The HetNet Ecosystem (Small Cells, Carrier Wi-Fi, C-RAN & DAS): 2017 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts
Report Information Release Year: 2017 Number of Pages: 1,000 Number of Figures: 271 Report Overview Driven by the growing demand for in-building wireless coverage and the huge influx of mobile data traffic, conventional macrocells alone are no longer deemed sufficient to handle the needs of today's wireless subscribers. In addition, the imminent adoption of centimeter and millimeter wave spectrum, to support higher data rates in 5G networks, necessitates the usage of much smaller cell sizes. To cope with growing capacity and coverage requirements, mobile operators are significantly increasing their investments in a variety of Heterogeneous Network or HetNet infrastructure technologies such as strategically deployed small cells, carrier Wi-Fi and DAS (Distributed Antenna System) networks. Adding further to the heterogeneity is the shift towards C-RAN (Centralized RAN) architecture, where centralized baseband functionality is shared across a large number of distributed radio nodes to deliver benefits such as resource pooling, multi-cell coordination, network extensibility and energy efficiency. SNS Research estimates that global spending on small cells, carrier Wi-Fi, C-RAN and DAS will reach more than $15 Billion by the end of 2017, as mobile operators remain committed to tackle the continued growth of mobile data traffic and evolving coverage requirements. At present, the HetNet market is facing a paradigm shift with multiple advancements ranging from small cell virtualization and neutral hosting to the adoption of unlicensed and shared spectrum. In conjunction with 5G and LTE Advanced network rollouts, these advancements will fuel the market to grow at a CAGR of over 18% between 2017 and 2020. The “HetNet Ecosystem (Small Cells, Carrier Wi-Fi, C-RAN & DAS): 2017 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts” report presents an in-depth assessment of the HetNet ecosystem including enabling technologies, key trends, market drivers, challenges, standardization, regulatory landscape, deployment models, use cases, vertical markets, service provider case studies, opportunities, future roadmap, value chain, ecosystem player profiles and strategies. The report also presents forecasts for HetNet infrastructure investments from 2017 till 2030. The forecasts cover 6 individual submarkets and 6 regions. The report comes with an associated Excel datasheet suite covering quantitative data from all numeric forecasts presented in the report. More information is available at: [1]http://www.snstelecom.com/hetnet Topics Covered The report covers the following topics: * HetNet ecosystem * Market drivers and barriers * Enabling technologies and key architectural components for small cells, carrier Wi-Fi, C-RAN and DAS * Integration, offloading and SON (Self-Organizing Network) technologies * Key trends including RAN disaggregation; small cell virtualization; unlicensed and shared spectrum usage; and neutral hosting * Complementary technologies and concepts including millimeter wave radio access; MEC (Mobile Edge Computing); FWA (Fixed Wireless Access); control and user plane separation; and network slicing * Small cell backhaul and C-RAN fronthaul technologies * HetNet use cases and deployment models including SCaaS (Small Cells-as-a-Service) * Enterprise RAN; rural small cells; and tactical small cells for military and public safety applications * Over 30 case studies of service provider HetNet deployments * Regulatory landscape and standardization * Industry roadmap and value chain * Profiles and strategies of over 500 leading ecosystem players * Strategic recommendations for HetNet infrastructure vendors and mobile operators * Market analysis and forecasts from 2017 till 2030 Forecast Segmentation Market forecasts are provided for each of the following submarkets and their subcategories: Small Cells * Air Interface Technology