5GAA Demonstrates Satellite, Safety and Cooperative Services in the Nordic Region
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) showcased how connected mobility services can operate at scale, presenting live demonstrations of real-time road-work safety on a Swedish highway, satellite connectivity, safety, and cooperative sensing at the AstaZero Proving Ground at RISE in Sweden.
“These demonstrations show how connected mobility and infrastructure technologies are progressing from testing to real‑world deployment,” said Christof Schmidt, Director General of 5GAA. “They offer a promising perspective for scaling these services across Europe.”
5GAA members Bosch and Cubic³ presented satellite-enabled commercial fleet management, showing how logistics and commercial vehicles can remain connected even outside terrestrial coverage. Technology partners Vedecom, Rolling Wireless, Rohde & Schwarz, Cubic³, Skylo and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. showed how emergency voice calls can be handled via satellite, ensuring drivers can reach assistance even in areas with limited coverage.
Road safety and coordinated traffic operations were another key focus. BMW, Bosch, and RISE demonstrated how live road-work situations can be monitored in real time, allowing road operators to assess risk, adapt operations to protect workers and road users, and display hazard warnings to drivers. Building on this, Monotch showed how road-work warning data can be shared across country borders while maintaining data quality and governance. Vehicle-focused demonstrations by Ericsson, JOYNEXT, Vodafone and Qualcomm Technologies highlighted large-scale connectivity testing and interoperable V2X safety messaging. Qualcomm Technologies also demonstrated the concurrent reception of 5G-V2X and ITS-G5 messages on a single chipset.
Emergency communications demonstrations by Qualcomm Technologies and Rohde & Schwarz illustrated how hybrid eCall solutions maintain service continuity when network conditions change, and Anritsu and LG Electronics demonstrated an end-to-end hybrid eCall solution, verifying interoperability, network switching behaviour, and compliance with standards across multi-generation cellular networks.
The programme also featured two Bosch demonstrations. One, about cooperative sensing, showed how shared radar data from vehicles and infrastructure improves hazard detection in complex traffic situations. A second showed how real-time cloud-enhanced ADAS enables advanced road-sign recognition.
Together, the 5GAA Demonstrations underscore how connected mobility technologies are being applied in real-world traffic conditions and across borders, positioning the Nordic region as a reference point for scaling connected mobility across Europe.
More details are available in the 5GAA Demonstrations Brochure here.
Full Press Release available here.
Media Contact
Victoria Bech | marcom@5gaa.org | +32 472 66 61 17 | www.5gaa.org
5GAA Demonstrates the Future of Driving in the U.S.: From Tolling to Satellite Connectivity
Sacramento, USA, February 5, 2026 – From satellite-enabled voice calls to automated connected vehicle tolling and real-time road hazard alerts, the future of connected mobility was on display as the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) brought next-generation vehicle connectivity technologies into real-world operations on U.S. roads.
5GAA hosted the Conference “Advancing Connected Mobility in California: C-V2X and Connected Vehicle Infrastructure,” which featured a keynote by Toks Omishakin, California’s 4th Secretary of Transportation.
The demonstrations highlighted innovations in V2X tolling, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and safety and awareness and brought together leading automakers, telecom operators, technology, and solution partners to showcase solutions in real-world environments.
“The Sacramento demonstrations represent an important milestone for connected mobility in the United States”, said 5GAA Chairman Christoph Voigt. “Seeing these technologies in action underscores how our members are delivering practical, interoperable solutions that enhance safety, connectivity, and mobility for drivers and communities”.
The live demonstrations showed how connected tolling can streamline travel. 5GAA members, including Audi, Autocrypt, Cohda Wireless, Ettifos, Indra, Microsec, Qualcomm, Valeo, Verizon, and Volkswagen, together with partners FHWA Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL), and Kapsch TrafficCom, demonstrated both Network C-V2X (Verizon’s Edge Transportation Exchange, MEC/5G solution integrating with STOL’s CV-MEC and Kapsch) and Direct C-V2X 5.9GHz-based tolling solutions (Audi, Indra, Cohda Wireless and Microsec in one demonstration, while Valeo showcased a solution integrated with CV-MEC and Kapsch). Vehicles approaching simulated toll zones securely exchanged information with roadside units and completed seamless transactions – illustrating how connected tolling can improve efficiency while supporting safer traffic flow.
