Utvärdering av privat 5G och Wi-Fi 6 - Viktiga funktioner och beslutsfaktorer för svenska företag inom tre användningsområden

This study explores the key differences between private 5G and Wi-Fi (802.11ax)technologies and investigates the factors influencing Swedish enterprises in choosingbetween them. As wireless communication becomes increasingly vital for operationalefficiency, understanding the strengths and limitations of each technology is essentialfor informed decision-making. The study combines document analysis with expertinterviews to compare private 5G and Wi-Fi in terms of architecture, security,throughput, latency, coverage, cost, and real-world applicability.Private 5G offers advantages such as enhanced baseline security, ultra-low latency, andreliable coverage, making it suitable for demanding environments like industrialautomation, military operations, and critical infrastructure. In contrast, Wi-Fi remainsa cost-effective and widely adopted solution for office environments and generalenterprise use, valued for its ease of deployment and familiarity.The findings reveal that while private 5G is technically superior in many aspects, itsadoption is often hindered by high costs, complexity, and a lack of ecosystem maturity.Wi-Fi, on the other hand, is often seen as “good enough” for many use cases. The studyalso highlights a growing interest in hybrid network solutions, where both technologiesare used together to balance performance, cost, and reliability.This research provides valuable insights for enterprises evaluating wireless networkstrategies and contributes to the broader understanding of how emerging technologiesare shaping the digital infrastructure in Sweden.