BROWSING: Small Cells

MulteFire deploys LTE solely in the unlicensed 5 GHz band Solving for in-building cellular connectivity is an increasingly pointed problem for venue owners. In the context of Class A real estate, tenants have to have strong, multi-carrier in-building cellular, but, in many cases, carriers aren't...

Unlicensed spectrum creates opportunity for carriers to add capacity and for enterprises to deploy private LTE networks For both voice and data connectivity, as well as support for internet of things-type devices, operators are working to keep up with insatiable and steadily-increasing demand for capacity....

Sprint also working with Altice to use cable plant for small cell deployments As Sprint continues efforts to use small cell deployments to densify its network, the role of partnering with cable companies was again highlighted this week as the carrier announced it would work...

Carrier-certified small cells that can be directly purchased by the enterprise give companies a way to take control of their cellular connectivity needs, but bringing these products to market is complicated. Corning made it clear that it wants to move this market along when...

Look up, and it soon may be likely that you’ll spot a drone, particularly if you’re at a concert or an outdoor public event. Commercial-grade drones are proving to be more than a novelty, and the industry is evolving at a rapid pace. Drone...

40% of operators to deploy 100-350 small cells per square kilometer by 2020 Small cell deployments are poised for a dramatic uptick as operators hone network densification plans as 5G networks come to life, according to new research published by the Small Cell Forum. The paper,...

Small Cell Forum says growth is ramping up A new survey shows that nearly 60% of operators expect to focus on small cells in the first years of 5G deployment, as they roll out targeted densification to support enhanced mobile broadband and other 5G use cases. The...

Airports, subways, etc...a good fit for CBRS small cells The 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band is the subject of much attention in the telecom community. As the U.S. Federal Communications Commission works toward formalizing a three-tiered spectrum access systems to divvy up...

The City of London Corporation said U.K. firm CTIL has already kicked off the deployment of small cells The City of London Corporation announced plans to carry out tests of 5G technology at Guildhall, building on a new public Wi-Fi network switched on in...

Analysts see growth for equipment providers regardless of FCC decision Companies from inside and outside the wireless industry are excited about the Federal Communications Commission's plan to make more spectrum available in the 3550-3700 MHz band. Citizens broadband radio service, or CBRS, could deliver the...

Bell is expanding investment in small cell infrastructure ahead of 5G Canadian telecom operator Bell confirmed it is currently conducting further trials of 5G mobile technology in the 28 GHz and 3.5 GHz ranges. In a release to announce the telco’s quarterly financial results, Bell said...

Sprint will use Altice footprint to deploy thousands of Magic Box small cells The line between telcos and cable companies has been blurring for some time as telcos look to leverage existing network infrastructure and cable companies look to enter the wireless market. This morning...

Sprint says Magic Box contributing to improved average download speeds Amid ongoing discussions regarding a potential merger of Sprint and T-Mobile US, Sprint didn't host a formal earnings call, but today released its Q2 financials. In addition to cutting $400 million in year-over-year expenses as...

One of the biggest challenges to scaling small cell deployments is variability in regulatory regimes--it's difficult to establish a uniform process when the rules are different in every city in the country. To facilitate a speedier evolution to ultra-dense networks, the telecom industry and...

As the world goes digital, people’s daily lives are increasingly dependent on easy access to data, wherever they are. High-quality mobile connectivity can influence where people decide to live, raise the efficiency of their work and increase their relaxation time. By steadily densifying their networks,...

The small cells developer said it is confident that the firm is in a good position to meet the increasing demand for this product HONG KONG- Airspan Networks, a provider of LTE small cells and backhaul technologies, said the company is taking actions to scale...

Analyst: Although 5G standard isn't final, cable companies will have a big role to play DENVER--The 3GPP is tracking to complete the non-standalone variant of the 5G specification with the 5G New Radio specification tracking for completion in mid-2018. Pointing this out during the SCTE...

Charter SVP: Small cells go ‘hand-in-glove’ with cable company network assets; have important role to play in 5G DENVER--As carriers and neutral host providers look to create ultra-dense networks using small cells, cable companies will have increasing opportunities in the wireless market based on the...

Governor Jerry Brown of California waited until the eleventh hour to announce that he would not sign legislation giving his state more authority over how local governments deal with applications for small cells. Brown said he believes local governments need a "more balanced solution"...

Demand for in-building cellular is pointed, but market education gap remains By and large, a modern enterprise needs in-building cellular coverage and capacity. But in the context of commercial real estate owners and managers, there remains a gap in market education, as well as a...

Part 96 of FCC rules could support LTE deployments in shared CBRS spectrum The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has yet to finalize Part 96 rules governing shared access to spectrum in the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) frequencies, 3550 MHz to 3700 MHz. But this...

From business case to technology, enterprises need in-building cellular, but how do you find the solution that's best for you? Often referred to as the fourth utility, right up there with electricity, water and gas, in-building cellular coverage is an imperative for a modern enterprise....

The signature of Governor Jerry Brown is all that California's Senate Bill 649 needs to become the law of the land in the nation's most populous state. Senator Ben Hueso's bill originally passed the Senate with almost unanimous support, then was amended and passed...

With 80% of mobile data already consumed indoors and customers expecting a seamless experience as they move between indoor and outdoor environments, operators and system integrators are under pressure to deliver ubiquitous connectivity. The traditional approach is to rely on macrocells to penetrate...