Digital transformation using private wireless networks

Typical use cases for private networks are large areas such as airports, mines, factories, warehouses, power plants, ships, and stadiums.

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WiFi and Bluetooth are not suitable for wide-area IoT applications, as the range of their access points is limited to a few meters, and require devices using substantial power to keep stable connectivity. Low-power, battery-operated IoT devices, such as simple sensors and actuators, require long-range, low-power communication standards such as LoRa, NB-IoT, or Zigbee.

Cellular networks, especially the ones offering low-power LTE-M and NB-IoT technologies, provide reliable security and wide-area connectivity. Some mobile infrastructure providers, such as Huawei and Nokia, are offering private LTE networks to medium and large corporate customers, with off-the-shelf solutions that make the initial investment easier to control.

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