Driving the Future: 5GAA Brings First-Ever Satellite and 5G-V2X Direct Vehicle Connectivity to Life in Paris

Driving the Future: 5GAA Brings First-Ever Satellite and 5G-V2X Direct Vehicle Connectivity to Life in Paris

  • In a global premiere, 5GAA members demonstrated connected vehicles using non-terrestrial networks (NTN), complementing terrestrial 4G and 5G networks
  • The event featured the first on-the-road, live-traffic demonstration of 5G-V2X Direct technology capabilities for advanced connected mobility services
  • 5GAA members showcased ready-to-deploy vehicle-to-network (V2N) technologies improving road safety in real traffic conditions.

PARIS, 15 May 2025 — For the first time worldwide, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) showcased connected vehicles using non-terrestrial networks (NTN) for emergency messaging, as well as 5G-V2X Direct for advanced detection of vulnerable road users (VRU) in real-traffic conditions. 5GAA members also demonstrated the readily available capabilities of Vehicle-to-Network (V2N) services.

“Today, we saw real vehicles on real roads, connected through cutting-edge technologies such as satellite, 5G-V2X Direct and commercial networks. This is the future of automotive connectivity, and it’s closer than you think,” said 5GAA Chairman Christoph Voigt.

5GAA members, vehicle manufacturers BMW Group and Stellantis and technology partners Anritsu,Cubic³, Deutsche Telekom, HARMAN, Jember, LG Electronics, Qualcomm Technologies, MediaTek, Rohde & Schwarz, Rolling Wireless, Skylo, VEDECOM Institute and Viasat demonstrated NTN satellite connectivity. Demonstrations focused respectively on realising hazard warning and emergency messaging use cases in the vehicle, as well as illustrating how NTN will complement terrestrial 4G and 5G networks in the future. Demonstrations on public roads emphasised the vision of how NTN can support ubiquitous automotive connectivity for connected services with seamless integration and switching between NTN and terrestrial networks to enable voice communication. In the future, car drivers may not even realise that satellite connectivity is being established instead of using a terrestrial network. According to 5GAA 2030 Roadmap, the initial market deployment of satellite connectivity in vehicles is expected by 2027 (based on IoT NTN 3GPP Release 17).

Anritsu, Keysight Technologies, Rohde & Schwarz, and MediaTek complemented the NTN demonstrations with parallel test equipment measurements for performance verification.

For the first time on the road, 5GAA member Valeo, in collaboration with Marben, demonstrated 5G-V2X Direct, in which two vehicles shared sensor data, triggering a warning of a pedestrian crossing at an obstructed intersection. This demonstration illustrated how 5G-V2X Direct (based on 3GPP Release 16) will enable vulnerable road users’ advanced protection by leveraging sensors and camera feeds from other vehicles to alert drivers, paving the way for smarter mobility. As per the 5GAA Visionary 2030 Roadmap, 5G-V2X is expected to be mass-deployed in commercial vehicle models starting from the time horizon 2026-2029.

The public road demonstrations continued with V2N technology for road users’ protection. 5GAA members, including Nokia, Orange, Stellantis, Valeo, and VEDECOM Institute, showcased interoperable V2X Platforms with vehicles, mobile applications and smart intersections (equipped with cameras and connected via the 5G networks) sharing collective perception to enhance road users’ safety. Additionally, HARMAN and u-blox showcased Emergency Electronic Brake Light (EEBL) near-real-time alerts to prevent hard braking events, in line with the upcoming 2026 Euro NCAP local hazard requirements, and used precise positioning techniques to prevent false alerts.

5GAA members Rohde & Schwarz, S.E.A., Keysight and Orange alsoexhibited Next Generation Emergency Call (NG eCall) verification and network performance.

The event, hosted by Telecom-Paris, highlighted how 5GAA is developing new standards for safety and innovation in automotive connectivity in Europe and globally.

Please see our brochure about the Paris demonstrations here.

A French version of this press release is also available for our French-speaking audience here.

Discover What Our 5GAA Members Are Saying here.

About the 5GAA

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global, cross-industry organisation of more than 110 members, including leading global automakers, Tier-1 suppliers, mobile operators, semiconductor companies, and test equipment vendors. 5GAA members work together to develop end-to-end solutions for future mobility and transport services. 5GAA is committed to helping define and develop the next generation of connected mobility, automated vehicles, and intelligent transport solutions based on C-V2X. For more information about 5GAA, please visit www.5gaa.org.

