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Private LTE/5G Networks for

IoT Applications
2nd Edition

Private LTE/5G Networks for IoT Applications is a strategy report

from Berg Insight analysing the latest developments on the rollout
of private cellular networks worldwide. This strategic research
report from Berg Insight provides you with 60 pages of unique
business intelligence including 5-year industry forecasts and expert
commentary on which to base your business decisions.
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Private LTE/5G network

deployments to reach 11,900 in
2028
Private LTE/5G networks, referred to as non-public networks are about 2,200 private 4G LTE networks deployed globally
by the 3GPP, are networks that use spectrum defined by the today, serving a variety of use cases. Private 5G network
3GPP and LTE or 5G NR base stations, small cells and other deployments are moving from trials to commercial operations
radio access network (RAN) infrastructure to transmit voice and amounts to an estimated 700 networks whereof trials
and data to edge devices. For the purpose of this report, Berg accounted for close to half. Until 2028, the number of private
Insight defines a private cellular network as a 3GPP-based LTE/5G network deployments are expected to grow at a
private LTE/5G network built for the sole use of a private entity compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33 percent to reach
such as an enterprise or government organisation. 11,900 networks at the end of the period.

Advancements in cellular technology, along with the Spectrum availability is the most important enabling factor
increasing availability of dedicated spectrum for industries for the adoption of private LTE/5G networks. While the CBRS
are currently transforming the private cellular network market band in the US allows for both private LTE and 5G network
from a niche to a substantial market. These developments deployments, organisations looking to deploy private LTE
open up a range of opportunities for the cellular ecosystem, networks generally need to gain access to spectrum via
fuelling a new wave of investments by established network mobile operators in most other markets. National regulators
equipment vendors but also attracting new entrants into the in an increasing number of countries, especially in Europe, are
space. introducing local licensing models for private 5G networks.
The private 5G ecosystem is however still in an early stage,
The major RAN vendors (Ericsson, Nokia and Huawei) especially on the device side.
all play significant roles as integrated solution providers
and are challenged by a number smaller RAN equipment Whereas the number of devices connected to indoor mobile
providers. Nokia counts the largest number of private phone networks and campus IT networks is closely tied to the
network deployments with more than 635 private cellular number of employees or other user groups, edge devices
customers at the end of Q2-2023. The vendors increasingly connected to private LTE/5G networks for IoT use cases vary
pursue channel-led sales strategies, and have developed significantly between application areas. Nationwide utility and
ecosystems of mobile operators, system integrators, VARs public safety networks may support hundreds of thousands or
and consulting partners to bring solutions to market. A even millions of IoT devices, while the number of IoT devices
number of small cell and other RAN equipment providers connected to a local private LTE/5G network at a factory, port,
including Airspan Networks, Baicells, CommScope, JMA mine or other industrial site typically are in the low hundreds
Wireless, Mavenir, Samsung Networks, Sercomm and ZTE to a few thousands. Berg Insight estimates that the number of
provide competitive LTE/5G radio products and in some IoT devices connected to private LTE/5G networks amounted
cases complete private network offerings. to 1.4 million at the end of 2023 with large-scale public safety
and utility networks accounting for the majority of the volume.
Important specialised core network software vendors include Until 2028, private LTE/5G IoT connections are expected to
Druid Software, Athonet (acquired by HPE in June 2023), grow at a CAGR of 38 percent to reach 7.1 million.
as well as Affirmed Networks and Metaswitch (both part of
Microsoft since mid-2020). In total, EPC/5GC offerings are
available from close to 30 vendors. In line with the trend
of network function virtualization, the major cloud service
providers Microsoft and AWS have increased their focus
on the telecommunications market in recent time. A third
category is IT-centric players like Cisco and HPE. These
companies focus on delivering fully integrated Wi-Fi and
private LTE/5G solutions, enabling network managers to
administer Wi-Fi and private LTE/5G networks through a
single pane of glass. Celona is a new entrant in the space,
backed by NTT Data and Qualcomm, offering its integrated
private cellular solution in a single SaaS subscription.

