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Vodafone LimeNET Micro 2.0 gives you a private 5G network
OUR TAKEVodafone’s launch of LimeNET Micro 2.0 and the adoption of 5G-based MPN by European smes is important in facilitating the digital transformation of smes, enhancing network security and flexibility, enhancing the user experience and driving technological innovation.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter Wha…
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OUR TAKEVodafone’s launch of LimeNET Micro 2.0 and the adoption of 5G-based MPN by European smes is important in facilitating the digital transformation of smes, enhancing network security and flexibility, enhancing the user experience and driving technological innovation.–Zora…
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OUR TAKE Vodafone’s launch of LimeNET Micro 2.0 and the adoption of 5G-based MPN by European smes is important in facilitating the digital transformation of smes, enhancing network security and flexibility, enhancing the user experience and driving technological innovation. –Zora Lin, BTW reporter Vodafone debuts a Raspberry Pi-based 5G in-box network prototype at MWC 2023, and unveils an improved version of LimeNET Micro 2.0 at this year’s MWC, hoping to make 5G-based mobile private networks (MPNS) more accessible to Europe’s 22 million smes.
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Analysis
The LimeNET Micro 2.0 Developer Edition, produced by Vodafone in partnership with Lime Microsystems, is a crowdfunded series of private 5G base station kits that are currently on sale through Crowd Supply, with prices ranging from $800 to $12,000. In high-load networks, private 5G networks offer connections up to 10 times faster than Wi-Fi, with security and mobility benefits. Santiago Tenorio, director of network architecture at Vodafone, shows an example of how the technology could be used in a bakery. “You don’t need a password or talk to staff, you just walk into the bakery and you’re connected to the bakery network.” Ibrahim Bushehri, CEO and founder of Lime Networks, says: “The solution must be ultra-portable and come with an optional battery pack that can be installed on drones and autonomous robots for long-range and tactical deployment. Such as emergency response scenarios and temporary events.” Also read: Nokia and Claro deploy Colombia’s largest 5G network
Key Points
- With private 5G networks, individuals or companies can set up their own cellular connections, providing a viable alternative to Wi-Fi.
- In high-load networks, private 5G networks have connections that are 10 times faster than Wi-Fi.
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