The demonstrations also highlighted the power of connectivity beyond terrestrial networks. BMW, HARMAN, Qualcomm, Viasat and Fraunhofer showcased NTN satellite technologies, including a live bi-directional voice call over Narrowband IoT networks and satellite-enabled communications. These demonstrations illustrate how vehicles and connected devices can remain fully operational in remote areas, ensuring critical services are maintained even in difficult environments.
C-V2X enabled safety and awareness solutions technologies were another highlight, with HARMAN, Miovision and Qualcomm showing how connected vehicles can help drivers anticipate dangerous situations on the road. The demonstrations included real-time traffic signal information and road hazard alerts, while AI-enabled roadside sensor systems shared information via Direct C-V2X about unequipped vehicles and other road users to support safety-critical services and improve protection of vulnerable road users
The Sacramento demonstrations underscore the association’s mission to accelerate the deployment of connected technologies, showing how future seamless connectivity is being accomplished today.
Access the 5GAA Demos Brochure and learn more about what to expect in Sacramento here.
Download the full press release here.
Check out the video below for more information:
About the 5GAA
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global, cross-industry organisation of more than +100 members. For more information about 5GAA, please visit www.5gaa.org.
Contact: Victoria Bech, Communications Coordinator / +32 472 66 61 17 / marcom@5gaa.org
5GAA Online Session: Improving Positioning and Situational Awareness through Connected Sensors
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) presents a new Technical Report titled “Enhanced Positioning Accuracy and Coherent Situational Awareness by Connected Sensors and Positioning as a Service.” The report provides an overview of positioning technologies for Connected Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) and explores how complementary positioning solutions can work together to enhance accuracy and reliability.
Developed under the ConSens (Connected Sensors) Work Item, the report examines how cooperative information exchange between vehicles, networks, and infrastructure can enable new and improved localization techniques. It introduces a new service concept allowing traffic participants to request positioning improvement services from the 5G network and infrastructure, described in conjunction with a digital twin approach for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The report also presents implementation examples and assesses potential business models for such services.
Learn from our speakers Andreas Schaller (Bosch) and Andras Varadi (Commsignia) and don’t miss the chance to be among the first ones to read the document!
5GAA Demonstrates the Future of Driving in the U.S.: From Tolling to Satellite Connectivity
Sacramento, USA, February 5, 2026 – From satellite-enabled voice calls to automated connected vehicle tolling and real-time road hazard alerts, the future of connected mobility was on display as the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) brought next-generation vehicle connectivity technologies into real-world operations on U.S. roads.
5GAA hosted the Conference “Advancing Connected Mobility in California: C-V2X and Connected Vehicle Infrastructure,” which featured a keynote by Toks Omishakin, California’s 4th Secretary of Transportation.
The demonstrations highlighted innovations in V2X tolling, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and safety and awareness and brought together leading automakers, telecom operators, technology, and solution partners to showcase solutions in real-world environments.
“The Sacramento demonstrations represent an important milestone for connected mobility in the United States”, said 5GAA Chairman Christoph Voigt. “Seeing these technologies in action underscores how our members are delivering practical, interoperable solutions that enhance safety, connectivity, and mobility for drivers and communities”.
The live demonstrations showed how connected tolling can streamline travel. 5GAA members, including Audi, Autocrypt, Cohda Wireless, Ettifos, Indra, Microsec, Qualcomm, Valeo, Verizon, and Volkswagen, together with partners FHWA Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL), and Kapsch TrafficCom, demonstrated both Network C-V2X (Verizon’s Edge Transportation Exchange, MEC/5G solution integrating with STOL’s CV-MEC and Kapsch) and Direct C-V2X 5.9GHz-based tolling solutions (Audi, Indra, Cohda Wireless and Microsec in one demonstration, while Valeo showcased a solution integrated with CV-MEC and Kapsch). Vehicles approaching simulated toll zones securely exchanged information with roadside units and completed seamless transactions – illustrating how connected tolling can improve efficiency while supporting safer traffic flow.
