Telia Docks Lithuania’s First 5G SA Network at KlaipėDa Port

Wedoany.com Report-May 16, Telia is set to launch Lithuania’s first 5G standalone (SA) network trial at the Klaipėda Port, located on the Baltic Sea. This trial will allow the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority and companies operating within the port to explore the benefits of a private 5G network. The initiative is also intended to pave the way for similar rollouts at critical infrastructure sites across the country.

The dedicated core of the 5G network enables it to function independently of external infrastructure, covering a defined geographic area of up to 10 kilometers. This results in significant improvements in security and speed. For example, latency is reduced to under 10 milliseconds, compared to 15-18 milliseconds achieved with non-standalone 5G networks.

One key upgrade for port employees will be the replacement of outdated walkie-talkies with a 5G-based Push-to-Talk (PTT) system. The new system, which operates via a smartphone app, will provide enhanced audio quality, greater coverage, and separate channels for each port division. Additionally, the PTT system will continue to function even during external network outages, ensuring uninterrupted communication.

Giedrė Kaminskaitė-Salters, Head of Telia Lithuania, commented: “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.”

Algis Latakas, Director General of the Klaipėda State Seaport Authority, added: “Klaipėda is already among the most digitally advanced Baltic ports. Testing a private 5G network is another strategic step forward. It maximizes data security and makes advanced automation possible, while laying the foundation for future smart port infrastructure solutions.”

This trial marks a significant step toward enhancing the port’s technological infrastructure, increasing data security, and enabling more advanced automation processes. It also sets the stage for the development of future smart port solutions in Lithuania.