\tThree of Poland\u2019s major operators signed an agreement to develop future 5G networks with two state-owned companies in a bid to accelerate deployment of the technology, Reuters reported.<\/p>\n
The memorandum of understanding was inked with Poland\u2019s state development fund PFR and state-owned operator Exatel, with the goal of establishing a company to build the country\u2019s 5G infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Although Orange Poland, T-Mobile Poland, and Polkomtel signed up, Play Communications, which GSMA Intelligence data shows is the country\u2019s biggest operator by subscribers, did not: a representative told Reuters it needs corporate approval for such a move.<\/p>\n
Exatel had advocated for the union of private and state-owned companies to develop and launch 5G networks in the 700MHz band, to accelerate delivery of key benefits including low-latency and faster download speeds.<\/p>\n
PFR CEO Pawel Borys said on Twitter: \u201cThe goal of the joint venture is to ensure nationwide availability of services 5G in selected bands, technology security and low service prices thanks to synergies of common infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n
In September, the US and Poland agreed to strengthen collaboration on 5G security [1], outlining guidelines for companies supplying gear used to build networks.<\/p>\n
This immediately drew assumptions the move was part of a US campaign to persuade other governments to follow its lead by banning the use of Huawei gear [2], following allegations the vendor is a national security threat.<\/p>\n
Huawei has long denied such claims.<\/p>\n
In July, the vendor outlined its commitment to the Polish market [3] with plans to spend almost PLN3 billion ($778.5 million) in the country over the next five years.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/home-banner\/us-poland-make-5g-security-pledge\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/home-banner\/huawei-chairman-calls-for-dialogue-over-market-access\/
\n[3] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/huawei-investment-in-poland-hinges-on-5g-stance\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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