The demonstrations also highlighted the power of connectivity beyond terrestrial networks. BMW, HARMAN, Qualcomm, Viasat and Fraunhofer showcased NTN satellite technologies, including a live bi-directional voice call over Narrowband IoT networks and satellite-enabled communications. These demonstrations illustrate how vehicles and connected devices can remain fully operational in remote areas, ensuring critical services are maintained even in difficult environments.
C-V2X enabled safety and awareness solutions technologies were another highlight, with HARMAN, Miovision and Qualcomm showing how connected vehicles can help drivers anticipate dangerous situations on the road. The demonstrations included real-time traffic signal information and road hazard alerts, while AI-enabled roadside sensor systems shared information via Direct C-V2X about unequipped vehicles and other road users to support safety-critical services and improve protection of vulnerable road users
The Sacramento demonstrations underscore the association’s mission to accelerate the deployment of connected technologies, showing how future seamless connectivity is being accomplished today.
Access the 5GAA Demos Brochure and learn more about what to expect in Sacramento here.
Download the full press release here.
About the 5GAA
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) is a global, cross-industry organisation of more than +100 members. For more information about 5GAA, please visit www.5gaa.org.
Contact: Victoria Bech, Communications Coordinator / +32 472 66 61 17 / marcom@5gaa.org
5GAA Online Session: Introducing a Framework for Dynamic Trustworthiness Assessment in Cooperative and Automated Vehicles
The 5G Automotive Association is organising the online session “Introducing a Framework for Dynamic Trustworthiness Assessment in Cooperative and Automated Vehicles”.
- Date & Time: Thursday, 2 October 2025, 16:00 – 17:00 CEST
- Location: Microsoft Teams Webinar (Online)
Connected and Automated Vehicles are expected to make critical decisions based on data from external sources, yet current approaches to security and safety do not address a fundamental question: How much can the content of this data be trusted?
This Online Session will present 5GAA’s new White Paper “A Framework for Dynamic Trustworthiness Assessment in Cooperative and Automated Vehicles“, which tackles this largely unsolved problem by introducing a dynamic trust assessment framework centred on Actual Trustworthiness Level and Required Trustworthiness Level – metrics that quantify the residual uncertainty about whether external data or system behavior can be trusted based on available evidence and how much trust is needed to meet the operational and safety requirements of the current context.
Experts from 5GAA, Huawei and DENSO will join this online session to present the content of the White Paper, as well as its methodology and goals.
If you are interested, you can register here.
Meet the Speakers
- Ioannis Krontiris, Senior Research Engineer – Security, Privacy and Trust, Huawei, Trust4CAV 5GAA Work Item Lead
- Alexander Kiening, Technical Manager Security R&D Europe, DENSO
Agenda
- Introduction (16.00 – 16.05)
- Quantifying Trust in Cooperative and Automated Vehicles (16.05 – 16.25)
- Acting on Trust: Setting the bar for taking decisions (16.25 – 16.45)
- Q&A (16.45 – 17.00)
Whether you are a policymaker, researcher, or part of the automotive and mobility ecosystem, this is your chance to engage with industry experts and explore the foundations of dynamic trust assessment in Connected and Automated Vehicles – a crucial step toward ensuring safer, more reliable C-V2X deployments.
For more information, please contact marcom@5gaa.org
5GAA Tech Demos in Paris: 5GAA Brings First-Ever Satellite and 5G-V2X Direct Vehicle Connectivity to Life
In a global premiere in May 2025, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) demonstrated connected vehicles using non-terrestrial networks (NTN) complementing terrestrial 4G and 5G networks for emergency messaging. It also did the first on-the-road, live-traffic demonstration of 5G-V2X Direct technology capabilities for advanced connected-vehicle services and ready-to-deploy vehicle-to-network (V2N) technologies, which can improve road safety in real traffic conditions.
Missed the demos? No problem! Now you can see the replay of these advanced vehicle technologies! Watch the full video below to experience the demos in action!
5GAA-member 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 participated in the NTN satellite connectivity demonstrations. The demos focused 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 underlined 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 has replaced a terrestrial network. According to the 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 public roads, 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 warning requirements, and used precise positioning techniques to prevent false alerts.
5GAA members Rohde & Schwarz, S.E.A., Keysight and Orange also exhibited Next Generation Emergency Call (NG eCall) verification and network performance.
The event, hosted by Telecom-Paris, highlighted how 5GAA is driving the development of new standards for safety and innovation in automotive connectivity in Europe and globally.
