Source: Vertical News
"We are honored to be the first country with full coverage of 5G network!" Monaco, a European country, officially announced the news on July 9, local time. According to Agence France-Presse, it is Huawei, a supplier from China, that helped Monaco Telecom accomplish such a feat.
Monaco Telecom: Huawei is the "pioneer" of 5G
In September 2018, Monaco Telecom, Monaco's largest telecommunications operator, signed an agreement with Huawei. The agreement aims to promote the country to become the first 5G-covered country in Europe and even in the world.
On July 9, local time, with the help of Huawei, Monaco really did it! "5G will provide the Monaco people with a better quality of life, but also provide us with extraordinary opportunities!" Frederic Genta, head of digital transformation in Monaco, said at the opening ceremony.
At the ceremony, Monaco showed the world all kinds of 5G technology. For example, bus shelters equipped with wireless networks, and unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with fire fighters in Monaco that play 4K quality images in real time. In addition, Janta said that the famous World Formula One Championship (F1) Monaco Station will also use more 5G technology.
Martin Peronnet, general manager of Monaco Telecom, also thanked Huawei. "The 5G technology brought by Huawei will help Monaco digitalize." Prior to this, Peronel has repeatedly expressed their support for Huawei to the outside world. "Many countries and operators are finalizing plans to launch 5G with Huawei, some of which have already done so."
Huawei: Monaco has opened a window for us
"In some 5G areas, Monaco has opened a window for us. They can serve as models for other operators and countries.
Guo Ping-lai, Vice President of Huawei, said in an interview that although Huawei's business scope in Monaco is not large, the full coverage of 5G in Monaco is a major opportunity.
At present, Monaco Telecom has a prominent position in its official network, introducing 5G technology. Peronel pointed out that Monaco's individual and business customers have been able to use the new 5G technology on 5G-compatible smartphones. In addition, the 5G mobile phone recommended by the official website is Huawei Mate20 X.
According to data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Monaco is situated on the northern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, with a total population of about 40,000 people and a territory area of 2.02 square kilometres. It is the second smallest country in the world. At the same time, Monaco is also one of the richest countries in the world, with per capita GDP ranking first in the world on many occasions.
Ren Zhengfei: About 135 out of 140 countries chose Huawei.
At the end of May this year, the UK officially opened 5G service, which was the first to start 5G service in Europe. At present, Huawei is helping the four major UK mobile operators to develop 5G network together. In early June, Huawei also signed a 5G contract with MTS, Russia's largest operator.
According to incomplete statistics, Huawei has signed 50 5G commercial contracts worldwide, covering 30 countries, of which 20 have signed with European operators.
On June 24, Ren Zhengfei, founder of Huawei, told the Financial Times that Huawei 5G is "far ahead of the United States, absolutely ahead of the United States, and does not need any help from the United States" in some areas.
Ren Zhengfei said he was confident that Huawei would win an overseas 5G contract. He believes that 135 or 136 out of 140 countries will choose Huawei. "The United States will not use it, Australia will not use it, and most of Europe will have no problem."