Digital Landscape in Sweden

PROSPECTS

Sweden is among the European leaders for connectivity

In 2018, Sweden remained among the European leaders for digital connectivity. In addition, the country continues to register positive dynamics in this regard due to investment from private businesses and government initiatives.

The Government remains ambitious with regards to the future of the digital realm

The Swedish government envisions “a completely connected Sweden by 2025” as part of its Broadband Strategy, a plan for ensuring fast and stable internet connections for all of the country’s inhabitants. By 2020, the government plans to be providing high-speed 100 megabit per second internet connections for 95% of Swedish households and businesses.

Cooperation of Nordic countries to facilitate the development of 5G

In May 2018, the prime ministers of all of the Nordic nations, including Sweden, announced that their governments would cooperate in the development of a common plan to adopt 5G technology across the region. The leaders of the Nordic countries’ governments expect the region to become a global leader in digitalisation and 5G connectivity.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

First 5G connection by Telia is live

In December 2018, telecom services provider Telia launched the very first 5G network in Sweden, in cooperation with Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Ericsson, one of the world’s leading providers of connectivity solutions, a company which originated in Sweden. The existing network is only available at the premises of KTH and its primary role is to provide scholars and university students with the opportunity to utilise and research 5G technology in real-life settings.

GDPR arrives to protect EU users’ data

Starting from May 2018, the new General Data Protection Regulation applies across 28 EU member states, including Sweden. The EU’s data protection reform is a major event for many stakeholders, including citizens, businesses and regulators across all EU countries.

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