European Commission - Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology
European Commission - Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology
10/15/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/15/2024 10:51
TUKE 5G Infrastructure for Smart Communities (TUKE 5GSC)
Focusing on research, logistics and energy, this project will enable the development of innovative solutions for manufacturing environments and energy metering.
| Location | Slovakia - Košice |
| Sectors |
Education/Research, Transport/Logistics, Energy |
| Network type |
Private 5G standalone network |
| Project start - end date (duration) |
1 January 2024 - 31 December 2026 (36 months) |
| Total budget |
€1.66 million |
| EU contribution |
€1.25 million |
| Lead entity / organisation |
Slovak Telekom a.s. (ST) |
| Beneficiaries and partners |
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What will this project provide?
The project will enable the development of innovative solutions for logistics in manufacturing settings and for energy metering.
How will it work?
The project's private 5G standalone networkwill enable the implementation of two use cases:
- 5G smart logistics
The network will enable the use of real-time location systems (RTLS) in manufacturing environments, allowing the optimisation of production and logistics processes, resulting in faster and more efficient delivery of goods.
- Smart metering
The network will enable the development of a smart energy metering platform with real-time analytics on energy use and efficiency, as well as machine-learning algorithms for better communication and automated workflows, improving the efficiency and reliability of energy monitoring and management systems.
How will it be built?
The project will deploy a private 5G standalone networkusing C-band spectrum of 3720 MHz - 3800 MHz. The network will offer download speeds of 650 Mbps and will comprise:
- 10 indoor radio units;
- 2 network controllers;
- 2 basebands;
- 24 radio dot antennas;
- Power distribution unit for routers and basebands;
- Cloud-based network manager;
- Cloud resources.
How is it financed?
The project has a total budget of €1.66 million, of which €1.25 million under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme.
Who is involved?
The project is lead by Slovak Telekom a.s. (ST), as project coordinator, with Technická univerzita v Košiciach/ Technical University of Košice (TUKE) and SOVA Digital a.s. (SOVA) as beneficiaries.
How can I find out more about the project?
For more information, please contact the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) or visit the project page in the EU Funding and Tenders Portal.