Finland introduces the world’s most advanced 5G test network at Mobile World Congress 2016. This unique innovation ecosystem unites global telecommunications vendors, SMEs, network operators, public authorities, universities and research institutes to develop our digitalized future together. The 5G Test Network Finland is also open to companies from outside Finland, offering a robust test bed, which can be used to ensure new products and services are equipped for the new technology.
“5G is a vital future technology enabling very high quality multimedia and cloud-based services, as well as the future development of the Industrial Internet and other businesses, while reducing energy consumption. The 5G test network gives Finland a unique competitive edge in the race towards the digital future,” says Anne Berner, Minister of Transport and Communications of Finland.
Open innovation ecosystem for future technologies
“The 5G Test Network Finland is truly extraordinary as it is built on an open innovation ecosystem, meaning that there are no operator or developer specific limitations. For the first time, the network also brings together the “big three” – Nokia, Ericsson and Huawei – proving ultimate openness to the ecosystem,” says Pertti Lukander, Head of Industry Engagement, Nokia.
The Finnish 5G test network gives industries an exceptional opportunity to test new products and business models. The integrated test environment offers different players the first taste of 5G mobile technology functionalities and gives them the possibility to test critical technologies well before 5G becomes commercially available.
The 5G test network project connects four different test networks, each with different characteristics – all supported by Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation, and the 5thGear programme. The currently ongoing four test bed opportunities serve both industry and academia, offering opportunities to international research initiatives as well.
Additional information:
Ms. Teija Räsänen, Marketing Specialist, Finpro, tel. +358 50 469 9695, teija.rasanen(at)finpro.fi
For more information about 5G Test Network Finland see press release by Tekes: http://www.tekes.fi/en/whats-going-on/news-2016/finns-introduce-the-worlds-most-advanced-5g-test-network/
Finpro
Finpro helps Finnish SMEs go international, encourages foreign direct investment in Finland and promotes travel to Finland. Finpro is a public organization consisting of Export Finland, Visit Finland and Invest in Finland. Our almost 240 professionals work in 36 Trade Centers in 31 countries and 6 offices in Finland. www.finpro.fi
Finland Pavilion at MWC16 – Love, Peace & Digitalisation
Finpro hosts the Finland Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress 2016, Barcelona, in cooperation with Tekes, BusinessOulu, Helsinki Business Hub and Tampere Region Economic Development Agency Tredea. www.mwc16.fi
