5G campus networks

What is a 5G campus network?

What innovations does 5G bring?

The new mobile communications standard 5G is an important step towards the digital transformation of companies, industry and cities. Compared to previous radio solutions such as LTE or WLAN, 5G leads to unrivalled speed, reliability and latency for mobile data traffic.

Another significant difference to LTE is that since 2019, companies can apply for their own 5G licences and thus become network operators themselves. Such a private, locally limited network is then called a 5G campus network or non-public network (NPN).

How do companies benefit from 5G campus networks?

In industry, mainly wired solutions have been used for networking so far. The main reason is that the performance of earlier wireless technologies was not suitable for critical applications in industry. With the new mobile radio standard 5G, this is changing abruptly, because it sets new standards with its targeted performance characteristics in terms of availability, reliability and latency:

  • eMBB (enhanced Mobile Broadband): peak data rate of up to 20 Gbit/s in the downlink and 10 Gbit/s in the uplink
  • mMTC (massive Machine Type Communication): Connection of up to 1 million terminals per km².
  • URLLC (Ultra-Reliable and Low-Latency Communication): guaranteed, reliable communication with a latency of up to 1 ms

This means that 5G is not only paving the way for the smart factory with its critical IIoT applications, but is also opening up new networking possibilities in the smart city. The special requirements of these applications in terms of availability/redundancy, data security, manageability, scalability and occupational safety place particularly high demands on the quality of the planning and installation of the networks.

With 30+ years of experience in the industry and accredited with all public network operators, our experts accompany you throughout the entire development of your 5G campus network - from the individual conception according to your requirements and use cases, to the software-supported planning with iBwave according to the required standard of the Federal Network Agency, to the implementation. We also offer you an overall concept with supplementary services for supplying buildings with public 5G/LTE, WLAN or BOS/operational radio or connecting the campus network with other buildings/sites via fibre optics or directional radio.

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Your contact person:

Olaf Kämmer

Specialist Sales & Planning 5G
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Whitepapers for download:

"The hype around 5G campus networks" "Operator models in comparison" "Special Issue: Smart City"

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Various implementation options

In principle, 5G campus networks can be implemented as private networks with their own core or in connection with the public network of the network operators. The choice of operator model has a significant influence on the performance, security and flexibility of the networks and must therefore be tailored to the individual requirements and use cases of a company. We implement campus solutions in all variants and can therefore advise you independently and individually on your implementation options.

Private 5G Standalone Campus Network

Enterprise 5G network with own RAN & Core

In this model, a company owns its own 5G licence and thus operates an independent, standalone campus network with its own radio access network (RAN) and independent core network. This scenario enables maximum independence and flexibility, but is also associated with the highest effort and costs for construction and operation.

Non Standalone 5G Campus Network

5G solution in connection with public network of network operators

In this model, the company does not have its own 5G licence, but uses the public network including the core network of the network operators. Depending on the customer's requirements, either only the mobile coverage is then upgraded to 5G or a virtual private network with corresponding prioritisation options is additionally created. 

Improved public mobile radio with virtual private network

Improved public mobile radio through additional infrastructure

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What we do

First of all, we offer our customers an individual, manufacturer- and network operator-independent consultation on the implementation options for their 5G campus network. For this purpose, we analyse the individual requirements such as required bandwidths, latencies, areas to be covered (indoor/outdoor) and participating end devices resulting from the targeted 5G applications. In addition, an inventory of the existing networks and infrastructures is made and, if necessary, supplementary technologies such as WLAN/WiFi and fibre optics/fibre optics are taken into account for the overall design of your campus network. Finally, a recommendation is made on a suitable operator model.

Once the customer has decided on an operator model, an initial concept is drawn up based on the current status of the existing campus area, including existing infrastructure and networks. Based on this, we develop a rough concept for the antennas and the rough budget for the planning and implementation of your campus network. In the case of a standalone campus network, the conceptual design of the 5G core network is also carried out in cooperation with a partner company.

In the case of a standalone campus network, we take over the entire frequency application process for you. The basis for the frequency application is the previously prepared rough concept including campus areas and antenna locations with parameterised heights, orientation and WGS coordinates. We also calculate the costs for the frequency application and send the application to the Federal Network Agency on your behalf.

