Private Network And 5G Pairing To Help Smart City Development

As more and more organizations develop operations, processes, and services that require strong and ubiquitous cellular coverage, private networks are rapidly emerging to meet these high connectivity requirements.

Consider the superior performance provided by 5G in terms of security and data flow, as well as the reliability, speed, mobility, flexibility, efficiency, and coverage of connections required to support advanced smart technology applications. As more and more organizations develop operations, processes, and services that require strong and ubiquitous cellular coverage, private networks are rapidly emerging to meet these high connectivity requirements.

 

Therefore, it is easy to understand why 5G private network implementation is gaining traction as the preferred infrastructure for enterprises to take advantage of the opportunities brought by 5G. More practically, private networks are also ideal for monitoring the priority of key operational technologies, especially data flow and security, and are suitable for regional operators such as municipalities, large venues and campuses.

The key factors that promote the deployment of private networks

A private network driven by 4G / 5G cellular wireless technology provides unparalleled functions and is supported by a huge business ecosystem. In contrast, public networks often cannot meet extreme requirements for coverage, capacity, reliability, security, low latency, or low-power devices. Private networks not only overcome these challenges, but the evolving technology ecosystem makes them suitable for organizations in any department.

 

They are highly customizable and are usually designed and deployed by infrastructure companies such as BAI Communications to meet specific requirements, starting with coverage. Large-scale indoor places such as factories, warehouses, transportation hubs, tunnels, and underground require ubiquitous coverage to operate smoothly and achieve network slicing.

 

These environments are also increasingly using the Internet of Things, automation, machine learning, and data analysis technologies, which will make their operations and services more susceptible to disruptions and changes. In order to make the advanced technology powerful, the coverage cannot have dead spots or downtime, which can be guaranteed through a dedicated network.

 

High capacity is another benefit of private networks, especially because it can be provided by telecom infrastructure companies at a reasonable cost, adjusted or upgraded on demand. The capacity provided by the public network is not enough to support a wide range of operations and related scale technical requirements, let alone advanced features.

A high-capacity network is required to support high-bandwidth services, such as video calls across many devices in a large organization or simultaneously supporting hundreds of thousands of users in a stadium. Functionally, high capacity is also required to support the large number of low-bandwidth sensors required to deploy the Internet of Things and complementary technologies. Similarly, private networks can easily meet these requirements.

 

Another important driving factor for the deployment of private networks is the requirement for low latency to ensure rapid response time to different network loads. Industries such as resources, manufacturing, and logistics require industrial controls with extremely low latency to ensure fast processing and response times. With lower latency, communication between connected devices is more effective and instant, thereby making cloud services and applications more responsive and capable, providing instant access to information, seamless video conferencing, and reducing employee downtime. Companies that rely on automation can monitor, identify, and repair faults in real time, avoiding costly asset downtime.

Finally, high reliability and security are also key advantages of private networks, which are characteristics that cannot be satisfied by public networks. Private networks are designed to protect data, device and user identities, locations, and external security threats. They provide organizations with complete control over their networks and ensure that communications are always available, even under adverse conditions.

Important considerations for design and deployment

First, make sure that your infrastructure provider is designing and/or deploying a future-proof network. This means that there is no need to redesign the network for the foreseeable future. In the long run, the best option is to deploy 4G infrastructure that can be used for 5G at a lower cost, rather than choosing short-term cost savings, rather than the long-term cost of restructuring the network in the next few years.

 

The next important consideration is to choose a network infrastructure provider. An infrastructure contract with a single mobile network operator (MNO) may impose long-term restrictions on your organization because of the need to fulfill contractual obligations and the cost of breaking those obligations or even replacing providers when the contract expires. The infrastructure built by existing mobile network operators is tailored to the services and technologies they provide. A neutral host infrastructure provides flexibility and (re)negotiation options.

A neutral host network owned and operated by a third party provides wholesale mobile coverage solutions for mobile network operators or other communication service providers, all of which can use-share-a single network. Its greatest potential is to improve the coverage and capacity of 5G and 4G networks in rural areas, inside large buildings, downtown, and along major roads and railways.

BAI Communications is an industry leader in providing future-oriented 5G-ready, neutral host wireless and fiber services that are tailored to suit the local environment. This capability allows BAI to be responsible for important infrastructure projects, providing cellular and Wi-Fi coverage in major cities such as New York, Toronto, and Hong Kong, and providing solid support for the neutral host private network business case.

 

Transport for London (TfL) recently awarded BAI Communications a 20-year contract to provide high-speed mobile connectivity throughout the capital in the most advanced and largest infrastructure project in the world, which may be a neutral host infrastructure project The most important example. The cooperation between BAI and Transport for London will establish a long-awaited connection backbone with a city-wide integrated communications network that provides multi-operator cellular, Wi-Fi and fiber optic connection services.

 

BAI will establish and operate as a neutral host for fixed and mobile operators and support 4G and 5G communication networks that will accelerate the development of London as a smart city. BAI will also help create a safer and smarter London by building and operating critical communications infrastructure that supports police, fire and ambulance services.

These important considerations will help governments and private organizations avoid some of the key risks associated with the establishment of telecommunications networks. They will also ensure that the technology used by the organization operates with maximum effectiveness and achieves the expected business results, thereby providing the best experience for the people and customers that the organization serves.

 

Therefore, neutral hosting infrastructure providers, especially those that work with mobile network operators such as BAI Communications, can play an important role in supporting the public and private sectors to use their 5G-ready private networks to build "smart communities." Contribute to the development of smart cities in a meaningful and achievable way.