Segmentation + 2G & 3G + LTE + 5G NR (New Radio) * Deployment Model Segmentation + Indoor + Outdoor * RAN Architecture Segmentation + Standalone + C-RAN * Use Case Segmentation + Residential + Enterprise + Urban + Rural & Suburban * Cell Size Segmentation + Femtocells + Picocells + Microcells Small Cell Backhaul * Technology Segmentation + DSL + Ethernet + Microwave + Millimeter Wave + Satellite + Fiber & Others Carrier Wi-Fi * Submarket Segmentation + Access Points + Access Point Controllers * Integration Approach Segmentation + Standalone Wi-Fi Hotspots + Managed Wi-Fi Offload C-RAN * Air Interface Technology Segmentation + 3G & LTE + 5G NR * Deployment Model Segmentation + Indoor + Outdoor * Cell Size Segmentation + Small Cells + Macrocells * Submarket Segmentation + BBUs (Baseband Units) + RRHs (Remote Radio Heads) C-RAN Fronthaul * Technology Segmentation + Dedicated Fiber + WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) + OTN (Optical Transport Network) + PON (Passive Optical Network) + Ethernet + Microwave + Millimeter Wave + G.Fast & Others DAS * Deployment Model Segmentation + Indoor + Outdoor Regional Markets * Asia Pacific * Eastern Europe * Latin & Central America * Middle East & Africa * North America * Western Europe Key Questions Answered The report provides answers to the following key questions: * How big is the HetNet opportunity? * What trends, challenges and barriers are influencing its growth? * How is the ecosystem evolving by segment and region? * What will the market size be in 2020 and at what rate will it grow? * Which submarkets will see the highest percentage of growth? * How can HetNet infrastructure investments improve wireless coverage and alleviate congestion in mobile operator networks? * Can virtualized small cells reduce the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) of HetNet deployments? * How are mobile operators leveraging small cells to deliver cost-effective wireless coverage in rural areas? * What is the commercial status of unlicensed and shared spectrum technologies? * How are small cell, DAS and Wi-Fi specialists addressing requirements for multi-operator neutral host networks? * What are the prospects of microwave and millimeter wave transport networking platforms for small cell backhaul and C-RAN fronthaul? * Will mobile operators adopt WiGig and other non-3GPP technologies to complement 5G network rollouts? * Who are the key market players, what is their market share and what are their strategies? * What strategies should HetNet infrastructure vendors and mobile operators adopt to remain competitive? Report Pricing Single User License: USD 2,500 Company Wide License: USD 3,500 Ordering Process Please contact James Bennett on [email protected] And provide the following information: Report License - (Single User/Company Wide) Name - Email - Job Title - Company - Payment Method - (Credit Card/Wire Transfer) Table of Contents 1 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Executive Summary 1.2 Topics Covered 1.3 Forecast Segmentation 1.4 Key Questions Answered 1.5 Key Findings 1.6 Methodology 1.7 Target Audience 1.8 Companies & Organizations Mentioned 2 Chapter 2: An Overview of Small Cells, Carrier Wi-Fi, C-RAN & DAS 2.1 An Evolving Heterogeneous Networking Ecosystem 2.1.1 The Growing Demand for Mobile Broadband 2.1.2 Is LTE the Answer to All Capacity Problems? 2.1.3 HetNets: An Evolution of Network Topology 2.2 Small Cells 2.2.1 What Are Small Cells? 2.2.2 Why Deploy Small Cells? 