Vodafone Ukraine and Kyiv Aviation Institute (KAI) partnered to launch the country’s first university-based 5G open space, aiming to expand access to advanced mobile connectivity.
Deployed using Nokia equipment, the 5G network provides stable indoor coverage across the first and second floors of KAI’s main academic building in Kyiv. The zone is open to the public and accessible to anyone with one of the operator’s SIM cards and a 5G-compatible device.
In its announcement, Vodafone Ukraine explained that until now 5G infrastructure in Ukraine has largely been limited to operator offices and industrial testbeds. The installation at KAI marks the first deployment of the technology on a university campus, offering students, the organisation and visitors direct access to advanced connectivity.
Vodafone Ukraine CEO Olga Ustinova said “a similar open 5G zone already operates in our Kyiv office, and we are happy to share cutting-edge technologies with the next generation of engineers, inventors, and entrepreneurs,” adding the operator continues to gear up for a wider 5G rollout.
In addition to the 5G zone, Vodafone Ukraine and KAI are launching a joint master’s program in Big Data and Data Science, with training provided by industry specialists from the former’s Big Data Lab. The partners also plan to establish a large-scale research lab with advanced technology on campus.
Source: https://www.mobileworldlive.com/europe/vodafone-ukraine-powers-university-5g-hub/
