research-grants-in-2013-to-develop-5g-technology/

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