At the Digital Day 2018 several Member States took important steps to extend the 5G European network by signing regional agreements on 5G corridors. Following those new agreements and with previous agreements between many European countries, a pan-European network of 5G corridors is now emerging with hundreds of kilometres of motorways where tests will be conducted up to the stage where a car can operate itself with a driver present under certain conditions (third level of automation).
The 5G corridors make Europe the biggest experiment area rolling out the 5G technology. This confirms Europe's leadership in large-scale testing and early deployment of 5G infrastructure enabling connected and automated driving. This pan-European effort will create a secure and safe environment for citizens to be able to enjoy the benefits of connected and automated driving.
5G connectivity will be a fundamental enabler for the digital transformation of our economy and society. The 5G Action Plan adopted by the European Commission in September 2016 sets ambitious targets with regard to 5G roll-out starting in 2020. The commercial launch will take place in European cities and comprehensive deployment in cities and along major transport paths.
More information about the initiative can be found here.
Source: European Commission