5GAA Members at ITS World Congress Atlanta: Advancing C-V2X for Safer, Smarter, and Greener Mobility
5GAA is proud to celebrate its members’ achievements, which will be on full display at the ITS World Congress in Atlanta this August. From cutting-edge innovations to the deployment of mature intelligent transport systems for connected mobility, more than 20 5GAA member companies will participate, showcasing both individual and joint efforts that demonstrate the readiness of C-V2X solutions for large-scale deployment.
C-V2X uniquely combines direct vehicle-to-vehicle and network-based communication, enabling real-time information sharing between vehicles, infrastructure, pedestrians, and the cloud. This dual capability is critical to improving safety, reducing traffic congestion, and enhancing mobility system efficiency.
Download our brochure to discover everything our members are showcasing and how they are contributing to the programme at ITS World Congress Atlanta. Thank you to our members for participating:
AT&T Connected Solutions, Audi, Ericsson, Qualcomm, Verizon, Bosch, DENSO Corporation, HARMAN Automotive, LG Electronics, Applied Information, Cohda Wireless, Commsignia, Ettifos, Honda Motor, INTEGRITY Security Services LLC, Miovision, Monotch B.V., Microsec Ltd, Southwest Research Institute, Transportation Research Institute.
A Full Ecosystem on Display
5GAA members represent the broader connected mobility value chain—from vehicle manufacturers and telecom operators to chipset providers, software developers, infrastructure suppliers, and research institutions.
Their presence in Atlanta will highlight how C-V2X technology is already delivering:
- Safety: Real-time situational awareness to protect drivers and vulnerable road users.
- Smart transportation: Smart traffic coordination via both direct V2X and cellular communications.
- Sustainability: Reducing emissions and fuel consumption through improved traffic management and reduced congestion.
5GAA members and the State Departments of Transportation (DoTs) will also showcase the role that they are playing in fostering these deployments throughout several demonstrations. Across the country, State and local agencies are partnering with infrastructure owners and operations (IOOs), and OEMs to enable roadside deployments, programmes, and long-term investment in connected infrastructure. These efforts underscore the U.S. commitment to leveraging C-V2X as a foundation for the future of mobility.
From demonstrations of real-world use cases to technical discussions, 5GAA members will highlight various ways in which C-V2X provides a tangible impact for regions, communities and end customers.
For more information, please contact marcom@5gaa.org
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.
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
Experience the Future of Connected Mobility at MWC 2025 with 5GAA
Join us at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, taking place from March 3-6 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, to explore the latest advancements in connected-vehicle technologies.
Many connected-vehicle services are becoming mission-critical. Customers want ubiquitous connectivity. Today it comes via the cellular networks, tomorrow also via satellite communications. Networks also need to be resilient, or available even under exceptional conditions such as disaster scenarios or periods of overwhelmingly high network usage.
The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) brings together leading players from the telecommunications, automotive, and technology industries to drive innovation in mobility. This year, At MWCB 2025, 5GAA members will showcase the latest connected vehicle technologies including ubiquitous, reliable, and low latency connectivity using cellular, NTN, multi-access edge computing, and C-V2X Direct.
Visit the 5GAA booth in Hall 6, Stand 6E64, and tour our members’ stands to see firsthand how we are shaping the future of mobility.
Exclusive Press Tour
Media representatives are invited to join a guided press tour, featuring insights from 5GAA CTO Maxime Flament and representatives from BMW and Verizon, along with exclusive visits to the stands of Harman, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, Huawei, MediaTek, Nokia, Keysight Technologies, Anritsu, and Rohde & Schwarz. Journalists interested in participating can register by contacting us at marcom@5gaa.org.
5GAA at MWC 2025
Our CTO Maxime Flament will speak at several key sessions throughout the week, including:
– Digital Infrastructure of the Future: Shaping Europe’s Competitive Edge
– Security Summit: Post-Quantum Cryptography and its Relevance to Connected Mobility
– GSMA’s Global 5G Alliances Summit
– GSMA’s Smart Mobility Summit: Building the backbone: The Infrastructure Behind Modern Mobility
For more information, meeting requests, or press inquiries, contact the 5GAA Marketing and Communications team at marcom@5gaa.org.
