Private Mobile Network Blog

We’ve entered the age of Industrial Intelligence, where AI, high-performance processing, and advanced connectivity are converging to power the next wave of industrial transformation. Across manufacturing, logistics, energy, and other sectors, companies are rapidly deploying autonomous robots, predictive maintenance, and AI-driven analytics to enhance efficiency, optimize productivity, and extract more meaningful business insights.

As enterprises demand faster, more cost-effective in-building connectivity, traditional DAS struggles to keep up. This blog explores why IT leaders are turning to Celona’s Neutral Host for a smarter, scalable alternative.

Downtime costs millions, inefficiencies erode margins, and unreliable networks put safety at risk. For oil and gas companies, private 5G isn’t just about connectivity—it’s a financial game-changer. Discover how early adopters are cutting costs and driving efficiency.

Celona Partners with Truminds: As private 5G adoption accelerates, we are expanding our global device certification program to ensure end user devices operate seamlessly on private 4G/5G networks. Our partnership with Truminds marks a significant milestone in this effort.

Private 5G offers a game-changing solution to connectivity challenges in oil and gas, where Wi-Fi struggles. If you’re evaluating a strategic shift to Private 5G, these 7 considerations should be top-of-mind as you evaluate your options.

Explore how private 5G revolutionizes industrial automation by enabling seamless connectivity for AGVs and AMRs. Discover key insights, real-world deployments, and design considerations from the A3 webinar.

Celona proudly celebrates Verizon and NTT DATA’s leadership in Gartner®’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Private Mobile Network Services, highlighting their transformative impact on enterprise connectivity worldwide.

In the heart of the industrial sector, where massive steel structures tower over sprawling landscapes and the hum of machinery is incessant, a quiet revolution is underway.

Over the weekend, I found myself in a music school lobby, inquiring about lessons for my little one. I couldn't help but smile as I witnessed various instruments finding their rhythm. It reminded me of another kind of harmony we'd just experienced at our first-ever Celona Frequency event.

We don’t talk about our partners often enough, and I wanted to remedy that. Partners genuinely are the lifeblood of our business. From humble beginnings with twenty partners just two years ago, we’ve grown our partner network to well over 150 partners representing industry knowledge and wireless expertise across the globe.

Let’s face it - security can feel like a huge roadblock when industrial enterprises want to jump into new tech like Private 5G. That’s where Celona comes in with Aerloc, a powerful suite of security features designed just for you.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), those ruggedly designed industrial computers built to withstand the conditions of an industrial environment, have been a fixture and instrumental in manufacturing automation since the 1970s.‍

It’s said that “nothing succeeds like success”, and that is certainly the feeling at Celona today as we share the news that we won the SupplyTech Breakthrough “Smart Warehousing Platform of the Year” award.

I recently had the opportunity to visit Del Conca USA in Loudon, Tennessee where our Celona 5G LAN solution covers the entire 30-acre indoor/outdoor manufacturing facility. Del Conca USA manufactures fine Italian ceramic tile – the kind of tile you picture in your dream home renovation project.

Reliable connectivity is essential for the dispatch and control of AGV and AMR operations. When faced with poor connectivity, AGVs will simply stall due to safety considerations. See how Wi-Fi and Private Wireless compare.

According to poet Robert Burns, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry”. I am happy to report that our plans for MWC 2024 did just the opposite. Our experience exceeded all expectations, and then some.

Developing a connected worker strategy is critically important in the digital transformation efforts of industrial enterprises.

As we look back at the strides made in 2023, it is clear that this year marked an exceptional new era for the emergence and widespread enterprise adoption of private cellular wireless networks - no question about it.

Throughout 2023 private wireless established itself as a transformative technology that is clearly here to stay. Within many enterprises and industries around the world, we’ve seen private cellular networks solve critical and long-standing issues that other wireless alternatives simply can’t solve.

The Celona’s TCO calculator is now available – you can evaluate an approximate TCO based on real-world Celona deployments.

Private Wireless in refineries is changing the equation in terms of coverage, integration, capabilities and cost-effectiveness.See this real-life comparison of Wi-Fi and private wireless on a site equivalent to 260 football fields.

Supply Chain 4.0 leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to create more agile and efficient supply chains.

Robotics logistics encompasses any autonomous system or machine used to automate processes in warehouse operations.

Wondering about the difference between 5G and Wi-Fi 6? We explain the differences, the similarities, and whether they can work together for your organization.

Are you wondering about 5G in healthcare? We explain the positive impacts 5G will have in the future of healthcare and how to utilize these opportunities.

Learn how Celona and NTT are working together to deliver the continent's biggest Private 5G LAN network in Las Vegas.

Manufacturing automation can improve productivity and reduce costs. Find out what manufacturing automation is, how it works, and its benefits.

Private LTE and 5G allow manufacturers to take advantage of new technologies that improve productivity. Find out how here.

Are you wondering if your organization would benefit from 5G LAN? We explain the features of 5G LAN and the benefits they provide

Industry 4.0 has revolutionized manufacturing. Find out how Industry 4.0 has improved the manufacturing process, how AI is involved, and the role of 5G.

New technology is changing the factories operated. Find out how a connected factory works, and the productivity benefits it brings

5G has many components, one of the most important being the 5G Core. We explain what the 5G Core is, how it works, and the network functions that comprise it.

We explain what it Industrial IoT is, how it is changing manufacturing, the challenges involved in implementation, and the business benefits IIoT can bring.

5G has many benefits for enterprises, but the thought of implementing a 5G network can be intimidating. Learn how 5G as a service can help.

