ABOUT THE MEETING TOPIC

Wired networks have always reigned as the top standard for carrying data in the enterprise, but the latest wireless technologies are poised to knock those tangles of CAT5 off the pedestal. Private Networks, using 5G (or sometimes LTE) can carry data as fast, as securely, but with way more flexibility than enterprises have ever enjoyed. 

There’s a lot going on in the spectrum space around 5G, LAA, WiFi, and such. Newly usable 3.5 GHz CBRS, 5 GHz and 5.9 GHz to 7.1 bands offer opportunity both for Wi-Fi and for 5G Private Networks, but Private Cellular networks have the advantage of dedicated spectrum for quality assurance, even when that spectrum is only used for Control Channel and unlicensed spectrum handles the bulk of the traffic.

These new networks will need to be smart and agile, so will fully leverage Software Defined Network technology. They’ll need to offer Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications, or URLLC, to work in many use scenarios.

And while that seems super-futuristic, the concept of Private Cellular networks has been tried and proven in the past. Private 5G networks may follow much the same model as telco-provisioned trunk lines and PBX systems, where by operating their own in-house 5G, enterprises will control the on-prem network, but can connect and interact with the wider cloud, and the service could be build in-house, provided by the telco, or built and managed by a third party.

There are many advantages conceivable with a Private 5G Network from internal 5G networks that allow knowledge workers to work from any desk, conference room, or location on the premises, while keeping all traffic internal and secured like on a LAN but with cellular roaming to a Private Wireless LAN (PWLAN) that roams onto a carrier-provided Network Slice where the slice reduces the company’s control somewhat, but it also allows them to leverage global coverage while handing-off the operations.

There’s a lot to discuss here, and opportunity for aggressive providers to offer systems or managed services to the enterrpises that adopt Private Networks. The big questions we hope to address in this meeting are:

  • Who will win here?
  • Will the Tier 1 vendors sell equipment and service packages?
  • Will third-party companies, consultancies, or new entrants fill this space?
  • Or will telcos build and operate the networks for companies?

Telecoms have a real opportunity here, and it is everyone’s opportunity to win or lose. Knowledge, partners, and quick decisions will be needed to win in this space. Join ComTech Forum’s meeting on Private Networks and Slices to discover the technologies and meet the startups addressing this opportunity.

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Introduce your product or service to telcos, telecom vendors, and tech scouts.

Demos available in a private networking space with the marketing option.

Share your thought leadership or market analysis. Apply by Oct 1.

Sponsorship of this topic is closed, but future topics may be open.

FEES & OPTIONS

  • ONLINE-ONLY REGISTRATION: $200 (free for members)
  • MARKETING PACKAGE: $500 (discounted for members)
    Includes 5-minute Rapid-Fire product pitch, 30 minutes live followup networking, 2 registrations, and promo to 10k subscribers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Monthly ComTech Forum meetings gather communications industry professionals who represent vendors, telcos, investors and startups focused on innovation. This month's meeting is a deep dive into a specific segment in a condensed ½ day agenda with facilitated networking and introductions, industry experts, interactive discussion, technology demos, and rapid fire startup pitches. 

COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT

Until we can safely meet in person, Telecom Council meetings will be delivered online through Telecom Council's virtual meeting room for presentations and in our online lounge for live demos and followup networking.

ABOUT REMOTE MEETING ACCESS

This will be a live, online meeting offered through Zoom. Remote attendees will receive meeting instructions via email within 48hrs of completing registration. Participants joining meetings must use the Zoom desktop client or mobile app. They will not be able to join using the web client. If you can't find your instructions, we will include them in a reminder sent the day before the meeting or you can drop an email to council@telecomcouncil.com.

This meeting will not be recorded and is not available for later viewing.