Europe’s mobile operators face €205bn network investment gap, industry group says
( May 6, 2026, 09:44 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Europe’s mobile operators will need to invest about €475 billion over the next decade to bring the region’s networks up to the standards of global 5G leaders, but market conditions are likely to deliver only around €270 billion, leaving a €205 billion shortfall, mobile industry group GSMA has said in a report that renewed calls for EU telecoms consolidation and regulatory reform.The report is attached. The statement follows....
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