5G Monetization for B2B: Private Networks, SLAs, and Cost of Guarantees
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Abstract (English):
The article examines the monetization of 5G in the B2B sector through the prism of "price for guarantees" — selling predictability (availability, latency, latency variations, recovery time) enshrined in service level agreements (SLAs) rather than traffic. It shows how private networks (NPN) with a local 5G Standalone core and MEC and/or network slicing are turning into a production resource. The article analyzes URLLC/eMBB/mMTC service profiles, their cost (radio, reservation, power supply, support) and revenue models: fixed availability fee, fee for reserved capacity, variable part and "payment for results". It describes contract mechanics — service credits, failure zones, independent measurements — and the role of standardized APIs. Ownership options (CAPEX, hybrid, "network as a service") and spectrum selection, which affect the predictability premium and scaling, are considered separately. Conclusion: Sustainable ROI occurs where the SLA is tied to the intrinsic cost of downtime and supported by measurement.

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5G, B2B, private networks (NPN), service level agreement (SLA), price for guarantees, URLLC, eMBB, mMTC, MEC, network slicing, NaaS, ROI
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