One Year of 5G Metro : Milestones, Momentum and the Road Ahead
Launched in December 2024, the 5G Metro project has completed its first year of implementation, marking an important milestone in its ambition to build inclusive, human-centered digital learning environments. Co-led by Orange, Awabot, and IMREDD at Université Côte d’Azur, the project brings together cutting-edge telecommunications, robotics, and academic research to address educational inequality and social isolation through 5G-powered telepresence.
Solid Foundations and Concrete Experimentations
The indoor 5G coverage system, based on Nokia’s ASIR technology, was completed in November 2025. Initial tests validated both technical integration and telepresence use cases, including a public demonstration event held in May. Eight articles were published on the project’s website to make the technical and societal challenges more accessible.
Next Steps
In 2026, 5G Metro will move into real-life experimentation: connected robots, edge computing, AR/VR, and more. The goal is to measure the impact on inclusion and lay the groundwork for a replicable European model for education and beyond.
