The EU wants to be a truly digital economy and be at the forefront of transitioning into a gigabit society by 2025, where 5G technology is the norm. Parliament is looking through an action plan to roll out 5G across the bloc.

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Digital Europe: On the cusp of 5G

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driverless cars that can connect to each other,

online health monitoring, intuitive e-services,

virtual reality and self-adjusting appliances.

the heater warm enough; the TV bright enough.

Data can also be sent from these machines to service providers.##@#

Welcome to the world of 5th generation mobile networks or 5G –

a tech buzzword that could soon be the norm in business and in daily life.

The EU is gearing up to usher in this high-speed, high-capacity digital world by 2025,

It opens new possibilities in the industry.

It opens new possibilities in many services.##@#

infrastructure, regulations, and products have to be updated.

Security concerns over increased connectivity have to be addressed.##@#

MEPs are calling for universal access to technology

to ensure that this 5G digital future is a future for all.