Publications
Publications
- January 2024
- HBS Case Collection
Private 5G Networks
By: Andy Wu and Maggie Yang
Abstract
In the late 2010’s, 5G emerged as a new standard in communication technology. 5G was designed to enable ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), massive machine-type communication (MMTC), and enhanced mobile broadband (EMBB) (see Exhibit 1 for a detailed explanation), all while reducing power consumption by 90%. Whereas previous generations of mobile standards such as 2G, 3G, and 4G were deployed by mobile network operators (MNOs) such as AT&T and Verizon and provided broad coverage, the emergence of 5G technology saw the emergence of organizations building their own private 5G networks to provide coverage for a specific building or area.
Keywords
5G; Communication Technology; Mobile and Wireless Technology; Technological Innovation; Innovation Strategy; Telecommunications Industry
Citation
Wu, Andy, and Maggie Yang. "Private 5G Networks." Harvard Business School Case 724-430, January 2024.