AWS Private 5G
AWS Private 5G lets you deploy your own private 5G mobile network on-premises in days instead of months. No telecom expertise needed — AWS ships the hardware, you plug it in. Think of it like setting up Wi-Fi but with 5G range and reliability — cover factories, campuses, or warehouses with private cellular connectivity.
What is Private 5G? (Simple Explanation)
Private 5G is an AWS service in the Network category. AWS Private 5G lets you deploy your own private 5G mobile network on-premises in days instead of months.
When Would You Use Private 5G?
- Factory and warehouse connectivity
- Campus and stadium private networks
- Mining and oil field communications
- Port and logistics yard automation
- Construction site connectivity
Who Uses Private 5G?
From startups to enterprises, Private 5G powers:
What Makes Private 5G Powerful
Private 5G Pricing & Free Tier
Free Tier: 1GB data transfer out (12 months), 750 hours of ELB (12 months). Pay-as-you-go from ~$0.025/GB for CloudFront.
Private 5G Best Practices
- 1Use VPC Flow Logs for network traffic monitoring and threat detection
- 2Restrict security group inbound rules to specific CIDR ranges (never 0.0.0.0/0 for SSH/RDP)
- 3Use VPC Endpoints to keep traffic to AWS services off the public internet
- 4Enable WAF with managed rules (AWS Managed Core Rule Set) on all public-facing load balancers
- 5Use Transit Gateway instead of VPC peering mesh for >5 VPCs
Getting Started with Private 5G in 5 Minutes
- 1Open the AWS Console and navigate to Private 5G
- 2Click "Create" and define your network scope (VPC, subnets, region)
- 3Configure routing, security, and access controls
- 4Review and create — test connectivity before routing production traffic
Private 5G CLI Quick Reference
2 production-ready commands. Full CLI Library (225+ services) →
aws private-5g helpView all Private 5G CLI v2 commands and subcommandsaws private-5g describe-private5g --helpView options for describing Private 5G resourcesPros & Cons of Private 5G
Pros
- Self-service — order SIM cards and small cell radios from AWS Console
- No per-device charges or usage fees
- Shared spectrum (CBRS) — no spectrum license needed
- Coverage up to 30,000 sq ft indoors / 1.5 miles outdoors per radio
- Automatic cell site configuration and frequency management
Cons
- ✕Data transfer costs are notoriously difficult to predict — egress is the #1 hidden cost
- ✕Network ACL and Security Group rules can conflict in complex multi-tier apps
- ✕VPC design mistakes (overlapping CIDRs) are painful to fix after resources are deployed
Private 5G vs Alternatives
Private 5G vs VPC
Choose Private 5G for Factory and warehouse connectivity and Campus and stadium private networks. It excels at self-service — order sim cards and small cell radios from aws console.
Choose VPC as an alternative when your requirements differ. Each service in the Network category serves different architectural patterns.
Services That Work with Private 5G
Private 5G is rarely used alone. It is typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS Private 5G fits into major compliance standards. Browse all 41 frameworks →
Private 5G configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks v1.5–v3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
NIST 800-53Private 5G access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
PCI DSS 4.0Private 5G encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
SOC 2Private 5G security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
ISO 27001Private 5G configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
Frequently Asked Questions About Private 5G
What is AWS Private 5G?
AWS Private 5G lets you deploy your own private 5G mobile network on-premises in days instead of months. No telecom expertise needed — AWS ships the hardware, you plug it in. Think of it like setting up Wi-Fi but with 5G range and reliability — cover factories, campuses, or warehouses with private cellular connectivity.
What is Private 5G used for?
Private 5G is commonly used for: Factory and warehouse connectivity; Campus and stadium private networks; Mining and oil field communications; Port and logistics yard automation; Construction site connectivity. It's a core service in the network category of AWS.
Is Private 5G free?
Free Tier: 1GB data transfer out (12 months), 750 hours of ELB (12 months). Pay-as-you-go from ~$0.025/GB for CloudFront.
What are the key features of Private 5G?
Private 5G's most important capabilities include: Self-service — order SIM cards and small cell radios from AWS Console. No per-device charges or usage fees. Shared spectrum (CBRS) — no spectrum license needed. Coverage up to 30,000 sq ft indoors / 1.5 miles outdoors per radio. Automatic cell site configuration and frequency management. Each of these is designed to help teams factory and warehouse connectivity.
How does Private 5G compare to alternatives?
Private 5G competes with both AWS-native alternatives (VPC, EC2, IoT Core) and third-party equivalents. The right choice depends on your specific requirements for scalability, cost, and operational overhead. See the comparisons section below for detailed guidance.
Which compliance frameworks apply to Private 5G?
CIS AWS v3.0: Private 5G configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks v1.5–v3.0 for secure cloud defaults. NIST 800-53: Private 5G access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families. PCI DSS 4.0: Private 5G encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments. SOC 2: Private 5G security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria. ISO 27001: Private 5G configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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