Viavi Joins ORBIT Consortium for Private 5G on Blackpool Trams and Buses
- Viavi Solutions announced joining the ORBIT consortium on Nov. 10, 2026, to support private 5G deployment across Blackpool's trams and buses.
- The project has an approximately $4.15 million budget, funded by the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Innovate UK.
- Blackpool Council leads the consortium, with the University of York and Hitachi Rail participating in live demonstrations and network assurance.
- Digital twin technology will test network performance before field trials, aiming to reduce deployment risk and integration costs.
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