Private 5G & 4G/LTE Networks: Assessing TCO - Total Cost of Ownership Analysis

This report includes analysis and commentary on survey data to help readers better understand the current state of enterprise networking, as well as the requirements to upgrade and/or deploy network infrastructure. This report is also supported by insights from leading connectivity and networking solution providers, system integrators, and enterprises that are evaluating network infrastructure changes.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

• Key Findings

General Market Overview

• Facility Type & Operating Environment Considerations

Network Infrastructure Type Sentiment & Analysis

• Wi-Fi
• Private 4G/LTE & 5G
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Network Support/Maintenance

Industry/Enterprise Opportunity & Sentiment

• Industrial/Manufacturing
• Energy/Mining/Utilities
• Transportation/Logistics
• Retail/Hospitality
• Healthcare
• The Public Sector

Go-to-Market Considerations/Dynamics

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Report Exhibits

• Exhibit 1: Comparison of Enterprise Wireless Network requirements by Facility Size
• Exhibit 2: What is the primary wireless network infrastructure being utilized by your organization to support connectivity within and around your facilities?
• Exhibit 3: Approximately how much of your organization's operational environment is covered by your Wi-Fi network? (in terms of percent of total square feet/square)?
• Exhibit 4: What are the top 3 use cases utilized by your wireless network for your organization?
• Exhibit 5: What are the top 3 limitations facing your organization's Wi-Fi network deployment?
• Exhibit 6: How frequently does your organization upgrade its Wi-Fi network infrastructure?
• Exhibit 7: Is your organization evaluating or considering a private wireless network (The definition of a private mobile network used by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) is a 3GPP-based 4G LTE or 5G network intended for the sole use of private entities, such as enterprises, industries, and governments. The network must use spectrum defined in 3GPP, be generally intended for business-critical or mission-critical operational needs, and where it is possible to identify commercial value.) to augment or potentially replace your existing Wi-Fi network?
• Exhibit 8: What is your organization's primary motivator for investing in private wireless networks?
• Exhibit 9: What are the leading challenges preventing your organization from adopting a private wireless network today?
• Exhibit 10: What is the total network coverage for your organization's total operational environment with the rollout of a private wireless network? (in terms of percent of coverage square feet/meters)?
• Exhibit 11: What are the primary use cases driving the need for your organization's private wireless deployment?
• Exhibit 12: In regards to increased network security as a key driver of private network deployment, which of the following is true?
• Exhibit 13: How long has the proof-of-concept (testing phase) deployment taken for your organization's private wireless deployment?
• Exhibit 14: What is your key motivator for moving to a Private LTE/5G network in the long term?
• Exhibit 15: What are the top 3 limitations of your existing wireless network driving investments in private wireless?
• Exhibit 16: How often will you refresh your private network infrastructure?
• Exhibit 17: Approximately how much of your organization's operational environment is covered by your DAS network? (in terms of percent of total square feet/square)
• Exhibit 18: What are the top 3 use cases utilized by your wireless network for your organization?
• Exhibit 19: What are the top 3 limitations facing your organization's DAS network deployment?
• Exhibit 20: How frequently does your organization upgrade its DAS network infrastructure?
• Exhibit 21: Which statement best describes how your organization handles network support with regard to IT? (Wi-Fi)
• Exhibit 22: Which statement best describes how your organization handles network support with regard to IT? (DAS)
• Exhibit 23: Approximately how many trouble tickets are created each month regarding your organization's wireless network? (comparison between Network types)
• Exhibit 24: Approximately how long does it take IT and/or supporting staff to resolve each trouble ticket? (comparison between Network types)