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CBRS

Chesapeake, Virginia, in partnership with Boldyn Networks, has launched Chesapeake Connects, a city-owned private LTE and IoT network aimed at transforming public services, improving digital equity, and reducing reliance on commercial carriers. The hybrid system leverages CBRS for Fixed Wireless Access and LoRaWAN for citywide IoT, supporting smart city infrastructure like flood sensors, smart traffic lights, and more.
The 4.44.94 GHz range offers the cleanest mix of technical performance, policy feasibility, and global alignment to move the U.S. ahead in 6G. Midband is where 6G will scale, and 4 GHz sits in the sweet spot. A contiguous 500 MHz block supports wide channels (100 MHz+), strong uplink, and macro coverage comparable to C-Band, but with more spectrum headroom. That translates into better spectral efficiency and a lower total cost per bit for nationwide deployments while still enabling dense enterprise and edge use cases.
More than $14 billion has been invested across the CBRS stacklicenses, RAN, devices, infrastructure, sensors, and software. Over 420,000 CBRS radio nodes (CBSDs) are in service. The device ecosystem is broad: Apple and Samsung ship n48-capable handsets; industrial and FWA suppliers support n48 CPEs and routers; Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, JMA Wireless and others provide radio and DAS. This is not a pilot; it is production infrastructure. Refarming would force replacement or retuning of hundreds of thousands of base stations and millions of end devices, plus upgrades to SAS integrations and enterprise control planes.
5G Advanced and AI are reshaping utility private networks into hyper-intelligent, resilient grids. Learn how edge AI, programmable networks, digital twins, and human-in-the-loop automation will enable predictive maintenance, real-time grid optimization, and new energy services.
Cybersecurity is now a core pillar of utility private networks. Explore how Zero Trust Architecture helps utilities secure SCADA systems, protect distributed energy assets, and comply with NERC CIP standards, keeping critical infrastructure safe in a hybrid IT/OT world.
Utilities are turning private LTE and 5G networks into revenue engines with monetization and shared use models. Learn how Fixed Wireless Access, neutral host strategies, mobile wholesale partnerships, and edge services help utilities bridge the digital divide, support local economies, and generate ROI from advanced network investments.
Private LTE and 5G networks enable utilities to achieve sustainability and ESG goals by supporting clean energy, climate resilience, safer field operations, and transparent ESG reporting. Discover how utilities are using private networks to lower emissions, integrate renewables, and protect communities.
As utilities expand private LTE and 5G networks, strong partner ecosystems and managed services help balance performance, compliance, and cost. Explore how orchestration, governance frameworks, and co-managed models enable utilities to scale smarter and faster.
As utility private networks scale beyond pilot deployments, success depends on more than connectivity. This blog explores how utilities are applying orchestration frameworks, secure governance models, and lifecycle management strategies to build scalable, resilient, and future-ready private LTE and 5G infrastructures, ensuring long-term performance, compliance, and adaptability.
Utilities are unlocking real-time intelligence and predictive maintenance by combining edge computing and AI with private LTE/5G networks. This blog explores how utilities process critical data locally to automate decisions, detect anomalies, optimize asset performance, and improve operational resilience—laying the foundation for the autonomous grid.
Utilities are implementing private LTE and 5G networks across diverse environments—from turbine halls and substations to national grid systems. This blog outlines the key deployment architectures (site-specific, regional, wide-area, and indoor) and spectrum strategies utilities are using to deliver secure, scalable, and purpose-built connectivity for modern energy operations.
The shift to private LTE and 5G in utilities is being driven by a convergence of urgent trends, from climate mandates and cyber threats to legacy infrastructure and labor shortages. This blog explores six key forces accelerating private network adoption and highlights why resilient, intelligent, and secure communications have become essential to utility transformation.
Whitepaper
Telecom networks are facing unprecedented complexity with 5G, IoT, and cloud services. Traditional service assurance methods are becoming obsolete, making AI-driven, real-time analytics essential for competitive advantage. This independent industry whitepaper explores how DPUs, GPUs, and Generative AI (GenAI) are enabling predictive automation, reducing operational costs, and improving service quality....
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Explore the collaboration between Purdue Research Foundation, Purdue University, Ericsson, and Saab at the Aviation Innovation Hub. Discover how private 5G networks, real-time analytics, and sustainable innovations are shaping the "Airport of the Future" for a smarter, safer, and greener aviation industry....
Article & Insights
This article explores the deployment of 5G NR Transparent Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), detailing the architecture's advantages and challenges. It highlights how this "bent-pipe" NTN approach integrates ground-based gNodeB components with NGSO satellite constellations to expand global connectivity. Key challenges like moving beam management, interference mitigation, and latency are discussed, underscoring...

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Private Network Awards

Recognizing excellence in 5G, LTE, CBRS, and connected industries. Nominate your project and gain industry-wide recognition.
Early Bird Deadline: Sept 5, 2025 | Final Deadline: Sept 30, 2025