2.2.3 Small Cell Categories 2.2.3.1 Femtocells 2.2.3.2 Picocells 2.2.3.3 Microcells 2.3 Carrier Wi-Fi 2.3.1 Carrier Wi-Fi Integration Approaches 2.3.2 Standalone Hotspots 2.3.3 Managed Offload 2.3.3.1 SIM-Based Wi-Fi Offload 2.3.3.2 RAN Integrated Wi-Fi Access 2.4 C-RAN (Centralized RAN) 2.4.1 What is C-RAN? 2.4.2 Architectural Benefits and Challenges 2.4.3 Key Architectural Components 2.4.3.1 RRHs (Remote Radio Heads) 2.4.3.2 BBUs (Baseband Units) 2.4.3.3 Fronthaul 2.5 Cloud RAN: Virtualizing C-RAN 2.5.1 Leveraging Commodity Technologies 2.5.2 Moving RAN to the Cloud 2.6 DAS (Distributed Antenna System) 2.6.1 What is DAS? 2.6.2 Passive DAS 2.6.3 Active DAS 2.6.4 Hybrid DAS 2.7 Other Options for Offloading Mobile Network Coverage and Capacity 2.7.1 Macrocell Network and Spectrum Expansion 2.7.2 Caching & Mobile CDNs (Content Delivery Networks) 2.8 The Business Case: Key Market Drivers 2.8.1 Capacity & Coverage Improvement: Addressing the Mobile Data Traffic Tsunami 2.8.2 Endorsement from the Mobile Operator Community 2.8.3 In-Building & Enterprise Coverage Requirements 2.8.4 Capacity Offload in Congested Urban Environments 2.8.5 Cost-Effective Rural Coverage 2.8.6 CapEx Savings 2.8.7 Non-Expandability of Macrocell Networks 2.8.8 Impact of 5G Rollouts 2.9 Challenges & Inhibitors to the HetNet Ecosystem 2.9.1 Interference with Macrocell Infrastructure & Spectrum Constraints 2.9.2 Conflicting HetNet Offerings 2.9.3 Fronthaul & Backhaul Investments 2.9.4 Migration from Legacy Architectures 2.9.5 Economic Constraints & Deployment Challenges 2.9.6 Security Concerns 3 Chapter 3: Integration & Offloading Technology 3.1 Integrating Small Cells into the Mobile Network 3.1.1 Integration into 3G Networks 3.1.1.1 Iuh based Integration: Residential & Enterprise Femtocells 3.1.1.2 Iub: Microcells, Picocells and Femtocells 3.1.2 S1: Integration into LTE Networks 3.1.2.1 eNB Small Cell Architecture 3.1.2.2 HeNB Small Cell Architecture 3.1.3 Integration into 5G NR (New Radio) Networks 3.1.3.1 Non-Standalone Operation with LTE 3.1.3.2 NG2 & NG3: NextGen (Next Generation) System Architecture 3.2 Integrating C-RAN into the Mobile Network 3.2.1 CPRI (Common Public Radio Interface) 3.2.2 OBSAI (Open Base Station Architecture Initiative) 3.2.3 ORI (Open Radio Interface) 3.2.4 Ethernet 3.3 Wi-Fi: The Evolution from an Ethernet Extension to Mobile RAN Integration 3.4 Enabling Technologies for Wi-Fi and Cellular RAN Interoperability 3.4.1 ANDSF (Access Network Discovery and Selection Function) 3.4.1.1 Enabling Seamless Mobility 3.4.1.2 Commercial Availability of ANDSF Solutions 3.4.2 Hotspot 2.0 3.4.2.1 Discovery - 802.11u 3.4.2.2 Encryption - 802.11i (WPA2) 3.4.2.3 Authentication – 802.1x (EAP) 3.4.2.4 OMA (Open Mobile Alliance) DM (Device Management) 3.4.2.5 Passpoint Wi-Fi Certification 3.4.3 NGH (Next Generation Hotspot) 3.4.3.1 Working Alongside Hotspot 2.0 3.4.3.2 Enabling Seamless Mobile Network Connectivity 3.4.4 I-WLAN (Interworking Wireless LAN) 3.4.5 WISPr (Wireless Internet Service Provider Roaming) 3.4.6 MSAP (Mobility Services Advertisement Protocol) 3.5 Small Cell and Mobile Core Offloading Technologies 3.5.1 LIPA (Local IP Access) 3.5.1.1 Is LIPA Specifically for Small Cells? 3.5.1.2 Use Case Example: Local Network Multimedia Access 3.5.2 SIPTO (Selected IP Traffic Offload) 3.5.2.1 Use Case Example: Core Network Offload 3.5.2.2 The Downside: Is SIPTO Suitable for All Traffic Profiles? 3.5.3 IFOM (IP Flow Mobility and Seamless Offload) 3.5.3.1 Enabling Seamless Integration between Wi-Fi and 3GPP RANs 3.6 Wi-Fi and Cellular RAN Integration: Commercial Implementations for Address HetNet Challenges 3.6.1 Wi-Fi Integration into Macrocell and Small Cell Base Stations 3.6.2 Policy Driven Control 3.6.3 Enabling Wi-Fi Calling: Dynamic Switching between Wi-Fi and LTE 3.7 Integration of SON (Self-Organizing Network) Capabilities 3.7.1 Enabling Plug-and-play Functionality 3.7.2 Enhancing HetNet Performance 4 Chapter 4: Key Trends in Next-Generation HetNet Infrastructure 4.1 RAN Disaggregation: Blurring the Lines Between Small Cells and C-RAN 4.1.1 Fully Centralized Baseband Processing: PHY-RF Split 4.1.2 Partially Centralized Functional Splits 4.1.2.1 Intra-PHY Split 4.1.2.2 MAC-PHY Split 4.1.2.3 Intra-MAC Split 4.1.2.4 RLC-MAC Split 4.1.2.5 Intra-RLC Split 4.1.2.6 PDCP-RLC Split 4.1.2.7 RRC-PDCP Split 4.2 Small Cell Virtualization 4.2.1 Overview of RAN Virtualization 4.2.2 Why Virtualize Small Cells? 