Gearing Towards Advanced V2X Use Cases: the impact of ETSI Release 2 standards

Gearing Towards Advanced V2X Use Cases: the impact of ETSI Release 2 standards

In partnership with 5GAA and with the support of the European Commission and European Free Trade Association, DEKRA is hosting the 4th ETSI C-V2X Plugtests™ event at Parque Tecnológico in Málaga, Spain from 10-13 September.

During the week, ETSI and DEKRA will enable On-Board-Units (OBUs), Roadside-Units (RSUs) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKIs) vendors to run interoperability test sessions to assess the level of interoperability of their implementation and validate the understanding of the standards. This edition of the Plugtests will focus on direct communication between devices using ETSI TC ITS Release 2 standards, including Collective Perception Services (CPS) and Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs).

5GAA will organise a half-day workshop on 11 September to bring together some key players in the C-V2X ecosystem and discuss the impact of ETSI Release 2 standards. The speakers will provide insights on the future of C-V2X for the automotive industries, while the workshop’s technical agenda will demonstrate progress made on 5G-V2X Direct, ETSI Release 2 messages and security.

To view the agenda, click here.

Study on integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) for C-V2X application

Study on integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) for C-V2X application

The Work Item “Study on Integrated Sensing and Communication for C-V2X Application” aims to discuss the integration of sensing and communication systems into one system from an automotive perspective. The Work Item aims to identify key features relevant for the realization of the selected automotive use cases.

The Technical Report outlines the objectives and goals of the work item, implementation descriptions of automotive use cases with ISAC and key technology trends to facilitate the application of ISAC in C-V2X scenarios. The objectives of the work item are thus:

Analysis of ISAC use cases and ISAC concept development

  • Identify applicable ISAC use cases for connected mobility from 5GAA, academia, standards organizations (SDO) such as 3GPP SA1, etc.
  • Define criteria/rationales to select a subset of use cases.
  • Update use cases to identify the value and impact of ISAC technologies.
  • Derive sensing requirements for selected use cases.
  • Establish quantitative general metrics to evaluate and measure the performance of ISAC solutions to guide research and standardization.
  • Describe an ISAC concept based on existing technologies in the automotive sector/field.

Study possible ISAC technology trends

  • Do state-of-the-art study of the evolution and technology trends of new ISAC features in research and SDOs (e.g. 3GPP, ETSI) and analyze the potential impact on both communication and sensing systems from the automotive
    perspective.
  • Analyze ISAC technology features relevant for the identified automotive use cases

Download the Technical Report here.

Friends of 5GAA

Friends of 5GAA

5GAA’s members have created a work-stream dedicated to addressing issues of interest and concern to the Infrastructure Owners-Operators and Road Authorities community.

With multiple engagement platforms and tailored content, US IOOs and the overall road infrastructure operators community can learn more about the superior safety benefits of C-V2X technology and engage with a growing ecosystem of telecom providers, chipset makers, and auto OEMs to identify synergies, opportunities, and potential business models to accelerate and streamline deployment of this life-saving technology.

Membership will allow 5GAA, road operators community to continue the productive conversations initiated e.g. with US IOOs during the C-V2X Workshop for North American Transportation Planning and North American Road Operators in Washington D.C (April 2018), where 5GAA presented a vision for a connected future (here) or European National Road Administrations (NRAs) and road infrastructure operators during a similar C-V2X Workshop and Demonstration in Paris, France (July 2018).

C-V2X Waiver Orders

Download the complete FAQ list here.

For any questions regarding our future activities and future engagement opportunities, please email us at liaison@5gaa.org.

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Past events

3 Jun. 2025DSP Leaders World Forum

DSP Leaders World Forum

Panel Discussion: Supporting the market growth of connected vehicles Date & Time: Tuesday, 3 June 2025 | 14:40 – 15:25Location: The Fairmont…

5GAA to Host High-Level Conference and Live Demos in Paris

5GAA to Host High-Level Conference and Live Demos in Paris

On 15 May 2025, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) will host a full day of high-level discussions and real-world demonstrations in Paris, spotlighting the latest V2X innovations in France and across Europe.

Key Topics

The day will begin with the “France 2030 & Beyond: Accelerating Connected Mobility” conference at La Défense. This conference will gather key industry leaders, policymakers, and regulatory experts to discuss the future of V2X in France and Europe, focusing on cooperative, connected, and automated mobility (CCAM).

