As the neutral host sector continues to expand its role in delivering connectivity across the UK, there is increasing recognition of the importance of collaboration between mobile network operators, neutral host providers and local government to enable cost-effective deployment of…
We kicked off our 2026 webinar programme with a fascinating exploration of small cells and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), following the recent publication of our paper on this subject (download here). Watch the recording below for: Want to get involved with…
Once again, the SCF Mobile Network Awards will be announced at Small Cells World Summit (SCWS) in London, held in June 2026 and entries are now officially open! SCF (Small Cell Forum) is the global trade organization committed to accelerating…
SCF (Small Cell Forum) today set out its perspective on the small cell market in 2026, highlighting why the coming year is critical in determining how effectively the industry capitalizes on the next phase of deployment growth. Analysis published by…
Small Cells World Summit 2025 in Saudi Arabia, part of Connected World KSA, brought together operators, vendors, regulators, and technology leaders for two days of deep discussion on how the Kingdom’s connectivity landscape is rapidly evolving and how this translates…
As 5G deployment gathers pace across the Middle East, effective regulation is critical to ensuring sustainable, inclusive growth. For Ali Ahmed, R&D Manager at ACES, that means helping bridge the gap between regional priorities and international best practice. Recently appointed…
Small Cell Forum (SCF) has published its Market Forecast Report 2025, revealing that the small cell market is entering a new phase of resilient growth and technology maturity. This year’s baseline forecast reflects a strong outlook with expected small cell…
Thank you to everyone who registered for the FAPI 10 webinar. We’re pleased to announce the recording is now available below. The webinar included presentations by Andrei Radulescu, from Qualcomm and the FAPI Rapporteur, as well as representatives from Reliance Jio, Radisys,…
We’re pleased to announce the publication today of 5G FAPI 10th edition, the latest update of our flagship 5G FAPI suite. As ever, the latest edition contains a number of new elements, but it also marks a significant point in…
If ever there was a vehicle to distil all the key themes in the small cells industry, the barriers to deployment, the growing opportunities, and more in just two days, then SCWS was it. From the highly commercial to the…
We’re pleased to announce that SCF has recently launched a 6G Taskforce to complement our broader work agenda. SCF has always taken a pragmatic approach to the telecoms industry and as such the primary focus of the forum remains on…
This year’s categories have been updated to accommodate new areas of the wireless connectivity industry including AI, cloudification and Open RAN SCF (Small Cell Forum), the global trade organization committed to accelerating the sustainable digital transformation of industry, enterprise and…