en.Wedoany.com Reported - Proximus has activated three 5G network slices at the King Baudouin Stadium in Belgium, dedicated to medical assistance, media coverage, and mobile payments. This marks the first time in Belgium that multiple network slices have been used simultaneously in a real-world environment hosting tens of thousands of spectators.

Network slicing is a key capability of 5G networks, enabling the creation of multiple virtual networks on a single mobile infrastructure. Portions of network capacity can be reserved for critical applications, unaffected by regular data traffic. The network can be likened to a highway divided into multiple virtual lanes, where certain lanes (i.e., "slices") are closed to regular traffic and reserved exclusively for specific services or applications. Leveraging a fully independent 5G core network, Proximus's 5G standalone network is now capable of deploying such network slices at a commercial scale.

During the Red Devils' final friendly match before heading to the World Cup, Proximus provided three independent slices. The most critical slice is dedicated to medical assistance. This mission-critical slice enables the UZ Brussels medical team on-site to maintain continuous contact with hospital staff, allowing real-time monitoring of the stadium situation and providing support to the on-site medical team when necessary. Through this slice, the connection remains secure and uninterrupted, even in environments with massive network traffic both inside and outside the stadium.

The second 5G slice is dedicated to media coverage, in collaboration with DPG Media. A stable connection is crucial for capturing and broadcasting the match without interruptions. Proximus provides a broadcasting slice as a backup connection for live streaming, ensuring smooth coverage.

The third 5G slice supports mobile payments. In an environment where hundreds of transactions occur simultaneously, this event-critical slice ensures smooth and reliable payment processing, minimizing waiting times for fans in queues.

Previously, three slices had never been used simultaneously at the same location in Belgium, especially near a packed stadium with dense network traffic. By activating the mission-critical slice, broadcasting slice, and event-critical slice at the same time, Proximus demonstrates the ability to manage and prioritize different services on a single network without compromising performance or reliability. This marks a significant step toward a flexible and intelligent 5G network that can be tailored to specific needs and applications, even at a commercial scale.

"When the Red Devils play, everything must run smoothly, both inside and outside the stadium. With this pioneering achievement, we have demonstrated for the first time in Belgium how a 5G network can simultaneously support and guarantee multiple critical applications—from medical assistance and live broadcasting to payments—within a packed King Baudouin Stadium. As a proud partner of the Royal Belgian Football Association and sponsor of the Red Devils, we strengthen Belgian football by providing technology and innovation that tangibly benefit fans, players, and organizers," said Renaud Tilmans, President of Proximus Enterprise Business.

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