Meeting the network capacity needs of operators now while building a solid 5G foundation is where CommScope is focused. We will be displaying a multitude of network solutions at Mobile World Congress 2017, centered around major areas of operator concern. Check out this short video for…
If you’re heading to Mobile World Congress this year, you’ll be inundated with talk of 5G. Whether you are eager to be in the first wave of 5G by 2020, or see it as a long term option for your…
Wireless network operators are acquiring new frequency bands to add to their networks in order to better support subscribers. New spectrum requires new cell site antennas that support the latest frequency bands. With Mobile World Congress 2017 coming soon, I…
SCF Chair David Orloff (AT&T) reflects on the build up to his first Mobile World Congress. I am very excited about my first Mobile World Congress as chair of Small Cell Forum. More than ever before, SCF’s work will be…
In our latest blog SCF Awards Chair of Judges Caroline Gabriel shares her view of the awards process, with useful insight into just what the judges are looking for. It’s hard to believe that the Small Cell Forum awards are…
CommScope believes there are three fundamental strategies for achieving the 5G vision: densification, virtualization and optimization. Network operators will need more cell sites, more backhaul and more fiber for 5G. Wireless networks are going to become more like data centers in the core and RAN…
SCF publishes materials focused on connectivity for the hospitality sector as the Marriott International and Grange Hotel Chains join as founding members of the Enterprise Advisory Council London, UK – 9th February 2017 – Small Cell Forum (SCF), the telecoms…
Collaboration with Node-H and Arcadyan Technology Corporation Cost-effectively Addresses Indoor Cellular Deployment Challenges NASHUA, N.H. – February 9th, 2017 – Parallel Wireless, Inc., the pioneer in making cellular network deployments as easy and as cost-effective as Wi-Fi today, announced a…
Small Cell Forum is creating an Enterprise Advisory Council (EAC) to help deepen industry links with the Enterprise market – and we want your input. The EAC will be a core part of the work by our Enterprise Task…
SCF Chair David Orloff rounds up a landmark year for small cells. Looking back on 2016, it’s clear that this has been a landmark year for SCF, and of course for me, having taken over the chair’s role in September….
Industry associations identify technology’s immediate value to enterprise and operators and provide guidance on cell siting and streamlining process for multi-operator deployments London, UK and Bellevue, WA, USA, 19 December 2016 – Small Cell Forum (SCF) and 5G Americas today…
The UK’s National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has criticized the level of coverage achieved so far with 4G and urged early action to improve service availability, including preparation for 5G. The organization’s report particularly highlighted the role small cells will play…