As a networking analyst, I travel the world to spend time with infrastructure providers of 4G LTE and 5G core, radio access, and transport solutions, as well as carriers, service providers, and end customers. One of my biggest takeaways recently is the growing momentum behind cellular-based private networking globally. However, many enterprises do not know where to start, and others are confused when faced with the choice of Wi-Fi vs 4G/ 5G.
I believe that private cellular networking’s ultimate success will lie in the ability for its delivery as an integrated solution. Enterprises do not have the competency to piecemeal cellular-based networks together and also require examples of how cellular can bridge some of the shortcomings of Wi-Fi in specific use cases. Consequently, I believe companies like Celona that deliver private cellular networking as a service are poised to solve the deployment challenge and demystify its use. I will be hosting a webinar on March 9th to discuss these topics and more. If you would like to attend to learn more, you can register here.
In my mind, there is a “perfect storm” brewing in the United States that weds access to licensed spectrum through the CBRS/ OnGo Wireless initiative and recent C-Band auction to the availability of non-carrier grade private networking equipment and services such as Celona’s. I am personally excited to see things unfold in the private networking space, especially the transformative use cases that will result.
Will Townsend is a Senior Analyst responsible for Networking Infrastructure and Carrier Services at Moor Insights & Strategy. Mr. Townsend advises some of the largest networking infrastructure providers and carriers in the world. He has been featured on NPR, CNBC, in the Wall Street Journal, and frequently contributes to Forbes.com, providing insights into enterprise networking and 5G. Mr. Townsend is also ranked as one of the world’s top networking analysts, as measured by ARInsights.
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