India, Aug. 23 -- For an organization to operate a private mobile network, it needs spectrum. So, what are the choices? And what does spectrum tell us about the technology, industry structure and business models that will underpin this market?

In simple terms, there are three major options for private network spectrum:

Access to spectrum is one of the keys to unlocking the private networking market. The ability to deploy private networks without dependencies on public cellular systems or licensed operators gives enterprises greater ability to control their operations and removes friction from the market. Both unlicensed spectrum and so-called "enterprise spectrum" offer this advantage.

Dedicated enterprise spectrum offers protected use a...