Spanish consortium launches 5G sustainability project
A consortium of companies in Spain have launched CRETA, an innovative project to promote sustainable mobility and the reduction of emissions through 5G technology. The objective of this initiative is to create and implement an “active and dynamic management solution” for transport and mobility based on the control of the real emissions of each vehicle […]
5G-powered parking app shows real-time availability in Welsh town
5G Wales Unlocked partners AppyWay and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council have launched the a new app displaying real-time availability of parking in Ebbw Vale’s General Offices , Parkway and Town Station car parks. Enabled by 5G technology and powered by BT, the AppyParking app allows users to see where they can park in advance […]
West Midlands gets funding to support new 5G solutions
West Midlands 5G has been awarded £2.4m in funding through the DCMS Future RAN competition. Future RAN is a funding competition that has allocated £30million of research and development funding to projects that support the goals of the Government’s 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy, an ambitious plan to grow the UK’s telecoms supply chain while ensuring […]
New connectivity is bringing roads up to speed
Three big trends in connectivity are set to revolutionise our roads in the next five to ten years: edge computing, 5G and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications. In 2022, edge-node sensors will be installed at roadsides around the world as an initial step in bringing all three together as part of the transport infrastructure. Sensor-driven computing will […]
Streetlights, bus shelters and other street furniture to be used to help speed up the next generation of ultrafast 5G technology
Mobile network operators will get easier access to lampposts, bus shelters and other street furniture to speed up the roll out of next-generation, ultrafast 5G technology under a new government trial. A £4 million competition launched today will explore ways to make it simpler and quicker for mobile companies to use publicly-owned buildings and curbside […]
HERE, Vodafone and Porsche partner on real-time warning system
HERE Technologies, Vodafone and Porsche have announced a feasibility study on road traffic safety. The three global companies say they are working together to trial how 5G technology and highly precise location determination can improve traffic safety and reduce the number of road accidents in the future. The three companies are collaborating in the development […]
London’s tube to have full mobile access by 2024
Transport for London has announced it’s appointed BAI Communications to deliver full 4G mobile communications across the tube network. London Mayor Sadiq Khan says key central stations such as Oxford Circus and Euston will benefit by the end of next year. TfL says BAI Cwill enable mobile coverage on the whole Tube network, helping to […]
West Midlands welcomes the UK’s first 5G connected ‘Road Sensor Network’ targeting congestion
Transport bosses in the West Midlands are harnessing the power of 5G technology to cut traffic congestion on some of the region’s busiest roads. A network of 5G sensors will relay live traffic information to the regional control centre to enable swift action to be taken as queues build up – perhaps diverting buses, implementing […]
5G trials in Milton Keynes get underway
“Once again Milton Keynes will be the testing ground for more futuristic and novel uses of modern technology,” a report in the New City’s local newspaper proudly trumpets as trials using a new 5G system get underway. The Milton Keynes Citizen says trials have started in the MK:5G programme, which is a new testbed in […]
Driverless 5G-enabled lorries to be tested in Northeast
A new project’s been announced which will use 5G technology to automate a 40 tonne HGV. Technology company North has been appointed to design, build and support the £4.9 million operation, which will take place close to Vantec at the Nissan test track in Sunderland. North will partner with Nokia in a project they say […]
