From open architectures and mission-critical specifications, to the policy and regulation that enables shared infrastructure and new business models – SCF’s 2023 work program has long-term and sustainable deployments at the heart of its mission. The new year brings fresh…
Latest release and updates are part of SCF’s commitment to maintain FAPI as the leading small cells open standard for the industry LONDON, 19 December 2022; SCF (Small Cell Forum), the global organization supporting the evolution and adoption of low-cost,…
At the Smart Cities Expo World Congress this month, Small Cell Forum (SCF) continued its collaboration with the UK Government’s Department for International Trade hosting the third in a series of workshops that explore opportunities around private networks. This workshop…
London, UK, 2 November, 2022 – SCF (Small Cell Forum), the global organization supporting the evolution and adoption of low-cost, agile mobile infrastructure, today announced its new Chair, Mark Reudink, Head of Technology Strategy at Crown Castle. Mark is a…
Company name: Ontix Company overview: Ontix provides next-generation wireless infrastructure using a range of solutions (including indoor and outdoor Small Cells) that have been engineered to meet the demands of mobile operators, local authorities, commercial real estate owners, and property…
Last month finally saw India’s telecoms regulator, TRAI, concluding the country’s first auction of 5G spectrum, after many delays and disputes. This will kickstart one of the world’s largest roll-outs of 5G networks, in deployments that are expected to include…
Connected Britain takes place between 20 – 21 September 2022, in London. This year’s theme is ‘The Future of UK Connectivity’. The event brings together people from across the industry to discuss the regulatory and financial landscape of digital infrastructure…
25 AUGUST, 2022, LONDON, UK – SCF (Small Cell Forum), the global membership organization committed to supporting agile, low-cost mobile infrastructure through small cells, today announced it has welcomed four new companies to the Forum – Ontix, O-Cubes, Microamp, and…
London, UK, 27 July 2022 – Small Cell Forum (SCF) today announced the release of three updated specifications within the 5G FAPI suite – 5G FAPI PHY API, 5G FAPI: P19 RF and Digital Frontend Control API, and 5G nFAPI. The…
Neutral hosts that provide shared infrastructure to many service providers will be essential to the at-scale deployment of small cells in many scenarios. Economic analysis and early case studies show that shared infra can dramatically improve a network’s cost and…
Every year, Small Cell Forum publishes the industry’s definitive view of the status of deployments and its forecasts for the five years ahead. Every year, some of the findings reinforce the importance of consistent trends, such as the diversification of…
London, UK, 7 July 2022 – Small Cell Forum (SCF) has released its latest market forecast report. The report, available here, based on a survey of 101 service providers, confirms the continuing growth of the small cell market, while…