Discussions will focus on accelerating the market deployment of CCAM technologies and the key enablers needed for future mobility. Highlights include expert panels on what the automotive industry needs to scale connected mobility services and the role of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) in delivering large-scale, reliable V2X solutions.

Experience the Technology

In the afternoon, participants will travel to Paris-Saclay, to experience first-hand the latest C-V2X innovations by 5GAA members in the Paris Télécom University area:

  • First-ever demonstration of NTN technology applications for the automotive sector, allowing for seamless ubiquitous connectivity.
  • Vehicle-to-Network (V2N) services showcase for Vulnerable Road Users’ protection at intersections and safety alerts between vehicles in case of hard braking ahead, toemphasize the market readiness and fast-scaling potential of network-based technologies.
  • First-ever on-road 5G-V2X Direct (3GPP Release 16) demonstration of sensor-sharing between vehicles for Vulnerable Road Users (VRU) detection at an obstructed intersection, on-road and in real-traffic conditions.

Stay tuned for more information, event highlights and key takeaways, which will be shared on the 5GAA website and social media following the conference!

If you wish to participate, contact us at marcom@5gaa.org.

We look forward to welcoming you to Paris for this groundbreaking event!

Check out the event’s agenda.

Exclusive Media Tour!

Join us In Paris! 

The 5GAA’s tech demonstrations offer an unparalleled opportunity to learn from industry leaders and explore the future of automotive connectivity.

If you would like to attend physically the media tour from 10:30 to 12:30 pm CEST or request interviews with key speakers and experts, please contact us at marcom@5gaa.org

For further information

Please see our brochure about the Paris demonstrations here:

https://5gaa.org/content/uploads/2025/05/5gaa-paris-demos-media-kit-14.05.2025.pdf

Media contact: marcom@5GAA.org

ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo: 5G Automotive Connectivity – What to Expect and When

ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo: 5G Automotive Connectivity – What to Expect and When

5GAA Chief Technology Officer Maxime Flament is in Stuttgart today to present on ‘5G Automotive Connectivity: What to expect and when’ at this year’s ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo.

Taking place from 09:25-9:50, Maxime gave attendees an overview of the 5GAA roadmap ramping up toward increasingly advanced use cases in the 2030 timeframe, while also touching on the importance of the full integration of V2X technology into ADAS and automated driving systems (ADS).

Find the 5GAA 2030 Roadmap here.

Among other things, Maxime explained to attendees how:

  • Many safety and traffic V2X use cases are emerging, from simple hazard warnings to teleoperation gradually increasing levels of complexity and automation
  • The 5GAA roadmap envisions a rapid integration of V2X into ADAS and ADS
  • Automotive connectivity exploits different radio access: vehicle-to-network, vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-roadside and vehicle-to-satellite
  • Recent progress has been demonstrated in accurate positioning, low-latency services using MEC, 5G-compliant satcom, pedestrian and cyclist protection, etc
  • Auto manufacturers are focussing on 5G 3GPP standards

Maxime also had the chance to meet with 5GAA members exhibiting their innovative 5G-V2X solutions at the event.

The ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Technology Expo is one of the world’s biggest conferences focused on ADAS and assisted driving and is not to be missed for anyone with an interest in connectivity and connected mobility.

5G-V2X onward

Connected mobility

5G-V2X onward

C-V2X and its evolution to 5G V2X will foster synergies between the automotive industry and other verticals moving towards 5G. Its extreme throughput, low latency, and enhanced reliability will allow vehicles to share rich, real-time data, supporting autonomous and connected driving experiences.

​5G technologies are the next generation of wireless networks. It is key to transmitting more extensive amounts of data more reliably, with lower latency and at faster speeds than ever before.​

C-V2X is the next generation telematics that can support new automotive deployments and build a new transportation ecosystem for the future. 

The C-V2X technology is already available but to support the autonomous vehicles of tomorrow, the technology must evolve to meet more demanding safety requirements. 5G will facilitate this evolution. Its extreme throughput, low latency, and enhanced reliability will allow vehicles to share rich, real-time data, supporting fully autonomous driving experiences.​

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is shaping the path to 5G by supporting C-V2X, as well as working to deliver innovations in on-device intelligence and integration in connected vehicles. The 5GAA is confident that a technically superior standards-based cost-effective and scalable access technology from the cellular industry will carry C-ITS and Connected Vehicle applications well into the 5G era and beyond.​

Supporting Innovation: C-V2X Use Cases

Under its current Work Programme, 5GAA seeks to leverage today and tomorrow’s innovative C-V2X solutions
for a safer, greener and more efficient transportation system, benefiting all road users.

