AT&T has announced its plans to expand its 5G network to allow U.S. customers to roam outside of private networks while remaining connected to their public cellular network.
The telco is partnering with Microsoft and using Azure Private MEC to deliver private wireless networks over a range of radio spectrums including CBRS as part of its new AT&T Private 5G Edge offering.
Essentially, AT&T Private 5G Edge will deliver 4G/5G private wireless networks as an integrated platform with connectivity and applications to enable low-latency services at the edge. This enables companies to make their private networks simpler, more flexible and more user-friendly.
Rupesh Chokshi, VP of Product Strategy and Innovation at AT&T Business, provided more details on how the combination of 5G with edge computing can benefit businesses of all sizes in a press release, saying:
“This solution opens the door to completely new applications and use cases that we havent even imagined. The combination of 5G and edge computing can completely transform the way businesses are run, regardless of size, and we are proactively working with these companies to identify the right compelling opportunities. Our collaboration with Microsoft is exciting because it combines technology with an adaptable business model and brings innovation to life – for every customer.”
AT&T Private 5G Edge
Although AT&T Private 5G Edge is still in its early stages, once complete it will provide connectivity and embedded applications over a single, integrated platform using CBRS spectrum and/or AT&T spectrum. The mobile operator is also currently in talks with customers from different industries to find out how this new technology can be applied.
In the manufacturing sector, for example, cameras and AI tools can help with everything from robot assembly to “event detection”, e.g. B. if a worker is injured or a fire has broken out, and first responders can be alerted almost immediately. Meanwhile, car dealers can set up a dedicated cellular network that can help buyers manage the set-up process for vehicle diagnostics and other related functions instead of having to rely on their own wireless network.
Still, the shift from Wi-Fi to dedicated and secure 5G connections with edge computing capabilities is opening up all sorts of new opportunities in retail stores, manufacturing facilities, restaurants, schools and more. AT&T Private 5G Edge will enable enterprise IoT capabilities without requiring complex setup or requiring additional floor space.
Businesses interested in participating in a preview of AT&T Private 5G Edge can apply here, and we’ll likely learn more once the carrier begins rolling out its private 5G networks.
Source: HiTechGlitz
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