Private 5G for Irish Businesses: Three & Ericsson Lead

Private 5G networks are rapidly gaining ground among businesses for good reason. The networks offer a level of speed, control and reliability that public infrastructure can’t match. For industries where data sensitivity, uptime and remote access are critical, private 5G is evolving from a competitive advantage into a necessity.

Hospitals, financial institutions, industrial sites and remote operations, such as ports or mines, all share a common requirement: they need connectivity they can trust. In such environments, the impact of a network failure is not merely inconvenient, it’s operationally and financially damaging.

Private 5G networks offer organisations a secure, dedicated communications channel akin to driving on a high-speed private motorway instead of navigating congested public roads. The appeal is clear and now, telco leaders are stepping in to support this shift at scale.

Three and Ericsson partner to deliver enterprise 5G in Ireland

Capitalising on growing business interest, Three Ireland and Ericsson have launched a joint enterprise-grade 5G broadband solution, 3Business Broadband Pro. The offering targets Irish organisations across sectors, with broader expansion anticipated.

Three, with the largest mobile network in Ireland, brings local market expertise and infrastructure. Ericsson contributes its decades-long global leadership in telecom innovation. Together, the duo present a compelling case for enterprise 5G adoption.

“In an age of digital transformation, Three understands how important it is for businesses to have solutions that are agile, reliable and secure,” says Ciara O’Reilly, Head of Business Product at Three Ireland.

She adds, “We are delighted to launch our new 3Business Broadband Pro offering, which demonstrates our commitment to supporting our customers’ needs through continued innovation. Utilising Ericsson’s transformational technology, 3Business Broadband Pro will truly alter how businesses control and engage with their connectivity systems, providing an enhanced means of managing their users and hardware remotely.”

Simplifying the complex: anaged 5G as a service

One of the most significant barriers to private 5G adoption has been complexity. But Three and Ericsson’s approach makes implementation seamless. Rather than building and managing networks internally, businesses can now access a managed service that does the heavy lifting.

Powered by Ericsson’s NetCloud, the platform is an intuitive dashboard for controlling and monitoring all connected devices. Whether managing a retail estate or an industrial site, users gain full visibility and control of their connectivity.

The hardware driving the solution is equally well-designed. The Cradlepoint X10 router provides business-grade performance with built-in battery backup, ensuring uninterrupted operations even during power outages.

Reliability is a key differentiator. When outages occur, Three’s customer service team in Limerick can remotely access systems to resolve issues, eliminating the need for long waits for field technicians.

A strategic fit for modern Irish enterprises

Irish businesses face evolving demands. The post-pandemic shift to hybrid work, coupled with the explosion in connected devices — from security systems to IoT sensors — is pushing legacy broadband to its limits.

Private 5G infrastructure supports high device density and delivers consistent, low-latency performance, which is essential for cloud-based applications, video conferencing and secure data transfer. It supports growing regulatory requirements surrounding data security, ensuring sensitive information stays within a private network perimeter.

As connectivity becomes a foundation for digital business, the value proposition for private 5G becomes clearer. Companies aren’t just buying bandwidth,  they’re investing in future-proofed operations.

Enabling scalable, secure growth

Ross Hockey, Senior Director EMEA Service Provider Sales at Ericsson, highlights the broader impact of the launch: “This partnership with Three Ireland delivers a true enterprise-grade managed 5G broadband service specifically designed for businesses. By combining Ericsson’s advanced wireless solutions with Three’s customer-centric approach, we are enabling connectivity that will unlock new levels of agility, security and scalability.

“This innovative platform not only addresses the evolving technology needs of today’s businesses but also paves the way for future digital transformation and growth.”

A new standard in business connectivity

The Three and Ericsson initiative marks a significant step toward mainstream adoption of private 5G among Irish enterprises. What was once considered high-end technology for multinational giants is now accessible to organisations of all sizes.

As demand for faster, safer and more agile connectivity grows, the question facing many businesses is no longer whether to adopt private 5G, but when.