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Private 5G in Japan: How Enterprises Are Building Faster, Safer, On-Prem Networks

Japan is doing 5G differently. While other countries sit and wait for carriers to roll out coverage, Japanese companies are taking matters into their own hands. They are building Local 5G networks inside their own factories, offices, and campuses. These are not public networks. Local 5G is a system where non-telecom enterprises get spectrum licenses from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications or MIC. This lets them run independent networks exactly the way they need. For Japanese industry, Private 5G is not just about going faster. It is about keeping control. It protects sensitive data and gives companies the ability to automate operations safely. From smart factories to hospitals, Private 5G is a defensive strategy for security and an offensive strategy for the Society 5.0 and Industry 4.0 automation…