From zero to an operational private 5G network

Written for IT/OT and procurement professionals with no prior knowledge of 5G, the handbook takes you on the journey from technology basics (including 5G spectrum), through building a business case, running an RFP, negotiating a contract, implementation to go-live and service management. Written by professionals who have sold, designed, built, operated and procured private 5G internationally.

• 1Who this handbook is aimed at, and how to use it
• 2Understanding 5G Technology
  • 2.1 — Education Checklist
  • 2.2 — 5G Technical Basics
  • 2.3 — Use Case Analysis
  • 2.4 — Regulatory and Compliance
  • 2.5 — The Project Phases of a Private 5G Deployment
  • 2.6 — Key Resources to Review
  • 2.7 — Common Gotchas – Education Phase
• 3Business Case Development
  • 3.1 — Business Case Checklist
  • 3.2 — Future State Vision
  • 3.3 — Current State Assessment
  • 3.4 — Financial Analysis
  • 3.5 — Risk Assessment
  • 3.6 — Stakeholder Alignment
  • 3.7 — Common Gotchas – Business Case Phase
• 4Sample RFP Framework
  • 4.1 — RFP Process Checklist
  • 4.2 — Strategic Procurement Approach
  • 4.3 — How to Use the Following Sections of the RFP Chapter
  • 4.4 — Executive Summary and Project Overview
  • 4.5 — Current and Future Use Cases
  • 4.6 — Project Scope and Requirements
  • 4.7 — Implementation Requirements
  • 4.8 — Operational Requirements
  • 4.9 — Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
  • 4.10 — Commercial Terms
  • 4.11 — Customer Dependencies and Inputs
  • 4.12 — Supplier Qualifications
  • 4.13 — Common Gotchas – RFP Process
• 5Contract Negotiation
  • 5.1 — Contract Negotiation Checklist
  • 5.2 — Technical Specifications
  • 5.3 — Commercial Terms
  • 5.4 — Risk Allocation
  • 5.5 — Operational Terms
  • 5.6 — Regulatory Compliance
  • 5.7 — Intellectual Property
  • 5.8 — Common Gotchas – Contract Negotiation Phase
• 6Implementation and Go-Live
  • 6.1 — Implementation and Go-Live Checklist
  • 6.2 — Project Management and Governance Setup
  • 6.3 — Design Phase Execution
  • 6.4 — Equipment and Infrastructure Preparation
  • 6.5 — Installation and Commissioning
  • 6.6 — Testing and Validation
  • 6.7 — Service Design and Operational Readiness
  • 6.8 — Common Gotchas – Implementation and Go-Live Phase
• 7Operations and Maintenance
  • 7.1 — Operations and Maintenance Checklist
  • 7.2 — Network Monitoring
  • 7.3 — Maintenance Management
  • 7.4 — Security Operations
  • 7.5 — Continuous Improvement
  • 7.6 — Common Gotchas – Operations and Maintenance Phase
• 8Appendix — More on Technology
  • 8.1 — Different types of network radios (cells)
  • 8.2 — OpenRAN
  • 8.3 — Options for Mobile Routers
  • 8.4 — Options for Modules
  • 8.5 — The Basics of Cellular Coverage
  • 8.6 — 5G Signal Strength and Quality
  • 8.7 — Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO)
  • 8.8 — Modulation Schemes
  • 8.9 — Link Budgets
  • 8.10 — How Private 5G Networks Can Be Designed for Resilience