AT&T has added Nokia private network technology to its AT&T Private Cellular Networks offerings. AT&T industrial and enterprise customers can now build private networks using Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and Nokia infrastructure. Nokia Digital Automation Cloud and Modular Private Wireless platforms will both be offered by AT&T.

AT&T’s on-premises edge portfolio already includes 5G-capable AT&T Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC). The agreement with Nokia expands this offering to include additional private cellular solutions designed to meet Industrial Internet and Industry 4.0 needs.

“Considering the majority of industrial site deployments will be based on private wireless, it’s prudent for communication service providers like AT&T to leverage Nokia’s proven private wireless solutions and vertical experience in the near future,” said Grant Lenahan, partner and principal analyst for Appledore Research.

“Businesses have evolved as much as mobile networks have – and we’ll continue to work with companies like Nokia to deliver the reliable networking solutions and capabilities that our enterprise customers need,” said Robert Boyanovsky, Vice President of Mobility and IoT, AT&T.

Raghav Sahgal, President of Nokia Enterprise, said: “We have a long and storied relationship with AT&T, and now we’re tapping into our joint enterprise expertise to help businesses realise the Industry 4.0 opportunity. Nokia is a leader in private wireless deployments, giving us tremendous insights into the challenges and requirements for deploying this technology across multiple industries. We look forward to working with the AT&T team to bring these insights to businesses.”