4.2.3 Next-Generation Small Cells: Hardware vs. Software-Based Architecture 4.2.3.1 Performance 4.2.3.2 Cost 4.2.3.3 Other Market Factors 4.2.4 Review of Existing Virtualized Small Cell Deployments 4.3 Unlicensed & Shared Spectrum Usage 4.3.1 Bringing the Simplicity of Wi-Fi to LTE & 5G Small Cells 4.3.2 Key Technology Options for Spectrum Sharing & Aggregation 4.3.2.1 LSA (Licensed Shared Access): Two-Tiered Sharing 4.3.2.2 SAS (Spectrum Access System): Three-Tiered Sharing 4.3.2.3 LAA (License Assisted Access) & LTE-U: Licensed & Unlicensed Spectrum Aggregation 4.3.2.4 New Mechanisms for 60 GHz Unlicensed Spectrum Sharing 4.3.2.5 MulteFire 4.3.2.6 LWA (LTE – Wi-Fi Link Aggregation) 4.3.2.7 LWIP (LTE WLAN integration with IPSec Tunnel) 4.3.2.8 MPTCP Based LTE – Wi-Fi Aggregation 4.3.3 Commercial Status 4.4 Neutral Hosting 4.4.1 A Win-Win for Mobile Operators and Hosts 4.4.2 Moving Towards Multi-Operator Small Cells 4.4.2.1 Commercial Multi-Operator Small Cell Offerings 4.4.2.2 Disruptive DAS Products 4.4.3 Synergies with Spectrum Sharing & Small Cell Virtualization 4.5 Moving Towards Higher Frequencies 4.5.1 Higher Frequency & Millimeter Wave Small Cells 4.5.2 Potential Usage of 60 GHz WiGig Technology 4.6 Small Cells for Rural Coverage 4.6.1 Review of Mobile Operator Commitments 4.6.2 How Are Vendors Addressing the Market? 4.6.3 How Big is the Opportunity? 4.7 Other Trends 4.7.1 UDN (Ultra Dense Networks) 4.7.2 MEC (Multi-Access Edge Computing) 4.7.3 FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) 4.7.4 Multi-Site Connectivity, Carrier Aggregation & User Centric Cell Access 4.7.5 Control and User Plane Separation 4.7.6 Small Cells for Dedicated IoT Applications 4.7.7 Network Slicing 5 Chapter 5: Industry Roadmap and Value Chain 5.1 HetNet Industry Roadmap: 2017 – 2030 5.1.1 2017 – 2020: Large Scale Small Cell, Carrier Wi-Fi, C-RAN & DAS Rollouts 5.1.2 2020 – 2025: Moving Towards Virtualized & Shared Spectrum Small Cells 5.1.3 2025 – 2030: Continued Densification with 5G Network Rollouts 5.2 HetNet Value Chain 5.3 Embedded Technology Ecosystem 5.3.1 Chipset Developers 5.3.2 Embedded Component/Software Providers 5.4 RAN Ecosystem 5.4.1 Macrocell RAN OEMs 5.4.2 Pure-Play Small Cell OEMs 5.4.3 Wi-Fi Access Point OEMs 5.4.4 DAS & Repeater Solution Providers 5.4.5 C-RAN Solution Providers 5.4.6 Other Technology Providers 5.5 Transport Networking Ecosystem 5.5.1 Backhaul & Fronthaul Solution Providers 5.6 Mobile Core Ecosystem 5.6.1 Mobile Core Solution Providers 5.7 Connectivity Ecosystem 5.7.1 Mobile Operators 5.7.2 Wi-Fi Connectivity Providers 5.7.3 SCaaS (Small Cells-as-a-Service) Providers 5.8 SON Ecosystem 5.8.1 SON Solution Providers 5.9 SDN & NFV Ecosystem 5.9.1 SDN & NFV Providers 6 Chapter 6: HetNet Deployment Models, Use Cases & Vertical Markets 6.1 Deployment Models 6.1.1 Indoor 6.1.2 Outdoor 6.2 Use Cases 6.2.1 Residential 6.2.2 Enterprise 6.2.3 Urban 6.2.4 Rural & Suburban 6.3 Service Models for Carrier Wi-Fi 6.3.1 Mobile Offload 6.3.2 Wholesale & Other Approaches 6.4 SCaaS (Small Cells-as-a-Service) 6.4.1 Addressing the Logistical Challenges of Small Cell Rollouts 6.4.2 Cost & Structural Efficiencies 6.4.3 How Big is the Opportunity for SCaaS Providers? 6.4.4 Major SCaaS Commitments 6.4.4.1 BT Group 6.4.4.2 Cellcom (New-Cell) 6.4.4.3 ClearSky Technologies 6.4.4.4 Cloudberry Mobile 6.4.4.5 Colt Technology Services Group 6.4.4.6 Cox Communications 6.4.4.7 Towerstream Corporation 6.4.4.8 Virgin Media 6.4.4.9 Luminet 6.4.4.10 Zayo Group 6.4.4.11 Offerings from the Vendor Community 6.5 Key Vertical Markets 6.5.1 Agriculture 6.5.2 Construction 6.5.3 Education 6.5.4 Energy & Utilities 6.5.5 Enterprises 6.5.6 Healthcare 6.5.7 Military 6.5.8 Public Safety & Emergency Services 6.5.9 Public Venues 6.5.10 Residential 6.5.11 Retail & Hospitality 7 Chapter 7: HetNet Backhaul & Fronthaul 7.1 Small Cell Backhaul Technology 7.1.1 DSL 7.1.2 Ethernet 7.1.3 Microwave 7.1.4 Millimeter Wave 7.1.5 Satellite 7.1.6 Fiber & Others 7.2 C-RAN Fronthaul Technology 7.2.1 Dedicated Fiber (Dark Fiber) 7.2.2 WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) 7.2.3 PON (Passive Optical Network) 7.2.4 OTN (Optical Transport Network) 7.2.5 Ethernet 7.2.6 G.Fast 7.2.7 Microwave 7.2.8 Millimeter Wave 7.3 Requirements for HetNet Backhaul & Fronthaul 7.3.1 Form Factor & Environmental Hardening 7.3.2 Power Supply & Consumption 7.3.3 Installation & Provisioning 7.3.4 Integration of OAM and SON Capabilities 7.3.5 Deployment & Maintenance Cost 7.4 Key Issues 7.4.1 Backhaul Sharing: Can Small Cells and Macrocells Share Resources? 