5G EVE

5G European Validation Platform for Extensive Trials

H2020 Project, 2018–2021

We are at the “eve” of a fundamental transition in 5G, and 5G EVE aims to create the foundations for a pervasive rollout of end-to-end 5G networks in Europe. 5G EVE supports this fundamental transition by offering vertical industries and all 5GPPP Phase 3 projects facilities to validate their network KPIs and services. 5G EVE aims to create synergies between a significant number of facilities that will ensure sustainability and impact in terms of exploitation. 5G EVE will impact standards, and has the potential and strategy to ensure the sustainability of the facility beyond the project lifetime, therefore becoming a cornerstone of the 5G PPP programme and beyond.

The 5G EVE end-to-end facility consists of the interconnection of four 5G site facilities (France, Spain, Italy, Greece), which have been selected because of their considerable previous work with vertical industries and standardisation bodies, on top of their 5G technology competences. The 5G EVE facility will enable experiments with heterogeneous access, including NR, licensed/unlicensed spectrum and advanced spectrum management, as well as mobile edge computing, backhaul and core/service technologies. It will also enable site interworking and multisite/domain/technology slicing/orchestration.