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July 26, 2023
Private Networks Make it Possible for Workers to Connect Like Never Before
With the emergence of new digital technologies, including private networks, IoT and cloud-computing, manufacturing and industrial organizations have entered the connected era with a smart and strategic implementation of a connected worker network.
Connected workers are the foundation of the plant, petrochemical facility and manufacturing floor. With a connected workforce, managers, frontline workers and executives uncover new opportunities to drive continuous improvement, gain real-time visibility into business operations and optimize the productivity of workers throughout the facility.
A connected worker is more than just software
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April 06, 2023
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Your business handles important and sensitive information every day, which is why you should be using a Private LTE (PTLE) network. It’s one of the best ways to keep your information secure, while also potentially boosting your connection speed. To learn more about how a Private LTE network can benefit your business, contact BearCom for a free consultation.
What Is a Private LTE Network?
Before we dive into the details of why you should be using it, let’s take a moment to define a PLTE network. In short, a Private LTE network is a network that is designed specifically for your organization, office, facility,
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March 08, 2023
Much has been said and written about the glaring (and tragic) lack of broadband service to Native American tribes, their members, homes, schools and community centers.
It’s no secret that we at BearCom believe everyone should have access to reliable high-speed broadband. In fact, we’ve made it our mission to deliver on that mission, and have done so for schools, communities, enterprises and more.
When it comes to the unique nature of serving America’s Native American Tribes, we are equally committed to doing what we do best: offering expertise, insight and experience to tribal leaders as they leverage the funding (finally) to connect their homes, community centers, schools, health centers and more.
One part of our commitment is our support of the NTTA
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February 02, 2023
Private LTE networks are secure networks that are designed to support your operations, devices, and staff. Unlike a public network, only those individuals authorized by your organization can access the network. Private LTE networks can also offer speeds that greatly exceed those of Wi-Fi networks.
If you work in education, public safety, manufacturing, data solutions, or many other industries, a Private LTE network can offer major advantages for your business. We can discuss those benefits with you personally. Simply contact the team at BearCom for a free consultation.
Enhanced Security
One of the benefits of a Private LTE network for your business is that it provides enhanced security for sensitive information. This security comes from the fact that
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June 13, 2022
If you’re an organization looking for the most convenient and profitable way to enjoy a high-capacity internet connection, then you may benefit from private LTE. BearCom’s guide to Private LTE will give you the basics on how this type of network functions, and how Private LTE is a reliable choice for many organizations’ needs.
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What Is Public LTE?
Before we can get into the benefits of Private LTE, we need to explain Public LTE. Put simply, Public LTE provides a high-capacity internet connection for high-capacity enterprises. For many businesses, this is a relatively inexpensive and high-quality solution.
Public LTE is run by the cellular
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May 20, 2022
More than ever before, enterprises need a fast, reliable, secure network connection to do the business they are tasked with to serve their clients, customers, or users.
At BearCom, we have over 40 years of experience in creating custom wireless solutions for governments, nonprofits, and businesses. We’re here to help you understand the benefits of Private LTE, so you can decide which network solution will best serve the needs of your enterprise.
Private LTE: How Does It Work?
So, what is Private LTE, and how does this connectivity solution work? Let’s start by taking a closer look at Private LTE.
Even if you’re not completely familiar with the concept of Private LTE, you’ve likely used it before. Have you ever gone for a jog with your smartphone and used your favorite music streaming services? Anytime you’ve used your smartphone in a public space without a Wi-Fi network, you’ve
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March 17, 2022
At BearCom, we have over 40 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining wireless communications solutions. This includes creating a private LTE network for large organizations and local governments.
Keep reading to learn more about how your area can benefit from a private LTE network. Then contact us to get started!
Private LTE vs Wi-Fi: Not All Internet Connections Are Created Equally
Many homes and businesses use Wi-Fi for internet access; however, for large-scale operations, private LTE is often more practical. Private LTE has:
- Greater range
- Capacity for higher traffic volumes
- 4x faster speeds than Wi-Fi
- Increased security
Private LTE: The Basics
If you’ve ever connected to the internet from your smartphone on the go, then you’ve used an LTE network before, just one that’s operated by your cell provider.
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March 17, 2022
Colleges and universities have demanding internet needs, as there is a high volume of users and a high volume of traffic. Internet users conduct research, plan projects, write essays, and more, unlike home users, who may only be using internet connections for casual browsing.
That’s why the team at BearCom works to install private LTE for colleges and universities nationwide. Contact us to find out how we can help your educational institution improve internet access across campus!
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Benefits of Private LTE vs Wi-Fi for Colleges and Universities
Colleges and universities are essential for educating and training the professionals of tomorrow. In order for students to graduate with all the skills they need, they need access to reliable internet.
University staff needs reliable internet, as well, regardless of where on campus they may be working,
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March 01, 2022
There’s no question about it: Corporations and organizations need reliable internet to perform even the most basic of tasks. Implementing reliable systems, however, can prove to be a challenge. At BearCom, we have over 40 years of experience in creating custom wireless communications solutions for governments, non-profits, businesses, and more, which includes Private LTE networks.
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Why You Need Private LTE
Many businesses and organizations rely on Wi-Fi for their wireless connections; however, Private LTE offers more benefits.
Private LTE Has a Longer Range and Lifespan than Wi-Fi
Private LTE has a longer range than Wi-Fi, especially in outdoor settings. In addition to having a
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Analyzing Wireless Trends
Again this year, I asked Jerry Denham, BearCom's President & CEO, for his thoughts about the coming year in wireless communications. And while some of his predictions reflect those he made a year ago, there are several new ones worthy of discussion as 2013 shifts into high gear: 1. Narrowbanding will continue to be an issue, despite the passing of the January 1, 2013 deadline set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The massive effort to convert users of the private land mobile radio spectrum to 12.5 kHz narrowband technology is not yet complete. Thousands of two-way radio users clearly missed the deadline set by the FCC to obtain new licenses. And though many have filed applications that now are being processed and others were granted waivers, there are still thousands of users nationwide who failed to act. While there are indications that strict enforcement may be some months off, we know it will come. We're already working