Samsung Electronics has successfully completed the industry’s first end-to-end Reduced Capability (RedCap) trial utilizing a private 5G network in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company. This milestone underscores the transformative potential of advanced industrial private 5G connectivity and will be featured at the Samsung booth during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025.
Industry-First End-to-End RedCap Trial on a Samsung-Powered Private 5G Network
As of January, the companies have conducted end-to-end RedCap technology tests at Samsung’s private 5G network testbed, located at its R&D Center. It aimed to verify RedCap’s capabilities and integrated performance across the whole network, from the vehicle inspection terminal to the private 5G core, radios, and management system. For this trial, Samsung used its RedCap-powered private 5G network solutions, including its virtualized 5G Core, baseband units, radios supporting 4.7 GHz band, and an integrated Network Management System.
The RedCap trial’s success follows the deployment of a private 5G infrastructure at Hyundai Motor’s Ulsan Plant—recognized as the world’s largest automobile manufacturing facility, producing approximately 6,000 vehicles daily—commenced last October. This collaboration is integral to Hyundai’s initiative to innovate smart factory operations.
“The recent collaboration with Hyundai Motor 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,” said Simon Lee, Vice President and Head of B2B·B2G Business Development, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics. “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.”
Also Read: Hyundai Motor and Samsung Launch Private 5G RedCap Technology for Smart Manufacturing“Hyundai Motor was the first Korean company to implement P-5G in mass production,” said Jae Min Lee, Vice President and Head of E-FOREST Center of Hyundai Motor and Kia. “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.”
This successful collaboration is another milestone Samsung and Hyundai Motor are marking, as Hyundai Motor plans to continuously expand RedCap private 5G networks to its newest electric vehicle manufacturing facilities to begin their operation in the first half of 2026.
