Private Cellular Networks
Your network. Your data. Your rules.
Need wireless connectivity you can count on for your most mission-critical operations? CTS’s private cellular network service delivers secure, high-performance coverage built for reliability, scalability, and control. Using advanced LTE and 5G technologies—including CBRS—we design and manage custom networks that support everything from IoT and automation to real-time data and operational systems that can’t afford to go offline.
Whether you want to own your network or prefer a fully managed solution, CTS gives you flexible options backed by 24/7 monitoring, expert support, and an easy-to-use management portal. And because we’re vendor-neutral, we tailor every deployment to meet your exact performance, security, and compliance needs—so your operations stay connected, protected, and future-ready.
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Why a Global Manufacturer Chose Private 5G Over Wi-Fi
Learn how CTS delivered a private 5G Standalone network for a next-gen semiconductor plant—and why the customer chose 5G over Wi-Fi for its security, reliability, low latency, and scalability.
Go To WebinarCTS Solves Your Most Complicated Communications Challenges with Private Cellular Networks and Expert Solutions
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Reliable Coordination of Distributed Systems
Coordinating multiple moving parts and remote-controlled systems is complex, and unreliable connectivity—especially with Wi-Fi’s limitations in reliability, range, and interference—can disrupt timing, halt operations, and reduce efficiency. |
Integrated System Synchronization using Private Cellular Networks
CTS leverages best-in-class private cellular network design, advanced radio planning, and 3D modeling to deliver robust, uninterrupted connectivity. Unlike Wi-Fi, private cellular solutions provide consistent, interference-resistant coverage across large and dynamic environments—enabling precise coordination, real-time communication, and dependable operation of distributed systems. |
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Cybersecurity Risks of Wireless Deployment
Deploying wireless networks can significantly expand an organization’s digital attack surface. Without strong security, these networks increase exposure to unauthorized access, data breaches, and disruptions to critical systems. |
Proactive, Layered Security Approach
CTS uses strict SIM-based access controls, real-time security monitoring, anomaly detection, and enterprise-wide authentication to ensure only authorized users and devices connect—protecting sensitive operations from evolving threats. |
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Diverse Application Performance Needs
As enterprises undergo digital transformation, they increasingly deploy applications with widely varying performance, bandwidth, and connectivity requirements. Supporting this diversity with legacy networks is challenging and often leads to inconsistent service delivery. |
A Network Tailored for Your Digital Transformation
CTS designs and optimizes private networks to meet the full range of application needs—ensuring reliable, high-performance connectivity for everything from high-bandwidth video and data analytics to large-scale IoT device integration. |
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Outdoor Coverage Limitations
Wi-Fi offers limited coverage radius outdoors and is highly prone to interference, while fiber is expensive to deploy for extensive outdoor environments. |
Seamless & Cost-Effective Outdoor Connectivity
CTS private cellular networks provide reliable, wide-area wireless coverage outdoors—eliminating Wi-Fi signal gaps and avoiding the high cost of outdoor fiber infrastructure. |
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Lack of Cellular Network Expertise
Deploying and efficiently managing private cellular networks is highly complex for organizations without in-house telecom and wireless expertise, risking misconfigurations, inefficiency, and increased costs. |
Expert-Led Turnkey Managed Solution
CTS brings deep industry experience to design, deploy, and operate cellular networks as a turnkey managed service—offering a seamless, worry-free solution that ensures optimal performance, robust security, and ongoing support. |
Leading the Way in CBRS Innovation: CTS’s Award-Winning Spirit
CTS’s back-to-back OnGo Alliance awards highlight our commitment to innovation and leadership in CBRS-based private networks. Whether it’s bringing fast, secure Internet to busy construction sites with SiteNet™, or powering flexible, multi-operator networks for major enterprises, CTS is setting new standards for connectivity. These achievements show how we’re always finding smart solutions to tough challenges—helping industries stay connected, productive, and ready for the future.
Technology Partners
As an active member of the OnGo Alliance, CTS is always on top of the latest developments in the CBRS and private cellular network space. We work closely with leading OnGo community partners to bring best-in-class technology—whether it’s infrastructure, devices, or SIM cards—right to our customers. By collaborating with top innovators, CTS ensures our private network solutions stay cutting-edge, flexible, and reliable, so our customers benefit from the strongest connectivity possible. And with our finger firmly on the pulse of industry advancements, we’re proud to deliver scalable, customized networks for diverse enterprise needs.
Industries We Serve
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Private Wi-Q
Is your company ready for a private wireless network? Take Private Wi-Q assessment.
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Whitepaper
Learn more about CBRS based private cellular networks benefits for your enterprise.
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Whitepaper
Learn how private cellular connectivity is enabling Industry 4.0 in manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A private cellular network is a dedicated 4G or 5G wireless network deployed for a specific organization, rather than shared with the general public. It gives you local control over coverage, performance, and policies, while still using carrier‑grade cellular technology. CTS designs private cellular networks that integrate with your existing IT and OT environment and are tailored to your coverage, security, and compliance needs.
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A private cellular network delivers more reliable coverage, stronger security, and better quality of service than best‑effort public cellular or unmanaged Wi‑Fi. Buyers typically pursue it to support mobility, industrial automation, and critical applications that cannot tolerate interference or congestion. CTS helps you map private cellular capabilities to concrete use cases so the investment drives measurable operational and business outcomes.
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Private cellular networks use licensed or lightly licensed spectrum and SIM‑based access control. This generally provides more predictable coverage, mobility, and security than traditional Wi‑Fi. Wi‑Fi often remains ideal for guest and best‑effort data, while private cellular serves high‑value users, devices, and OT workloads. CTS works with you to define the right mix of Wi‑Fi and private cellular so each technology is used where it performs best.
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Private cellular is well suited for mobile workers, connected equipment, vehicles, sensors, and cameras that need wide‑area coverage, mobility, and consistent performance. IT and OT teams often start with a small set of critical workflows, such as staff communications, AGVs, or video analytics, and expand as they see value. CTS helps identify and prioritize the applications that benefit most from private cellular so early deployments deliver quick wins.
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Most organizations start with private LTE, or 4G, for broad device support and then add 5G capabilities as advanced use cases and hardware mature. The right choice depends on latency needs, throughput requirements, and how quickly your ecosystem of devices and applications is moving to 5G. CTS evaluates your roadmap and recommends an architecture that can start with 4G and evolve smoothly toward 5G when the timing is right.
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Private cellular networks typically run on shared or locally licensed bands, such as CBRS in the United States, or on dedicated spectrum provided by a mobile operator. Spectrum options determine coverage characteristics, interference protection, and how you manage or lease access. CTS helps you navigate spectrum choices and any required leasing or licensing so your private cellular network is both compliant and future‑ready.
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Designing a private cellular network involves RF planning, spectrum selection, core and RAN design, integration with identity and security systems, and operational processes for monitoring and support. IT and OT leaders should plan for cross‑team coordination, device onboarding, and clear SLAs so the network behaves like any other critical infrastructure service. CTS provides end‑to‑end services, from design through managed operations, to make private cellular feel like a natural extension of your current network.
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Private cellular costs vary based on coverage area, number of sites, spectrum approach, performance requirements, and how many devices and applications you plan to support. Buyers typically evaluate ROI by comparing the network cost to productivity gains, reduced downtime, improved safety, or new digital use cases that Wi‑Fi or public cellular cannot support reliably. CTS provides guidance on solution options, pricing, coverage, deployment approaches, and commercial models such as capex or Network‑as‑a‑Service so you have the information needed to develop your own business case and justification.