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Private 5G: ultra‑low‑latency industrial network for automation, autonomy, and digitalization
The next‑generation private cellular network. Latencies below 5 ms, support for hundreds of thousands of devices per km², and dedicated application‑specific slices. At UQOMM, we design, deploy, and integrate Private 5G with LTE and the customer’s legacy systems.
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What is Private 5G is and why is it not just “faster LTE”
A Private 5G network is a fifth‑generation cellular network dedicated exclusively to a single organization, deployed with a 5G SA (Standalone) architecture, its own 5GC (5G Core), 5G NR (New Radio) base stations, and—when applicable—dedicated spectrum. Thinking of 5G as simply “faster LTE” is an oversimplification. 5G incorporates capabilities such as URLLC, mMTC, and network slicing, enabling ultra‑low‑latency communications, thousands of IoT devices, and virtual networks with different service levels operating on the same physical infrastructure.
In practice, these capabilities enable applications that previously required independent networks or simply weren’t feasible: autonomous vehicles, remote operation of equipment, augmented‑reality maintenance, digital twins, drone coordination, and large‑scale IoT deployments. Private 5G does not necessarily replace Private LTE; in many projects, both technologies coexist and integrate within a single communications architecture.
At UQOMM, we design, integrate, and operate 5G SA architectures for mining and industrial environments. More than installing technology, we build networks prepared to support the use cases that justify investment in 5G, integrating network slicing, MEC, and the rest of the operational infrastructure when the project requires it.
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How a Private 5G Network Works
A complete private 5G SA network is composed of four main elements:
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Frequency and standards compatibility
Private 5G operates across multiple 5G NR bands. The choice depends on the region, the available spectrum, and the use case:
| 5G NR Band | Frequency | Use Case / Region | UQOMM |
|---|---|---|---|
| n78 (C-band) | 3.30–3.80 GHz | Industrial private 5G — global standard | Compatible |
| n77 | 3.30–4.20 GHz | Extended n78 variant (Japan, U.S.) | Compatible |
| n79 | 4.40–5.00 GHz | Industrial 5G Asia Pacific | Compatible |
| n48 (CBRS) | 3.55–3.70 GHz | Industrial 5G SA in the United States | Compatible |
| n40 | 2.30–2.40 GHz | High capacity TDD 5G band | Compatible |
| n257 / n258 / n260 | 24.25–40.00 GHz | mmWave — specific high capacity cases | Selective |
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Where is Leaky Feeder used?
Mining
Tunnels
Railway Metro
Offshore
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Technologies
Private 5G
in Underground Mining
In underground mining, Private 5G enables full fleet autonomy, deterministic‑latency tele‑operation, and extreme sensor density. The typical architecture combines 5G as the backbone for mission‑critical data, Private LTE for general coverage, and Leaky Feeder for voice and emergency services. Network slicing isolates mission‑critical applications (autonomy) from the rest of the operational traffic.
- Autonomous trucks and drill rigs with remote safety control
- URLLC slicing for tele‑operation with haptic feedback
- Massive density of environmental, geotechnical, and condition‑monitoring sensors
- Smooth migration from existing Private LTE
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in Tunnels
Not all operations face the same connectivity challenges. In some environments, applications such as automation, robotics, or real‑time monitoring require networks capable of delivering high availability and low latency.
At UQOMM, we analyze each operation to determine when technologies like Private 5G represent the best alternative and how to integrate them into the existing infrastructure, ensuring they meet both current and future operational needs.
Typical applications
- Industrial automation and robotics
- Autonomous vehicles (AGVs)
- Remote assistance and maintenance with augmented reality
- Real‑time operational monitoring and analytics
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Why UQOMM for Your Private 5G Project
5G SA architecture from the ground up
We design 5G Standalone (5G SA) architectures when the operation truly requires it, integrating the 5GC core, base stations, MEC, and network slicing into an infrastructure prepared for critical applications, future growth, and technological evolution.
Operational network slicing
We configure Network Slicing to allocate specific resources to each critical application. This allows services such as tele‑operation, video, IoT, or automation to share the same network without impacting performance or availability.
Integrated edge computing
We integrate MEC (Multi‑access Edge Computing) to process information close to the operation, reducing latency, decreasing traffic to the cloud, and improving real‑time responsiveness for critical applications.
Coexistence with existing infrastructure
We design the evolution toward Private 5G by integrating existing technologies such as Private LTE, Leaky Feeder, TETRA, and installed infrastructure, protecting the customer’s investment and avoiding unnecessary replacements.
Comprehensive spectrum management
We support the entire process of regulatory analysis, spectrum management, coordination with authorities, and network implementation, simplifying commissioning and ensuring compliance with project requirements.
