Every so often, a market forecast comes along with numbers so dazzling that they almost beg for skepticism. ABI Research’s claim of a 63% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for private 5G until 2029—projecting a $19.4 billion market—fits that bill. Private 5G is positioned as the technological leap forward that broadcasters, OTT providers, and video-centric enterprises need. But will it truly dominate Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), as some suggest? Private 5G certainly has its appeal in media. Ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) are tantalizing for live event streaming and next-gen broadcast workflows. The deterministic performance of private 5G networks could transform mission-critical operations, from remote production to automated video processing. Yet, the price and complexity of deployment remain hurdles—not to mention…