7.4.2 Coverage Challenges 7.4.3 Capacity/Peak Throughput Challenges 7.4.4 Will Millimeter Wave be the Preferred Outdoor Small Cell Backhaul Solution? 7.4.5 Is Fronthaul the Bottleneck to C-RAN Rollouts? 7.4.6 Is Ethernet a Feasible Solution for C-RAN Fronthaul? 7.4.7 Is there a Market for Satellite based HetNet Transport? 7.4.8 Assessing the Impact of the SCaaS Ecosystem 8 Chapter 8: Standardization & Regulatory Initiatives 8.1 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) 8.1.1 Small Cell Standardization 8.1.2 Additional Small Cell & HetNet Enhancements 8.1.3 Functional Splits for C-RAN Implementation in 5G Networks 8.2 3GPP2 (3rd Generation Partnership Project 2) & MDG (Mobility Development Group) 8.2.1 HetNet Standardization Activities 8.3 Broadband Forum 8.3.1 TR-069 & TR-196 for Small Cell Management 8.3.2 Broadband 20/20 Vision: Convergence of 5G Mobile & Fixed Networks 8.3.3 Other Efforts Related to HetNets 8.4 CableLabs 8.4.1 Research on High Capacity Millimeter Wave Small Cells 8.4.2 Unlicensed and Shared Spectrum LTE for the Cable Industry 8.4.3 Other Work Relevant to 5G & HetNet Infrastructure 8.5 CBRS Alliance 8.5.1 Ecosystem Development for LTE-Based CBRS Solutions 8.6 CPRI Initiative 8.6.1 CPRI Releases 1.4 to 7.0 for 3G & LTE Fronthaul 8.6.2 eCPRI for 5G Fronthaul 8.7 DSA (Dynamic Spectrum Alliance) 8.7.1 Dynamic Spectrum Sharing for 5G and LTE Networks 8.8 ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) 8.8.1 Small Cell Testing 8.8.2 ORI for Fronthaul 8.8.3 NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) for vRAN and Virtualized Small Cells 8.8.4 MEC (Multi-Access Edge Computing) 8.8.5 Millimeter Wave Transmission & Other Work 8.9 EVOLVE 8.9.1 LTE-U and LAA Advocacy Efforts 8.10 GSMA 8.10.1 TS.22: Recommendations for Minimum Wi-Fi Capabilities of Terminals 8.10.2 IR.61: Wi-Fi Roaming Guidelines 8.10.3 IR.51 & NG.106: IMS over Wi-Fi 8.10.4 Policy Recommendations for Small Cell Deployments 8.10.5 5G Program & Spectrum Policy 8.11 GTI 8.11.1 HetNets & Small Cells in TD-LTE Development & Evolution 8.11.2 5G Innovation Program 8.12 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 8.12.1 IEEE 802.11 WLAN Standard & Revisions 8.12.2 IEEE 802.1CM: TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) for Fronthaul 8.12.3 IEEE P1904.3: Standard for RoE (Radio over Ethernet) Encapsulations and Mappings 8.12.4 IEEE 1914: NGFI (Next Generation Fronthaul Interface) Working Group 8.12.5 Contribution to 5G Standards Development 8.12.6 Other Standards & Work Groups 8.13 ITU (International Telecommunications Union) 8.13.3 FG IMT-2020 (Focus Group on IMT-2020) 8.13.4 Spectrum Allocation 8.14 LTE-U Forum 8.14.1 LTE-U Technical Specifications 8.15 MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) 8.15.1 Ethernet Transport for Small Cells & C-RAN 8.16 MulteFire Alliance 8.16.1 MulteFire Release 1.0 Specification 8.17 NGMN (Next Generation Mobile Networks) Alliance 8.17.1 P-CRAN (Project Centralized RAN) 8.17.2 Small Cell Project 8.17.3 RAN Evolution Project 8.17.4 5G Work Program & Other Work 8.19 ONF (Open Networking Foundation) & ON.Lab (Open Networking Lab) 8.20 OSA (OpenAirInterface Software Alliance) 8.20.1 LTE vRAN Implementation 8.21 SCF (Small Cell Forum) 8.21.1 Release 1: Residential Small Cells 8.21.2 Release 2: Enterprise Small Cells 8.21.3 Releases 3 & 4: Urban Small Cells 8.21.4 Release 5: Rural & Remote Small Cells 8.21.5 Release 6: Smart Enterprise Small Cells 8.21.6 Release 7: HetNet