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South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) announced that it has successfully completed a pilot project for Private 5G (P-5G) RedCap (Reduced Capability) technology, in partnership with Samsung Electronics Company Ltd (Samsung). The company plans to unveil the technology at the MWC25 IT and electronics show in Barcelona, Spain, on the 3rd of March.
Hyundai said it has worked closely with Samsung, a global leader in network solutions, to become “the first in the mobility manufacturing sector” to verify P-5G RedCap technology. The technology is also expected to help Hyundai advance its smart mobility solutions, including software-driven capabilities, as well as introduce new smart manufacturing technologies at its plants.
Hyundai pointed out that P-5G is a “dedicated system installed onsite using a specific frequency band, ensuring no external interference and seamless data transmission — which is essential for smart manufacturing with centralized control of industrial robots and devices. It can be tailored for optimized environments and stable communication, though challenges like complex design and high-power consumption remain.”
Jae Min Lee, Hyundai vice president and head of Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) E-FOREST Center, said in a statement: “Hyundai was the first South Korean company to implement P-5G in mass production. We are also the industry’s first to verify P-5G RedCap technology, reinforcing our global leadership in smart manufacturing solutions. We will continue to accelerate its commercialization.”
Simon Lee, Samsung Electronics vice president and head of its B2B·B2G Business Development, Networks Business division, added “The recent collaboration with Hyundai represents how the two leaders in their respective industries can creatively drive business innovation and unlock new real use cases by merging best-in-class expertise. Samsung’s RedCap-powered private 5G network solutions will open up more possibilities for enterprises, manufacturers, and public institutions, serving as a gateway to driving more efficient 5G networks.”
Hyundai confirmed that in January 2025 it completed testing of Samsung’s P-5G solutions including radio, core and management systems at Samsung’s Suwon R&D centre, using its in-house vehicle inspection equipment including a custom-designed vehicle inspection device to verify the network’s operational capabilities.
The automaker claims that the collaboration successfully verified the P-5G RedCap technology, which offers simplified device configurations, compact infrastructure and reduced bandwidth usage. This allows for reduced power consumption and improved cost-efficiency and better performance in terms of speed, data processing and connection stability, and lower latency compared with traditional Wi-Fi systems.