Enterprises can now connect people and devices in three distinct ways: Wi-Fi 6/7 inside buildings, laptops with built-in 5G modems, and private 5G networks for operational sites. Comparisons usually focus on peak speed, yet the three follow very different cost curves, and those curves say far more about where each one fits. Disclaimer: All cost figures in this post are based on published reference prices and planning assumptions. They are meant for comparing the options with each other, not as quotes or budgets. Actual costs will vary by vendor, model, country and location, taxes and duties, currency, contract terms and negotiated discounts. Please validate with your own vendors before making decisions.