Mobile Private Network (MPN)  

Mobile Private Networks – for secure, predictable and future-proof connectivity 

Your business. Your network. Your control. 

Critical processes require stable connectivity. A Mobile Private Network (MPN) ensures that people, devices and systems remain reliably connected at all times – even in complex buildings and sites where Wi-Fi or public networks reach their limits. This helps you avoid outages, interruptions and operational risks. With a private mobile network, you can create your own exclusive and secure communications network. 

Stay independent 

A Mobile Private Network gives you control over your mobile communications infrastructure. You prioritise business- and security-critical applications, manage bandwidth and ensure stable performance regardless of the load on public networks. In the healthcare sector, the aim is to replace isolated DECT and pager systems; in industry, to replace proprietary radio solutions; and in logistics and construction, to provide reliable mobile communication beyond Wi-Fi. A private network consolidates these isolated solutions onto a unified, prioritised mobile platform for voice, data, alerts and machine-to-machine communication.

The right network for your needs

Our solutions are tailored specifically to your individual requirements. Starting with secure mobile access to your corporate network – ideal for mobile staff or simple device connections. Based on the Swisscom mobile network, we also offer prioritised and secure communication on your premises, which is ideal for the gradual modernisation of existing infrastructure. When maximum control is required for critical processes and sensitive data, we implement a fully independent mobile network. This solution offers an exclusive, crisis-proof 5G system with a clear separation from the public network.  

MPN simply explained 

How does a Mobile Private Network work, and how does it help in daily activities?
Find out more in the video. 

When is MPN the right solution? 

A Mobile Private Network is the right choice when Wi-Fi and public mobile networks can no longer reliably support critical processes. When availability, stable performance and prioritised communication are crucial, a private network provides planning certainty and operational stability.

MPN is ideal for organisations looking to replace isolated, stand-alone solutions and consolidate mobile communications. For example, in the healthcare sector, where DECT and pager systems are replaced by a single platform for voice, alerts and apps. In industry, where machines, robots or automated guided vehicles require prioritised connectivity. In logistics and construction, where scanners, tablets or vehicles must function reliably even across large indoor and outdoor areas. Whenever mobility is business-critical or safety-critical, MPN becomes the logical choice. Particularly in scenarios involving a high degree of movement, seamless handover in mobile networks ensures that telephony and real-time applications run more reliably than over Wi-Fi. 

Your benefits:

  • Reliable connectivity for critical processes – prioritised, stable and predictable 
  • A single platform for voice, data, alerts and devices, rather than multiple individual solutions
  • Full control and security through a scalable, private network architecture  

How the three MPN variants work 

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MPN Light

The mobile entry point 

MPN Light offers a quick-to-implement and cost-effective solution for secure mobile access to the corporate network, without the need for your own wireless infrastructure. 

 
What you get: 
  • Secure access to company data via SIM/APN, no VPN required  
  • Use of the Swisscom mobile network with logical separation from the internet 
  • Low initial costs and rapid implementation with nationwide availability 
 
Typical use cases: 
  • Mobile workers, field staff, remote and hybrid working 
  • Mobile scanners, tablets, simple M2M applications 
  • Replacement for traditional remote access solutions (e.g. VPN/RAS) 
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MPN Campus

On-site control 

MPN Campus brings prioritised 4G/5G connectivity to your premises. For seamless operations within buildings and across entire sites. 

 
What you get: 
  • Dedicated mobile network coverage (indoor & outdoor) on campus 
  • Prioritised network resources for staff, devices and systems 
  • Secure integration into the corporate network via Enterprise Connect 
 
Typical use cases: 
  • Hospitals: DECT replacement, clinical communication, alarm systems 
  • Industry & logistics: scanners, machinery, vehicles, production IT 
  • Areas with high numbers of users, visitors or high network utilisation 
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MPN Private

Total independence 

MPN Private is a fully dedicated 5G network designed to meet the highest standards of availability, security and latency. 

