Private 5G/LTE Solutions & Providers
Enterprise Private Wireless Solutions
Unlock the Full Potential of Private 5G & LTE for Your Enterprise
The market for private 5G and LTE networks is growing rapidly, driven by increasing demand for secure, high-performance wireless connectivity. From manufacturing and healthcare to logistics, education, and public infrastructure, private wireless networks enable new levels of mobility, automation, and real-time data access.
Market analysts expect substantial growth in private 5G deployments over the next several years, with uptake driven by industries such as manufacturing, logistics, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and education.
Yet, despite the interest, the ecosystem remains fragmented. It includes traditional telecom vendors, cloud providers, mobile operators, niche wireless startups, and a growing number of systems integrators and managed service providers.
Understanding this landscape—and the technical and operational implications of different deployment models—is critical for organizations exploring private LTE or 5G.
Deployment Models: Managed, DIY, and Hybrid
Enterprises generally adopt private wireless networks using one of three models:
1) Managed Services
A third-party provider is responsible for designing, deploying, operating, and maintaining the network. This can include infrastructure procurement, spectrum management (licensed or CBRS), integration with enterprise systems, and lifecycle support.
Characteristics:
- Fastest time-to-deployment
- Lower internal resource requirements
- Predictable cost structure (OpEx-oriented)
- SLAs and 24/7 support included
- Trade-off: reduced direct control over infrastructure and policy enforcement
Managed services are a strong fit for organizations without in-house telecom expertise or those prioritizing operational simplicity. This model is often delivered by MNOs, specialist vendors, or systems integrators.
Where Intelligent Visibility Fits:
With Highway 9 and AWS, Intelligent Visibility delivers a co-managed private 5G service tailored to enterprise needs. We handle design, deployment, policy, and lifecycle management through a co-managed model, with Highway 9 and AWS providing the 5G infrastructure, cloud-native 5G core, and infrastructure management.
2) Do-it-Yourself
The enterprise designs and operates the network using a mix of vendor-supplied hardware, core network software, and management tools. DIY deployments are often used in highly regulated environments or by organizations with existing telecom infrastructure and internal wireless engineering expertise.
Characteristics:
Maximum control over architecture, security, and performance
Complex to deploy and maintain
Higher CapEx investment (hardware, spectrum, licensing)
Requires deep technical skills in both cellular and IT networking
Longer time-to-value
Some organizations choose this path to ensure strict compliance with data residency, security, or integration requirements or to avoid vendor lock-in.
3) Hybrid / Co-Managed
In this model, the enterprise retains operational control over some elements—such as policy, integration, or monitoring—while a provider handles infrastructure and lifecycle management.
Characteristics:
Balance of control and support
Complex to deploy and maintain
Reduces internal burden while retaining architectural flexibility
Enables tighter integration with business-critical systems and workflows
Where Intelligent Visibility fits in:
We often engage in hybrid models—especially with industrial, healthcare, and energy-sector clients—where we provide infrastructure deployment, spectrum configuration, performance monitoring, and lifecycle services while the client manages local policy and identity management.
Considerations When Selecting a Model or Partner
Enterprises evaluating private wireless solutions should consider the following:
• Use Cases: What workloads will the network support? (e.g., real-time video, low-latency automation)
• Spectrum Strategy: Will you use licensed (via MNO) or shared (e.g., CBRS) spectrum?
• Control Requirements: Are there security, compliance, or operational reasons to retain full control?
• Internal Capabilities: Do you have in-house telecom expertise?
• Integration Needs: How will the network connect to your LAN, WAN, cloud workloads, and security stack?
• Support Model: Who is responsible for lifecycle management, monitoring, and troubleshooting?
Conclusion: An Evolving Market with Expanding Options
The private wireless market continues to evolve, offering enterprises increasing choices in how they design and operate high-performance wireless networks. While major telecom vendors and MNOs offer complete solutions, many organizations are turning to more flexible and agile providers specializing in integration, lifecycle support, and hybrid service models.
Intelligent Visibility, in partnership with Highway 9 and AWS, provides a modern approach—combining wireless infrastructure expertise, cloud-native architecture, and co-managed services—to simplify the adoption of private 5G for complex enterprise environments.