Build a secure, low-latency private 5G network without adding complexity for your team. Galaxy Broadband designs the network end-to-end, secures licensed spectrum under the NCLL framework, deploys Nokia private wireless, and trains your IT/OT teams, so critical operations stay connected, safe, and in your control.
Private 5G networks enable remote operations in ways that public networks and Wi-Fi can’t: dedicated bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and end-to-end control over endpoints requiring mission-critical wireless connectivity.
Galaxy Broadband helps our clients design, install, onboard, and support Private 5G networks for mines, airports, warehouses, municipalities, and remote campuses. Private 5G networks ensure every worker, vehicle, and sensor stays reliably connected.
The Government of Canada’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) department now offers low-cost, region-specific spectrum options under the Non-Competitive Local Licensing (NCLL) framework, and Galaxy can secure localized 5G spectrum on your behalf. You get licensed, interference-resistant spectrum without the complexity of auctions or carrier negotiations, and you unlock private 5G faster on your terms.
Private 5G turns every truck, tool, and trailer into a visible, trackable asset. Instead of guessing where equipment went, you see it live on a map—across the pit, airfield, port, or yard.
Built on Galaxy’s Private 5G network and IMS platform.
You own the network. You own the spectrum. You work with Galaxy as the integrator instead of a carrier.
Why lease spectrum and capacity from a shared public 5G network when you can own and operate your own?
Galaxy designs and deploys a standalone (SA) private 5G network on your site using locally licensed spectrum. It’s not a carved-out slice of someone else’s core—no consumer traffic, no per-SIM surprises—so you reduce long-term connectivity costs and gain full control over performance, security, and change management.
Canada’s new Non-Competitive Local Licensing (NCLL) framework makes it easier and more affordable for organizations to secure local 5G spectrum for private networks. Instead of complex auctions, NCLL uses a first-come, first-served model so mines, plants, utilities, ports, and remote sites can get the licensed spectrum they need for secure private 5G.
Galaxy maps your facilities and defines the right NCLL licence areas to match your operational footprint.
Our team manages the spectrum application, interference checks, and compliance requirements so you do not have to navigate ISED rules alone.
Licensed local spectrum is planned together with Nokia private wireless, backhaul, and QoS so critical applications get predictable performance.
Your design anticipates future NCLL and local spectrum bands, so you can expand coverage, capacity, or new sites without starting from scratch.
“Installation of the 5G network at Gahcho Kué Mine is an important step toward our goal of creating a connected workforce. This will enable us to connect equipment and mobile devices and bring real-time access to information and data wherever our team members are at the mine, from the bottom of the pit to the logistics laydown yard.”
– Alex Mackay, IM Manager
North America
Galaxy Broadband’s Private 5G networks are reshaping the operational landscape across numerous sectors. From the intricate workings of mining to the dynamic flows of ports, the technological prowess of Private 5G touches every corner of industry. It boosts efficiency in utilities, drives productivity in manufacturing, and enhances the complex systems within airports—and these are just the beginning.
To uncover the full spectrum of Private 5G applications and how they are revolutionizing these industries and more, embark on your journey here.
Airports are one of the most demanding connectivity environments on earth. Thousands of moving assets, dozens of concurrent operations, and zero tolerance for downtime, all compressed into a single facility running 24/7/365.
Public networks and shared Wi-Fi can’t keep up. Galaxy builds Nokia Standalone Private 5G networks specifically licensed to airport authorities, giving operations teams dedicated bandwidth, real-time asset visibility, and the security isolation required for airside operations.
For More information click here to visit our airport and aviation page. For more insights on further use cases, click here to read our blog.
Galaxy Broadband’s Private 5G network is the cornerstone of industrial agility, enabling unprecedented real-time monitoring and control across diverse sectors. Witness how our network brings immediate responses to critical events, enhancing safety, efficiency, and connectivity.
