Private LTE and private 5G networks deploy dedicated cellular infrastructure on your premises — providing the controlled coverage, quality of service, and security of a private network with the mobility and device density capabilities of cellular technology. They're the connectivity foundation for smart manufacturing, warehouse automation, campus mobility, and mission-critical operations.
Public cellular networks share spectrum and infrastructure with millions of users — creating congestion, coverage gaps, and security exposure that enterprise operations can't tolerate. Private LTE/5G gives organizations dedicated spectrum (CBRS in the US, local licenses in other markets), purpose-built coverage, and the network slicing capabilities that prioritize critical applications over background traffic. RLM advises on private cellular strategy, CBRS spectrum planning, and vendor selection.
A structured advisory process — from environment assessment and carrier/vendor evaluation to deployment support and ongoing optimization.
We document the use cases driving private LTE/5G interest — device density requirements, latency-sensitive applications, security mandates, and the coverage footprint that defines network design requirements.
We advise on CBRS spectrum strategy — Priority Access License (PAL) vs. General Authorized Access (GAA), SAS provider selection, and the spectrum coordination that protects your network from interference in shared band deployments.
We evaluate private LTE/5G vendors — Celona, Ericsson Private Networks, Nokia DAC, Baicells, CommScope — against your coverage requirements, core network deployment model (on-premises vs. cloud), and the device ecosystem supported.
We design the integration architecture — connecting the private cellular network to enterprise LAN, SD-WAN, and application infrastructure — including the handoff logic for devices that roam between private and public cellular coverage.
The dimensions that separate high-performing mobility deployments from costly ones — and the questions RLM helps you answer before any commitment.
CBRS (3.5 GHz) is the primary private LTE/5G spectrum in the US. Evaluate PAL auction strategy for interference protection vs. GAA deployment for lower cost — and whether your use case requires the priority access that PAL provides.
Private 5G core networks can run on-premises (full control, no cloud dependency) or in the cloud (simpler management, lower initial cost). Evaluate the trade-offs for your security requirements and IT operations model.
Private LTE/5G requires compatible devices — not all enterprise devices support CBRS frequencies. Evaluate device availability for your use cases: handhelds, tablets, vehicle-mounted terminals, robots, and IoT sensors.
Private cellular networks must integrate with enterprise IT — RADIUS authentication, VLAN assignment, firewall policy, and the network monitoring that treats cellular infrastructure as part of the enterprise network.
Private LTE/5G infrastructure costs include spectrum, radio hardware, core network software, installation, and ongoing management. Build a multi-year TCO model before comparing against public cellular or WiFi alternatives.
"RLM helped us rationalize our mobile fleet across four carriers and cut our monthly spend by 31%. They handled the whole transition — we didn't lose a single device."
"We needed private LTE across 12 distribution centers. RLM mapped the vendors, ran the RFP, and had us live in 90 days. Their knowledge of the carrier landscape is unmatched."
Talk to an RLM advisor who specializes in enterprise mobility. Vendor-neutral guidance from assessment through deployment.