Systems and methods described herein utilize 5G New Radio (NR) radio access network (RAN) architecture and NR capabilities to realize private NR networks. The private NR networks can operate in unlicensed or shared radio frequency (RF) spectrum using 5G NR standards. A base station stores a private network identifier for a private NR RAN. The base station transmits the private network identifier within remaining minimum system information (RMSI) or other system information (OSI) on a shared downlink channel. The private network identifier indicates support of private network operations for the private NR RAN by the base station. The base station receives, in response to transmitting the private network identifier, an attach request from an end device that is provisioned for access to the private NR RAN.