Cost Characteristics In The Construction Of 5G-Campus Networks For Production

5G continues to develop as a key technology for digital transformation in production. This wireless, fast and secure transmission technology with long range, low latency and the ability to connect a large number of devices will enable companies to gradually overcome the hurdles of the fully connected enterprise of the future. At the same time, as a new and innovative technology, 5G still presents companies with a number of challenges. In particular, the issue of non-transparent cost calculation is still causing uncertainty for companies, especially in the decision-making process. The uncertainty of companies regarding the cost factors of private 5G networks, known as private 5G-Campus networks, results from limited experience. The lack of knowledge about aspects such as license fees, hardware costs and maintenance expenses make budgeting difficult. A systematic analysis is necessary to make informed decisions and maximize the benefits of 5G-technologies. This article presents an overview of the cost factors of private 5G-campus networks, including the implementation phases and the stakeholders involved, through case study research. Furthermore, in addition to identifying the specific characteristics of the 5G-cost factors and implementation phases and stakeholders, the dependencies between these are also evaluated. The aim is to verify the identified 5G-cost factors so that a precise and transparent calculation is possible and well-founded decisions can be made regarding the implementation and use of 5G-technologies.