Latvian mobile innovator and telco operator LMT, in collaboration with Latvian port technical services provider LVR Fleet, has conducted a successful 5G maritime connectivity concept demonstration. It showcased fully functioning 5G network connectivity from shore to ship, between ships, and between ships and drones.
The demo was held in the Port of Riga and was the first known full-scale demonstration of such a solution.
The demonstration showcased the 5G multi-hop principle as it ensured communication between several LVR Fleet vessels. A pilot boat, Dore, delivered stable 5G network connectivity, which was demonstrated…
