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National telecommunications provider Telecom Italia (TIM) and Ericsson have teamed up to launch a new VR and 5G demonstration area at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.

The technology-led experience will enable tourists to take a virtual tour of the city owed to ultra-low latency 5G.

Raimondo Anello, Head of Innovation at TIM Customer Unit within Ericsson stated: “Making virtual reality available at Fiumicino Airport is a prime example in the consumer sphere of how greater connectivity combined with low latency can open the door to innovative and interactive new services. As for industry, airports could benefit from 5G for automating and digitalising operating processes.”