5G private networks strategy definition
Support for service providers and enterprises in defining a strategy to adopt and implement 5G private networks.
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Private 5G · 5G LAN · Advisory · London · Abu Dhabi
Empowering industries to adopt private 5G and next-generation wireless
Private network sitesDrag to spin
Most industrial sites already run Wi-Fi and need something more for critical, mobile and outdoor work. Private 5G and 5G LAN provide it. We help enterprises and service providers decide where private cellular fits alongside Wi-Fi 7, get spectrum, architecture and devices right, and build a business case that pays back.
Years in telecoms20+
Years in private networks7+
Sectors served10+
Who we help · 01
Enterprises & vertical industries
Manufacturing, energy, ports and logistics, healthcare. We define the industrial use cases, build the business case and keep the private network project on track.
- Use cases design
- 5G ROI business case
- Project advisory
Who we help · 02
CSPs, neutral hosts & resellers
Build a private networks business that sells. We shape the strategy, the go-to-market and the way you engage enterprise customers.
- Strategy definition
- Go-to-market advisory
- Enterprise engagement
Services
Advisory for every stage
Tailored to the requirements and use cases of each vertical industry, for enterprises, resellers and CSPs.
Services06
Go-to-market advisory
Guidance for service providers on how to market and sell mobile private network solutions to enterprises.
Read more→ about Go-to-market advisoryEnterprise engagement support
Helping service providers engage enterprises that are interested in implementing private networks.
Read more→ about Enterprise engagement support5G ROI business case
A business case that justifies investment in a 5G network on its potential return.
Read more→ about 5G ROI business caseEnterprise use cases design
Use cases for the 5G network that align with the enterprise's requirements and goals.
Read more→ about Enterprise use cases designProject advisory and monitoring
Guidance and progress monitoring so the private network project meets the enterprise's needs and objectives.
Read more→ about Project advisory and monitoringSolutions
Complete private network solutions
Hardware, wireless access, use cases and lifecycle support, integrated around each customer's business needs.
Building blocks06
S1
Access points, sensors & devices
We partner with leading access point, sensor and device providers and integrate the hardware each business needs.
S2
Private 5G & 5G LAN access
We work across LTE, 5G and 5G LAN platforms, from Ericsson Private 5G to Celona, and help you decide which applications need private cellular and which stay on Wi-Fi 7.
S3
Industry use cases
A knowledge base of industrial use cases across manufacturing, energy, logistics and healthcare.
S4
Professional services
Guidance through every phase, from strategy and use case design to business case, implementation and support.
S5
Cloud management
Run the network with familiar IT tools and skills, integrated with existing industrial IT systems.
S6
Lifecycle & support
Firmware updates, proactive cybersecurity and policy management keep the network secure and compliant.
Industrial use cases
What private 5G is already delivering
We keep a knowledge base of industrial use cases across manufacturing, energy, logistics and healthcare. Energy, manufacturing and logistics account for 63% of 2026 private cellular investment (ABI Research). Four results reported publicly, with sources:
Manufacturing · Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-BrandenburgUp to 90%
Of over-cycle issues overcome in one General Assembly process, using a private 5G network.
Source: SNS Telecom & IT via IEEE ComSoc, May 2024 ↗Logistics · East-West Gate terminal, Hungary32–35/h
Containers handled per hour, up from 23–25, with personnel operating costs down 40%.
Source: SNS Telecom & IT via IEEE ComSoc, May 2024 ↗Manufacturing · John Deere, Davenport Works70→10%
Planned share of wired Ethernet, moving to 80% cellular connectivity over the coming years.
Source: Mobile World Live, April 2025 ↗Aviation · Lufthansa Technik, Hamburg0.3mm
Scratches identified in live remote engine inspections over a 5G campus network. Inspections no longer need weeks of planning.
Source: Lufthansa Technik, March 2022 ↗$15.9bn Private cellular spending in 2026, rising to $56.6bn by 203136% Private 5G annual growth to 2031
Results as reported by each organisation or its partners; market forecast by ABI Research, 2026 (source ↗). These organisations are not presented as TelcoKnowledge clients.
About
We know networks
We help enterprises define and execute their private network strategies, and keep them informed on a fast-changing landscape, ecosystem and set of applications.
