5G campus network

Injection moulding machine manufacturer Arburg is already the first customer to use Deutsche Telekom's new product "Campusnetz M with industrial frequencies". Find out how the campus network works and how it serves as the basis for employees' IoT ideas.

Telekom has installed a private 5G campus network for RTL Deutschland, which went live just in time for the UEFA Euro 2024. With the “Campus Network Private” business solution, RTL becomes the first media company in Germany to equip its production studios with a dedicated 5G Standalone (5G SA) network.

This makes TV production even more flexible: the solution enables the use of wireless cameras both inside and outside the studios, offering greater flexibility for future broadcast operations.

The in-house campus network provides a customized infrastructure tailored for high performance and dynamic environments. The short data paths of the standalone 5G architecture support data-intensive applications with ultra-low latency in the millisecond range. In addition to wireless cameras, the network will also support wireless microphones, wireless intercom systems, and dedicated internet access in the future.

5G for the digitalization of port logistics: Europe’s leading independent container terminal operator, EUROGATE, relies on Deutsche Telekom’s hybrid 5G campus networks. At the ports of Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven, the “Campus Network L” business solution improves mobile connectivity at container terminals.

This enables the operator to use digital logistics applications even more securely and flexibly – with dedicated bandwidth, high availability, and full 5G performance. A hybrid campus network is deployed, meaning that in addition to Telekom’s public mobile network, private 5G industrial frequencies in the 3.7 to 3.8 gigahertz (GHz) range are used for critical data transmission – for example, to further digitalize handling processes or to tightly integrate cargo handling equipment with control and process management systems.

From innovation to production at top speed: At the Werner-von-Siemens Centre for Industry and Science (WvSC) in Berlin, technologies such as artificial intelligence, voice control, and augmented reality are being made ready for real-world use in actual production environments.

With high bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and maximum availability, Telekom’s 5G campus network enables innovative, industry-driven applications – such as autonomous mobile robots for production and logistics.

The Moselle Valley is renowned for its steep vineyards and rich winemaking tradition. However, labor shortages and safety risks make vineyard management increasingly challenging. The “Smarter Vineyard” project leverages 5G technology and automation to support winemakers. A 5G-enabled robot performs tasks such as soil cultivation and leaf removal. Cameras collect data on vine health, pest infestation, and ripening conditions, which are processed centrally.

The private 5G network operates on industrial frequencies and functions independently of the public mobile network. In the future, the robot and network will be able to move from vineyard to vineyard. The entire operation is emission-free. The project is coordinated by the University of Koblenz and supported by research and industry partners. The goal is to help viticulture adapt to climate change and labor shortages.

Deutsche Telekom has implemented a 5G campus network for Hamburger Containerboard in Spremberg to digitally connect and optimize paper production. The network enhances communication between machines, processes, data, and employees. The deployment was supported by Bayerische Funknetz GmbH.

Initial use cases include digital inventory, logistics, IoT sensor technology, and mobile apps. The campus network spans an area equivalent to 50 football fields and covers eight outdoor locations and 116 indoor antennas. The 5G standalone technology provides high security, low latency, and supports network slicing.

The entire infrastructure operates independently from the public mobile network, ensuring data privacy and full control. With the 5G campus network, Hamburger Containerboard is increasing both efficiency and competitiveness.