Singtel is set to launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network using the trial spectrum in partnership with Ericsson.

“5G has the potential to accelerate the digital transformation of industries, as well as empower consumers with innovative applications,” said Mark Chong, group chief technology officer at Singtel.

Singtel and Ericsson are planning drone and autonomous vehicle trials on their 5G pilot network later this year at one-north and other designated areas. Enterprises can use the network to develop new 5G use cases.

Singtel announced the launch of its 5G pilot network at the Bringing 5G to Life event held at Singtel Comcentre. Singtel and Ericsson demonstrated 3D AR streaming over a 5G network operating in the 28GHz millimetre wave spectrum.

The event showcased the emerging technologies from technology partners such as Garuda Robotics, Intel, Meta, Rohde & Schwarz and Sony.

The companies demonstrated how enterprises and consumers can use technologies such as AR, mixed reality, connected drones, real time HD 3D mapping as well as cloud-based gaming and robotics.

The 5G pilot network deployed at one-north in Buona Vista, the country’s science, business and IT hub – will be using Ericsson’s 3GPP standards-compliant 5G technology.