TelcoKnowledge provides the essential expertise to bridge gaps and enable a profitable journey in the adoption of cellular wireless networks in the enterprise.More about us →
The pieces we help put together
- 01Industry use case definition
- 02Spectrum & regulatory compliance
- 03Network architecture
- 04Radio planning
- 05Device & chipset selection
- 06Application development
- 07End-to-end support & operations
- 08Systems integration
Sectors served · 10+
- Telecoms (CSPs and neutral hosts)
- Automotive
- Ports & maritime
- Oil & gas and energy
- Defence
- Aviation & airports
- Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
- Logistics & warehousing
- Mining
- Utilities
- Smart cities & public sector
- Agriculture
- Chemicals & process industries
- Stadiums, venues & campuses
Experience · organisations we have supported
Tier-1 European CSPTelecoms
Leading car manufacturerAutomotive
Major UK port operatorPorts & logistics
European oil & gas storageEnergy
Defence technology groupDefence
Major online food retailerRetail
Partners
RecensoiBwaveWestbase.io
FAQ
Common questions on private networks
Straight answers before you commit to a pilot.
A dedicated mobile network built for one organisation's site or campus. It uses 4G LTE or 5G radio, its own core and your own SIMs, so you control coverage, capacity, security and data. Private networks suit sites where Wi-Fi struggles: large outdoor areas, moving machines, metal-heavy plants and critical operations.
Usually a mix. Wi-Fi 7 became mainstream in 2026 and suits offices and general IT. Private 5G and 5G LAN add dedicated spectrum, wide-area mobility, predictable performance and SIM-based security for operations. Wi-Fi 8, expected around 2028, focuses on reliability and will narrow the gap. We identify which use cases need private cellular and build the case for it; Wi-Fi stays in place for the rest.
5G LAN is private 5G that behaves like part of your local network. It builds on 3GPP Release 16 "LAN-type services", which let devices on a private 5G network talk to each other as if on the same LAN. Vendors such as Celona use the term for private 5G that enterprise IT teams run alongside Wi-Fi.
Not always. Many enterprises still get full value from private LTE. Dual-mode 4G/5G networks and new lower-cost RedCap 5G devices let you start with what works and move to 5G as your devices arrive.
No. We are vendor-independent. We work across LTE, 5G and 5G LAN platforms, from Ericsson Private 5G to Celona, and compare them on your requirements: coverage, devices, integration, operating model and cost. You get an independent recommendation based on evidence.
It depends on the country. In the UK, Ofcom's Shared Access licences cover the 3.8–4.2 GHz band. In the US, enterprises use CBRS, and Germany has a dedicated 3.7–3.8 GHz band for local networks. We map the options for each site and support regulatory compliance.
We start from your business objectives and use cases, then model costs and benefits, direct and indirect. The output is a financial analysis, a risk assessment and recommendations to maximise the return on the network.
We help you define a private networks strategy, take it to market and win enterprise customers. That covers the value proposition, target segments, sales enablement and support on live enterprise opportunities.
With a short call about your sites, objectives and timeline. We then propose the services that fit, from a single business case to advisory across the whole project. Use the contact form or email info@telcoknowledge.com.
Latest insights
Notes from the field
Private networks, 5G, industrial use cases, enterprise IoT and Industry 4.0.
Private cellularWhere 5G fits
Private 5G, 5G LAN or Wi-Fi 7? Where private cellular fits on your site
Wi-Fi 7 is now the default for enterprise wireless. Private 5G and 5G LAN earn their place where operations need more. How to tell which work belongs where.
Vendor-neutral guideChoosing a platform
Ericsson or Celona? How to choose a private 5G platform
Two different routes to private 5G. We compare how each is built, who it suits, and the five questions that decide the choice for a site.
Industrial use casesFive use cases
Five industrial use cases that pay back a private network
Robots, remote inspection, connected workers, asset tracking and video analytics: what each needs from the network, and where the return comes from.
Market outlookIndustrial connectivity
Private 5G networks: the future of industrial connectivity
Growth, the case for private 5G over traditional wireless, and results from manufacturing, logistics, agriculture machinery and aviation.
Contact
Tell us about your private network needs
Share your sites, objectives and timeline. We reply with the services that fit, from a single business case to advisory across the whole project.
- London, UK+44 7476 888 901
- Abu Dhabi, UAE+971 54 7476 901
- Emailinfo@telcoknowledge.com
- LinkedIn/company/telcoknowledge ↗
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