Private LTE/5G network deployments are growing from a small

base, with an increasing number of organisations trialling
and deploying networks. Berg Insight estimates that there
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Table of contents
Executive Summary

1 Private Cellular Networks

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Spectrum for private LTE/5G networks
1.2.1 Licensed spectrum
1.2.2 Unlicensed spectrum
1.2.3 Shared spectrum
1.3 Private LTE/5G network components and deployment models
1.4 Private cellular network market segmentation
1.4.1 Indoor mobile phone networks
1.4.2 Campus IT networks
1.4.3 Neutral host networks
1.4.4 Critical communications networks
1.4.5 IoT networks

2 Market Forecasts and Trends

2.1 Market analysis
2.2 Private LTE/5G industry players
2.2.1 Private LTE/5G solution providers
2.2.2 M&A activity in the private cellular network market
2.2.3 Private LTE/5G IoT device ecosystem
2.3 Private network market sizing and forecast
2.4 Regional markets
2.4.1 Private LTE/5G network deployments in Europe
2.4.2 Private LTE/5G network deployments in North America
2.4.3 Private LTE/5G network deployments in the Rest of World
2.5 Edge device shipments for private LTE/5G networks

3 Company Profiles and Strategies

3.1 Private LTE/5G solution vendors
3.1.1 Acceleran
3.1.2 Airspan Networks
3.1.3 Amazon Web Services
3.1.4 Baicells Technologies
3.1.5 Celona
3.1.6 Cisco
3.1.7 CommScope
3.1.8 Druid Software
3.1.9 Ericsson
3.1.10 Hewlett Packard Enterprise
3.1.11 Huawei
3.1.12 JMA Wireless
3.1.13 Mavenir
3.1.14 Microsoft
3.1.15 Nokia
3.1.16 Sercomm
3.1.17 Other private LTE/5G solution vendors

Glossary
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Highlights from the Insights from 20 new executive interviews with market leading companies.

report 360-degree overview of the private LTE/5G ecosystem.

Comprehensive overview of spectrum availability for private LTE/5G network

deployments.

Profiles of the key private LTE/5G solution providers.

In-depth analysis of private LTE/5G network deployments worldwide.

Detailed market forecast on private LTE/5G network deployments and IoT

device shipments by technology and vertical market lasting until 2028.

The report answers the How will the private LTE/5G network market evolve over the next five years?

following questions What spectrum is available for private LTE/5G network deployments?

What are the main spectrum licensing frameworks for private LTE/5G employed by regulators?

Who are the main private LTE/5G solution providers?

What types of organisations are deploying private LTE/5G networks?

What is the state of the 5G IoT device ecosystem?

What is the outlook for LTE/5G IoT device shipments for private LTE/5G networks?

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HORIZONTAL THEMES

Private LTE/5G Networks for IoT

Applications
Berg Insight estimates that there were a total of 2,900 private LTE/5G networks
deployed across the world at the end of 2023, including trial and pilot deployments.
With the growing momentum around private LTE and more local 5G spectrum
becoming available across regions, the private LTE/5G network market is set
to grow significantly in the next years. Get up to date with the latest trends and
information about vendors, products and markets.

PUBLISHED DATE December 2023

EDITION 2nd
PAGES 60
AUTHOR Fredrik Stålbrand

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Who should read this Private LTE/5G Networks for IoT Applications is the foremost source of information about the
emerging private cellular network market. Whether you are a device vendor, telecom infrastructure
report? vendor, system integrator, service provider, telecom operator, investor, consultant, or government
agency, you will gain valuable insights from our in-depth research.

AUTHOR Fredrik is an experienced analyst who specialises

in the IoT connectivity and software markets. He
Fredrik Stålbrand contributes primarily to the horizontal research
programmes, for which he produces most of the
content and manages all the underlying data sets.
Fredrik’s key areas of expertise are IoT connectivity
services, IoT platforms and software as well as
IoT/M2M applications in the industrial markets.
In addition to published research, he has worked
on projects for a range of clients across the IoT
ecosystem. Fredrik joined Berg Insight in 2016 and
holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and
Management from Chalmers University of Technology.
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