Private networks: Evolution, ecosystem, use cases, architecture, spectrum, and deployment challenges

IF 4.3 3区计算机科学 Q1 COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Computer Communications Pub Date : 2025-08-16 DOI:10.1016/j.comcom.2025.108295

Onur Sahin , Vanlin Sathya , Mehmet Yavuz

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Abstract

Private networks have reshaped enterprise communications by providing unmatched control, security, and tailored solutions for various industries. This paper presents an in-depth survey of private networks, covering their evolution, current landscape, and future outlook. Key topics include the use cases, architecture, spectrum management, and deployment strategies. The study examines the transition from private 4G/LTE to private 5G networks, fueled by demands for higher data throughput and ultra-low latency across sectors. It highlights the advantages of private 5G over public mobile networks (MNOs) and Wi-Fi, with a special focus on spectrum sharing as a means to optimize frequency use. Additionally, the paper reviews global spectrum allocations for private 5G, providing an overview of regulatory frameworks and available frequency bands across countries. It also explores future prospects, including private 6G networks and emerging spectrum technologies. Key challenges such as high deployment costs, interoperability issues, and security concerns are discussed alongside potential solutions. Through this comprehensive analysis, the paper aims to provide valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the field of private networks.

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专用网络：演进、生态系统、用例、体系结构、频谱和部署挑战

专用网络通过为各行业提供无与伦比的控制、安全性和量身定制的解决方案，重塑了企业通信。本文对私有网络进行了深入的调查，涵盖了它们的演变、现状和未来展望。关键主题包括用例、体系结构、频谱管理和部署策略。该研究考察了从私有4G/LTE到私有5G网络的过渡，这是由对更高数据吞吐量和跨部门超低延迟的需求推动的。它强调了专用5G相对于公共移动网络（mno）和Wi-Fi的优势，并特别关注频谱共享，以此作为优化频率使用的手段。此外，该文件回顾了私有5G的全球频谱分配，概述了各国的监管框架和可用频段。它还探讨了未来的前景，包括专用6G网络和新兴频谱技术。除了潜在的解决方案之外，还讨论了诸如高部署成本、互操作性问题和安全问题等关键挑战。通过这一综合分析，本文旨在为私有网络领域的研究人员、从业者和政策制定者提供有价值的见解。

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Computer Communications 工程技术-电信学

CiteScore

14.10

自引率

5.00%

发文量

397

审稿时长

66 days

期刊介绍： Computer and Communications networks are key infrastructures of the information society with high socio-economic value as they contribute to the correct operations of many critical services (from healthcare to finance and transportation). Internet is the core of today''s computer-communication infrastructures. This has transformed the Internet, from a robust network for data transfer between computers, to a global, content-rich, communication and information system where contents are increasingly generated by the users, and distributed according to human social relations. Next-generation network technologies, architectures and protocols are therefore required to overcome the limitations of the legacy Internet and add new capabilities and services. The future Internet should be ubiquitous, secure, resilient, and closer to human communication paradigms. Computer Communications is a peer-reviewed international journal that publishes high-quality scientific articles (both theory and practice) and survey papers covering all aspects of future computer communication networks (on all layers, except the physical layer), with a special attention to the evolution of the Internet architecture, protocols, services, and applications.