Private 5G Networks
Empower your business with private 5G & LTE technologies that provide cost-effective and stable wireless connectivity options and enable scalability.
What is a private 5G network?
Key characteristics of private 5G networks
- Dedicated and isolated network:
Deployed exclusively for a single organisation, it ensures complete control over network operations, security, and data privacy.
- High speed and low latency:
Ultra-fast data transmission enables seamless connectivity for demanding applications, while ultra-low latency ensures near-instantaneous response times.
- Enhanced security:
Advanced encryption and authentication protocols create a secure environment within the organisational infrastructure and strengthen data protection.
- Scalability:
Designed to adapt and scale with growing business needs, private 5G networks support future advancements, serving as a long-term, future-proof solution for businesses looking to innovate and expand.
Private vs public 5G networks
| Feature | Private 5G Network | Public 5G Network |
| Security and data privacy | High | Low |
| Performance and reliability | Highly reliable, no congestion as bandwidth is dedicated | Shared resources can cause congestion and slowdown |
| Latency | Ultra-low (as low as 1ms) | Moderate latency, depending on network load |
| Customisation | Fully customisable for business needs | Limited customisation; users rely on standard service offerings |
| Cost | Higher initial investment for setup and maintenance | Lower upfront costs but requires ongoing subscription fees |
| Scalability | Easily scalable within an organisation’s environment | Scales at the operator’s discretion |
| Best for | Industries needing secure, reliable, and custom networks | General consumers and public services needing widespread mobile connectivity |
Benefits of using a private 5G network
Reliable coverage: Private networks eliminate congestion issues found in public networks, providing permanent connectivity even in high-demand environments like factories, hospitals, or transport hubs.
High-performing indoor and outdoor connectivity across large site: 5G private networks offer a stable, high-quality connection and enhance the company’s communication and user experience.
Consistent high data rates: A private 5G and LTE network enables consistent high data rates, guaranteeing good-quality calls and data transfer.
High multi-user capacity: Due to great scalability, your organisation can connect multiple users, regardless of how small or large your company is.
High capacity and low latency: A private 5G network provides a low latency connection, which allows you to handle a high volume of data transfers without delays.
Intrinsic security: Data in private networks is processed separately from public networks, offering complete privacy and data protection.
Outstanding mobility: A high level of mobility guarantees an uninterrupted and stable connection with excellent-quality calls at all times.
Mission-critical reliability: Especially in a business setting, reliability plays a major role in communication quality, and a 5G private network offers stable and reliable calls.
Robust and cost-effective connectivity: A private network is a cost-effective alternative to Wi-Fi and public mobile networks, as it provides better scalability and reliability at a lower price.
Greater control and customisation: Private 5G can be easily customised to meet specific operational requirements and industry needs.
Support for IoT and Industry 4.0: The network’s ability to handle a vast number of connected devices enables smart factories and Industry 4.0 automation. This allows for large-scale IoT deployments and ensures the smooth operation of extended IoT ecosystems.
Experience unmatched reliability, security, and scalability for your business.
Nokia DAC — Industry-leading technology
Partnered with Nokia, UCtel brings a high-performance, end-to-end private wireless networking, and edge computing platform to your business via Nokia’s Digital Automation Cloud (DAC). Offered as a service, Nokia DAC combines plug-and-play 4G and 5G connectivity with on-premise data management and processing, supporting real-time applications for smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and remote operations.
- An industrial-grade private wireless network that’s easy to deploy;
- High reliability that’s proven to work with new 5G technology;
- Complete control over the management of multi-local networks;
- Strong security and low latency;
- Wide and deep coverage;
- Dependable QoS management.
More Nokia DAC features
Nokia DAC offers more features that help you install a 5G network in the UK for your business needs:
- Real-time location tracking;
- Connected video analytics;
- An end-to-end connect UAV solution;
- Integrated campus communications;
- Native one-to-one communication via VoIP;
- Secure push-to-talk and push-to-video.
Use cases and industries adopting private 5G in the UK
With a digital revolution booming in the manufacturing sector, private networks enable smart factories, where machines, robots, and sensors communicate to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, improve worker safety, and enhance productivity.
In modern healthcare, real-time data transmission, patient monitoring, and remote medical procedures are critical. With private 5G, hospitals can streamline operations, enhance patient outcomes, and offer faster, more efficient emergency care.
This sector depends on real-time tracking, automation, and predictive analytics. Private 5G enables smooth operations across airports, shipping ports, warehouses, and distribution centres, improving delivery times, reducing costs, and increasing overall efficiency.
Smart cities rely on connected infrastructure, real-time monitoring, and automated public services. Private 5G networks allow municipalities to deploy efficient, sustainable, and secure solutions to create a safer urban environment.
Providing a secure, interference-free infrastructure, private 5G tech enhances national security, military efficiency, and real-time intelligence sharing, making it a critical asset for defence agencies.
Custom 5G networks enable real-time monitoring, remote asset management, and predictive maintenance across power plants, oil rigs, wind farms, and smart grids, ensuring efficient energy distribution, cost savings, and enhanced safety in the utility sector.
Private 5G networks provide reliable, low-latency communication for equipment automation and worker safety in remote, high-risk environments to ensure autonomous equipment operation, efficient accident prevention, and cost-effective equipment utilisation.
Don’t fall behind!
Consider UCtel as your trusted partner for deploying private 5G networks in the UK
Operating since 2011, UCtel boasts years of experience in wireless communication and enterprise networking, staying at the forefront of mobile tech advancements and bringing deep knowledge of 5G tech, network architecture, and industry-specific requirements.
From London to Edinburg, we work across the UK, offering custom network solutions to match any structure, layout, and needs for businesses in urban and rural areas.
Even among private 5G network providers, UCtel stands out as a team of professionals that will help you assess your current position and give you options that can improve your connectivity. Our cooperation with Nokia DAC allows us to offer top-notch services and guarantee stable and reliable connections. We can offer you the scalability to grow and adjust without losing extra money, wide and deep coverage, and reliable 5G technology.
FAQ
What are the use cases for a private 5G network?
A UK private 5G network can be used by anyone who requires better and more reliable connectivity. For example, companies going through digital transformation and large organisations can take advantage of a private LTE network or 5G system such as airports, office buildings, hospitals, etc.
How does a private 5G network work?
Secure 5G private network solutions are physical or virtual mobile systems that can be used by governments and businesses to enable high-quality communication as well as elevated data protection