Seoul: Samsung Electronics Co. announced its partnership with Hyundai Motor Co. to integrate fifth-generation (5G) private network solutions into Hyundai's vehicle manufacturing facilities. The two companies have successfully completed the end-to-end Reduced Capability (RedCap) trial over a private 5G network and plan to showcase the technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Spain.
According to Yonhap News Agency, a private 5G network is a dedicated communication system where a company installs its own base stations and utilizes separate frequency bands for internal communication. RedCap simplifies 5G connectivity for compact Internet of Things (IoT) devices by reducing complexity and optimizing power efficiency while maintaining necessary data speeds.
This successful RedCap trial builds on Samsung Electronics' deployment of a private 5G network at Hyundai Motor's key manufacturing facility in October. The collaboration aims to transform Hyundai Motor's Ulsan Plant, the world's largest automobile plant, which produces an average of 6,000 vehicles daily, into a smart factory.
Hyundai Motor intends to expand RedCap private 5G networks to its latest electric vehicle manufacturing facilities, with plans to begin operations in the first half of 2026. Simon Lee, vice president and head of the network business at Samsung Electronics, highlighted the synergy between the two companies as a means to drive business innovation and explore new use cases by merging their expertise.
Samsung's RedCap-powered private 5G network solutions are anticipated to open more possibilities for enterprises, manufacturers, and public institutions, serving as a gateway to more efficient 5G networks.