Ana Vasconcelos· Renew

Unverifiable

Over 60% of SMEs need 5G to grow

Omissions

• No official EU-wide survey data from Eurostat or the European Commission was found that specifically measures the percentage of SMEs stating they 'need 5G to grow'. The closest available data relates to digital intensity (73% of EU SMEs had basic digital intensity in 2024) and private 5G adoption plans (approximately 60% of European enterprises according to Analysys Mason, but this refers to piloting/planning adoption, not a stated need for growth).

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Investment Bank - Accelerating the 5G transition in EuropeReports on 5G transition challenges and need to support 5G SMEs, but does not provide the specific statistic claimed
• SecondaryMarket Data Forecast / Analysys Mason - Europe Private 5G Network MarketApproximately 60% of European enterprises are either piloting or planning to adopt private 5G networks