Ericsson is investigating use cases of a private 5G network to support Airport 4.0 ambitions at Schiphol Airport, the world’s third busiest airport by international passenger numbers.

The private 5G network will provide secure, high-speed wireless connectivity, future-proofing the airport’s operations.

The partnership is aimed at driving Schiphol’s digital transformation to a future-ready airport with robust digital infrastructure that supports future services.

In a move that sets Schiphol apart from many other airports, it secured its own dedicated spectrum for the private 5G network provided by the Dutch regulator. This gives the airport control over its communications infrastructure, enabling it to optimise network performance, enhance reliability and maintain high security standards. Implementing a private 5G network should reduce Schiphol’s dependency on public or shared networks, allowing it to deploy customised services.

Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) has activated Ericsson Private 5G with the goal of meeting the growing demand for high-speed, low-latency connectivity, ensuring future-proof operations. The companies will work together to explore innovative applications of 5G technology, such as IoT-based monitoring, real-time safety systems and predictive maintenance. The private network provides the flexibility Schiphol needs to innovate customer experience, enhance safety and security, and drive digital transformation.

Ericsson Private 5G provides secure and reliable 4G and 5G connectivity through its single server dual-mode core. Built for business-critical connectivity, the product comes pre-integrated to ensure rapid time to service, delivering intelligent operations in any environment, all while keeping sensitive data secured on site. It can support and adapt to various use cases, industries and levels of complexity for enterprises.

“We are proud to partner with Schiphol on this pioneering project that will address the overall aging infrastructure of airports throughout the world,” said Manish Tiwari, head of private cellular networks at Ericsson (www.ericsson.com). “By leveraging Ericsson Private 5G, Schiphol is setting the stage for innovations that will help them explore the full potential of 5G and the benefits it brings to airport operations.”