Will private LTE replace Wi-Fi?

Thanks to FreedomFi and the Magma open-source software project you can build your own private 4G LTE or 5G network .

Private LTE is a network that is run specifically for the benefit of an organization, such as a utility, factory or police department . Only authorized users of that organization have access to the network. The organization decides where there will be coverage, how the network will perform, who has access and priority.

Still, when it comes to reliable wireless connectivity, private LTE is an exciting option that can be used as a replacement or in coordination with Wi-Fi .

Wireless carriers offer LTE services for a monthly fee plus additional data and usage charges. The recurring cost for a data connection can often be as low as $25 per month , and assuming a substation uses less than 10 GB per month, the additional data charge should be minimal.