Supply chain technology simplifies the supply chain, increases efficiency, and reduces costs. Learn more about supply chain technology, how it works, and how 5G is helping.

Digital manufacturing creates a fully integrated environment in every stage of the process. Learn how digital manufacturing works and the benefits it provides.

If you’ve heard about 5G, you’ve probably heard the term 5G NR. Find out what 5G NR is, how it works, and what it means for the future of 5G networks.

How do you get started with a 5G LAN setup? We explain what a 5G LAN setup is, the components you need, and how to get started.

5G mmWave refers to a specific range in the radio frequency spectrum. Learn more about how 5G mmWave works, its advantages and disadvantages, and its use cases.

Are you looking for 5G LAN examples? In this article, we’ll explain what a 5G LAN is, how it works, and give examples of real-life 5G LAN use cases.

We discuss what a smart campus is, how 5G has the potential to change higher education, and how students and staff can benefit from smart campus infrastructure.

We explain what smart stadiums are, their benefits for fans and owners, and the impact of 5G wireless connectivity on the latest generation of use cases.

Are you wondering about 5G small cells? We explain what small cells are and why they are essential to 5G technology.

Looking into smart mining? We explain what smart mining is, how technology can improve operations, and the importance of your connectivity strategy.

Wondering about how dynamic spectrum sharing works for 4G and 5G networks? We explain what dynamic spectrum sharing is and how it works.

Wondering why you should look into 5G LAN? We explain what it is, how it works, and why your organization needs it.

Curious about frequency bands used for 5G wireless connectivity? We explain different options, capabilities of each band, and how the different bands are used.

Wondering about how 5G wireless network deployments happen? We explain the process, the benefits of a private 5G network, and how 5G will affect your enterprise.

Wondering about 5G LAN and how it works? Here is a complete explanation of how a 5G LAN can integrate with your existing infrastructure.

Wondering about 5G LAN benefits? We explain what 5G LAN is, how it works, and the advantages it delivers for enterprise wireless connectivity.

Wondering what a 5G LAN is? We try to answer in this short article and explain how it can improve your enterprise wireless connectivity.

We explain what a 5G LAN is, how it works, and how the simplicity and flexibility of 5G LAN technology can benefit your organization.

Are you wondering about 5G in manufacturing? We explain how the benefits of 5G are spurring innovations in manufacturing.

Curious about 5G Infrastructure? We explain 5G Infrastructure, the components involved in building a 5G LAN, and how to overcome 5G infrastructure challenges.

Are you wondering about 5G Edge Computing? We explain how 5G and edge computing work together and how 5g can move you towards an edgeless enterprise.

Are you wondering about the future of 5G connectivity in your enterprise network? We explain the benefits of 5G and how it can change the future of enterprise connectivity.

Curious about 5G use cases? We explain the benefits of 5G, current and future real-world use cases, and how your organization can get started with private 5G.

Curious about 5G and SD-WAN? We explain the purpose of each, and how they can work together for your enterprise network solution.

Curious about enterprise 5G? We explain how it works, its benefits, and how to get it started for your organization.

Not all private cellular radios are created equal in how friendly they are to software-defined provisioning

As private cellular becomes a commonplace, there is a clear need for simplicity and scale in secure SIM provisioning

Wondering about network slicing? We discuss what network slicing is and how it can help your overall network performance.

Wondering about 5G IoT (Internet of Things)? We discuss what IoT is, what its use cases are, and how 5G technology can be utilized to maximize its potential.

Wondering about 5G vs. Wi-Fi? We discuss what they are, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and how they can work together within your enterprise network.

We explain what 5G wireless is, how it works, and how the improved speed and flexibility of 5G wireless technology may benefit your organization.

Wondering about the 5G Spectrum? We explain what it is, why it matters, and how organizations can use it.

Wondering about private 5G? We explain what it is, why it is important, and how 5G has the potential to solve many enterprise networking problems.

Celona Orchestrator, the face of the Celona platform, monitors app KPIs in real-time and centrally coordinates private mobile network services

Celona’s patented MicroSlicing technology allows granular allocation of private cellular resources to groups of apps and devices.

From artificial intelligence to autonomous robots, automated inventory management has transformed how enterprises manage their supply chain and ultimately do business.

The minute we wrapped MWC 24, we headed to Riyadh to join our partner stc Group at a renowned industry event: LEAP 2024. Today we are honored to announce a new Private 5G partnership with stc Group, the leading force in digital transformation and the largest telecom provider in Saudi Arabia.

We’re here in Barcelona for MWC again, a city we found so inspiring that we named our company after it! Once again the show is buzzing with news about private 5G, and once again we are right in the mix.

Celona CEO Rajeev Shah, shares his key takeaways from MWC 2023 and what they mean for the future of private cellular, the enterprise and you.

NTT + CELONA CASE STUDY - To unlock the full potential of Industry 4.0, manufacturing leaders seek technological innovation that will enable them to shift focus from traditional business concepts to circular models, reconfiguring their offerings to meet customer demand for years to come. Providing greater efficiencies that improve employee productivity and delivering safer and more secure networks will be essential for organizations to remain innovative and competitive.

We are thrilled to share something that's been in the works for quite some time now – a labor of love and innovation that’s poised to transform the way we experience public cellular connectivity indoors.

In this article, we’ll explore what integrated supply chains are, how they work, and how new 5G technologies make it all possible

We explore how digital supply chains work, why they’re the future of global commerce, and how companies can design a digital supply chain.

Mobile Private Network (MPN) is a private business network designed to meet the high-performance needs of an enterprise organization, using LTE or 5G technology.