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…
Blog authored by the SCF Regulatory and Policy Group, with content activity led by Ana Urban Atance, Regulatory and EU Affairs, Cellnex Telecom While the adoption of 5G has advanced significantly, challenges remain in terms of deploying SAWAPs (Small Area…
New 5G FAPI updates include ASIC-friendly signalling, enhanced support for eMIMO precoders and more SCF London, UK, 11 February 2025 – Small Cell Forum (SCF), the global trade organization committed to accelerating the sustainable digital transformation of industry, enterprises and…
If you missed our latest webinar ‘A deep dive into connectivity in the MENA region’, find the full recording below. The webinar explores the telecoms market in the Middle East and North Africa region, diving deep into regional market dynamics…
On the 18 and 19 November, SCF hosted SCWS Saudi Arabia as part of the Connected World conference, the first time SCWS has been in the Middle East. In keeping with Small Cells World Summit’s unique approach, the two-day conference…
Access to broadband connectivity is critical for cities, towns, enabling their communities to work, learn, and engage in society. Small cells can provide and improve broadband access and coverage. However, regulatory processes in many municipalities remain lengthy, complex, and costly….