(3) Demonstration

Ensuring connectivity complements terrestrial networks, such as broadband connectivity to homes and offices in underserved areas, via hybrid terrestrial-satellite connectivity.

Efficient multicast/broadcast delivery to network edges for content such as live broadcasts, ad-hoc broadcast/multicast streams, and group communications.

Investigating the use of 5G New Radio over satellite links with a focus on user harmonization and control planes. 

Broadband connectivity to platforms on the move. Bringing 5G to commercial airplanes with new inflight media and entertainment services.

Enabling Smart Energy as a Service with research to verify the stability, resilience and ultra-fast response (below 5ms) of the energy grid with high share of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and Distributed Energy Storage.

Edge-computing enabled by metro optical networks providing high capacity connectivity across metro networks with low latency. 

Crowdsourced live streaming platforms using SDN and NFV technologies for faster, more flexible and more agile network service deployment. 

Media services in large venues, using a dedicated 5G-stadium testbed, meeting need for increased density and static-to-low mobility. 

Providing the required network/cloud slicing capabilities with dedicated service level agreements for mission-critical applications for enhanced public safety. 

Quality of Service (QoS) and guaranteed bandwidth allocation to Mobile Backpack Units for Real Time Transmission by local broadcasters operating in a city context.