The growing amount and complexity of data and increasing specialization of those using it can be a problem for hospitals. Verizon Business is combining neutral host and private 5G networks to help meet this challenge.
The company says that AdventHealth and Tampa General Hospital are among the hospitals that are taking advantage of its for Neutral Host or combination Neutral Host and Private 5G Networks platforms.
The Verizon Neutral Host Network is for patients, visitors, and similar users, while the private 5G network is for mission-critical operations.
The press release says that the carrier’s Neutral Host Network provides a strengthened mobile signal, while a private 5G network works in parallel to enable deployment of high-bandwidth/low-latency services tailored to constituencies’ needs.
The use cases can be categorized by device, user group and capabilities:
- Devices: Connected hospital equipment for care provision; administrative/office equipment for operations; and personal devices for general use;
- User Groups: Doctors, nurses, and care providers; executives, administrators, and technical/research experts; patients, visitors, and staff onsite
- Capabilities: Growing density of connected devices; varying security, bandwidth, and capability requirements for diverse user groups; flexible connectivity for business continuity and future-proofing for facility expansions and transformations.
“Our patients’ experience onsite and the integrity of their data are of utmost importance, which made it a no-brainer to switch to Verizon’s combination Neutral Host and Private 5G Network,” Scott Arnold, the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at Tampa General Hospital said in a press release.
“Our connectivity is much more responsive and reliable, allowing us to get the information we need when we need it. As a result, our operations run more smoothly, and most importantly, the care we deliver is better than ever.”
This is not the only neutral host network/open access network news for the Miami-Dade County area. Last month, Tillman Fiber announced a $100 million investment to construct an open-access fiber network throughout the county. It is one of the largest infrastructure commitments in the region’s recent broadband expansion efforts.
Much can be gained by public-private partnerships. A panel at the Fiber Connect 2025 Conference earlier this year, entitled “Public-Private Partnerships: Creating Connections to Scale” counseled local governments and broadband service providers (BSPs) on how to make such partnerships succeed, which included a conversation about neutral host/open access networks..
