A study by Analysys Mason underscores the importance of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band, estimating that 75% of private 5G networks in the U.S. use CBRS. . .  John Deere, Dow and Tesla are some of the companies that use the 3.55-3.7 GHz CBRS band for smart manufacturing and automation. 

The American Made 5G Coalition today released a new independent study by Analysys Mason, “The Role of Private 5G and CBRS in the U.S. Manufacturing Sector,” detailing how Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) wireless spectrum band is fueling a new wave of industrial innovation, productivity, and domestic manufacturing growth. 

WISPA's David Zumwalt said his org will 'fiercely advocate' to protect CBRS operations from relocation. 'We kind of have to get away from this notion that we're going to hoard exclusive-use spectrum for mobile operators."

Perry, Iowa, is a beautiful rural town of about 8,000 people, but one important piece was missing: reliable internet access . . . .

Seeing private wireless in action makes clear how powerful these systems can be, delivering secure, high-performance connectivity tailored to the specific needs of a college campus, manufacturer, hospital or venue . . . 

CBRS unlocked billions of dollars in private investment and created entirely new use cases across manufacturing, defense, education, logistics, and agriculture, Puskar says.

A new coalition is launching today to urge the Federal Communications Commission and Commerce Department to protect a band of wireless spectrum that manufacturers and cable companies rely on to provide private local networks.

Coalition Promotes CBRS Spectrum Framework That Powers U.S. Manufacturing and Rural Connectivity

​“We already have models that show the world how to improve the utility of spectrum in a dynamic communications environment. Through CBRS, the United States has explored new ways to balance federal, commercial, and unlicensed uses."​

Republican lawmakers in both chambers of Congress have called for protecting the band.

In a letter to the FCC, the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA) again urged the Commission to protect CBRS spectrum from auction, noting its importance 'for implementing BEAD projects.'

HPE fully replaced Cisco as the networking provider for the 2025 Ryder Cup tournament, supplying Wi-Fi, a private 5G network and AI to the officials and fans on site. 

CBRS Powers Airports, Factories, Rural Broadband, Schools and More Nationwide

All the evidence suggests that a modern manufacturing sector needs dedicated wireless systems

As part of the current Congressional budget reconciliation process, policymakers are hoping to raise significant revenues from spectrum auctions for mobile networks. 

SNS Telecom & IT expects private network startups to increase their market share slightly over the next few years

Self-described smart industrial manufacturer John Deere is making its move to roll out private 5G in its Davenport Works in the Quad Cities.

SNS Telecom & IT expects private network startups to increase their market share slightly over the next few years

As utilities work to modernize the grid, manage rising energy demand and achieve ambitious carbon reduction targets, the role of advanced connectivity has never been more crucial.