Successful facilities may benefit from having both WiFi and private cellular networks — creating a dynamic, holistic connectivity solution. WiFi and private cellular have distinct differences in capabilities and are suited for different use cases; end-to-end providers like Cox Private Networks pair the right technology to the right use case to optimize operations in your facility.
Built to seamlessly handoff connectivity between devices moving through a facility
Devices often experience signal interruption due to becoming "stuck" to one access point
Can provide connectivity to stationary devices, but is more suited for mobile use cases
Seamlessly transmits consistent connectivity to stationary devices
Typically exceeds WiFi — with 4x more output power that a typical indoor WiFi access point
Typically have a lower output power compared to cellular networks
Range is more reliable than WiFi in large, sprawling spaces with high ceilings, outdoor spaces, and campuses
More limited range based on immediate proximity to network access points
Can deliver connectivity to hundreds of devices over a large expanse of space
Can deliver seamless connectivity to smaller number of devices in a given area
Typically enable security best practices as part of their inherent structure, with additional owner control over who can access the network
Enterprise-grade WiFi leverages essential security measures to protect uses, but requires an operator to enable SIM-based authentication
For maximum cost-efficiency, facilities need to balance their use of WiFi and private cellular connections
For maximum cost-efficiency, facilities need to balance their use of WiFi and private cellular connections
