Private cellular networks are an opportunity for a wide range of enterprises to implement digital transformation initiatives, such as Industry 4.0, that can greatly improve operational efficiencies and responsiveness to market trends. Private cellular networks are based on 4G LTE and 5G New Radio (NR), the exact same
technologies being used by mobile network operators (MNOs) around the world. Private cellular networks:
Use a variety of cellular radio frequency (RF) spectrum bands that are licensed, unlicensed and lightly licensed.
Enable diverse and growing standards-based ecosystem of network equipment and devices (e.g., phones, tablets, scanners, cameras, etc.).
Offer carrier-grade security, scalability, and reliability.
Deliver cutting-edge capabilities such as reliable, high throughput, ultra-low latency, and Internet of Things (IoT) support.
Digital transformation is based in part on the notion that by combining data – from customers, suppliers, machines and/or sensors – with machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), an enterprise can fundamentally improve its operations. Private cellular networks are key to this process because they provide value that that cannot be as easily found or replicated with other network solutions. Moreover, private cellular networks are deployable today built entirely on commercial off the shelf (COTS) hardware.
