Private Network Deployment

Every business depends on reliable connectivity. Whether you operate a manufacturing facility, manage a rural campus, run an industrial site, or need dependable broadband across a large property, public networks often fall short. A private LTE or 5G network gives you control, security, and performance that fits your environment.

At Centreville Tech, we design and deploy private networks from the ground up. This is not theory for us. We have built and operated our own ISP infrastructure in Bibb, Chilton, and Choctaw County. We develop our own open source packet core, Rapid5GS, and we have presented it publicly at ALANOG-6. We also launched TheEdgeMile.com to provide equipment and solutions for organizations building their own LTE and 5G systems.

We bring real operational experience to the table, not just consulting slides.

We are based in Centreville, Alabama. See our work for network and infrastructure examples, including Alabama Lightwave.

What a Private Network Means for Your Business

A private LTE or 5G network is your own wireless infrastructure. It operates on licensed or shared spectrum, uses carrier-grade hardware, and is designed specifically around your operational needs.

That means:

• Coverage tailored to your property and buildings
• Strong security with traffic staying on your own network
• Predictable performance for sensors, vehicles, handheld devices, and broadband users
• The ability to prioritize mission-critical applications

For many organizations, this replaces patchwork Wi-Fi or unreliable third-party coverage with something designed for serious work.

Our Approach: Soup to Nuts Deployment

We handle the entire lifecycle of your private network.

Planning and Design

We begin by understanding your operation. What needs to connect? What level of uptime is required? How large is the coverage area? What regulatory or compliance requirements apply?

From there we handle:

• RF planning and propagation modeling
• Spectrum strategy and coordination
• SAS (Spectrum Access System) signing services and access to licensed LTE/5G bands when needed
• Core network selection and architecture
• Capacity planning based on real-world usage

We design for your business goals, not just technical specifications.

Core Network and Software

Centreville Tech builds and maintains Rapid5GS, our open source packet core platform. This gives us deep control and understanding of how LTE and 5G networks operate at the core level.

Because we are a software development company first, we understand how networks integrate with:

• Business systems
• IoT platforms
• Data pipelines
• Security frameworks

We do not simply install hardware. We ensure your network works with the tools your business already relies on.

Infrastructure and Hardware

We combine software expertise with hands-on infrastructure experience.

We assist with:

• Tower construction and site development
• Equipment procurement from trusted vendors such as Nokia and Baicells
• Backhaul and fiber integration
• Sensor deployment and fixed broadband systems
• Power systems and redundancy planning

We prioritize American supply chains and responsible sourcing wherever possible. Our goal is to deliver infrastructure that is stable, compliant, and built to last.

Provisioning and Operations

A network is not finished on installation day. It must be provisioned, monitored, and maintained.

We support:

• Subscriber and device provisioning
• SIM management and policy controls
• Ongoing monitoring and performance tuning
• Preventative maintenance and upgrades
• Long-term operational support

We also draw on a robust network of LTE/5G experts we can bring in when needed—for construction, configuration, and ongoing maintenance. You get deep specialization without the overhead of a large vendor.

We have run live production networks ourselves. We understand what it means when downtime affects real customers and real revenue.

Why This Matters to a Business Leader

Connectivity is no longer a background utility. It is part of your operational backbone. If your network fails, production slows, safety systems are affected, or data stops flowing.

A properly designed private network can:

• Increase uptime
• Improve worker mobility and productivity
• Support automation and sensor-driven insight
• Reduce reliance on external carriers
• Provide long-term cost control

Most importantly, it gives you ownership and clarity. You know how it works, who supports it, and how it can grow with your organization.

A Partner, Not Just a Vendor

Centreville Tech is based in Centreville, Alabama. We are accountable to the communities and organizations we serve. We have built businesses ourselves, and we understand the weight of making capital decisions.

When you work with us, you are not hiring a temporary contractor. You are working with a team that:

• Designs the software
• Understands the hardware
• Operates networks in the real world
• Stands behind its work

We speak plainly. We explain trade-offs. We take responsibility for outcomes.

It is nearly impossible to find a firm in the Southeast that is both small enough to be responsive and deep enough in private LTE/5G deployment experience. We are that firm.

That is how we approach every project: clear expectations, practical design, and long-term partnership.

Who We Build Private Networks For

We deploy private LTE and 5G for telecom operators and rural ISPs who need an experienced network partner, not just a hardware vendor. Government and public sector agencies use our networks for public safety communications, SCADA systems, and rural broadband expansion. Manufacturing and industrial operators deploy private wireless for sensor connectivity, machine telemetry, and yard communications. We have also built emergency wireless infrastructure for venues and enterprises who needed dependable connectivity on a hard deadline.

Related reading: Private LTE Networks for Rural Businesses — A Plain-English Guide | The Wireless Industry’s Boat Anchor Problem