5G technology opens up a new world of possibilities. That sure sounds great, but what does it actually mean? To give a more tangible illustration of the advances made possible by 5G, Proximus decided to organize a one-of-a-kind event. It gave a handful of users a taste of the digital experiences that await us in our daily lives in the years to come.

A few days ago, Proximus teamed up with the legendary Ancienne Belgique concert hall to film a concert by Belgian artist Konoba using a 360-degree camera placed at the center of the stage. The concert's images were broadcast live in the atrium of the Proximus headquarters, located a few kilometers away, where the spectators could follow the show as if they were there thanks to a virtual reality headset and 5G smartphones made available to them.

The broadcasting of this unique concert, which gave the spectators the impression of being on stage with the artists, was made possible by a 5G SA antenna installed in the Proximus towers. This equipment is the fruit of the '5G Innovation Platform' developed by Proximus. This innovation platform aims to further the research and development into 5G in order to deploy the best possible technology in the near future. The potential of this new 5G antenna goes far beyond what is possible today, as demonstrated by the live broadcast of the Konoba concert in high definition and virtual reality. With this 5G deployment, Proximus will work with other partners to demonstrate innovative applications that will change our world.

Further tests will follow in the coming months

This test event was also an opportunity for Proximus to highlight the complementarity between fiber and 5G, which are the two high-speed networks of the future, since the fiber network installed in the Ancienne Belgique allowed data to be sent at high speed, with reception being ensured by the 5G antenna available in Proximus' towers. This complementarity offers spectators a stunning immersive experience.

On the strength of this first experiment, with particularly encouraging results, Proximus and its partners are already preparing other tests for the coming months. The aim is to continue to work closely together within the framework of the '5G Innovation Platform' in order to fine-tune the network of the future and prepare for the large-scale deployment of 5G technology in Belgium.

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