To ensure the necessary network quality for your intended 5G applications, a high-availability RF network design is essential. First of all, the building infrastructure is recorded during an on-site structural inspection. In the case of non-standalone networks, we also determine the quality of the existing mobile network with an actual coverage measurement. The iterative design planning and the final implementation planning are then carried out with software support in the iBwave tool in accordance with the network operator standard and the guidelines of the Federal Network Agency. If the 5G core network is also part of the project, the IP and synchronization network planning is also carried out in cooperation with a partner company.

Depending on your individual requirements, we also plan additional existing mobile in-house networks outside the campus area as well as supplementary WLAN or fibre optic networks.

On the basis of the final implementation planning, the realisation of the RF and, if necessary, core network follows. We take over the entire project management for you and, if you wish, either manage your subcontractors or realise the campus network and any other mobile radio, Wifi or fibre optic networks with our own specialists.

First of all, we offer our customers an individual, manufacturer- and network operator-independent consultation on the implementation options for their 5G campus network. For this purpose, we analyse the individual requirements such as required bandwidths, latencies, areas to be covered (indoor/outdoor) and participating end devices resulting from the targeted 5G applications. In addition, an inventory of the existing networks and infrastructures is made and, if necessary, supplementary technologies such as WLAN/WiFi and fibre optics/fibre optics are taken into account for the overall design of your campus network. Finally, a recommendation is made on a suitable operator model.

Once the customer has decided on an operator model, an initial concept is drawn up based on the current status of the existing campus area, including existing infrastructure and networks. Based on this, we develop a rough concept for the antennas and the rough budget for the planning and implementation of your campus network. In the case of a standalone campus network, the conceptual design of the 5G core network is also carried out in cooperation with a partner company.

In the case of a standalone campus network, we take over the entire frequency application process for you. The basis for the frequency application is the previously prepared rough concept including campus areas and antenna locations with parameterised heights, orientation and WGS coordinates. We also calculate the costs for the frequency application and send the application to the Federal Network Agency on your behalf.

To ensure the necessary network quality for your intended 5G applications, a high-availability RF network design is essential. First of all, the building infrastructure is recorded during an on-site structural inspection. In the case of non-standalone networks, we also determine the quality of the existing mobile network with an actual coverage measurement. The iterative design planning and the final implementation planning are then carried out with software support in the iBwave tool in accordance with the network operator standard and the guidelines of the Federal Network Agency. If the 5G core network is also part of the project, the IP and synchronization network planning is also carried out in cooperation with a partner company.

Depending on your individual requirements, we also plan additional existing mobile in-house networks outside the campus area as well as supplementary WLAN or fibre optic networks.

On the basis of the final implementation planning, the realisation of the RF and, if necessary, core network follows. We take over the entire project management for you and, if you wish, either manage your subcontractors or realise the campus network and any other mobile radio, Wifi or fibre optic networks with our own specialists.

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Exemplary 5G Use Cases

Smart Factory

5g is becoming the key technology for the smart, connected factory. The new mobile radio standard is ideally suited for critical industrial applications with its improved parameters in terms of reliability, latency and localisation, but also through increased security, network availability and guaranteed quality of service.

This makes 5G the forerunner of the smart factory with IoT applications for making production more flexible, driverless transport systems, mobile operating devices, process monitoring and new human-machine interfaces such as augmented reality.

Smart City

A 5G campus network provides the basis for the smart city, in which all stakeholders are networked in a common ecosystem, because: With network slicing, it enables the necessary flexibility to meet the individual requirements of private companies and administration for a common network infrastructure.

In particular, 5G gives the burdened urban traffic management access to intelligent solutions such as AI-supported traffic systems, intelligent public transport or smart parking applications.

Smart Airports

The development of a 5G campus network paves the way to the connected, intelligent airport. New IoT applications that will then become possible will not only improve the passenger experience, but also simultaneously increase the efficiency, safety and financial success of airport operations.

Operators will gain access to IoT applications such as millimetre-precise positioning of objects and people or autonomously driving vehicles and robots with the new mobile communications standard. Such solutions will permanently change airport operations, air traffic monitoring, site security and airport logistics.

Smart Stadium

5G campus networks can transform the way sports and entertainment are experienced. The integration of 5G networks into stadiums will provide spectators with a more seamless and interactive experience. Not only will smartphones be used to pay everywhere, but fans will receive real-time analysis of the game or be in the middle of the action with VR/AR applications.

Stadium operators and sports clubs themselves will also gain access to IoT applications with 5G, which will take the entire stadium operation to a new level. The stadium of the future is smart and 5G is the key.

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