Orange deploys a 5G standalone virtual private network at the Port of Barcelona

Spanish operator Orange has developed a 5G Standalone (SA) virtual private network for the port of Barcelona, ​​with the aim of offering advanced mobility service to the entire port area and its users, the telco said in a release.

The Spanish carrier said that the deployment of this 5G virtual private network will require a total investment of 3.6 million euros ($4.04 million) over the next five years. Orange noted that the project required the addition of 5G SA architecture to existing network infrastructure at the port.

The private network will provide ultra-low latency that allows operations that require great precision, such as driving cranes or other machinery.
The new infrastructure will also provide the necessary capacity and scalability for the massive connection of sensors and devices, facilitating the real-time location of ships, merchandise and other assets, as well as offering voice and data services for companies and port users, according to Orange.

“The development of this extremely modern telecommunications network enables us to have competitive advantages over other European ports, opening up new possibilities and allowing a wide range of use cases in the fields of emergency communications, video transmission in high quality and real time and the improvement and optimization of port operations,” said Lluís Salvadó, president of the Port of Barcelona.