If your facilities are large or you operate an industrial business, you may experience that typical wired or Wi-Fi connections may not cut it. Whether you have hundreds of employees and devices, multiple locations, work with outdoor and indoor environments, operate critical day-to-day operations, or a mixture of all of these complexities, it’s likely difficult to run your organization smoothly. So what's the solution? Private wireless connectivity. This allows you to securely manage your many connections with one pane of glass.
Read this blog to discover 5 benefits to Private Wireless your business can't ignore. This analysis is derived from Nokia's Industrial Digitalization Report, which analyzes the 2024 GlobalData Private Wireless Survey.
Benefits of Private Wireless Networks
But wait, what is Private Wireless? A standalone wireless network that uses cellular technologies like LTE and 5G. They mirror public wireless networks, but with less congestion and enhanced Quality-of-Service (QoS) and security. So think traditional Wi-Fi, but with more reliability and security.
Now back to the benefits...
1. Rapid Return on Investment
We'll get straight to the important one: Return on Investment (ROI)! Although wireless connectivity has a high cost upfront, organizations quickly see operational cost reduction from the robust network optimizing resources and work flow efficiency. In fact, 80% of respondents achieved ROI in just 6 months, and 100% within two years of implementing Private Wireless (GlobalData).
2. Peak Performance and Security 
Take advantage of fast and reliable connectivity for high-bandwidth industries with low latency and more coverage than traditional Wi-Fi. This ultra-secure and reliable multi-service broadband network allows your business to scale and fully support digital transformation (Nokia).
3. Optimized Operations
Improve your operations with less energy consumption and reduced costs due to less cabling and refreshes. In fact, facilities often find that it takes about 4x-6x Wi-Fi access points as LTE access points to cover the same space. Plus, you can reduce facility downtime with efficient material flow and seamless automation with machinery and devices. There's no point in investing in IoT, robotics and other automation solutions if the wireless network in your warehouse can’t reliably support the applications! (Brant)
4. Productive People
With a Private Wireless Network, you can keep your workers safe and connected with reduced accidents and better decision making. Only when workers are connected can they access relevant data for instant decision making and process optimization. On top of this strong network, Nokia Industrial devices include ruggedized equipment that connect people and machines in harsh environments (Renani).
5. Professional Management
altafiber implements your tailored solution then provides ongoing prioritized support. With Private Wireless Networks, you have full control to manage your data and users, and monitor your network and equipment in real-time.
Why altafiber?
As you can see, Private Wireless is a great investment for your organization. But why Private Wireless with altafiber? altafiber has over 150 years of history and innovation with decades of local wireless experience. We are a market leader in connectivity, and we partner with a market leader in technology, Nokia, to provide a top-notch service.
Another way we differentiate from our competitors is our Studio 5G Lab in Fairborn, Ohio with the Wright State University Foundation. Our team holds demonstrations in this hands-on environment to educate businesses about wireless technologies. Studio 5G enables you to confirm that this solution is the right fit for your specific business and use cases, before spending time and money implementing it.
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