U.S. Retail Private CBRS Network Forecast, 2021-2026: CBRS Network Build, Integration and App Spending in Retail Buildings

There are many thousands of retail/mercantile buildings in the U.S., including both malls and standalone (non-mall) buildings. Private CBRS networks systems can be deployed in retail buildings to provide secure connectivity that can serve multiple needs. However, the underlying structural changes in the retail sector preclude a clear upside to deployments of private CBRS networks in these buildings.

For this report, iGR defines an in-building private cellular system as one that uses the U.S. CBRS band for 4G/5G-based services and is funded by a third party distinct from a mobile network operator (MNO). Note that iGR includes ‘campus-wide’ cellular networks, such as those that would cover an outdoor / open-air shopping area, within the “in-building” umbrella.

This market study provides a five-year forecast for spending for three types of spending on in-building private cellular systems using CBRS in U.S. retail buildings. The three types of spending include:

• Network build and operational spending: the costs associated with installing and operating the private CBRS network
• Network/systems integration spending: the costs associated with designing, sourcing equipment, integrating the network and applications, etc.
• Applications: the costs associated with purchasing and licensing the applications that run on the private CBRS network.

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Key Questions Answered

• What is a private cellular network?
• How can a private cellular network be used to create a connected retail building/shopping area?
• What is the primary purpose of a connected retail building or shopping area?
• What technologies are required for a connected retail building or shopping area?
• What use cases are enabled in a connected retail building or shopping area?
• How much will be spent to build and operate a private CBRS network in U.S. retail buildings and shopping areas from 2021 to 2026?
• What is the forecasted network/systems integration spending associated with the private CBRS network opportunity in U.S. retail buildings and shopping areas from 2021 to 2026?
• What is the forecasted applications spending for private CBRS networks in U.S. retail buildings and shopping areas from 2021 to 2026?

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Who Should Read

• Systems integrators and wireless network integrators
• CBRS solutions vendors
• Mobile operators
• Infrastructure OEMs
• Financial analysts and investors.

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Table of Contents

• Abstract
• Executive Summary
• Total Spending for Private CBRS Networks, Retail Buildings
• What this means
• Methodology
• Sources
• Definitions
• Retail Buildings and Outdoor Shopping Areas
• Key trends in Retail
• What is Required for a Connected Retail Building or Outdoor Shopping Area?
• Private CBRS Networks in Retail Buildings and Outdoor Shopping Areas
• Outlook for Private CBRS Networks in Retail
• Technologies and Spectrum Behind Connected Retail Buildings and Outdoor Shopping Areas
• 5G
• CBRS
• Forecast Methodology and Assumptions
• Basic Assumption
• Buildings Methodology
• Network Build & Operate Spending Methodology
• Network/Systems Integration: Assumptions and Methodology
• Application Spending: Assumptions and Methodology
• Private CBRS Network Spending Forecast – Retail Non-Mall and Mall Buildings
• Private CBRS Networks Build and Operation
• Private CBRS Networks Integration
• Private CBRS Networks Applications
• Total Spend
• Definitions
• About iGR
• Disclaimer

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List of Tables

• Table A: Total Spending for Private CBRS Networks in Retail Non-mall and Mall Buildings, 2021-2026 ($M)
• Table 1: Commercial Buildings in the U.S.
• Table 2: Private CBRS Network Build Spending in Retail Non-mall Buildings, 2021-2026 ($M)
• Table 3: Private CBRS Network Operational Spending in Retail Non-mall Buildings, 2021-2026 ($M)
• Table 4: Total CBRS Private Network Spending for Retail Non-mall Buildings, 2021-2026
• Table 5: Private CBRS Network Build Spending in Retail Mall Buildings, 2021-2026 ($M)
• Table 6: Private CBRS Network Operational Spending in Retail Mall Buildings, 2021-2026 ($M)
• Table 7: Total CBRS Private Network Spending for Retail Mall Buildings, 2021-2026
• Table 8: Total CBRS Private Network Spending for Retail Non-mall and Mall Buildings, 2021-2026
• Table 9: Private CBRS Systems/Network Integration Spending in Retail Non-mall and Mall Buildings, 2021-2026, ($M)
• Table 10: Private CBRS Network Application Spending in Retail Non-mall and Mall Buildings, 2021-2026
• Table 11: Total Spending for Private CBRS Networks in Retail Non-mall and Mall Buildings, 2021-2026 ($M)
• Definitions Table

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List of Charts and Figures

• Figure A: Total Spending for Private CBRS Networks in Retail Non-mall and Mall Buildings, 2021-2026 ($M)
• Figure 1: Total Retail sector employment, 2018-2022
• Figure 2: Total employer compensation costs, all Retail sector employees, 2018-2022
• Figure 3: Private CBRS Network Build Spending in Retail Non-mall Buildings, 2021-2026 ($M)
• Figure 4: Private CBRS Network Operational Spending in Retail Non-mall Buildings, 2021-2026 ($M)
• Figure 5: Total CBRS Private Network Spending for Retail Non-mall Buildings, 2021-2026
• Figure 6: Private CBRS Network Build Spending in Retail Mall Buildings, 2021-2026 ($M)
• Figure 7: Private CBRS Network Operational Spending in Retail Mall Buildings, 2021-2026 ($M)
• Figure 8: Total CBRS Private Network Spending for Retail Mall Buildings, 2021-2026
• Figure 9: Total CBRS Private Network Spending for Retail Non-mall and Mall Buildings, 2021-2026
• Figure 10: Private CBRS Systems/Network Integration Spending in Retail Non-mall and Mall Buildings, 2021-2026
• Figure 11: Private CBRS Network Application Spending in Retail Non-mall and Mall Buildings, 2021-2026
• Figure 12: Total Spending for Private CBRS Networks in Retail Non-mall and Mall Buildings, 2021-2026 ($M)

For additional information on the U.S. Retail Private CBRS Network Forecast, 2021-2026 market study, please contact Iain Gillott, at (512) 796-1675 or by email.