TOTEM France, a subsidiary of Orange TowerCo, announced the start of a 5G implementation project on the future “Line 15 South” of the Grand Paris Express metro line. The project aims to introduce 5G technology to the entire length of Line 15 South Line, which spans 33 km and 16 stations, by the end of 2025. TOTEM has already started installing 1,000 5G devices in subway tunnels and stations. , orange Said.
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Technical challenges and solutions
Deploying 5G networks in the limited space of subway tunnels poses technical challenges, such as dense pedestrian traffic and thick walls that obstruct wireless signals. However, Orange pointed out that TOTEM is developing a pooled 5G network that will meet the specific coverage needs of all carriers while ensuring seamless connectivity for passengers.
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Growing need for indoor connectivity
totem france “Indoor connectivity is a priority for transport stakeholders. TOTEM’s operational deployment of 5G in the future Grand Paris Express Route 15 South tunnel and stations is a major industrial project.”
Reportedly, this is a collaborative effort carried out in collaboration with Société des Grands Projects to make this project a reality for the people of the Ile-de-France region.
orange Once completed, it will be the first fully 5G-connected Grand Paris Express line in the Paris metro system, allowing all operators to connect trains and platform passengers on future routes.
