Private 5G Spending to Hit $84.7 Billion by 2031 as AI and Industry 4.0 Drive Enterprise Networks

Global spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to surge from $17.3 billion in 2026 to $84.7 billion by 2031, as manufacturers, ports, mines, energy companies and other enterprises deploy dedicated cellular networks for AI, automation and mission-critical operations. GSMA report on mobile internet investment The Juniper Research forecast represents an increase of almost 390 percent over five years, highlighting how private cellular is moving beyond experimental deployments into critic