Vodafone said any move by Britain to bar equipment made by China’s Huawei from all parts of new 5G networks would cost it hundreds of millions and “very significantly” slow down the deployment of the new technology.

The Tyndall Institute is to collaborate with Limerick-based tech manufacturer Arralis.

Imagine Communications has announced its plans to bring high-speed broadband to 1 million homes and businesses across Ireland within the next 18 months.

History was made today when the first Irish international holographic call was carried out between Ireland and Vodafone’s Innovation Centre in Germany using 5G technology.

Three Ireland is on course to bring 5G phone coverage to Ireland next year, beating rivals Vodafone and Eir in the battle to make smartphones faster and more powerful.

The Communications Minister Denis Naughten admits that a lack of mobile phone coverage is preventing some Irish businesses from expanding.

Vodafone Ireland, in partnership with Ericsson, have today announced Ireland’s first successful live demonstration of pre-standard 5G technology in Ireland.

Irish firms and consumers won’t be able to avail of 5G technology for at least three or four years, eir’s chief technology officer has warned.