The economics of deploying cellular networks at scale are increasingly challenging, as demands for higher data rates and better coverage go up, but user willingness to pay higher fees does not. This dichotomy is particularly wide in emerging markets, especially…
London, UK 19th November 2020 Small Cell Forum has welcomed the first release of the Joint Operator Technical Specifications for Neutral Host In-Building (JOTS NHIB), agreed by the four UK mobile network operators, Telefonica O2, EE, Vodafone and 3UK. The…
As a strong advocate of emerging small cell neutral hosting, we at Small Cell Forum are delighted to see the release of the Joint Operator Technical Specifications for Neutral Host In-Building – JOTS NHIB. Before we get too technical, it’s…
SCF agrees on a new board, and sets an agenda focussed on neutral host requirements and small cell Open RAN specifications London, UK 12th November 2020 Small Cell Forum (SCF) is pleased to announce its board for the year ahead…
Small Cell Forum’s usual round of face-to-face events may not be possible this year, but we still managed to hold an extremely successful plenary in virtual form. It was clear that Zoom fatigue has not set in among our members…
Neutral Host and private operators lead new breed of service providers offering multi-operator and bespoke connectivity solutions First comprehensive, industry-backed guide outlines current commercially available services, featuring real-world case studies from wide range of indoor deployment scenarios London, 29 October…
SCF Contributors Qualcomm Technologies, Radisys, Reliance Jio, Picocom, Microchip and Airspan Define Specification to Help Operators Deploy Disaggregated 5G Small Cells London, UK 22nd September 2020 – Small Cell Forum (SCF) today published the first release of the 5G nFAPI…
Perhaps the most important development in the RAN of the 5G era is disaggregation. This splits the network’s functions between multiple elements, supporting a high degree of flexibility and scalability. Operators want even more than that however – a key…
Secure, reliable cellular connectivity now seen as a critical utility – but many businesses and property owners unaware of all the solutions Ubiquitous indoor coverage can be easily achieved today with a range of new technologies and service providers Comprehensive…
Engagement with the enterprise has always been a big part of our work, and this year our members have focused on the property sector in its widest form, from landlords to venues, from offices to ports. The latest move in…
It was a win for small cells and mobile coverage this week, as the US Federal Appeals Court on Wednesday upheld a 2018 decision by the FCC to cap fees for wireless carriers to deploy small cells – an essential…
In the 5G era, small cells will be deployed in a far wider range of scenarios, and the form factors and architectures will be much more varied than in the past. The introduction of virtualized, disaggregated networks means that some…