Telia Lithuania has announced plans to trial the country’s first standalone (SA) 5G network by deploying a private 5G system at the Baltic Sea port of Klaipeda, marking a key step in its nationwide rollout strategy.
In a statement, the operator explained that the new network will operate independently of external infrastructure and provide coverage across an area of up to 10 kilometres. This setup enhances both security and speed, reducing latency to below 10 milliseconds - compared to 15-18 milliseconds on non-standalone (NSA) 5G networks.
In addition to improving the port’s operational efficiency, the private 5G network will support advanced use cases such as smart container identification, coordination of autonomous truck movements between quays and container yards, and the remote operation of heavy equipment. Network slicing capabilities are also being explored.
Port employees will retire their traditional walkie-talkies in favour of a 5G-based Push-to-Talk (PTT) system, which operates via a smartphone app. The new system offers improved audio quality, broader coverage, and dedicated channels for each port division. Importantly, it will remain functional even during external network outages.
Telia Lithuania head Giedre Kaminskaite-Salters said: “The architecture makes the port’s network more resilient to hybrid threats, while ensuring even faster data transmission. This pilot will allow us to prepare for wider deployment across industries where uninterrupted connectivity is essential. We’re opening a new technological chapter in Lithuania.”
Source: Telia Lithuania has announced plans to trial the country’s first standalone (SA) 5G network by deploying a private 5G system at the Baltic Sea port of Klaipeda, marking a key step in its nationwide rollout strategy.
