Juniper Research expects private network spending surge

Juniper Research forecasts private LTE and 5G network spending will rise from $17.3 billion in 2026 to $84.7 billion by 2031, driven by demand for AI infrastructure. Nokia leads its vendor ranking, followed by Huawei, Samsung, HPE and Ericsson.

• Private LTE and 5G spending to rise from $17.3B to $84.7B by 2031
• Growth driver is business demand for AI infrastructure
• Vendor ranking: Nokia, Huawei, Samsung, HPE, Ericsson
• Vendors advised to partner with enterprise AI developers