Private 5G & LTE Networks
Dedicated cellular networks for factories, ports, mines, logistics hubs and campuses - licensed, shared or CBRS spectrum, on-site edge core, SIM lifecycle management and integration with Wi-Fi, OT and industrial IoT platforms.
< 10 ms
On-site round-trip latency
5G SA + LTE
Radio options
24×7
NOC-monitored
What is Private 5G & LTE Networks?
Dollu Private 5G & LTE Networks deliver a cellular network that belongs to your site: your own radios, your own SIMs and an on-site core, engineered for the coverage, capacity, mobility and determinism that Wi-Fi struggles to provide across a 200,000 square-metre plant, a container terminal or an open-cast mine. Devices from AGVs and robots to ruggedised handhelds, cameras and PLC gateways connect with SIM-based identity, roam seamlessly across the whole site and get the latency and reliability that automation, remote operation and safety systems require.
Spectrum is chosen to suit the country and the site. In India we design captive non-public networks under the DoT framework using n78 spectrum obtained through licensed operators or direct allocation; in the United States we deploy on CBRS band 48 with SAS-managed access; in Germany, the UK and other European markets we use local-licence or shared-access bands; and where regulation favours it we partner with the national mobile operator on a dedicated slice. Radio equipment is sourced from Nokia, Ericsson, Celona or other proven vendors, indoors and out, to a design validated by RF survey.
The core runs at the edge. A compact 5G standalone or LTE EPC core on site keeps user-plane traffic local, so latency stays under 10 milliseconds and production continues if the WAN fails, while an optional cloud-hosted control plane simplifies multi-site management. The core integrates with your LAN through VLANs and firewalls, with your Wi-Fi so devices can use whichever radio suits them, and with OT and MES systems through standard interfaces, and it can host multi-access edge computing for video analytics, digital-twin and control applications.
Dollu delivers the whole lifecycle - spectrum, radio planning, core, SIM and device management, integration and 24×7 operation - as one managed service with a monthly fee, alongside our managed LAN, Wi-Fi and WAN so the site's entire connectivity has one design and one SLA. Our IoT connectivity team supplies global eSIM and roaming for devices that leave the site, so a vehicle or container that drives out of the private network stays connected on public mobile networks without a change of SIM.
Why choose Dollu for private 5g & lte.
The advantages of buying from a carrier that owns its network, interconnects and operations - rather than a reseller.
Coverage and mobility Wi-Fi cannot match
A handful of cellular radios cover areas that would need dozens of access points, with seamless handover for vehicles and robots moving at speed across yards, halls and tunnels.
Deterministic latency for automation
Local user-plane breakout and 5G QoS classes deliver the sub-10 ms, low-jitter connectivity that AGVs, remote-controlled cranes and machine vision depend on.
Your data stays on site
Traffic between devices and applications never leaves the premises unless you route it out, and the network keeps running through WAN outages.
SIM-based security by default
Every device authenticates with a SIM you issue and control, with per-device policies, encryption over the air and no shared passphrases to leak.
One partner for radio, core and integration
Spectrum, RAN, core, SIMs, LAN and OT integration and ongoing operation come from Dollu under one contract, so there is no gap between the network and the systems that use it.
Capabilities in detail.
Everything included with Private 5G & LTE Networks - the platform features, options and controls you get from day one.
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Spectrum strategy and licensing
Assessment of options per country - captive non-public network spectrum in India, CBRS PAL/GAA in the US, 3.7–3.8 GHz local licences in Germany, Ofcom shared access in the UK, or MNO-leased spectrum - and management of applications and SAS or regulator interactions.
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Radio access network
Indoor small cells and outdoor macro or micro radios for 5G SA, LTE or dual-mode, from Nokia, Ericsson, Celona and other vendors, placed to an RF design validated by survey and post-installation drive or walk tests.
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Edge core
On-premises 5G standalone core or LTE EPC with local user-plane function, optional cloud-hosted control plane for multi-site estates, high-availability options and integration with your DHCP, DNS, firewall and identity systems.
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SIM, eSIM and device management
Issuance of physical SIMs and eSIM profiles, per-device APN/DNN and QoS policies, device onboarding portal, certificate and IMEI controls, and lifecycle tracking across thousands of devices.
- 05
Wi-Fi, LAN and OT integration
VLAN and firewall integration with the site LAN, common policy with Dollu managed Wi-Fi, secure interfaces to MES, SCADA and PLC networks and support for industrial protocols over cellular routers and gateways.
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Industrial devices and CPE
5G and LTE routers, ruggedised handhelds and tablets, vehicle-mounted terminals, AGV and camera modules and sensor gateways, sourced, certified against your network and supported by Dollu.
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Quality of service and slicing
5QI-based traffic classes and network slicing on 5G SA to guarantee bandwidth and latency for safety, control, video and best-effort traffic on the same radio network.
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Edge computing
Multi-access edge compute hosted with the core for video analytics, digital-twin, predictive-maintenance and control applications, with connectivity to Dollu edge and GPU cloud services when workloads need to scale.
