The operator said in a press release that the new network will allow compatible devices to use speeds up to 1 Gbps.

The operator also announced its goal to cover 20% of Slovakia’s population with 5G services by the end of the year.

The launch follows a pilot program conduced by O2 which launched a year ago in parts of Bratislava. The network will rely on Ericsson’s 5G technology.

O2 also announced it was doubling customer’s data allowance for free for a temporary time, allowing them to take advantage of the new faster network.