Verizon named a Leader in first-ever 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Private Mobile Network Services
Verizon (VZ) has been named a Leader in Gartner's first-ever Magic Quadrant for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services, standing as the only U.S.-based mobile carrier in the Leaders Quadrant. The recognition is based on Verizon's Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision in the private mobile network services market.
The evaluation criteria heavily weighted customer experience, sales execution/pricing, and product/service capabilities for Ability to Execute, while market understanding, innovation, and offering strategy were key factors for Completeness of Vision. Gartner defines PMN services as private wireless network deployment, operation, and management services for exclusive organizational use, providing dedicated connectivity in enterprise settings.
Verizon (VZ) è stata nominata Leader nel primo Magic Quadrant di Gartner per i servizi di rete mobile privata 4G e 5G, rappresentando l'unico operatore mobile con sede negli Stati Uniti nella Quadrante dei Leader. Il riconoscimento si basa sulla Capacità di Esecuzione e sulla Completezza della Visione di Verizon nel mercato dei servizi di rete mobile privata.
I criteri di valutazione hanno pesato notevolmente l'esperienza del cliente, l'esecuzione delle vendite/prezzi e le capacità del prodotto/servizio per la Capacità di Esecuzione, mentre la comprensione del mercato, l'innovazione e la strategia di offerta sono stati fattori chiave per la Completezza della Visione. Gartner definisce i servizi PMN come servizi di distribuzione, operazione e gestione di reti wireless private per uso esclusivo delle organizzazioni, fornendo connettività dedicata in contesti aziendali.
Verizon (VZ) ha sido nombrada Líder en el primer Magic Quadrant de Gartner para servicios de Red Móvil Privada 4G y 5G, siendo el único operador móvil con sede en EE. UU. en el Cuadrante de Líderes. El reconocimiento se basa en la Capacidad de Ejecución y en la Completitud de la Visión de Verizon en el mercado de servicios de red móvil privada.
Los criterios de evaluación dieron gran peso a la experiencia del cliente, ejecución de ventas/precios y capacidades del producto/servicio para la Capacidad de Ejecución, mientras que la comprensión del mercado, la innovación y la estrategia de oferta fueron factores clave para la Completitud de la Visión. Gartner define los servicios PMN como servicios para la implementación, operación y gestión de redes inalámbricas privadas para uso exclusivo de organizaciones, proporcionando conectividad dedicada en entornos empresariales.
버라이즌 (VZ)는 가트너의 최초 매직 쿼드런트에서 4G 및 5G 프라이빗 모바일 네트워크 서비스의 리더로 선정되었으며, 미국 기반의 모바일 통신사 중에서 유일하게 리더스 쿼드런트에 이름을 올렸습니다. 이 인식은 프라이빗 모바일 네트워크 서비스 시장에서 버라이즌의 실행 능력과 비전의 완전성에 기반합니다.
평가 기준은 실행 능력에 있어 고객 경험, 판매 실행/가격 및 제품/서비스 역량에 중점을 두었고, 비전의 완전성에는 시장 이해, 혁신 및 제공 전략이 주요 요소로 작용했습니다. 가트너는 PMN 서비스를 독점적인 조직 사용을 위한 프라이빗 무선 네트워크의 배포, 운영 및 관리 서비스로 정의하며, 기업 환경에서 전용 연결성을 제공합니다.
Verizon (VZ) a été désignée Leader dans le premier Magic Quadrant de Gartner pour les services de Réseau Mobile Privé 4G et 5G, étant le seul opérateur mobile basé aux États-Unis dans le Quadrant des Leaders. Cette reconnaissance repose sur la Capacité d'Exécution et la Complétude de la Vision de Verizon sur le marché des services de réseau mobile privés.
Les critères d'évaluation ont fortement pondéré l'expérience client, l'exécution des ventes/prix et les capacités des produits/services pour la Capacité d'Exécution, tandis que la compréhension du marché, l'innovation et la stratégie d'offre étaient des facteurs clés pour la Complétude de la Vision. Gartner définit les services PMN comme des services de déploiement, d'exploitation et de gestion de réseaux sans fil privés pour un usage exclusif des organisations, fournissant une connectivité dédiée dans les environnements d'entreprise.
Verizon (VZ) wurde im ersten Magic Quadrant von Gartner für 4G- und 5G-Private Mobile Network Services als Leader ausgezeichnet und ist der einzige in den USA ansässige Mobilfunkanbieter im Leaders Quadrant. Die Anerkennung beruht auf Verizons Fähigkeit zur Umsetzung und der Vollständigkeit der Vision im Markt für private Mobilfunknetzwerke.