 
What you get: 
  • Isolated mobile network (private frequencies) with a dedicated core 
  • Full control over data, users, priorities and network operations 
  • Deterministic performance for business- and security-critical processes 
 
Typical use cases: 
  • Critical infrastructure, Industry 4.0, OT networks 
  • Autonomous systems, robotics, real-time applications 
  • Environments with the highest compliance and security requirements 

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Alternatives to MPN – and why they aren’t really alternatives 

Wi‑Fi

Wi-Fi is well suited to non-business-critical indoor applications, but quickly reaches its limits when it comes to mobility, high device density and industrial environments, and is prone to interference, congestion and fluctuating performance. 

Public Mobile with VPN/APN

Public Mobile offers wide coverage and simple connectivity, but cannot guarantee quality for business-critical processes due to shared radio resources, a lack of local control and limited indoor coverage.

Wired networks (Industrial Ethernet)

Wired networks enable highly reliable and deterministic communication, but are inflexible, non-mobile and hinder dynamic production and operational models, requiring significant effort to adapt and reconfigure. 

These challenges can be solved with MPN 

Critical infrastructure 

When downtime is not an option, best-effort networks are not enough. MPN ensures predictable availability, prioritised communication and full control. This reduces the risk of downtime, replaces siloed solutions and sustainably strengthens the resilience of critical infrastructure. 

Industry & sites  

In complex environments and large areas, MPN provides stable, prioritised mobile coverage and makes connectivity predictable. This prevents downtime, reduces costs associated with service interruptions and creates a scalable foundation for industrial and event scenarios. 

Mobility & autonomy 

MPN enables secure, prioritised connectivity for mobile systems, thereby supporting mobile and autonomous applications. This reduces mission failures, liability and operational risks, and makes mobile and autonomous applications economically viable.  

Through the quarry without a driver – MPN makes it possible  

Swisscom is supporting Holcim and Volvo in testing the quarry of the future Using state-of-the-art mobile radio technology, the MPN facilitates secure and reliable monitoring and control of the autonomous e-vehicles in the quarry – an important step on Holcim’s journey towards climate neutrality.

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Why Swisscom? 

Holistic advice

We analyse your current situation and identify the solutions you need.

Customized network architectur

We design a setup that is perfectly tailored to your technical infrastructure.

Seamless integration

We integrate MPN seamlessly into your existing systems.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

What is a Mobile Private Network (MPN)?

A Mobile Private Network is an exclusive mobile network for businesses, offering controlled, secure and stable network resources. 

What problems does an MPN solve that Wi-Fi or public 5G cannot?

Wi-Fi and public 5G are powerful, but cannot be controlled. They share network resources with other users and do not offer guaranteed quality for individual applications. 
An MPN provides dedicated or prioritised network resources. Critical applications are given priority – regardless of network utilisation or external factors. 

How secure is a Swisscom Mobile Private Network?

A Mobile Private Network ensures that company data does not pass through public networks without proper control. Communications are encrypted, access rights are clearly defined, and network resources are dedicated or prioritised. This enables high security and compliance requirements to be reliably met. 

How does an MPN differ from a VPN or APN solution?

VPN solutions encrypt data but do not alter the quality of the underlying network. They often increase latency and complexity. An MPN operates at a deeper level: data traffic is controlled and prioritised at the network layer. The result is connectivity that is not only secure but also stable and predictable. 

How complex is it to operate a Mobile Private Network?

You do not have to operate a Mobile Private Network yourself. Planning, operation, monitoring and support can be outsourced as a managed service. 

Is a Mobile Private Network future-proof?

An MPN is not a one-off solution for a specific use case, but a platform. New applications, devices or more demanding requirements can be integrated gradually. This ensures that the investment remains viable in the long term and supports ongoing digital development. 

What is network slicing and how does prioritisation work in a mobile network?

Network slicing refers to the ability to provide virtual sub-networks with different characteristics within a mobile network – so-called ‘slices’. This allows specific applications or user groups to be prioritised in a targeted manner. Critical processes are thus guaranteed network resources, regardless of the load caused by other users. This ensures stable performance, low latency and high availability, even under high network load or in scenarios involving high mobility. 

Our experts will be happy to answer your questions. Contact us.