Foundations 8.21.7 Release 8: Small Cell Virtualization 8.21.8 Release 9: Network Densification and Evolution to 5G 8.22 TIP (Telecom Infra Project) 8.22.1 OpenCellular – Wireless Access Design Platform 8.22.2 Solutions Integration – Unbundled RAN Architecture 8.22.3 Edge Computing 8.22.4 vRAN Fronthaul 8.22.5 Open Optical Packet Transport 8.22.6 Mobile Core Optimization 8.22.7 Greenfield Telecom Networks 8.22.8 Other Projects 8.23 WBA (Wireless Broadband Alliance) 8.23.1 Carrier Wi-Fi Services Program 8.23.2 Next Generation Wireless Program 8.24 WIA (Wireless Infrastructure Association) 8.24.1 HetNet Forum 8.24.2 Other Work 8.25 Wi-Fi Alliance 8.25.1 Hotspot 2.0 & Passpoint Certification Program 8.25.2 Positioning WiGig as a 5G Technology 8.25.3 Wi-Fi Spectrum Advocacy Efforts & Other Programs 8.26 WiFiForward 8.26.1 Wi-Fi Spectrum Advocacy Efforts 8.27 WiMAX Forum 8.27.1 WiMAX Small Cells 8.28 WinnForum (Wireless Innovation Forum) 8.28.1 Spectrum Sharing Specifications for LTE & 5G Networks 9 Chapter 9: Service Provider Case Studies 9.1 América Móvil Group 9.1.1 Overview 9.1.2 Key Vendors 9.1.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.2 AT&T 9.2.1 Overview 9.2.2 Key Vendors 9.2.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.3 Axiata Group 9.3.1 Overview 9.3.2 Key Vendors 9.3.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.4 Bharti Airtel 9.4.1 Overview 9.4.2 Key Vendors 9.4.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.5 Boingo Wireless 9.5.1 Overview 9.5.2 Key Vendors 9.5.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.6 BT Group 9.6.1 Overview 9.6.2 Key Vendors 9.6.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.7 China Mobile 9.7.1 Overview 9.7.2 Key Vendors 9.7.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.8 China Telecom 9.8.1 Overview 9.8.2 Key Vendors 9.8.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.9 China Unicom 9.9.1 Overview 9.9.2 Key Vendors 9.9.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.10 Chunghwa Telecom 9.10.1 Overview 9.10.2 Key Vendors 9.10.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.11 DT (Deutsche Telekom) 9.11.1 Overview 9.11.2 Key Vendors 9.11.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.12 Fon 9.12.1 Overview 9.12.2 Key Vendors 9.12.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.13 KDDI Corporation 9.13.1 Overview 9.13.2 Key Vendors 9.13.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.14 KPN 9.14.1 Overview 9.14.2 Key Vendors 9.14.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.15 KT Corporation 9.15.1 Overview 9.15.2 Key Vendors 9.15.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.16 LG Uplus 9.16.1 Overview 9.16.2 Key Vendors 9.16.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.17 MegaFon 9.17.1 Overview 9.17.2 Key Vendors 9.17.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.18 MTS (Mobile TeleSystems) 9.18.1 Overview 9.18.2 Key Vendors 9.18.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.19 NTT DoCoMo 9.19.1 Overview 9.19.2 Key Vendors 9.19.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.20 Orange 9.20.1 Overview 9.20.2 Key Vendors 9.20.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.21 SFR 9.21.1 Overview 9.21.2 Key Vendors 9.21.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.22 Singtel 9.22.1 Overview 9.22.2 Key Vendors 9.22.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.23 SK Telecom 9.23.1 Overview 9.23.2 Key Vendors 9.23.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.24 SoftBank Group 9.24.1 Overview 9.24.2 Key Vendors 9.24.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.25 Sprint Corporation 9.25.1 Overview 9.25.2 Key Vendors 9.25.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.26 Telefónica Group 9.26.1 Overview 9.26.2 Key Vendors 9.26.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.27 Telenor Group 9.27.1 Overview 9.27.2 Key Vendors 9.27.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.28 Telia Company 9.28.1 Overview 9.28.2 Key Vendors 9.28.