en.Wedoany.com Reported - WINDTRE Business, in collaboration with the First Local Health Authority of Naples (ASL Napoli 1 Centro) and the University of Naples Federico II (Università di Napoli Federico II), conducted a field experiment on 5G emergency communications at the Maradona Stadium in Naples. The experiment took place during a Geolier concert (one of the year's most attended music events), with approximately 50,000 spectators and intense mobile network usage, presenting a highly challenging scenario. Results showed that the emergency communication solution based on 5G standalone networking and network slicing maintained stable connectivity under severe network congestion.

The experiment aimed to assess the reliability of emergency communications in a high-density user environment. Tests simulated voice communication and data transmission between an ambulance and the ASL Napoli 1 operations center. Results indicated that even with thousands of simultaneous connections and extreme network congestion, the connection remained fully continuous and services stable. This validation demonstrates the practical potential of 5G standalone networking and network slicing technology in highly critical operational applications, offering new possibilities for the resilience of emergency service communications and the digitalization of healthcare systems.

Network slicing technology creates dedicated virtual segments within the mobile network, reserving capacity and priority for core services. Under the scientific supervision of the University of Naples Federico II, the solution was rigorously evaluated in a real and complex environment. Michele Lucantonio, Director of Direct Sales for Public Administration and Utilities at WINDTRE Business, stated that the experiment confirmed the strategic role of 5G standalone networking as an enabler of innovative services with high social value. Fulvio Paone, Head of the IT and Digital Transformation Department at ASL Napoli 1 Centro, noted that the experiment is a first step toward more reliable communications, helping to improve rescue coordination and intervention effectiveness. Nicola Pasquino, Professor of Electrical and Electronic Measurements at the University of Naples Federico II, metaphorically described it as creating a dedicated lane on a congested highway, reserving resources for critical services.