Public Mobile Networks and Private 5G

To build a strong connectivity strategy, it is essential to clearly distinguish between these two environments. Public mobile networks, managed by national operators, are the networks we all know and access through our subscriptions for our everyday uses, both personal and professional.

Designed for shared and nationwide use, they ensure mobility and flexibility. They offer extensive geographic coverage and seamless service continuity for mobile employees, enabling global and uninterrupted connectivity.

Private mobile networks differ in that they are built specifically for a particular use, group, or company. This network, sometimes independent and sometimes connected to an operator’s network, adapts to specific needs by guaranteeing service and security levels tailored to user profiles and the criticality of applications. It provides greater control: customized coverage, controlled latency, and enhanced security for data flows. While these two models are technically distinct, they are operationally complementary and essential to address today’s challenges.

The complementary approach consists of combining the best of both worlds: the public network provides mobility and extensive coverage, while the private network delivers traffic isolation, low latency, and enhanced security for sensitive uses. Historically, industrial environments relied on single-service networks (PMR, DECT, guided vehicles, CCTV), isolated and geographically limited.

Today, thanks to 4G and 5G technologies, it is possible to consolidate these uses on a single multi-service network that is resilient and secure, enabling new use cases such as critical communications, augmented operators, and quality control through computer vision. 4G/5G standards also make it possible to connect private networks to the national public network while ensuring differentiated quality of service.

Operational efficiency relies on assigning the right network to the right use.
Public mobile networks cover everyday connectivity and IoT needs.
Personal and collaborative communication
Phone calls, text messages, and smooth use of collaboration applications (Teams, instant messaging).
Access to information
Connection to company intranets and information systems, as well as web browsing, research, and access to social networks (depending on company policies).
Professional and personal applications
Mobile use of business applications (CRM, ERP) as well as everyday personal applications.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Connection of devices across the entire territory (sensors, vehicles, security systems) and industrial connectivity requiring nationwide coverage.
Private mobile networks address specific critical needs. They are deployed to support sensitive business operations (Industry, Logistics, Healthcare, Events).
Critical production uses
Guaranteed throughput and low latency with differentiated quality (for example prioritizing safety calls on an industrial campus over office traffic).
Security and confidentiality
Enhanced protection of critical data flows and industrial secrets.
Service commitments
Stronger guarantees in terms of restoration time and service availability.
Customization and control
Radio architecture and design adapted to the site topology, with the option of an autonomous network or a network operated by Orange.

At Orange, our dual expertise as both an operator and integrator allows us to provide a complete range of private 5G solutions adapted to your needs.
Operated Private 5G – optimizing the public network for your uses
These solutions leverage the strength of Orange’s national network while adding dedicated performance and service layers.
Indoor Mobile Coverage
The quality of the Orange mobile network across all private areas of your campus to ensure connectivity everywhere.
Team Connect
A reliable and efficient instant group communication solution (MCPTT) based on the Orange national mobile network (replacement for PMR / walkie-talkies).
Mobile Private Network Virtual
A guarantee of exclusive bandwidth on the Orange mobile network within a defined area for critical data uses.
Mobile Private Network Hybrid
The advantages of a public mobile network and a private mobile network through a single antenna system (shared radio infrastructure).
Integrated Private 5G
Mobile Private Network Standalone
A fully autonomous and customized mobile network, completely isolated from the operator network, designed for the most critical environments.
The choice of the most suitable solution often arises during the transformation planning of your legacy networks. Orange supports companies through this process with:
•    Identification of your use cases and definition of the target architecture
•    ROI analysis, a key factor in investment decisions
•    Workshops with our experts and strategic consulting services

Far from being opposed, public mobile networks and private 5G now form a strategic continuum essential to your transformation. This alliance allows you to combine the ubiquity required by your mobile teams with the industrial performance needed for your critical operations.
With the maturity of 5G Standalone and Edge Computing, you now have a robust technological foundation to build unified, resilient connectivity perfectly aligned with your performance ambitions.