The European Union(EU) is joining forces with Brazil to strengthen cooperation on the development of 5G technology. The agreement which was signed at the recent MWC follows similar key cooperation initiatives with South Korea, Japan and China.
The EU and Brazil have committed to developing a global definition of 5G and to identifying the services (for example connected cars, the Internet of Things or very high-definition video streaming) which should be the first delivered by 5G networks. The two partners will also work to define common standards in order to have a stronger position on the global stage.
They will cooperate in identifying the most promising radio frequencies to meet the additional spectrum requirements for 5G, especially in the framework of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In addition, they will promote the deployment of 5G in fields like smart cities, agro-food, education, health, transport or energy as well as possibilities for joint research projects in this area.
According to EU, similar cooperation agreements are also being discussed with India and the United States.
Vice-President Ansip, responsible for the Digital Single Market
This is about essential technology to ensure connectivity. But it is also about building trust and confidence in online services and creating the right conditions for the technology to be deployed across borders.
Günther H. Oettinger, in charge of the Digital Economy and Society
With today's agreement we have notably committed to cooperating on the take-up of 5G in so-called vertical industries such as transport or energy.
