A private cellular network, or a non-public network, as defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), is an isolated network that restricts the devices that connect to it. Public cellular networks initially carried primarily voice traffic, but data traffic now dominates these networks. This includes internet access and an ever-increasing percentage of video traffic. The focus of private cellular networks is predominantly on data traffic, and competing network technologies are generally data networks as well. The private cellular networks industry is relatively new and includes both 4G and 5G networks. This domain focuses on large enterprises from a select group of industry verticals. While the first movers in the private 5G landscape are larger companies, Frost & Sullivan projects the industry to expand to smaller businesses and more verticals over time.

• What growth potential exists for enterprises leveraging private cellular networks in a predominantly data-focused landscape?
• Which use cases of private 5G networks are driving operational efficiency and business growth for enterprises?
• Are your teams aligning with emerging megatrends reshaping the global private 5G network industry?