Monitor all operations in real time to respond quickly to critical events
Industrial location tracking and geofencing
IoT sensors monitor machines, vehicles, environment, and workers’ safety/health
360° situational awareness
Analytics for video feeds
Data connectivity from/to machinery, vehicles, staff and IoT sensors
Mission-critical Push-to-Talk and Push-to-Video communication
A private 5G network is a dedicated mobile network built for a single organization, not shared with the public. It provides higher performance, stronger security controls, and more predictable coverage than public cellular or Wi-Fi, especially for industrial and mission-critical applications.
Public 5G and Wi-Fi share bandwidth with other users and can suffer from congestion or uneven coverage. Private 5G gives you reserved capacity, lower and more consistent latency, better mobility across large sites, and full control over quality of service for OT and IT traffic.
Private 5G is a strong fit for mining, oil and gas, utilities, ports, manufacturing, logistics hubs, campuses, and remote work camps. These environments need wide-area, always-on connectivity for automation, video, sensors, and worker safety applications where Wi-Fi or public networks fall short.
Non-Competitive Local Licensing, or NCLL, is an ISED framework that lets organizations obtain local 5G spectrum licences in specific geographic areas. The first NCLL band is 3900–3980 MHz, a mid-band 5G range that supports high-capacity, low-latency private wireless networks for industrial and campus deployments.
NCLL is designed for smaller operators and non-traditional users such as enterprises, utilities, WISPs, and industrial site owners, rather than only national mobile carriers. Eligible organizations can request local spectrum blocks that match the footprint of their facilities, subject to ISED rules and coordination with other users.
Galaxy maps your sites, recommends appropriate NCLL licence areas, and manages the application and coordination process with ISED on your behalf. Spectrum planning is integrated into the overall private 5G design so licensed blocks, radios, and QoS all align with your critical workloads and future expansion.
Fibre is ideal where available, but it is not required. Galaxy can backhaul your private 5G network over fibre, microwave, or high-throughput satellite including OneWeb LEO, which is useful for remote mines, camps, and energy projects without terrestrial infrastructure.
Costs depend on factors like site size, number of radios, devices and applications, backhaul type, and service levels. Galaxy typically scopes a design and then provides a staged investment plan that can start with a pilot and expand as more use cases are brought online. For more detail, Galaxy also publishes guidance on private 5G costs in Canada.
Timelines vary by complexity, but many projects move from design to pilot deployment in a few months, with full production rollouts phased in afterward. Galaxy handles survey, RF design, spectrum licensing, installation, and testing, then trains your IT and OT teams so they are ready to operate the network.
Yes. Private 5G is designed to deliver reliable, secure connectivity in both underground and open-pit mines and other challenging industrial environments. With ruggedized equipment and proper RF design, it enables automation, remote control, tracking, and video analytics in places where legacy Wi-Fi or public cellular struggle.
Private 5G networks use SIM-based authentication, encryption, and fine-grained traffic segmentation so you can separate OT, IT, and guest traffic. Because the core network is under your control, you can align policies with your cybersecurity framework and regulatory requirements, instead of relying on a shared public network.
Nokia’s private wireless platform is a mature, carrier-grade solution with a proven track record in industrial and mission-critical deployments worldwide. Galaxy combines this platform with Canadian backhaul, spectrum expertise, and managed services to deliver end-to-end private 5G solutions that are built for local conditions and compliance.
We’ll design a solution that fits your site, industry, and bandwidth needs.
Airports are complex systems that require flawless coordination across various operations, including security, baggage handling, and flight scheduling. Private 5G networks enable instant analytics, enhancing security measures, and reducing passenger delays. Key features include:
For More information click here to visit our airport and aviation page. For more insights on further use cases, click here to read our blog.
Galaxy’s Private 5G network revolutionizes communication systems in Mines, offering essential features for modern, automated mining tasks. Key features include:
For more insights on further use cases, click here to read our blog.
Private 5G networks are transforming Utilities with innovative solutions:
For more insights on further use cases, click here to read our blog.
Galaxy Broadband’s Private 5G networks revolutionize Port operations with cutting-edge solutions:
For more insights on further use cases, click here to read our blog.
Galaxy Broadband’s Private 5G networks revolutionize Manufacturing operations with cutting-edge solutions:
For more insights on further use cases, click here to read our blog.
