British telecommunications company BT has joined forces with Swedish telecoms equipment manufacturer Ericsson to offer private 5G networks to UK organisations, aiming to enable them to deploy Internet of Things and next-generation technologies in a fast and secure way.
The partnership agreement is the first of its kind to offer an out-of-the-box private network to companies, rather than a service tailored to each individual business.
In contrast to public 5G, private 5G networks allow companies to limit connectivity to a group of devices in a dedicated space, where 5G's security and ultra-low latency can be fully utilised in additional services. These networks are also said to provide higher quality connections, offering fewer delays and glitches than conventional Wi-Fi networks.
“This ground-breaking agreement with BT means we are together taking a leading role in ensuring 5G has a transformative impact for the UK,” said Katherine Ainley, CEO of...