The Hola 5G project, led by Pohde, Boldyn Networks, the University of Oulu, and Wicoar Technologies, received the CEF Connectivity Awards grand prize for deploying Europe’s first private 5G network within a functioning hospital environment. This implementation successfully addressed critical challenges such as patient safety, data privacy, and strict regulatory compliance while supporting demanding real-time applications like surgical assistance and high-volume CT image transfers. Rigorous testing by the CWC team confirmed the network’s resilience against interference, radiation risks, and denial-of-service attacks, ensuring uninterrupted operation of vital hospital systems. By validating these complex use cases, the project establishes a practical foundation for future 6G architectures and demonstrates how private 5G can drive innovation in highly regulated verticals.
Source: https://www.6gflagship.com/news/hola-5g-oulu-wins-european-digital-connectivity-award-2025/
Keywords: private 5G hospital network, surgical assistance, RF interference testing, edge cloud computing, resilient 6G architectures