Systems, methods and computer software are disclosed for providing a bubble network are described. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed including providing an isolated base station having a coverage area, providing a local HetNet Gateway (HNG) disposed within the coverage area and in communication with the isolated base station, providing a local Evolved Packet Core (EPC) in communication with the local HNG and disposed within the coverage area, and wherein the bubble network is disconnected from a mobile operator core network.