Core Insights - The 5G private network market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 41% from 2025 to 2028, reaching over $5 billion by the end of 2028 [1] - Despite challenges and a significant shift in the supplier landscape, the value of 5G private networks remains evident, with a focus on scaling advantages as the market continues to consolidate [1] Industry Growth - In China, 5G private network revenue has entered a rapid growth phase, with China Mobile reporting a revenue of 8.7 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 61%, and 6.1 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, up 57.8% year-on-year [2] - China Unicom also reported a year-on-year growth of 60% in 5G private network revenue in the first half of 2025, although total revenue figures were not disclosed [2] - The rapid growth of 5G private networks is highlighted, but they currently do not constitute a significant revenue driver, accounting for only 5.16% of China Mobile's enterprise market revenue in the first half of 2025 [2] Market Dynamics - The 5G private network market is undergoing a reshuffle, with major internet companies like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud withdrawing from the space due to various challenges, including spectrum resource limitations and market size not meeting expectations [4][6] - AWS has confirmed the cessation of its 5G private network service, citing obstacles to service development, while still maintaining its integrated private wireless plan [5] - Microsoft Azure announced that its core 5G private network service will be discontinued by September 30, 2025, urging customers to transition to partner solutions [5] Infrastructure and Deployment - As of June this year, there are over 18,500 "5G + Industrial Internet" projects in China, with 58,000 5G virtual private networks covering key application scenarios such as industry, ports, healthcare, and energy [3] - The deployment of 5G private networks is primarily through virtual private networks, with a trend of replication across various sectors following initial demonstration effects [3] Future Outlook - Research institutions are adjusting their forecasts for the 5G private network market, with previous optimistic predictions being tempered by current market realities [7][9] - The SNS Telecom & IT report emphasizes the significant impact of 5G private networks in specific sectors, with efficiency improvements ranging from 20% to 90% in manufacturing and logistics processes [12] - The report also highlights the importance of spectrum policies in accelerating the adoption of 5G private networks, with various countries implementing shared and local spectrum access frameworks [13][14]