Die Bewertungskriterien legten großen Wert auf Kundenerfahrung, Verkaufsausführung/Preisgestaltung und Produkt-/Dienstleistungsfähigkeiten für die Fähigkeit zur Umsetzung, während Marktverständnis, Innovation und Angebotsstrategie entscheidende Faktoren für die Vollständigkeit der Vision waren. Gartner definiert PMN-Services als die Bereitstellung, den Betrieb und das Management von privaten drahtlosen Netzwerken zur exklusiven Nutzung durch Organisationen, die in Unternehmensumgebungen dedizierte Konnektivität bieten.
- Recognition as Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant demonstrates market leadership in private mobile networks
- Only U.S.-based carrier achieving Leaders Quadrant status, indicating competitive advantage
- Strong market position backed by licensed-spectrum advantage and integrated portfolio solutions
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Insights
The recognition of Verizon as a Leader in Gartner's first Magic Quadrant for Private Mobile Network Services is not a direct market-moving event, but it validates Verizon's strategic positioning in the rapidly growing private 5G network market. The private 5G network market is projected to reach
Verizon's unique position as the only U.S.-based Leader showcases their competitive advantage in licensed spectrum and infrastructure capabilities. Their high ranking in both 'Ability to Execute' and 'Completeness of Vision' suggests strong potential for capturing market share in enterprise 5G solutions, particularly as industrial automation and IoT adoption accelerates.
The evaluation criteria emphasize customer experience and sales execution, indicating Verizon's strong enterprise relationships and monetization capabilities. This positions them well against emerging competition from cloud providers and specialized private network operators.
From a technical perspective, Verizon's leadership position stems from their comprehensive end-to-end private network capabilities. Their infrastructure advantage is particularly notable in three key areas:
1. Spectrum Assets: Verizon's licensed spectrum holdings provide reliability and security advantages over unlicensed spectrum options.
2. Integration Capabilities: Their well-integrated portfolio solutions and platforms reduce deployment complexity for enterprise customers.
3. Network Architecture: Their experience in network design and management enables customized solutions for various industrial use cases.
The high weighting on innovation in Gartner's criteria suggests Verizon's technical roadmap aligns well with future enterprise needs, particularly in areas like network slicing and edge computing integration. This technical foundation could translate into sustained competitive advantages in the enterprise 5G market.
Verizon is the only U.S.-based service provider to be named a Leader, placed in the report for both “Completeness of Vision” and “Ability to Execute.”
NEW YORK, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has been recognized as a Leader in the first-ever Gartner Magic Quadrant for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services, the only U.S.-based mobile carrier to be placed in the Leaders Quadrant. Leaders are recognized for a combined assessment of Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision related to their activity in the private mobile network services market.
“Verizon has worked tirelessly to serve and advance the market for private wireless networks, and I feel this recognition from Gartner, together with the market response from our customers, is incredibly rewarding,” said Jennifer Artley, SVP of 5G Acceleration, Verizon Business. “Verizon’s core competency is building networks. Combine that with our customer-centric approach, well-integrated portfolio solutions and platforms, and our U.S. licensed-spectrum advantage and you have our foundation for market leadership. We look forward to further developing the market and its ever expanding ecosystem of partners, devices and applications both domestically and internationally.”
Magic Quadrant Market Definition
Gartner defines 4G and 5G private mobile network (PMN) services as private wireless network deployment, operation and management services for the exclusive use by a given organization, to provide dedicated connectivity for people and assets of an enterprise setting. 4G and 5G PMN services are delivered as an end-to-end service that covers design, architecting, deployment and management, based on the 3GPP standards, in a specific enterprise location, with dedicated or a mix of shared assets, such as spectrum or core network.
Evaluation Criteria
For Ability to Execute, “Gartner evaluates vendors on the quality of their multiregion, end-to-end PMN services offering that enables enterprises to improve their operational performance and efficiency, and to positively impact revenue, retention and reputation within Gartner’s view of the market,” according to Gartner.
Gartner puts “high” weighting on the following for Ability to Execute: Customer Experience, Sales Execution/Pricing, and Product/Service (core goods and services that compete in and or serve the defined market, including capabilities, quality, feature sets, etc). “Medium” weighting is placed on Overall Viability and Market Responsiveness or Track Record.
For Completeness of Vision, “Gartner evaluates service providers on their ability to articulate logical statements convincingly about the market’s current and future direction, innovations, customer needs, and competitive forces, and on how well these correspond to Gartner’s position,” according to Gartner.
Gartner evaluation criteria puts “high” weighting on the following for Completeness of Vision: Market Understanding, Innovation, and Offering (Product) Strategy. “Medium” weighting is placed on Vertical/Industry Strategy and Business Model.
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Gartner, Gartner Magic Quadrant for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services, Sylvain Fabre, Peter Liu, et al., 06 January, 2025.
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