Private LTE and 5G networks are growing in popularity across mining, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure. But not all solutions are created equal.
At MarchNet, we’ve developed ProConnect – a smarter, fully managed, business-grade 4G and 5G network service purpose-built for regional and remote Australia. While traditional Private LTE networks may offer site-based coverage, ProConnect goes further – with WAN integration, carrier flexibility, and true enterprise scalability.
What Makes MarchNet ProConnect Different?
1. Managed vs DIY
• Private LTE: Often involves significant internal effort – sourcing spectrum, selecting hardware, deploying RAN and core elements, and ongoing management.
• ProConnect: Delivered as a service. We handle everything – from spectrum and deployment to monitoring and maintenance – so you can focus on your operations, not your network.
2. Connectivity Beyond the Fence Line
• Private LTE: Usually covers a single private site with no connection to other locations or external systems.
• ProConnect: Seamlessly integrates with MarchNet’s secure WAN, enabling site-to-site and cloud communications across your entire footprint.
3. Licensed Spectrum Included
• Private LTE: Requires navigating spectrum licensing, which can be slow and complex in Australia.
• ProConnect: Comes with licensed spectrum access included, pre-approved for remote and regional deployment.
4. Dual SIM & VoWiFi Support
• ProConnect provides a data connection directly to the user’s handset.
On dual SIM devices, the secondary SIM (e.g. a personal or corporate SIM from a national carrier) can make and recieve calls over VoWiFi using the Proconnect data link – even in areas with no cellular coverage.
This means your team stays reachable on both SIMs, even in the most remote parts of Australia.
5. Redundancy with Hybrid Core Options
• Private LTE: Typically limited to a single on-site core, with minimal failover options.
• ProConnect: Supports hybrid deployments – with both local and cloud-based core options to ensure resilience and uptime.
6. Built for the Bush
• Private LTE: Often optimised for metro or light industrial settings.
• ProConnect: Built to thrive in harsh remote environments – from cattle stations to infrastructure projects to mine sites. Rugged hardware and local support are standard.
Ready to Upgrade?
MarchNet ProConnect isn’t just another private network – it’s a smarter, fully managed, remote-ready communications solution for businesses working beyond the reach of traditional telcos.
Want to see what MarchNet ProConnect can do for your business?
