How Hardware Startups Use Private 5G Networks

Episode 18 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo dives into private 5G networks — the dedicated cellular infrastructure that startups are deploying inside factories and warehouses to replace Wi-Fi. Lucas explains how a small robotics company in Ohio cut latency by 80 percent using a licensed CBRS band from the FCC, while Luna questions whether the $50,000 upfront cost makes sense for early-stage teams. The hosts walk through the specific hardware stack: a small cell base station, a local core network, and a spectrum license from the CBRS Priority Access License auction. They also touch on edge computing integration and the trade-off between control and complexity. No marketing fluff — just the real numbers, real trade-offs, and why a foundry in Michigan is now running its entire assembly line on private 5G. If you're building hardware and wondering whether to ditch Wi-Fi 6, this episode gives you the framework to decide. #Private5G #CBRS #HardwareStartups #IndustrialNetworking #ManufacturingTech #RobotOperations #EdgeComputing #LowLatency #SpectrumLicensing #FCC #SmallCell #FactoryAutomation #5GForIndustry #CellularNetworks #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo