XCOM RAN: The Next Generation in Private 5G
XCOM RAN by Globalstar is designed to support tomorrow’s mission-critical industrial automation requirements.
Unprecedented Performance
XCOM RAN delivers unprecedented performance by taking a new approach to private 5G, increasing capacity by 4x over current private 5G offerings for flawless connectivity in the densest automation environments.
Dedicated Spectrum
XCOM RAN runs on private 5G shared spectrum allocated around the world, and it can also uniquely leverage Globalstar’s licensed Band n53 as a dedicated band for worry-free private 5G deployments.
Ease of Deployment/Management
XCOM RAN Supercell architecture reduces the need for site surveys and network design, for a private 5G solution that deploys quickly, is easy to manage, and provides full capacity and coverage in industrial environments.
Business Value
The result is a next-generation private 5G network that cost-effectively delivers improved productivity and operational efficiency for mission-critical industrial automation programs.
Unprecedented Performance
XCOM RAN delivers unprecedented performance by taking a new approach to private 5G, increasing capacity by 4x over current private 5G offerings for flawless connectivity in the densest automation environments.
Dedicated Spectrum
XCOM RAN runs on private 5G shared spectrum allocated around the world, and it can also uniquely leverage Globalstar’s licensed Band n53 as a dedicated band for worry-free private 5G deployments.
Ease of Deployment/Management
XCOM RAN Supercell architecture reduces the need for site surveys and network design, for a private 5G solution that deploys quickly, is easy to manage, and provides full capacity and coverage in industrial environments.
Business Value
The result is a next-generation private 5G network that cost-effectively delivers improved productivity and operational efficiency for mission-critical industrial automation programs.
What is XCOM RAN?
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Proven Across Industries
Unprecedented Performance for Mission-Critical Automation
Key Benefits of XCOM RAN and Licensed Spectrum
Optimized Private Networks with XCOM RAN + Globalstar Band n53™
High Capacity, Low Latency
Security and Control
Global Scalability
Fast Deployment
Platform Agnostic
Potential Dedicated Spectrum
High Capacity, Low Latency
Built to withstand interference, downtime,
unpredictable RF environments and developed with expansive bandwidth and ultra-low latency.
Built to withstand interference, downtime,
unpredictable RF environments and developed with expansive bandwidth and ultra-low latency.
Security and Control
Keep data local, secure, and always
fully under your control.
fully under your control.
Keep data local, secure, and always
fully under your control.
fully under your control.
Global Scalability
Expand with confidence using licensed
spectrum available worldwide.
spectrum available worldwide.
Expand with confidence using licensed
spectrum available worldwide.
spectrum available worldwide.
Fast Deployment
Stand up private 5G networks in days, not months.
Stand up private 5G networks in days, not months.
Platform Agnostic
Seamlessly integrates with any edge device, application, or IT stack.
Seamlessly integrates with any edge device, application, or IT stack.
Potential Dedicated Spectrum
No contention. No compromise.
Just guaranteed wireless performance.
Just guaranteed wireless performance.
No contention. No compromise.
Just guaranteed wireless performance.
Just guaranteed wireless performance.
XCOM RAN is a next-generation private 5G solution that uses Open RAN architecture with separated CU/DU and RU functions to create wide-area Supercells. Unlike traditional private 5G solutions that rely on a small cell architecture, XCOM RAN eliminates handoffs and delivers 4x the capacity of conventional private 5G networks. The platform operates on shared private 5G spectrum globally and can uniquely leverage Globalstar's licensed Band n53 as a dedicated band, providing interference-free connectivity for mission-critical industrial automation environments.
XCOM RAN is engineered for the warehousing & logistics, manufacturing & robotics, government & defense, construction & mining, and energy, oil, & utilities sectors. These industries require high-capacity, low-latency wireless connectivity for AI-driven industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and mission-critical operations where traditional Wi-Fi and cellular networks struggle with interference, handoffs, and deployment complexity. The XCOM RAN Supercell architecture eliminates handoff overhead and optimizes spectral efficiency, enabling reliable connectivity in the densest industrial environments.
