The Skoltech-based NTI Center of Excellence in Wireless Technology and Internet of Things has implemented the ViNR technology, enabling high-resolution video calls without third-party applications. The new service is provided in Skoltech’s 5G pilot zone with base station and network software developed locally at Skoltech. On a side note, a few countries in the world are only starting to introduce ViNR technology.

ViNR (Video over New Radio), one of the key 5G services alongside VoNR (Voice over New Radio), supports HD video communications and operates only in 5G standalone networks, such as the one deployed in Skoltech’s 5G pilot zone.

Unlike conventional video applications (Skype, WhatsApp, etc.), ViNR does not require any add-ons on a user device. All you need to make a video call is open the standard Phone application and select the Video option. The developers used smartphones available on the open market to test their new service.

Skoltech’s 5G standalone private network operating in the 4.8-4.99 GHz band was launched in the fall of 2021. The solution uses OpenRAN network core and base station software developed by Skoltech teams. Following a successful demonstration of VoNR service in its 5G network, Skoltech has enhanced its 5G solution with HD Voice.

Skoltech’s 5G solution is designed for private networks and can be used by enterprises to create their own communications infrastructure.

Dmitry Lakontsev, Head of the Skoltech-based NTI CoE in WT and IoT: “5G networks open the door to new services and advanced applications, such as support for unmanned vehicles or robotic production, but ordinary users prize 5G for super-fast internet access, high quality of conventional voice calls, and one-click video calls that do not require third-party apps. I am delighted that all these services are now available in our locally-sourced 5G network solution.”

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