--- markdown_generated_at: "2026-11-04" title: "5G-enabled educational experiences: Engaging, immersive and accessible from anywhere." url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/company/corporate-responsibility/acting-responsibly/public-policy/5g-use-cases/education" --- # 5G-enabled educational experiences: Engaging, immersive and accessible from anywhere. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/education-hero-resized?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1440&fit=fit,1) ## Students and educators are collaborating in and out of the classroom, thanks to 5G connectivity that allows more data, ultra-low latency and faster speeds. [Explore 5G in Education](https://www.qualcomm.com/company/corporate-responsibility/acting-responsibly/public-policy/5g-use-cases/education/bringing-tools-and-resources-to-communities-everywhere) ## How 5G is closing the achievement gap. 5G can provide a cost-effective way to deliver fiber-like internet speeds wirelessly to institutions such as schools, addressing some of the “last mile” challenges in rural areas via Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). [Read more](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2020/12/how-5g-can-transform-education-remote-learning-and-beyond) ![5G technology on a hilly landscape](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/remote-5g-capabilities?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha&wid=700) ## Real-world applications ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/5g-in-classroom?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Cal Poly student discusses 5G technology in the classroom and its role in job preparation. Miyu Nishii, a fourth-year student and at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), offers the student perspective on the Digital Innovation Project at the school’s DX Hub by Amazon Web Service. [Watch the video](https://youtu.be/FGVC29hHHD4) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/snapdragon-red-xr-woman-vr-glasses-controllers?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### NYC Media Lab at NYU is one of 10 universities in 5G EdTech Challenge Program. In 2019, the Verizon Innovative Learning Initiative and NYC Media Lab collaborated to develop various virtual educational projects and a mixed-reality environment for middle school students and teachers to learn geography through hip-hop and rap. [Read more](https://engineering.nyu.edu/research-innovation/centers/nyc-media-lab/projects/5g-edtech-program) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/vr-lights?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### Eleven rural schools in Michiganuse VR to improve STEM education. Prisms VR, a virtual reality learning platform, has teamed up with T-Mobile US to provide interactive math and science lessons to schools to the Lenawee Intermediary School District in Michigan. Together, they are working to reduce the opportunity gap in STEM education. [Read more](https://www.rcrwireless.com/20230403/5g/t-mobile-supports-virtual-reality-stem-education-with-5g) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/private_5G_network?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### A private 5G network helps kids get online and empowers a community. Administrators at Leataata Floyd Elementary School in Sacramento, California, were delighted to send home 350 laptops with students, but internet access was still a challenge. Then the pandemic hit. A private 5G network deployment helped connect the district elementary school, lower- income neighborhoods and the community center. [Read more](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/company-overview/wonderful/private-5g-network.html) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/university_tennessee?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### University of Tennessee Explores 5G+ applications. The University of Tennessee Knoxville with AT&T is building out its 5G+ technology on campus. They will research use cases for the military, security and rescue operations; expanded instructional practices; and 5G applications for rural areas. [Read more](https://campustechnology.com/articles/2021/08/23/u-tennessee-applies-att-5g-and-5g-networks-in-research.aspx) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/new_data_science?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### New data science and entrepreneurship programs use 5G with mmWave spectrum. AT&T is building a new private 5G network at the University of Connecticut's Stamford campus. The network will enable a data science technology incubator and an entrepreneurship program to help students create products for the real estate and construction industries. [Read more](https://www.fiercewireless.com/private-wireless/at-t-and-university-connecticut-launch-private-5g-network) ## Featured ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/technology-teacher?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) #### 5G addresses the challenge of equitable solutions for all students To address the digital divide in urban areas, cities can implement private 5G networks and IoT technologies, which helps bring connectivity to all parts of the city. This also supports costs by offering different revenue-sharing services. [Get the story](https://newsdirect.com/news/qualcomms-approach-to-transforming-education-918288771) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/xr-user?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) #### Bringing virtual reality to classrooms via 5G networks Immersive education helps students understand concepts in 1 3D tactile environment, such as VR. 5G’s low latency and higher speeds deliver a better VR experience. [Read the story](https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2022/12/what-role-does-networking-play-bringing-virtual-reality-schools) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/rural-5g?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) #### University of Kansas researchers awarded a $1 million grant to study 5G connectivity for rural areas The study will consider how companies can produce revenue from 5G deployments by exploring the unique networks demands in agricultural communities, according to Taejoon Kim, assistant professor of electrical engineering & computer science and researcher at the Institute for Information Sciences. [Learn More](https://news.ku.edu/2022/09/22/researcher-aims-boost-rural-access-5g-harden-wireless-network-security-and-help-conceive) ## Learn more about 5G education. Video ### mmWave, 5G, and more: Explore the Qualcomm Wireless Academy Qualcomm 5G Wireless Academy 2022 [Watch the video](https://youtu.be/F7FCzxe8PVM) News/Articles/Blogs ### Qualcomm Brings 5G Training & Certification to Students Around the World 3BL CSRWire 11/09/2022 [Read the press release](https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/759701-qualcomm-brings-5g-training-certification-students-around-world) News/Articles/Blogs ### 3 leading universities in Spain collaborate with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. on World Premium 5G Training & Certification for students Qualcomm Press Note December 20, 2022 | Spain [Read the news](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2022/12/three-leading-universities-in-spain-collaborate-with-qualcomm-te)