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…
First-of-a-kind release, informed and supported by unique industry research, provides architecture preferences for various deployment scenarios and concise definitions of 5G small cells through 2025 Common interfaces and design frameworks key for interoperability and scale London, UK 14 July 2020…
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…
Small Cell Forum’s 2021 work program drives digital transformation across connected communities, smart cities and buildings, Industry 4.0 and IoT Latest SCF market forecast shows critical role of small cells in providing digital infrastructure to support economic recovery London, UK…
Virtual ceremony recognizes and celebrates buoyant market as industry transitions to the 5G era London, UK 2 July 2020 – Small Cell Forum (SCF) today announced the winners of the SCF Small Cell Awards for 2020, recognizing and celebrating excellence,…
New analysis outlines significant market opportunities and details work required to realize the potential of combined small cell/edge solutions London, UK, 10th June 2020 – Small Cell Forum (SCF) today published research setting out how edge computing will impact the…
Edge computing is emerging as a significant opportunity for network operators, and one that can enhance the business case for 4G and 5G in multiple ways. Because the edge cloud is, by its nature, highly distributed, it has clear synergies…