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.29 Telstra 9.29.1 Overview 9.29.2 Key Vendors 9.29.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.30 Telus Corporation 9.30.1 Overview 9.30.2 Key Vendors 9.30.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.31 TIM (Telecom Italia Mobile) 9.31.1 Overview 9.31.2 Key Vendors 9.31.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.32 VEON 9.32.1 Overview 9.32.2 Key Vendors 9.32.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.33 Verizon Communications 9.33.1 Overview 9.33.2 Key Vendors 9.33.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 9.34 Vodafone Group 9.34.1 Overview 9.34.2 Key Vendors 9.34.3 HetNet Deployment Summary 10 Chapter 10: Wireless Network Infrastructure Incumbents 10.1 Cisco Systems 10.2 Datang Mobile 10.3 Ericsson 10.4 FiberHome Technologies 10.5 Fujitsu 10.6 Huawei 10.7 NEC Corporation 10.8 Nokia Networks 10.9 Samsung Electronics 10.10 ZTE 11 Chapter 11: Macrocell RAN, Small Cell, C-RAN & Mobile Core Specialists 11.1 6Harmonics 11.2 Accelleran 11.3 Adax 11.4 ADB 11.5 Affirmed Networks 11.6 Air-Lynx 11.7 Airspan Networks 11.8 Alpha Networks 11.9 Altiostar Networks 11.10 Arcadyan Technology Corporation 11.11 Argela 11.12 Artemis Networks 11.13 Aselan 11.14 Askey Computer Corporation 11.15 ASOCS 11.16 Athonet 11.17 AttoCore 11.18 Baicells Technologies 11.19 Brocade Communications Systems 11.20 Casa Systems 11.21 CCN (Cirrus Core Networks) 11.22 cellXica 11.23 CND (Core Network Dynamics) 11.24 Collinear Networks 11.25 Contela 11.26 CS Corporation 11.27 Delta Electronics 11.28 Druid Software 11.29 EION Wireless 11.30 Expeto Wireless 11.31 Facebook 11.32 Fairwaves 11.33 Fujian Sunnada Network Technology 11.34 Gemtek Technology 11.35 GENBAND 11.36 General Dynamics Mission Systems 11.37 GIKO GROUP Telecomunicaciones 11.38 Google 11.39 Guangzhou Iplook Technologies 11.40 GWT (Global Wireless Technologies) 11.41 Harris Corporation 11.42 Hitachi 11.43 IDY Corporation 11.44 InnoWireless 11.45 ip.access 11.46 JRC (Japan Radio Company) 11.47 Juni Global 11.48 Kleos 11.49 Lemko Corporation 11.50 LGS Innovations 11.51 Luminate Wireless 11.52 Mavenir Systems 11.53 MitraStar Technology Corporation 11.54 Moseley Associates 11.55 Netas 11.56 New Postcom Equipment 11.57 NewNet Mobile Communications 11.58 NuRAN Wireless 11.59 Oceus Networks 11.60 Omoco 11.61 OpenCell 11.62 Panda Electronics Group 11.63 Parallel Wireless 11.64 Phluido 11.65 PMN (Private Mobile Networks) 11.66 Polaris Networks 11.67 Potevio 11.68 Quanta Computer 11.69 Qucell 11.70 Quortus 11.71 Range Networks 11.72 Redline Communications 11.73 Sagemcom 11.74 Samji Electronics 11.75 SerComm Corporation 11.76 SiRRAN Communications 11.77 Sistelbanda 11.78 SITRONICS 11.79 SK Telesys 11.80 Sonus Networks 11.81 Sooktha 11.82 SpiderCloud Wireless 11.83 Star Solutions 11.84 Starry 11.85 Technicolor 11.86 Tecom 11.87 Tecore Networks 11.88 TEKTELIC Communications 11.89 Telrad Networks 11.90 Telum 11.91 Tropico 11.92 Vanu 11.93 VNL (Vihaan Networks Limited) 11.94 WNC (Wistron NeWeb Corporation) 11.95 WTL (World Telecom Labs) 11.96 Wytec International 11.97 Z-Com 12 Chapter 12: Antenna, DAS, RRH, Repeater & Site Solution Specialists 12.1 AAS (Amphenol Antenna Solutions) 12.2 Ace Technologies Corporation 12.3 AceAxis 12.4 ACOME 12.5 ADRF (Advanced RF Technologies) 12.6 Alpha Wireless 12.7 American Tower Corporation 12.8 Anertai Communications 12.9 Arqiva 12.10 Bird Technologies 12.11 Black Box Corporation 12.12 BlueWaveTel 12.13 Boomsense/Bangxun Technology 12.14 BTI Wireless 12.15 CCI (Communication Components, Inc.) 12.16 CCI Systems 12.17 Cellcomm Solutions 12.18 CellMax Technologies 12.19 Cellnex Telecom 12.20 Cobham Wireless 12.21 Comba Telecom 12.22 CommScope 12.23 Comtech Korea 12.24 Corning 12.25 Crown Castle International Corporation 12.26 Dali Wireless 12.27 DENGYO (Nihon Dengyo Kosaku) 12.28 DYNE TECH 12.29 Eahison Communication 12.30 Ethertronics 12.31 ExteNet Systems 12.32 Filtronic 12.33 