Brussels Zaventem Airport to get own 5G network in March
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Zaventem Airport, the main airport of Brussels will soon have its own 5G network, announced the Brussels Airport Company. The 5G-ready network is being built in a strategic partnership with Nokia and Belgian operator Citymesh.
Once the project is completed, the innovative solution should enable the airport to increase considerably its operational efficiency and support even further technological innovation. The 5G-ready network at the airport, which is expected to become operational by the end of March, will be one of the first in the country. The fifth-generation mobile network (known as 5G) is expected to be faster and more efficient in comparison to 4G LTE.
Brussels Airport Company is entering into a strategic partnership with technology partner Nokia of Finland and the Belgian operator Citymesh for the development of the 5G-ready network. In a first phase, 5G will be used to provide connectivity outside on the airport grounds, later on 5G will be installed indoors. Various technologies and applications will be tested both inside and outside to see if they are useful at the airport.
“Brussels Airport selecting Nokia Digital Automation Cloud platform to build industrial-grade private wireless, powering digital transformation with 4.9/LTE now and 5G next to create its vision of the future, is a great endorsement,” said Stephan Litjens, General Manager, Nokia Digital Automation. “Automation of airports is essential for increased efficiency, reliability and enhanced operational awareness as airports transform their business models”.