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FAQ
1. What’s the difference between Private 5G and Private LTE?
Both are cellular networks dedicated to a single organization, but Private 5G delivers capabilities that LTE cannot: ultra low latency (URLLC) below 5 ms with deterministic guarantees, densities of hundreds of thousands of devices per km² (mMTC), extreme bandwidth (eMBB), and network slicing (virtual layers with distinct KPIs per application). These capabilities enable use cases LTE cannot support: full fleet autonomy, remote equipment operation with haptic feedback, coordinated drone swarms, and real time digital twins.
2. What is 5G SA (Standalone) and why does it matter?
5G SA (Standalone) incorporates its own 5GC (5G Core), independent from the LTE core. Unlike 5G NSA (Non Standalone), which reuses LTE infrastructure, 5G SA enables URLLC, Network Slicing, and Edge Computing. In industrial private networks, we design 5G SA architectures when the project requires these capabilities, ensuring the investment aligns with real operational needs.
3. What is network slicing and why is it useful in industrial operations?
Network slicing creates multiple virtual networks (slices) on the same physical 5G infrastructure, each with its own KPIs for latency, bandwidth, reliability, and isolation. In a mine, for example:
• a URLLC slice supports remote operation of a drill with deterministic latency,
• an eMBB slice carries HD video from cameras,
• an mMTC slice connects thousands of low rate sensors,
• a management slice handles corporate traffic.
Each slice behaves like an independent network with its own SLA and monitoring. It’s the only practical way to run critical and non critical applications together without compromising either.
4. Which band does Private 5G use in Latin America?
The band available for Private 5G depends on each country’s regulation. In Latin America, n78 (3.3–3.8 GHz) predominates, while in the United States CBRS (n48) is common. We analyze the regulatory framework, define the spectrum strategy, and manage the process required to implement the network according to each project’s requirements.
5. How much faster is Private 5G compared to Private LTE?
In real industrial conditions, a well designed 5G SA network reaches 1–2 Gbps per cell and end to end latencies below 10 ms (below 5 ms with MEC). Private LTE typically reaches 300–500 Mbps per cell and 20–40 ms latency. The most relevant difference is not peak speed but deterministic latency and device density: 5G can guarantee bounded latency under load, which LTE cannot.
6. Can an existing Private LTE network migrate to Private 5G?
Yes. We design architectures prepared to evolve toward Private 5G from the start. Base stations can be multiband or software upgradeable, the LTE core can coexist with a 5GC, and terminals are incorporated progressively. This allows migration without interrupting operations and protects existing investments.
7. When does it make sense to invest in Private 5G instead of Private LTE?
Private 5G is justified when the operation requires tele operation, advanced automation, digital twins, augmented reality, high densities of IoT devices, or latency critical applications. If the goal is industrial connectivity, video surveillance, or conventional telemetry, Private LTE is often the most efficient alternative. We evaluate each project and define the architecture that best supports its operational objectives.
Success story
Automated port terminal — Pacific
Private 5G SA network in the n78 band across 220 hectares of port terminal with semi‑autonomous container operations. On‑premise 5GC core and two distributed MEC nodes minimize latency in critical systems. Nine gNodeBs with massive MIMO cover docks, yards, and access points. Network slicing is configured in three layers: a URLLC slice (guaranteed latency < 5 ms) for crane control and semi‑autonomous AGVs, an eMBB slice for HD video surveillance and container recognition, and an mMTC slice for safety, weighing, and location sensors for 4,800 containers. The network coexists with public operators’ LTE through the existing DAS. After twelve months of operation, crane cycle times were reduced by 27% and operational safety incidents by 19%.
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Deployed technologies
5G SA n78 band
On‑premise 5GC core
Distributed MEC
Three‑layer network slicing
Coexistence with public operators’ DAS
Integration with port TOS
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Complementary Technologies
Private 5G integrates natively with the rest of UQOMM’s technology portfolio:
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Private LTE Technology
How it combines with Private 5G
In operations with already deployed LTE infrastructure, 5G is added as a layer for advanced services (URLLC, slicing, massive mMTC) while LTE continues providing general connectivity. A converged 4G+5G architecture is recommended for most migrations.
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Leaky Feeder Technology
How it combines with Private 5G
Leaky Feeder continues to provide the voice and emergency radio layer in underground mining, while 5G carries advanced industrial data. Two parallel infrastructures with distinct purposes, designed from the start to coexist seamlessly.
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Underground / Industrial Wi Fi Technology
How it combines with Private 5G
Wi Fi 6E covers dense, localized areas (workshops, shelters, offices) with massive bandwidth, while 5G covers the extended operational environment. Inter technology handover maintains the user session across both layers.
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IoT Technology for Mining / Industry
How it combines with Private 5G
Private 5G supports extreme sensor densities thanks to mMTC: thousands of environmental, vibration, location, or equipment condition sensors operating on the same network without degrading critical applications.
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Digital Mining / Digital Twin Technology
How it combines with Private 5G
The promise of the digital twin— a real‑time virtual reflection of the physical asset — only materializes on a network with bounded latency and guaranteed bandwidth. Private 5G is the canonical enabling layer for an operational digital twin.