How can Open RAN be used in Private Networks?

Private 5G networks enable enterprises to secure dedicated bandwidth, custom-tailoring their experience based on their specific needs — whether it’s to assure dedicated coverage, provide coverage where none may be available otherwise or whether it’s to offer higher levels of privacy or security than are available on public networks, massive bandwidth, capacity, or specialized functionality such as low latency. Private networks are fueling another opportunity for enterprises to control their entire mobile communication stack through the deployment of Open RAN technology. 

A report published by Analysys Mason earlier this year provided some context for the reasons why Open RAN is an attractive alternative for private network operators.

“Open RAN, especially when combined with shared or industrial spectrum, can help to enable a diversity of private wireless deployers, which will be important to meet the varying use cases and roll-out scenarios of different enterprises,” wrote Caroline Gabriel, research director at Analysys Mason.