RAN Digital twin modeling will be used to plan and validate the deployment of multi-vendor Open RAN in real public transportation environments.

Chandler, Arizona, November 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. ( VIAVI, NASDAQ ticker: VIAV) announced its participation in the ORBIT ( Orchestrated mobile Network for Blackpool intelligent transport , Blackpool Smart Transport Collaborative Mobile Network) project. The project is funded by the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport ( DCMS ) and the UK Innovation Agency ( Innovate UK ). The total budget for the ORBIT project is approximately $4.15 million, and it will integrate and maintain an independent, non-public 5G network ( SNPN ) within Blackpool's tram and bus networks.

Private 5G is increasingly considered essential for achieving a safer and more resilient transportation system, but operators face a fragmented supplier ecosystem, and there is a lack of evidence to prove that multi-vendor Open RAN components can operate together as a complete, purchasable system. ORBIT is designed to fill this systemic gap, with a focus on integration and assurance. Use cases include real-time closed-circuit television video streams for event management, transmitting multimedia content to in-vehicle screens, and network slicing for operational technical communications.

VIAVI indicates that, based on the network digital twin technology of TeraVM AI RAN Scenario Generator ( AI RSG ), it will model Blackpool's tram and bus routes, allowing the control processes to be optimized and tested in highly realistic traffic scenarios before actual field testing. This approach helps to verify performance, resilience, and energy efficiency at the system level, and reduces technical risks and integration burdens before the devices are actually deployed on the streets.

VIAVI, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Wireless, Security, and Application Business, stated: "Before actual deployment, verifying the connection capabilities using the same method as AI drive control can also be applied to other critical distributed assets, such as utilities, airports, ports, advanced manufacturing bases, and other infrastructure of national importance, besides ORBIT. ORBIT provides us with a real-world reference case that enables us to apply digital twin capabilities to network deployments in key industries, thereby reducing costs and risks."

About VIAVI

VIAVI (Nasdaq ticker: VIAV) is a global leader in the fields of testing and measurement, as well as optical technology. The company's testing and measurement solutions, along with its high-resilience positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) technologies, provide support and security for critical infrastructure, covering areas such as data center ecosystems, communication networks, military, aerospace, railways, and emergency response communications. In addition, the company develops and advances technologies for mass optical applications, serving markets in anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industry, and automotive terminals.

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