MCS and the packed 5G summer

In recent weeks we have been working hard again with 5G technology. You may be thinking: “5G? I already have that, right? What's so special about that?”

However, MCS's 5G is quite unique because it works on the 3.5 GHz band. Get an insight into my work as an MCS support engineer during these busy 5G weeks in this blog!

A little 5G recap

5G technology has recently become publicly accessible to Odido customers. But at MCS we have been installing private 5G networks for years to make innovative applications possible together with our partners.

The special 3.5 GHz frequency band

What makes the 3.5 GHz frequency band of 5G so special? Thanks to this frequency band, users benefit from ultra-low latency and higher speeds. This is ideal for applications such as large events or robotization.

At large events, for example, thousands of devices can be provided with a fast internet connection simultaneously. In robotics, robots or drones can be controlled over long distances with a low response speed or work autonomously without noticeable delay.

5G in practice

In recent months, 5G has been the main focus in my work. A few large projects have been started and built that will use a super-fast 5G connection.

For example, together with my colleagues, I installed a private 5G network at RoboHouse in Delft. This network for the brand new robotics field lab at TU Delft was opened on June 19 by having a robot cut the ribbon from a great distance using VR technology. Thanks to this innovative 5G technology, organizations at RoboHouse can develop and extensively test robots of all shapes and sizes.

A private 5G SA network has also been installed at the Railcenter in Amersfoort for the Rail FieldLab 5G. This network gives rail professionals the opportunity to conduct experiments in order to contribute to the safe and timely transport of passengers and goods. In our previous blog you could already read how the final inspection round of my colleague Wim Masselink went into work there.

We drink our own 5G champagne

But at MCS we believe: practice what you preach. That is why, in addition to our mobile 5G kit, a private 5G network in our head office should not be missing. My colleague Daan van Dorp and I have been busy in recent weeks delivering the 5G network there.

A special first 5G user

After conducting speed tests, the construction was successful. The honor of being the first to use this brand new network went to the special robot dog from Boston Dynamics. He came to visit for the final tests.

Thanks to the low latency of our private 5G network, this robot dog could be controlled smoothly. For example, in the future it can be used to carry out autonomous inspections on dangerous areas.

Now it's time for vacation! But sitting still is certainly not an option, because 5G will continue to run at full speed at MCS during and after the summer.

Knowing more

Want to get started with 5G yourself? With our 5G mobile kit you can experience for yourself what 5G can do for your organization. We are happy to look at the possibilities together with you! TakeContactcontact us for more information.