EU Digital Networks Act must tackle practical barriers to 5G deployment, says Small Cell Forum
SCF calls for clearer municipal infrastructure access, more practical small cell deployment rules and greater legal certainty for neutral host models…
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SCF announces winners of the 2026 Mobile Network Awards
Small Cell Forum (SCF) has announced the winners of the 2026 SCF Mobile Network Awards, recognising outstanding achievement across small cells, private networks, neutral host, Open RAN, emerging technologies and the wider wireless connectivity ecosystem. The SCF Mobile Network Awards…
Ryan Husbands: applying DARTS insights to real-world disaggregated RAN deployment
As mobile networks evolve towards more flexible and open architectures, there is growing focus on how disaggregation can support scalable and efficient deployment across a range of environments. This includes understanding how different functional splits and transport options perform in…
SCF highlights shared infrastructure opportunities and strategies in new stadium connectivity guide
Small Cell Forum (SCF) has published Stadium and sports venue connectivity, a new industry guide setting out small cell deployment models for high-density venue environments Stadiums, sports arenas and live event venues represent some of the most complex in-building connectivity…
Jussi Kahtava: building regulatory visibility for small cells in Europe ahead of WRC-27
With the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27) set to take place in Shanghai in October 2027, national regulatory authorities across Europe are preparing positions on spectrum decisions that will shape the future of mobile communications. These decisions will impact not…
Why the SCF Mobile Network Awards are different, and why you should enter
Industry awards are everywhere. Some celebrate longevity, some reward relationships, and some – if we’re honest – exist primarily to sell tables at a dinner. The SCF Mobile Network Awards are none of those things, and it’s worth explaining why…
SCF publishes call to action to kickstart India’s densification
India’s telecoms history has been and is one of massive opportunity and investment, whose practical impact deserves and has the potential to be enhanced by identifying and removing bureaucratic frictions. In a survey conducted in 2025, Indian mobile operators and…
SCWS 2026 agenda reflects defining year for small cells
Registration is now open for Small Cells World Summit (SCWS) 2026, which returns to the Shaw Theatre and conference suite at Pullman London St Pancras on 2-3 June 2026. Forecast as a defining year for small cells, with demand growing…
Nick Wiggin: accelerating small cell deployment by driving collaboration between industry and local government
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…
Small cell and Non-Terrestrial Networks webinar
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…
SCF Mobile Network Awards 2026 – open for entries!
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 points to 2026 as critical year for small cell deployment progress
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…