5G

White Paper: The private network opportunity for neutral hosts

25 April 2025
2 minutes
The TCO of private 5G networks has come down to the same level of Wi-Fi creating a new compelling neutral host opportunity
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Private 5G networks are reshaping enterprise connectivity and offer an important route to market for neutral hosts—offering ultra-reliable, high-speed, and secure infrastructure built for the demands of modern operations. From smart manufacturing and autonomous systems to real-time analytics and advanced IoT integration, the possibilities are expanding rapidly. Towercos and forward-thinking neutral hosts have a crucial role to play.

With over 1,500 private networks now live worldwide—and a $36 billion market forecast by 2030—the momentum is clear. These networks offer complete control over data and infrastructure, enabling secure SIM-based authentication, edge computing, and more resilient operations than Wi-Fi or public networks.

Public venues, municipalities, airports, hospitals, and enterprises across Europe and the U.S. are deploying private 5G using shared spectrum models like CBRS, N77 and N78. Deployment costs have dropped to rival Wi-Fi, while new neutral host models are helping venues combine private networks with shared DAS infrastructure for maximum efficiency and neutrality.

Want to understand the technologies, use cases, and market dynamics shaping this shift?

Download the full report to explore how private 5G is becoming a foundational pillar of next-generation digital infrastructure.

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