The Role of Private LTE in Industrial IoT and Campus-Wide Connectivity
Discover how private LTE networks power Industrial IoT and campus-wide connectivity. Learn the benefits, costs, and how LTE bridges today’s enterprises to tomorrow’s 5G.
Managed Private Cellular Network solutions for the modern enterprise.
A Private Cellular Network is a dedicated, localized cellular network built exclusively for your organization. Unlike public networks that share bandwidth among countless users, a private network provides a secure and reliable wireless infrastructure that you control.
Enterprises set their own policies, manage traffic prioritization, and secure sensitive data on-site. This independence from carriers means better reliability for mission-critical applications.
This also means consistent performance, lower latency, and robust security for all your connected devices, from IoT sensors and machinery to employee devices and autonomous vehicles.
Your network is yours alone. With your pLTE or p5G network, you dictate who has access, how data is prioritized, and where it is stored. This isolated environment drastically reduces the risk of cyber threats and ensures your sensitive information remains confidential and securely on-premise.
Say goodbye to network congestion and unreliable Wi-Fi. Our private networks operate on dedicated cellular spectrum, delivering consistent, high-speed connectivity with ultra-low latency. This is ideal for mission-critical applications where every millisecond counts, such as manufacturing automation, real-time monitoring, and logistics.
Whether you're connecting a single warehouse or an entire campus, our Private Cellular Networks are designed to scale with your business. We offer flexible deployment options, including licensed, unlicensed, and shared spectrum (CBRS). Our team of experts will work with you to design a network that meets your specific coverage and capacity requirements.
Manufacturing: Connect robotic arms, AGVs, and IoT sensors for a truly smart factory.
Logistics & Warehousing: Enable reliable communication for handheld scanners, autonomous forklifts, and asset tracking.
Healthcare: Ensure secure and reliable connectivity for medical devices, patient monitoring, and telehealth services.
Energy & Utilities: Connect remote sites, monitor critical infrastructure, and enable smart grid applications.
Education: Provide reliable and secure connectivity across large campuses for students, faculty, and IoT devices.
Our experts manage your entire network deployment.
Your network grows easily with your business.
All network traffic is fully encrypted and protected.
Devices stay seamlessly connected while in motion.
Get a strong, reliable signal everywhere you operate.
Manage your network easily from a single dashboard.
We do all the heavy lifting so you can be confident you will receive the connectivity you need without fail. Learn more.
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We start by understanding your business requirements, coverage needs, and use cases. Our engineers then design a custom network architecture that's right for you.
Our certified technicians will deploy the network infrastructure with minimal disruption to your operations. We'll handle everything from small cell installation to network core configuration and integration with your existing IT systems.
Once your network is live, we take over the day-to-day management, monitoring, and support so you don’t have to.
“Metro Wireless has been a trusted partner of Iroquois for many years. They provide us wireless bandwidth, cellular boosters for our plants, and dial tone.”
Robert Roy
Sr. Director of IT, Iroquois Industries Inc
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A Private Cellular Network is like having your own exclusive cell tower and network infrastructure, dedicated solely to your business operations. Public Cellular (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) is a shared network where your business competes for bandwidth with the general public. Wi-Fi is great for general office use but can struggle with congestion, range, and handing off connections seamlessly as devices move, especially in large or complex environments.
CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) is a band of radio-frequency spectrum (3.5 GHz) in the United States that the FCC has made available for shared wireless access. It allows businesses to deploy their own private LTE and 5G networks without needing to purchase expensive, exclusive spectrum licenses. This has made private cellular technology much more accessible and cost-effective for a wide range of organizations.
A private cellular network is inherently more secure than Wi-Fi. It uses SIM-based authentication, meaning only authorized devices with a provisioned SIM card can connect. Your data traffic remains on your local network infrastructure, isolated from the public internet, which drastically reduces your exposure to external cyber threats. You have complete control over your security policies.
Our process is designed to be turnkey. It starts with a Radio Frequency (RF) survey and design consultation to map out your needs. Next, our certified technicians install the necessary hardware, including the network core and radio access points. Finally, we commission the network, integrate it with your systems, and provide you with the tools and training needed to manage it.
While Wi-Fi is a great tool, private cellular excels in environments where reliability, security, and mobility are critical. It offers superior range, penetrates obstacles like concrete and metal shelving more effectively, and provides a stable, low-latency connection for moving devices (like forklifts or AGVs). This eliminates the dropped connections and performance issues common with Wi-Fi in large-scale or challenging RF environments.
It depends on the device. Many modern smartphones, tablets, and laptops have the necessary cellular bands (like CBRS Band 48) to connect. For specialized equipment like IoT sensors, scanners, or machinery, you may need a cellular-enabled version or a compatible cellular gateway. We can help you assess your current devices and recommend the right solutions during our consultation.
Absolutely. This is one of the key strengths of private cellular technology. Cellular signals travel much farther and penetrate obstacles better than Wi-Fi signals. We can design a network using a few strategically placed access points (small cells) to provide seamless, reliable coverage across large areas like manufacturing plants, shipping yards, agricultural fields, or mining operations.
We offer flexible management options. You can manage the network yourself through an intuitive cloud-based dashboard, giving you full control over devices and policies. Alternatively, you can opt for our 24/7 managed services package, where our team of experts proactively monitors, manages, and supports your entire private network, letting you focus on your core business.