VMO2: “Private network adoption to accelerate in 2025”
December 9, 2024
Sandeep Raithatha, Head of Strategy, Innovation & 5G IoT Products at Virgin Media O2 Business, has outlined his tech and telco predictions for 2025.
“Private network adoption will significantly accelerate in 2025, with the market projected to reach $6.4 billion [€6.05bn] by 2026. Standalone private 5G networks are expected to capture 40 per cent ($2.8 billion) of investments, while the Shared Rural Network extends 4G coverage to 95 per cent of UK landmass.”
“As a result, we will see businesses increasingly adopt private 5G networks for secure, high-performance communication, specifically in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, education, and smart cities, which will leverage private 5G networks for secure automation and real-time operations.”
“When it comes to private networks, we will also see the emergence of network slicing as the next evolution of private networks, enabled by 5G standalone architecture. This technology will allow for the creation of multiple virtual networks on a shared physical infrastructure, each tailored to specific business needs. This will provide high-quality connectivity and also empowers organisations to continue delivering exceptional service, while ensuring their connectivity solutions are both scalable and cost-efficient,” he concluded.