European Commission - Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology
European Commission - Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology
10/09/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2025 08:11
Deployment of 5G and Edge Infrastructure for HEALTHcare in the Region of Burgas (5GEDGE4HEALTH)
Focusing on healthcare and education, this project will ensure that children receive timely and high-quality medical care, by facilitating telemedicine consultations, and improving the exchange of medical data between healthcare providers.
| Location | Bulgaria - Burgas |
| Sectors | Healthcare, education |
| Network type | 5G mobile private network (MPN) with local breakout |
| Project start - end date (duration) |
1 December 2024 - 30 November 2027 (36 months) |
| Total budget | €4.3 million |
| EU contribution | €3.2 million |
| Lead entity / organisation | Vivacom Bulgaria |
| Beneficiaries and partners |
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The purpose of the project is to bridge healthcare gaps in underserved rural areas, including 10 municipalities and 34 remote settlements.
To achieve this, the project will deploy a 5G mobile private network (MPN) with local breakout in Burgas, Bulgaria.
What will it provide?
The project will ensure real-time remote monitoring of patients by leveraging the high-speed, low-latency capabilities of 5G networks. This includes enabling real-time remote monitoring of patients, facilitating telemedicine consultations, and improving the exchange of medical data between healthcare providers.
How will it work?
The project's 5G MPN with local breakout will enable the implementation of two use cases:
- Providing patient health monitoring through remote consultations - The network will enable seamless communication between the Coordination and Consultation Centre for Telemedicine in Burgas and remote local healthcare centres across 10 municipalities. This connectivity supports both emergency interventions and routine health monitoring, with centres strategically located in accessible areas to serve local communities effectively.
- Periodic health monitoring and emergency help via connected ambulances - The network will deploy 5G-connected ambulances serving 34 remote settlements, providing both scheduled preventive healthcare and emergency medical assistance.
How will it be built?
The project will deploy a 5G MPN with local breakout operating within the 3.6 GHz frequency band. The infrastructure includes passive and active components, as well as new backhaul and transmission upgrades and a dedicated private access point name for secure data transfer. Telemedical devices will include 5G-enabled 'MedSitter' monitoring packs, telemedicine backpacks, connected sensors and internet of things equipment for remote patient monitoring.
How can I find out more about the project?
The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
Contact HaDEA
Read more information
Visit the project page in the EU Funding and Tenders Portal (europa.eu)
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