XCOM RAN delivers superior performance for industrial automation compared to Wi-Fi through dedicated spectrum, higher capacity, lower latency, and seamless mobility without handoffs. While Wi-Fi operates on unlicensed spectrum subject to interference and struggles with device density in automation environments, XCOM RAN's private 5G Supercell architecture and optional licensed Band n53 spectrum provides the reliability, security, and predictable performance required for AI-driven robotics, autonomous vehicles, and mission-critical industrial applications.
XCOM RAN uses a Supercell architecture that covers wide areas with fewer radios, eliminating the handoff issues common in traditional small-cell private 5G deployments. The platform delivers approximately 4x the capacity of conventional private 5G systems through software-defined radio technology and Open RAN architecture. XCOM RAN also operates on dedicated licensed Band n53 spectrum from Globalstar, reducing interference and providing predictable performance. This combination enables simpler deployment, lower infrastructure costs, and more reliable connectivity for industrial automation compared to fragmented cellular networks or Wi-Fi systems.
Globalstar's Band n53 is licensed spectrum that XCOM RAN can use as a dedicated band for private 5G deployments. Unlike shared or unlicensed spectrum where interference from neighboring networks can degrade performance, licensed Band n53 provides exclusive, interference-free connectivity. This dedicated spectrum ensures consistent, predictable network performance for mission-critical industrial operations, eliminating the worry of spectrum congestion that affects Wi-Fi and some CBRS-based private wireless solutions.
XCOM RAN simplifies deployment through its Supercell architecture, which requires fewer radios to cover large areas compared to traditional private 5G small cells or dense Wi-Fi access point installations. The Open RAN design uses standardized components and centralized network management, reducing installation complexity and simplifying ongoing maintenance and management. Because XCOM RAN eliminates handoffs for industrial devices in motion, enterprises avoid the RF planning challenges and interference issues common with Wi-Fi or first generation private 5G systems. The software-defined architecture enables remote configuration and updates, minimizing on-site technical requirements.
XCOM RAN delivers complete security and data sovereignty by keeping all network traffic on-premises within the enterprise's private network infrastructure. Unlike public cellular networks or cloud-dependent solutions, XCOM RAN's private 5G architecture ensures that sensitive operational data, automation commands, and industrial control traffic never traverse the public internet or third-party networks. This air-gapped approach meets stringent security requirements for government, defense, critical infrastructure, and manufacturing operations handling proprietary processes or classified information.
XCOM RAN is specifically engineered to support high-density automation environments with its 4x capacity advantage over conventional private 5G solutions. The Supercell architecture eliminates handoff overhead and optimizes spectrum efficiency, enabling reliable connectivity for hundreds of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), IoT sensors, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and industrial control systems operating simultaneously. This makes XCOM RAN ideal for warehouses, manufacturing plants, and logistics facilities implementing AI-driven automation at scale.
XCOM RAN offers global scalability by operating on private 5G shared spectrum allocated internationally, with additional access to Globalstar's licensed Band n53 spectrum. The platform's Open RAN architecture and platform-agnostic design enable deployment across multiple countries and regions, supporting multinational enterprises with standardized private wireless infrastructure. This global reach makes XCOM RAN suitable for organizations with distributed operations in warehousing, manufacturing, energy, and government sectors requiring consistent connectivity worldwide.
XCOM RAN should be evaluated by industrial enterprise decision-makers including CTOs, CIOs, IT/OT infrastructure leaders, network architects, industrial automation directors, VP/Directors of operations, and facilities managers. Organizations implementing or expanding AI-driven automation, autonomous vehicles, robotics, or mission-critical wireless connectivity in warehousing, manufacturing, energy, utilities, construction, mining, government, or defense sectors will benefit from XCOM RAN's performance, security, and spectrum advantages over Wi-Fi and traditional private cellular solutions.