Suppliers of small cells and the components that differentiate them are heading into Mobile World Congress with confidence, as their solutions finally start to gain traction in the market. AT&T …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">HetNet News: ABI projects rapid growth for in-building wireless >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
ABI Research projects a 14% compound annual growth rate for the in-building wireless market in the next few years, increasing from a forecast $4.4 billion market in 2014 to more …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">HetNet News: Fibertech activates small cell site; Aruba sees boost for 802.11ac >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
Fiber optic broadband provider Fibertech Networks said that it has activated what it believes is the first outdoor metro small cell site in the country. Fibertech did not name the “wireless …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">White Paper: Small Cells, Big Challenge: A Definitive Guide to Designing HetNets >
Learn why HetNets have incredible potential but several challenges–all addressed in this informative white paper. As the number of mobile connections overtakes our global population, we rely more than ever …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">PCIA, HetNet Forum ask FCC to streamline small cell rules >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
Two industry groups that support wireless infrastructure are asking the Federal Communications Commission to “categorically exclude” distributed antenna systems and small cell deployments from environmental and historic review processes. PCIA–The Wireless …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Blinq Networks intros new adaptive system for small cell backhaul >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
Blinq Networks has unveiled a new adaptive non-line-of-sight (NLOS) backhaul system for small cells that aims to solve several of the challenges of small cell deployment: support for multi-standard small …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Analyst Angle: Go-to-market tune ups for small cell infrastructure players >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Tower providers, fiber players, integrators and others are focused on capturing business from the next round of U.S. mobile infrastructure expansion – small cells.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Sponsored: Galtronics Announces Low Profile MIMO Omni Antenna >
Introducing the PEAR M5542i from Galtronics. Today the company announced this low profile, MIMO, PIM Certified iDAS antenna, available commercially for cost-effective in-building small cell LTE applications. Low Profile, 8.19″ PIM …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">White Paper: A Single Source of Truth – End-to-End Wireless Network Lifecycle Management for Small Cells >by Kyle Welchby Kyle Welch
With wireless industry professionals working to keep up with the exponentially growing demand for data, industry partners are turning to small cells to effectively expand coverage and capacity of their …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">2014 Predictions: LTE, small cells and ‘inside-out’ in store for mobile networks >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Forward-looking operators who are not deploying LTE yet will use 2014 to update their network equipment and architecture, preparing their networks for the arrival of LTE.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">2014 Predictions: Wi-Fi, Hotspot 2.0, small cells set to alter wireless landscape >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
There’s a seismic shift headed our way in the wireless industry. Many vendors, providers and developers will be caught off-balance as they scramble to adapt to new standards, forge new partnerships
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">2014 Predictions: Enterprises start to transition from Wi-Fi access to full mobile with 3G, 4G >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
2014 will be the beginning of a seven-year enterprise transition from 80% capital expenditure to 80% operating expenditure spending on mobility, opening the door to a $100 billion mobile managed services opportunity for mobile operators.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">2014 Predictions: Six trends the telecom industry should look out for in 2014 >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
It’s that time of year again – time to hop into our DeLoreans and make the short leap forward to 2014. What will the coming year bring for telecom? What technologies will make waves and
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">2014 Predictions: Network security, NFV and the ‘Internet of things’ >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Last year was a defining year in the communications industry, thanks to the broader commercial rollouts of LTE networks, carriers trialing small cell deployments more extensively
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">2014 Predictions: Small cells, hetnets set to flourish >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
In 2013, we saw unprecedented growth of wireless data with no signs of slowing down. In order to respond to this unabated growth, we expect operators will utilize a wide range
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reader Forum: 10 questions on ‘5G’ >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
As 2014 approaches, conversations around “4G” almost seem antiquated. That’s not to say 4G is old news, but the buzz and excitement around the promise of 4G isn’t as prominent as years past.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Dissecting the path for Wi-Fi offload, 5G >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
As wireless carriers continue to struggle with maintaining network integrity in the face of growing consumer demand, the move towards offloading some data traffic through unlicensed Wi-Fi connections has gained …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Intel will buy Mindspeed wireless business >
Intel is buying the wireless assets of small cell expert Mindspeed, which agreed last month to be acquired by MACOM. Mindspeed said at that time that it would find a …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Small Cell Forum releases round two of guidance for deployments >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
The Small Cell Forum has made public its “release two” for technical documents, market drivers and advice on deployment of small cell networks for the enterprise. Gordon Mansfield, chairman of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">HetNet News: Amdocs launches new small cell, Wi-Fi products >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
Amdocs is moving into network-based solutions for small cells and Wi-Fi with the goal of helping service providers better monetize heterogeneous networks. The company has launched its Amdocs Small Cell …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Analyst Angle: Small cell – what’s the deal (is it real?) >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Small cells may be one of the hottest topics in the wireless infrastructure space today, but their impact has yet to show in the United States and many are beginning to question their relevancy:
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Small cells: Suppliers race to provide multimode solutions >
More than three quarters for mobile operators say they want multimode capability when deploying small cells. Multimode does not just mean 3G/LTE; operators also want solutions that integrate Wi-Fi. AT&T, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Small cells: Carriers focus on handoffs to legacy networks >
Small cells may be a lifesaver for networks drowning in data, but like lifeboats tossed from a ship, small cells need a connection in order to deliver. That connection to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">FCC sets workshop date for 3.5 GHz band spectrum use >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
The Federal Communications Commission is moving forward with plans to free up spectrum in the 3550-3650 MHz band for use by small cell network deployments and spectrum sharing, announcing it …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">HetNet News: DragonWave offers 60 GHz small cells >by Kelly Hillby Kelly Hill
DragonWave has new commercially available small cell products. The company said it now offers 60 GHz technology in its Horizon Compact+ and Avenue Link product lines, and that they have …