Budapest 5g base station electricity subsidy

Is Vodafone the only option in Hungary for 5G?

Vodafone’s position as the sole option in Hungary for 5G services was challenged by Magyar Telekom which also launched commercial 5G services in early April 2020. Since mid-2018, Magyar Telekom has been conducting 5G trials and the first 5G standard station opened at Zalaegerszeg (West Hungary) at the end of January 2019.

Is 5G available in Hungary?

In terms of commercial 5G service, the first operator that launched this service was Vodafone Hungary, in partnership with Huawei, in October 2019. It has continued to expand its 5G network coverage with the development of 5G base stations in larger rural towns and around Lake Balaton.

What frequencies does Vodafone Hungary provide to Budapest University of Technology & Economics?

Vodafone Hungary provided 40 MHz of its frequency in the 3500 MHz band to Budapest University of Technology and Economics. The spectrum is suitable for operating an experimental indoor 5G network across the university campus, as well as for creating an open innovation environment and a 5G Laboratory.

Where can I get 5G in Budapest?

5G services are available from Magyar Telekom, Vodafone and Yettel (former Telenor) in most parts of Budapest and the surrounding areas, near Lake Balaton and in other large cities such as Győr, Debrecen, Szombathely and Kecskemét. The companies provide continuously updated 5G coverage maps: Yettel 5G coverage map.