Verizon Business has another contract to build a private 5G network at one of the Virginia Port Authority’s marine terminals as part of a project to replace Wi-Fi and enable low-latency service across the 271-acre site. did.
The carrier says Norfolk International Terminal’s (NIT) 5G spectrum and private network infrastructure meets the throughput, reliability and latency thresholds needed for safety surveillance drones, self-driving trucks and mobile cranes. said.
Verizon Business also offers a “push to talk” mobile app for connecting phones, smartphones, and tablets.
NIT is one of the largest commercial container shipping hubs in the United States, with direct access to road and rail networks.
The carrier has won a private 5G contract with Virginia International Terminals in 2022.
Kyle Malady, CEO of Verizon Business, said the NIT announcement is an opportunity for companies to “start small with new technologies, demonstrate the use cases and applications that make sense for their business, and then go on to do more.” “By scaling up, we can modernize and improve our operations.” .
The carrier said NIT is currently undergoing several optimization upgrades to build semi-automation capabilities, which will increase its capacity to transport additional cargo.
Verizon Business says its private 5G network provides the connectivity foundation for adopting new sensor technologies, machine learning and intelligence applications, and inventory management.
Ericsson is a major equipment vendor.
A Verizon representative said: mobile world live The network uses Ericsson’s standalone and dual-mode 5G core with outdoor C-band radios.