The company is establishing Romania's first 5G Standalone educational mobile private network with edge computing. 

The project, secured through the third round of CEF Digital Programme calls, boasts a total funding of €2.9 million, including a €0.7 million co-funding contribution from the project partners. Over its 36-month duration, the project will integrate the 5G Standalone-powered infrastructure within the university's faculties, enabling immersive learning experiences through VR and AI.

Nedim Baytorun, CEO of Vodafone Romania, stated: “This innovation-driven initiative doubles down on our commitment to unlocking the potential of 5G Standalone technology as a transformative force for social and educational advancement, reaching well beyond its conventional boundaries. It's a privilege for us to leverage our expertise in rolling out a seamlessly integrated digital infrastructure – the 5G Mobile Private Network that will act as the backbone of this project.”

The project directly supports the EU's Digital Decade goals by bolstering resilient digital infrastructure and promoting digital inclusion through broadened access to advanced 5G networks and edge computing.