Vitec and LG partner to deliver IPTV over private 5G networks

This partnership addresses the high-bandwidth, low-latency demands of enterprise video that standard Wi-Fi often fails to meet in dense environments. By utilizing licensed spectrum via private 5G, venues can scale display networks and support temporary installations with greater reliability than shared wireless bands. For the broader ecosystem, this signals a shift toward 5G as a viable backbone for professional AV-over-IP, challenging traditional fixed Ethernet and Wi-Fi-based distribution. Watch for initial adoption rates in Tier 1 stadiums and transportation hubs where physical cabling updates are structurally cost-prohibitive.

The expansion of private 5G into the media and entertainment sector follows a broader industrial push led by major telecommunications and cloud providers. Per Verizon (June 2025), more than half of surveyed stadium operators have already installed private 5G networks, primarily to support back-of-house operations and secure internal communications. This trend was prominent during Super Bowl LIX in 2025, where Verizon deployed over 500 mmWave radios to manage the massive uplink demands of 80,000 fans, whose data production for live-streaming and social media surpassed their download consumption for the first time.

LG Electronics has been aggressively positioning itself as a vertically integrated provider in this space. According to Chosun (April 2026), LG formalized its entry into the common carrier and communications solutions market following successful internal deployments at its Tennessee and South Korean smart factories. The company has also secured "Domestic Network Equipment Certification" from the Korea Association of Network Industries, a credential that supports its bids for public and enterprise 5G projects across diverse sectors including logistics centers and university hospitals.

Institutional analysts see significant headroom for this technology. Per Grand View Research (December 2025), the global private 5G network market was valued at approximately $3.89 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $150.66 billion by 2033. While manufacturing currently dominates the market share due to Industry 4.0 applications, the media and entertainment vertical is emerging as a high-growth segment. This is driven by the need for deterministic low latency in content production, as demonstrated by Amazon MGM Studios (December 2025), which utilized AWS-based remote production workflows for 70 global productions in 2025.