5G‐EVE: 5G European Validation platform for Extensive trials

Within the framework of the Joint Research Unit (JRU) established between Telefónica and UPM, through IPTC, the Center has signed a new and important collaboration within the 5G EVE project, for the validation and large-scale experimentation of 5G technology. The responsibility on the part of IPTC falls on the GATV-IPTC.

5G EVE: The objective of EVE is to create the foundations for a pervasive roll-out of end-to-end 5G networks in Europe, by offering vertical industries and all 5G-PPP Phase3 projects a set of facilities to validate their network KPIs and their services. Representatives of these vertical industries are directly involved as partners of 5G-EVE to contribute to the design of the end-to-end 5G services, and to provide early assessment.

The 5G-EVE end-to-end facility consists of the interconnection of four 5G-site-facilities (France, Spain, Italy and Greece).

The 5G-EVE facility will enable experiments with: (a) heterogeneous access, including NR, licensed/unlicensed spectrum, advanced spectrum management; (b) Mobile Edge Computing, backhaul, core/service technologies; and (c) means for site-interworking and multi-site/domain/technology slicing and orchestration.

5G-EVE will impact standards, and has the potential for ensuring the sustainability of the facility beyond the project lifetime, therefore becoming a cornerstone of the 5G PPP program and beyond.