Private 4G/5G Networks – Industry Deployments & Use Cases and Telco Positioning Strategies
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Private networks utilize a wireless spectrum to offer services dedicated to enterprises. Most private networks have been based on 4G technology so far, but enterprises and private network providers are looking to 5G private networks for faster speed transmission and lower latency. RAN equipment vendors play an important role in the private network value chain, providing the essential equipment. Some countries such as the US, Germany, and Japan have taken proactive steps to encourage private networks through spectrum policies meant to encourage enterprise cellular technology use.
Cellular network platform vendors have developed compelling solutions designed for private 4G/5G networks, driving the market from the supply side Nokia, Ericsson, and Huawei especially have worked hard to create the market, going direct to enterprises, providing low-cost trials, and working together with telco or system integrator partners to develop opportunities. Regulators have started making spectrum available for use by private organizations at an affordable cost Without access to public radio spectrum for providing wireless access, private cellular networks would not be possible.
What are the market dynamics in the private 4G/5G networks?
Drivers of the 4G/5G private network market include the availability of spectrum and advanced use cases. Private networks enable bespoke coverage where it is needed for example, in a factory, a remote mine, an offshore oil platform, or a seaport. A private network can provide customized bandwidth and latency requirements for specific use cases in those locations, or simply fill in gaps in public network coverage In some cases, lack of public 5G network coverage, and especially 5G standalone access (SA) drives demand for private solutions from availability and time to market perspective.
Inhibitors of the 4G/5G private network market include complexity, cost, and the need for mobility. Global telecom operators have been competing to offer private network services to enterprises, leveraging their networks 5G network rollouts across the world and edge computing are becoming key enablers to private networks. Telcos are working to meet the increasing demand from businesses for private networks with dedicated but flexible bandwidth, with high availability, ultra-low latency, and enhanced security to support use cases for “constrained” locations, such as buildings or campuses.
What are the different technologies in the private network deployment?
Most private networks have been based on 4G technology so far, but enterprises and private network providers are looking to 5G private networks for faster speed transmission and lower latency. At the heart of any private cellular offering is the base station, which processes, transmits, and receives wireless signals. Typically, these base stations provide 4G/LTE or 5G. New Radio signals. In the early stages of private network adoption, most deployments have been based on 4G, since it is a mature technology that has become familiar to operators. It has advanced technologically while achieving economies of scale that have improved its cost-effectiveness and it benefits from a broad and robust ecosystem of compatible devices, including handsets, and tablets. At the same time, 5G represents the future of network evolution, which has made 5G evolution paths are an important requirement in many private networks.
The latest 5G industry-standard, completed in June 2020 adds capabilities that help enable private networks to be tailored for enterprise needs 3 GPP Release 16 includes support for IIoT integrated access and backhaul (simplifying small cell deployment), further reductions in latency, enhancements to uplink transmission, vehicle to anything communications, and precise positioning. The next step in 5G’s evolution, known as 5G Advanced, is expected to be commercially available by late 2023.
Private network deployments, by technology
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What are the approaches to a private network by different countries?
Some countries have taken proactive steps to encourage private networks through spectrum policies meant to encourage enterprise cellular technology use. In 2020, US regulators authorized a unique mechanism to enable private networks wherein spectrum that was originally dedicated to government use can be shared for commercial use. The Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) allows the public to license portions of a 150 MHz swath of the 3.5 GHz band (3,550 MHz to 3,700 MHz) in three tiers.
Incumbent Access federal government and authorized fixed-satellite service use, which is prioritized amid any network congestion periods and protected from all interference. Priority Access was obtained via auctioned licenses of 10 MHz channels, spanning a single US census tract for three years, protected from interference from general access users. German regulators have allowed local use of 3.7-3.8GHz spectrum for 4G and 5G services in an effort to encourage enterprise adoption. By June 2021, Germany had issued 123 licenses for this spectrum, including to universities, airports, and automakers such as BMW, Mercedes Ben z, and Porsche. In early 2021 the country began accepting applications for local use of 24.25-27.5 GHz spectrum, requiring applicants to plan service launches within one year.
Countries with proactive steps for private networks
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Market report scope
Key technologies | 4G+/LTE and 5G |
Key players covered | Orange, Verizon, AIS, Singtel, Telefónica, NTT, Turk Telekom, Telia, Vodafone Hungary, MTS, TIM, Deutsche Telekom, O2 (Telefónica
UK), AT&T, STC, Megafon, Elisa, Three, dtac, and Telstra |
It provides an in-depth analysis of the following –
- Section 1: Definitions & Technology: This first section in this report defines private networks and the types of private networks that are available. This section also gives an overview of the technology needed to support private networks and the equipment vendors that are providing that technology.
- Section 2: Drivers & Inhibitors: The second section of the report discusses the main drivers and inhibitors of 4G/5G private networks.
- Section 3: Telco Activity & Value Propositions: The third section examines in-depth telco activity and value propositions in offering private network services. This section includes a table that covers circa 20 examples of telco 4G/5G deployments/activity developments (e.g., service launches, partnerships, and private network deployments).
- Section 4: Telco Case Studies: The fourth section provides three case studies on global telecom operators and their approaches to providing 4G/5G private network services.
- Section 5: Key Findings & Recommendations: The report concludes with a section that offers the key findings & recommendations for players targeting growth opportunities in the 4G/5G private network market.
Reasons to Buy
- This Global Outlook Report provides a comprehensive examination through forward-looking analysis of the 4G/5G private network market opportunity and trends in a concise analytical format to help executives build proactive and profitable growth strategies.
- Three telco case studies illustrate how telecom operators can position in the private network market and monetize the growth opportunities available to them.
- The report is designed for an executive-level audience, with exhibits and tables boasting presentation quality.
- The broad perspective of the report coupled with comprehensive actionable insights will help operators, equipment vendors, and other telecom industry players better position to seize the growth opportunities in the growing private network market.
Accenture
AIS
Alisys
Arçelik Global
AT&T
AWS
BASF
Blue Mesh Solutions
BMW
BorgWarner
Boston Dynamics
Cambridge University
Cisco
CK Hutchison
Cologne Bonn Airport
Deutsche Telekom
Digita
dtac
Elisa
Ericsson
EVRAZ
Foxconn
Huawei
Jungheinrich
Kalmar
Leonardo
M+W Group
Mavenir
Megafon
Mercedes-Benz
Microsoft
Miele
Wurth
and Hella
Mitsubishi
MobiledgeX
MTS
Nokia
NTT
O2
Optus
Orange
OSRAM
Polymetal
Porsche
Rockwell
Samsung
Schneider Electric
Securitas Seguridad España
Severstal
Siemens
Singtel
STC
Stellantis
Tech Mahindra
Telefónica
Telia
Telstra
Three
TIM
TKK Corporation
Trumpf
T-Systems
Turk Telekom
Udokan Copper LLC
Universidade de Vigo
University Hospital Bonn
University of Connecticut
Verizon
Vodafone
ZF
ZTE
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the different technologies that are used in the private network deployment?
Different technologies that are used in the private network deployment are 4G and 5G.
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