Five By Five Communications
Field operator using a tablet at an oil and gas plant

Solutions

Private Networks

One unified system for your entire site — installed on-site, running offline, and built around how your operations actually work.

Your Site. Your Network.

Five By Five deploys private network systems with the core infrastructure hosted locally at your facility. That means your operations keep running even when the internet goes down; SCADA, push-to-talk radio, cameras, and field communications all stay live. No dependence on public carriers, no single point of failure...just a purpose-built system that works the way your site needs it to.

Private 5G network infrastructure for industrial facility

At a gas plant or industrial facility, reliable communications aren't a convenience; they're a safety requirement. Our private network puts the core on-site, so your operators, field crews, and control systems are never dependent on an outside connection. Everything from SCADA polling to push-to-talk radio runs locally, with internet connectivity layered on top for remote access and cloud services when it's available.

Field operators carry intrinsically safe tablets and smartphones that connect to the site network wherever they are on site. They can view live process data, access drawings, and communicate with the control room all from the field. The same app works over the internet when they're off-site, so your team stays connected whether they're at the site, at a well site, or on the road.

Because everything runs on one platform, you're not managing a patchwork of vendors and systems. Radio, SCADA, cameras, GPS tracking, and man-down alerting all come through a single network that Five By Five designs, installs, and supports. One call when something needs attention. One system that knows your operation.

Private 5G network diagram for industrial facility

Built for the Field

A Glimpse at the Hardware We Deploy

Every device we specify is purpose-built for industrial environments intrinsically safe, ruggedised, and proven in the field.

Microwave radio tower providing point-to-point backhaul link

Push To Talk 5g radio

i.safe MOBILE IS440.1

The 5G radio ensures secure and failure-free PoC communication via public or campus networks (4G or 5G) or Wi-Fi® in Ex-Zone 1/21. A gateway makes the IS440.1 interoperable with previous radio technologies and enables a seamless integration into existing systems. The 5G radio offers a user-orientated look & feel, a replaceable battery, large buttons for PTT, SOS, talkgroup selection, a powerful front speaker, an ISM interface and a functional fixing clip.

Site Inspection / Plant HMI visibility

i.safe MOBILE IS945.1 Intrinsically Safe Windows® Tablet Device

The 10.1-inch 5G Windows® tablet for data communication in the process industry and in automation integrates seamlessly into the existing system landscape with 4G/5G campus networks or Wi-Fi 6. It is equipped with a powerful, IIoT-optimised chipset from Qualcomm® Technologies, Inc. Other highlights of the robust and easy-to-handle tablet include a 16-pin ISM interface, 12-pin ISM interface for Docking Station, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, a replaceable, long-lasting battery, freely programmable buttons and main and front cameras.

Private LTE 5G antenna on industrial site
Field worker using two-way radio at industrial facility

intrinsically safe cameras

AXIS Explosion-Protected Camera

This explosion-protected camera is designed and certified for Zone and Division 2 according to international standards (ATEX, IECEx, cULus). AXIS P1468-XLE ensures sharp, detailed 4K images under any light conditions. Furthermore, this impact-resistant, outdoor-ready camera includes built-in cybersecurity features.

true high speed scada

Remote Well Site 5G Solutions

As industrial SCADA and automation applications continue to advance, the demands for security, reliability and performance in communication networks have significantly increased. The diversity of topography and wireless spectrum conditions across regions are often difficult to address with any single wireless technology. The MDS™ Orbit industrial wireless platform offers the security, reliability, performance, and wireless adaptability essential for next-generation industrial networks. Orbit empowers customers to implement sophisticated communications through a diverse array of wireless technologies and frequencies. Orbit facilitates communication over cellular, licensed and unlicensed spectrums, Wi-Fi, or power lines, available in various form factors with single or dual radio configurations.

Industrial security surveillance camera mounted outdoors

What the System Delivers

Every capability runs on the same private network no separate vendors, no integration gaps.

Offline-First Local Core

The network core is hosted at your facility. SCADA, radio, and communications keep running during internet outages your operations never stop because a carrier is down.

Intrinsically Safe Devices

Operators carry certified intrinsically safe tablets and smartphones rated for hazardous areas. Full site data and communications in their hands, anywhere on site.

Push-to-Talk with Unlimited Channels

Replace legacy radio infrastructure with software-defined PTT. Create as many talk groups and channels as your operation needs no licensing limits, no hardware constraints.

Man-Down & GPS Positioning

Every device reports its location in real time. Man-down detection triggers automatic alerts if a worker stops moving, giving your safety team immediate situational awareness.

Hi-Speed SCADA to Well Sites

5G cell modems at well sites deliver high-bandwidth SCADA data back to the site. Faster polling, higher-resolution data, and the bandwidth to support cameras at remote locations.

One Vendor. One System.

Radio, SCADA, surveillance, and field communications all run on the same network. No integration headaches, no finger-pointing between vendors Five By Five owns the whole solution.

Why a Private Network

Dedicated Bandwidth

No shared spectrum or congestion. Your network capacity is reserved exclusively for your operations, ensuring consistent throughput when it matters most.

Enhanced Security

Sensitive operational data stays on your network. Private infrastructure eliminates exposure to public carrier vulnerabilities and keeps your SCADA traffic isolated.

Low Latency

Mission-critical applications demand real-time responsiveness. Private networks deliver the low-latency connectivity required for SCADA, automation, and safety systems.

Full Coverage Control

Design your coverage footprint to match your site not a carrier's tower map. We place infrastructure exactly where your operations need it.

Seamless Integration

Connect your existing systems — surveillance cameras, IoT devices, two-way radios, and enterprise applications over a single unified network.

24/7 Managed Support

Our team monitors your network around the clock and responds rapidly to any issue, keeping your operations connected and your downtime to a minimum.

Industries We Serve

Oil & Gas
Gas Processing Plants
Mining
Utilities & Energy
Forestry
Public Safety
Construction
Remote Work Camps

Ready to Unify Your Operations?

Talk to our team about designing a private network for your facility — from the site floor to the furthest well site.

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