RETEVISION I SA

Their core work

Retevision I SA is a major Spanish telecommunications infrastructure operator, part of the Cellnex group, specializing in deploying and managing network infrastructure across Europe. In H2020, they contributed telecom infrastructure expertise to projects ranging from smart city energy solutions to 5G corridor deployments for connected mobility. Their work focuses on making 5G networks commercially viable through cost-efficient architectures, neutral hosting models, and cross-border connectivity for automated transport. They bring real-world network deployment and operations capabilities that bridge the gap between research prototypes and large-scale telecom rollouts.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Their early H2020 involvement (2015–2017) centered on smart city infrastructure and energy-saving demonstrations through GrowSmarter, alongside initial 5G platform work via 5GCITY. From 2018 onward, they pivoted sharply toward 5G as their core domain — focusing on affordable rollout strategies, cross-border mobility corridors, and telecom resilience. The progression shows a clear trajectory from general infrastructure provider to a specialized 5G deployment and operations partner.

Moving toward 5G-enabled transport corridors and cost-efficient network architectures (O-RAN, neutral hosting), positioning for Horizon Europe connected mobility and digital infrastructure calls.

How they like to work

Retevision I primarily joins as a participant bringing infrastructure and deployment expertise, but they stepped up to coordinate 5GMED — their largest funded project — signaling growing ambition to lead in 5G mobility. With 130 unique partners across 21 countries, they operate in large, diverse consortia typical of Innovation Actions. Their broad network suggests they are a well-connected infrastructure partner rather than a niche specialist tied to a few recurring collaborators.

Extensive European network spanning 130 unique partners across 21 countries, reflecting their role in large-scale Innovation Action consortia. Their reach across Southern, Western, and Northern Europe makes them a strong connector for cross-border infrastructure projects.

What sets them apart

Retevision I brings something most research partners cannot: real telecom infrastructure and operational experience at scale. As part of the Cellnex group, they can test and deploy 5G solutions on actual commercial networks rather than lab environments. For consortium builders, they offer the critical "last mile" between a research prototype and a working deployment, particularly for cross-border corridors and multi-operator scenarios.

Highlights from their portfolio

• 5GMED
  Their only coordinator role and largest single grant (EUR 1.16M), deploying 5G along the Mediterranean cross-border corridor for connected and automated transport.
• Affordable5G
  Directly addresses 5G cost barriers through O-RAN, neutral hosting, and edge computing — strong commercial relevance for future network rollouts.
• GrowSmarter
  Their earliest and second-largest project (EUR 937K), demonstrating smart city solutions with energy-saving replication potential across European cities.