Hrvatski Telekom has announced the launch of its commercial 5G network, with the service being available initially in Zagreb, Rijeka, Split, Osijek, Samobor and Sveta Nedelja.
With 5G, Hrvatski Telekom is building a network of the future that will enable the connection and automation of numerous sensors, industrial devices, autonomous vehicles, drones, as well as the advances in telemedicine.
The start of operation of the 5G network is a natural continuation of activities on the construction of the network of the future, which Hrvatski Telekom began to implement and test in March 2019, and with the modernization of the mobile network fulfilled the preconditions to make his leap. By commercially launching the 5G network, Hrvatski Telekom puts Croatia alongside numerous European and world markets that are already taking advantage of the opportunities provided by 5G technology.
The 5G network is based on Dynamic Spectrum Sharing - DSS (Dynamic Spectrum Sharing) technology, the application of which enables the current use of existing frequencies for 5G. The DSS technology allows for the fast implementation of the 5G network and reduces the need for new base stations and locations on specific 5G frequencies.
In selected tariffs Hrvatski Telekom, without additional charges until June 10, 2021, offers all of its customers the possibility to use the 5G network, in by 5G covered areas and with use of a compatible 5G device.
Kostas Nebis, Hrvatski Telekom CEO
The commercial start of the 5G network is a big milestone for Hrvatski Telekom, but also for the entire telecommunications industry in Croatia, because today we present the network of the future.
Boris Drilo, Hrvatski Telekom CTIO
The application of 5G technology will enable further development of existing, but also completely new digital services, such as networked sensors and artificial intelligence in the context of "smart and green solutions" in manufacturing, agriculture, health sector and the public administration.