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Managed operations
24×7 NOC monitoring of radios, core and SIM estate, KPI dashboards for coverage, throughput and latency, spares and on-site support, software upgrades and quarterly capacity and coverage reviews.
How it works.
From first conversation to live traffic - a tracked, engineer-led onboarding with a named owner at every step.
- Step 01
Assess
Workshops on use cases, devices and applications, site walk and RF survey, spectrum options for the country and a business case comparing private cellular with Wi-Fi expansion.
- Step 02
Design
Radio plan, core architecture, SIM and QoS policy, LAN and OT integration and device list documented in a design your operations and IT teams sign off.
- Step 03
Deploy
Spectrum secured, radios and edge core installed and commissioned, SIMs issued and devices onboarded, followed by coverage and performance acceptance testing.
- Step 04
Integrate
Applications, MES, SCADA and IoT platforms are connected, Wi-Fi and LAN policies aligned and edge workloads deployed with your application teams.
- Step 05
Operate
Dollu monitors and supports the network 24×7, manages SIMs and changes and reviews coverage, capacity and new use cases with you each quarter.
MPLS, DIA, broadband or 4G/5G.
No single transport suits every site. Most Dollu WAN designs mix them - an SD-WAN overlay stitches the underlays together and steers voice and critical apps onto the best path.
| Dimension | MPLS / IP-VPN | Dedicated internet access | Business broadband | 4G / 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLA | Highest - end-to-end latency, jitter, packet-loss and availability targets | High - availability and repair time on the circuit; the wider internet path is best effort | Best effort; consumer-grade repair times | Best effort; dependent on radio coverage and cell load |
| QoS | End-to-end classes of service across the Dollu core | Dedicated, symmetrical bandwidth; QoS to the network edge only | Contended and asymmetric; no QoS guarantees | Shared spectrum; private 5G adds on-site QoS and slicing |
| Cost position | Highest per Mbps | Mid | Lowest | Low - per SIM plus data |
| Lead time | Longest - new fibre and cross-connects; weeks to months | Weeks; faster where the building is already lit | Days to weeks | Days - hardware ships and activates on power-up |
| Best for | Voice-critical sites, regulated data, hub-and-spoke WANs | Head offices, data centres, cloud on-ramps, SIP trunks | Small sites, backup paths, SD-WAN underlay | Rapid deployment, temporary sites, resilience overlay, IoT and fleets |
Who uses this and why.
Typical deployments across carriers, enterprises, platforms and contact centres.
Smart factories
AGVs, robotic cells, machine vision and mobile HMIs on a deterministic network that spans production halls and yards without cabling changes on every line reconfiguration.
Ports and terminals
Remote-controlled cranes, straddle carriers, gate systems and cameras across kilometres of quay and stacks where Wi-Fi coverage and handover fail.
Mines, oil and gas, utilities
Wide-area coverage for autonomous haulage, tele-remote operation, worker safety and sensor telemetry in harsh, remote or hazardous environments.
Logistics and warehousing
Scanners, forklift terminals and autonomous mobile robots roaming between racks, docks and yards on one network with reliable indoor-outdoor handover.
Airports and transport hubs
Ground handling, baggage systems, apron vehicles and staff communications on a secure private network independent of public mobile congestion.
Campuses, hospitals and venues
Dedicated capacity for critical staff, clinical or operational devices and event operations across large multi-building estates.
Technical & commercial specifications.
Key parameters at a glance. Ask us for the full service description and SLA document.
| Technologies | 5G SA (Rel-16/17), LTE (Rel-15), dual-mode radios |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | n78 CNPN (India), CBRS band 48 (US), 3.7–3.8 GHz / Ofcom shared (EU/UK), MNO-leased |
| Core | On-site 5G SA core or LTE EPC; local UPF; optional cloud control plane |
| Latency | < 10 ms RTT on site with local breakout |
| Radio vendors | Nokia, Ericsson, Celona and other proven platforms |
| Devices | 5G/LTE routers, handhelds, vehicle terminals, modules, gateways |
| SIM management | Physical SIM and eSIM; per-device APN/DNN, QoS and policy |
| Integration | LAN/VLAN, Wi-Fi, MES/SCADA, IoT platforms, MEC hosting |
| Availability SLA | Up to 99.99% with redundant core and overlapping radio coverage |
| Support | 24×7 NOC; P1 response ≤ 15 min; named service manager |
How Connectivity is priced.
Circuits carry a monthly recurring charge set by bandwidth, access type and SLA tier; SD-WAN and managed LAN per site. Every site is quoted individually with a lead time.
We publish the model, not a public rate card - actual rates depend on destination, route class, volume and regulatory cost. See how every Dollu service is priced.
- MRC by bandwidth, access type and SLA tier
- Site-by-site quotes with lead times
- One-time install charge where applicable, quoted up front
- 12–36 month terms
- Multi-country consolidation discounts
- Billing
- Monthly recurring in advance; install charge on delivery; single invoice across countries
- Commitment
- 12–36 months per circuit
Private 5G & LTE - your questions answered.
The questions customers and carriers ask us most often before they interconnect. If yours is not here, our team answers within one business day.
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