Collaboration for private 5G smart-city project in Sunderland

Airspan Networks Holdings, a provider of disruptive software and hardware for 5G networks, has announced its continued collaboration with Boldyn Networks to support Sunderland city in its ongoing smart cities project.

In the initial phase of the smart dities project, Airspan’s expertise helped support Boldyn in deploying AirSpeed 1900 outdoor small cells. These small cells were discretely incorporated into existing street furniture providing high-performance, and high-capacity connectivity across Sunderland.

Fronthaul connectivity

The chosen radios employed a comprehensive architecture, integrating all the Open RAN software within a single radio enclosure and offered variable options for fronthaul connectivity to overcome challenges in areas with limited fibre presence.

Airspan engineering flexibility provided options for connections over both fibre and point-to-point microwave. The first phase of the smart cities project saw the rollout of next-generation connectivity across Sunderland, laying the foundation for progress in various sectors. Airspan reports key areas that benefited from the 5G private network include: smart homes, digital skills, education and Industry 4.0.

“Airspan’s continued support and advanced technology solutions have been important in our journey to transform Sunderland into a pioneering smart city. [Its] commitment and expertise in deploying 5G solutions align with our vision for a digitally connected and sustainable urban future,” said Claire Venners, director delivery UK & Ireland at Boldyn Networks.