Define the next step: accelerate definition of C-V2X based on 5G-V2X or future LTE enhancements

5GAA intends to develop application-level groundwork
for the next-generation services (based on 3GPP Rel-16)
with advanced use cases involving complex message
interactions for assisted, autonomous (Level 1 – Level 5)
and automated driving (supported by infrastructure).

MEC technology to support automotive services in multi-OEM, multi-MNO, multi-vendor environments (MEC4AUTO)

Edge computing offers cloud computing capabilities at the edge of the network. 5GAA considers Edge computing as one of the key supporting technologies for many V2X services for connected and automated driving.

However, despite the many remaining challenges, 5GAA’s ongoing Work Item aims to demonstrate the use of MEC technology for automotive services e.g. in multi-MNO, multi-OEM, multi-MEC system environments.

Predictive quality of service (QoS): using 5G network data analytics to enable proactive C-V2X adaptation

The study on E2E Network Slicing and Predictive QoS described an evolved QoS framework for C-V2X in 5G, called predictive QoS, which can be enable by network slicing, multi-access edge computing, and machine learning.

The enhanced C-V2X study describes how LTE-V2X and 5G-V2X will eventually complement each other for the support of different use cases.

Vulnerable road user using cellular communications (VRU)

Despite technological progress and advanced safety features, VRUs still represent a large portion of road fatalities and severe injuries.

5GAA has been working on a VRU protection roadmap including use case definition, technical enablers and advanced protocols evaluation as well as a go-to-market and standardisation strategy.

Safety treatment in connected automated driving functions (STiCAD)

More and more driver assistance functionalities, especially for automated driving, are using connectivity. When related to safety, failure of these functionalities might lead to severe danger for passengers.

GAA has been working on identifying the needs and possibilities to define appropriate requirements for connected functions to ensure a high level of functional safety.

Requirements and architecture for tele-operated driving (ToD)

Tele-operation of vehicles after an incident or in difficult situations (including parking) is widely considered as a high-potential V2X service. Prior to its widescale commercial implementation, functional and architectural requirements still need to be clarified from a technical and regulatory perspective, particularly in multi-OEM, multi-MNO, and multi-Road Traffic Authority (RTA) environments.

5GAA is studying the requirements and framework needed for automated vehicle operation (tele-operation) covering the possible interfaces and stakeholders.

Our Roadmap for Advanced Driving Use Cases and Connectivity Technologies

EcoMotion Assembly 2024: The Role of Vehicular Connectivity in ADAS and ADS

EcoMotion Assembly 2024: The Role of Vehicular Connectivity in ADAS and ADS

5GAA Chief Technology Officer Maxime Flament will be in Rosh Haayin, Israel, on 4 June to lead a workshop on vehicular connectivity in advanced driving and automated driving systems at this year’s EcoMotion Assembly. 

Taking place from 11:30 – 12:30, the workshop, ‘The Role of Vehicular Connectivity in Advanced Driving Systems and Automated Driving Systems’, will see 5GAA members and community partners alike take part in an interactive discussion of how seamless vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication fosters safer, smarter and more efficient transportation. 

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the integration of real-time data exchange between vehicles and other road users, which is instrumental in predicting and mitigating potential hazards and thereby significantly reducing the likelihood of accidents. 

Speakers will highlight a number of cutting-edge technologies with an emphasis on their role in enhancing situational awareness and the decision-making capabilities of automated vehicles. This will include: 

  • 5G-V2X direct edge computing 
  • Software-defined vehicles 
  • Artificial intelligence 

Don’t miss out on your chance to join the discussion with industry leaders! 

For more details and contact info to sign up for the discussion, visit https://www.ecomotionweek.com/workshop-discussions. 

 
All participants must be registered for the main event – use the 5GAA discount code EMA245gaa : https://ecomotion-assembly.forms-wizard.biz/. 

C-V2X explained

Connected Mobility

C-V2X explained

Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything, or C-V2X, is a connected mobility platform that allows vehicles to interact with their surroundings, such as other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, road infrastructure, or mobile networks.

