What makes testing and assurance for private networks more complex than public 5G, and how does Spirent help CSPs close that gap?

Speaker: Anil Kolipara

While 5G technology — whether for consumer or enterprise use — is inherently complex due to its numerous interfaces, components, and frequent updates, enterprise or private 5G networks introduce an entirely new level of complexity.

The key differentiator is the Service Level Agreement (SLA). For example, an industrial manufacturing enterprise might require ultra-low latency — say, 20 milliseconds — to maintain seamless operations. These stringent SLAs are business-critical, not just performance metrics.

Unlike public 5G, where a service disruption might affect individual users, a failure or degradation in a private 5G network can impact an entire enterprise’s operations, production lines, or safety systems. The consequences are therefore far-reaching — affecting productivity, revenue, and even brand reputation.

This means CSPs must ensure that their private 5G services are resilient, reliable, and continuously meeting SLAs, not just during initial deployment but throughout the network’s lifecycle.

Spirent helps close this gap by providing advanced testing and assurance solutions that allow CSPs to continuously validate performance under real-world conditions. These solutions enable automated SLA verification, proactive fault detection, and performance analytics — ensuring that private 5G networks meet enterprise-grade reliability and business expectations at all times.