Private LTE Market Trends

Growth Drivers

• LTE Technology Adoption for Applications in Smart Cities- A smart city gathers data using a variety of electronic, Internet of Things-based devices and sensors. Insights from this data are utilized to manage assets, services, and resources efficiently. Smart city initiatives have been implemented in numerous emerging nations, including Brazil, India, and China, to advance sustainable and cutting-edge infrastructure development. For instance, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs developed the Smart City Mission in India to create 100 smart cities nationwide. Smart video security, smart waste management, smart lighting, smart metering, and smart parking are just a few of the needs that advanced ICT services could aid with. IoT modules have become a crucial component of the infrastructure for smart cities because they lessen the burden that traffic and environmental problems place on the city. A strong network solution is needed for ongoing operations and defense against weak security breaches. Since private LTE networks are among the finest because they provide mobility, spectrum alternatives, network security, configurable quality of service (QoS), ecosystem and interoperability, and high-to-low rate scaling, it is anticipated that these networks will be widely used in these smart cities.
• The introduction of virtualization and the open networking paradigm- The adoption of the open networking paradigm may spur innovation in how private LTE networks operate. Vendors can now offer virtualized and cloud-based solutions for radio-based stations and mobile core networks thanks to developments in cloud and virtualization technologies. The advent of virtualization and cloud computing has made open networking possible. Network infrastructure enablers, ISVs, cloud service providers, MNOs, Sis, channel partners, and MSPs are all part of the ecosystem around the private LTE market. It is anticipated that the robust cooperation amongst various ecosystem participants would propel the expansion of the private LTE industry.
• The Emergence of Commercial and Industrial IoT- Businesses in a variety of industrial verticals are always working to leverage IoT more to automate procedures and boost productivity. Therefore, the private LTE market would see development prospects from the use of IoT and related technologies. With the introduction of Industry 4.0, producers want to use private LTE networks to increase security. Sensitive data can also remain local thanks to private LTE's separate network and specialized radio equipment. Because the spectrum is readily available, the network is also well-suited for industrial applications based on Quality of Service (QoS) and is simple to build.

Challenges

• Interference between frequency bands- There are choices for licensed, shared, and unlicensed spectrum under fragmented spectrum regimes. The need for private networks may rise in response to increased spectrum availability, but there may also be problems with complexity and scalability. The first business users to be able to deploy private LTE networks will be GAA Tier 3 users. Managing this band's licensing is the main obstacle. Network designers must consider several spectrum ranges when designing their services. In many regions of the world, the spectrum is available in a severely fragmented band.
• The high initial investment provides a significant obstacle to the industry's growth. 
• The difficulties of setting up private LTE networks and the limitations imposed by the need for a license to establish a private LTE network are impediments to the expansion of private LTE.