To enable connectivity within the broader transport ecosystem, C-V2X uses two complementary transmission modes.

First, direct communications (PC5) works independently of cellular networks and allows vehicles to communicate with other road users (cyclists, pedestrians or other vehicles). Second, network communications (Uu) leverages conventional mobile networks to enable vehicles to receive real-time information about road conditions and local traffic.

By connecting individual vehicles and enabling the development of cooperative intelligent transport systems that reduce congestion and pollution, C-V2X can transform how we look at traffic information to enhance travel and increase road safety.

Leading the new era
of mobility

C-V2X continually evolves over multiple releases in 3GPP. Cellular-V2X (C-V2X) is the umbrella term which encapsulates all 3GPP V2X technologies, including both direct (PC5) and mobile network communications (Uu).​

A major milestone was achieved in 2017 by completing LTE-V2X in Release 14, including both direct and mobile network communications delivering basic safety use cases. In 2020, 5G-V2X was completed in Release 16, also combining direct and mobile network communications to enable advanced and automated driving use cases. ​

Who is 3GPP?

3GPP is a worldwide Standardisation Development Organisation (SDO) developing standards for the different generations of mobile networks: GSM (2G), UMTS (3G), LTE (4G) and 5G, targeting a wide range of consumer and industry applications. When applied in a vehicle connectivity context the acronym V2X (vehicle-to-everything) is added.

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C-V2X in detail

C-V2X provides one unified solution for V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle), V2I (vehicle-to-infrastructure), and V2P (vehicle-to pedestrian) operation with V2N (vehicle-to-network) by leveraging existing cellular network infrastructure.​

  • Device-to-device [1] is Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-to-(Roadway) Infrastructure (V2I) and Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) direct communication without necessarily relying on network involvement for scheduling.​
  • Device-to-cell tower is another communications link that enables network resources and scheduling and utilises existing operator infrastructure. Device-to-cell tower communications constitute at least part of the V2I proposition and are essential to end-to-end solutions.​
  • ​Device-to-network is the V2N solution using traditional cellular links to enable cloud services to be part and parcel of the end-to-end solution.

In the device-to-device mode (V2V, V2I, V2P) operation, C-V2X does not necessarily require any network infrastructure. It can operate without a SIM, without network assistance and uses GNSS as its primary time synchronisation source.​

C-V2X also supports V2N applications using existing cellular networks where other voices and data communications occur. V2N would deliver network assistance and commercial services requiring the involvement of a Mobile Network Operator (MNO).​

​Collectively, the transmission modes of shorter-range direct communications (V2V, V2I, V2P) and longer-range network-based communications (V2N) comprise what we call Cellular-​V2X[2].

[1] Relies on the PC5 interface specified by 3GPP for device-to-device operation.​
[2] See 3GPP TR 22.885 Study on LTE Support for Vehicle to Everything (V2X) Services.​

5GAA Launches Exclusive Marketplace for Connected Mobility Solutions

5GAA Launches Exclusive Marketplace for Connected Mobility Solutions

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is proud to announce the launch of the 5GAA Marketplace, a dedicated platform showcasing exclusive C-V2X communication solutions developed by 5GAA members. As the mobility sector evolves toward increased automation, connectivity, and safety, this marketplace serves as a central hub for cutting-edge devices, software, and services that enable the future of intelligent transportation.

This launch builds on previous efforts of the 5GAA to gather a comprehensive overview of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) devices from its member companies. These efforts took shape in two technical reports published in 2021 and updated in 2024, which captured the rapid evolution of the C-V2X landscape and provided an up-to-date look at the devices currently available on the market or nearing release. With the objective of offering a centralized platform for these advancements, and by incorporating a comprehensive list of software and services, the 5GAA Marketplace now presents these innovative solutions in a user-friendly manner directly to industry stakeholders.

By bringing together innovative solutions from across the 5GAA ecosystem, the marketplace further fosters collaboration between industry leaders, facilitates the adoption of next-generation mobility technologies, and accelerates the deployment of connected and automated transportation systems. In essence, this initiative reflects 5GAA’s ongoing commitment to supporting its members, enabling seamless industry collaboration, and driving forward the adoption of C-V2X mobility solutions worldwide.

Discover the latest innovations from 5GAA members by exploring the marketplace today: Marketplace – 5GAA

Check it out!