Foshan Anderson Communication Equipment 12.34 Foxcom 12.35 Frog Cellsat 12.36 Fujian Helios Technologies 12.37 Galtronics Corporation 12.38 Gamma Nu 12.39 Goodman Networks 12.40 GRENTECH 12.41 Hansen Technology 12.42 Hefei Maniron Electronic and Technology 12.43 Hilinks Technology 12.44 HUBER+SUHNER 12.45 Impower Technology 12.46 Innertron 12.47 Jiangsu Hengxin Technology 12.48 Jiangsu Zhengkai Electronics Technology 12.49 JMA Wireless 12.50 JQL Electronics 12.51 Kaelus 12.52 Kathrein-Werke KG 12.53 Kisan Telecom 12.54 KMW 12.55 Maven Wireless 12.56 MER Group 12.57 Microlab 12.58 MTI (Microelectronics Technology, Inc.) 12.59 MTI Wireless Edge 12.60 Nextivity 12.61 OFS 12.62 OZC (Optical Zonu Corporation) 12.63 Panorama Antennas 12.64 Raycap 12.65 RF MORECOM KOREA 12.66 RF Window 12.67 RFS (Radio Frequency Systems) 12.68 Rosenberger 12.69 R-TRON 12.70 Seontech 12.71 Shared Access 12.72 Shenzhen Huaptec 12.73 Shyam Telecom 12.74 Skybird Electronic Science & Technology 12.75 SOLiD 12.76 Sumitomo Electric Industries 12.77 Sunwave Solutions 12.78 Suzhou Hexagon Communication Technologies 12.79 Telnet Redes Inteligentes 12.80 TESSCO Technologies 12.81 Westell Technologies 12.82 Wevercomm 12.83 Wilson Electronics 12.84 Wuhan Fingu Electronic Technology 12.85 Wuhan Gewei Electronic Technologies 12.86 Zinwave 13 Chapter 13: Carrier Wi-Fi Specialists 13.1 4ipnet 13.2 ABB 13.3 Accuris Networks 13.4 Aerohive Networks 13.5 Altai Technologies 13.6 Alvarion Technologies 13.7 Aptilo Networks 13.8 Aruba Networks 13.9 Autelan 13.10 BandwidthX 13.11 Browan Communications 13.12 BSG Wireless 13.13 Carnegie Technologies 13.14 D-Link Corporation 13.15 Edgewater Wireless Systems 13.16 Firetide 13.17 Fortinet 13.18 GoNet Systems 13.19 Handlink Technologies 13.20 Kyrio 13.21 LigoWave 13.22 Linksys 13.23 Mojo Networks 13.24 NETGEAR 13.25 Nomadix 13.26 Ruckus Wireless 13.27 Senao Networks 13.28 Smith Micro Software 13.29 Syniverse Technologies 13.30 TP-LINK Technologies 13.31 Tranzeo Wireless Technologies 13.32 TruConnect Technologies 13.33 Ubiquiti Networks 13.34 Zyxel Communications Corporation 14 Chapter 14: Enabling & Complementary Technology Providers 14.1 6WIND 14.2 Accedian Networks 14.3 Accelink Technologies Corporation 14.4 Accuver 14.5 ADI (Analog Devices Inc.) 14.6 ADLINK Technology 14.7 Advantech 14.8 Affarii Technologies 14.9 Airgain 14.10 AirHop Communications 14.11 Airrays 14.12 AKM (Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation) 14.13 Akoustis Technologies 14.14 ALBEDO Telecom 14.15 Allot Communications 14.16 Altran 14.17 Amarisoft 14.18 Amdocs 14.19 Anritsu Corporation 14.20 Aquantia Corporation 14.21 Aricent 14.22 ARM Holdings 14.23 Artesyn Embedded Technologies 14.24 Artiza Networks 14.25 Astellia 14.26 ASTRI (Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute) 14.27 ATDI 14.28 Azcom Technology 14.29 Benetel 14.30 Blu Wireless Technology 14.31 Blue Danube Systems 14.32 BoostEdge 14.33 Broadcom 14.34 C Squared Systems 14.35 Cadence Design Systems 14.36 Cambridge Consultants 14.37 Cavium 14.38 CeedTec 14.39 CellMining 14.40 Cellwize Wireless Technologies 14.41 CelPlan Technologies 14.42 Celtro 14.43 CEVA 14.44 Clavister 14.45 Cohere Technologies 14.46 Coherent Logix 14.47 Collision Communications 14.48 Comcores 14.49 CommAgility 14.50 Creanord 14.51 D2 Technologies 14.52 Dell Technologies 14.53 DigitalGlobe 14.54 Direct Beam 14.55 eASIC Corporation 14.56 EDX Wireless 14.57 ENENSYS Technologies 14.58 Eoptolink Technology 14.59 Ercom 14.60 Ethernity Networks 14.61 ETRI (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute, South Korea) 14.62 EXFO 14.63 Expway 14.64 Faraday Technology Corporation 14.65 Federated Wireless 14.66 Finisar Corporation 14.67 Flash Networks 14.68 Flex Logix Technologies 14.69 Forsk 14.70 Fraunhofer FOKUS (Institute for Open Communication Systems) 14.71 Fraunhofer HHI (Heinrich Hertz Institute) 14.72 Furuno Electric 14.73 Galgus 14.74 GenXComm 14.75 GigaLight 14.76 GlobalFoundries 14.77 HCL Technologies 14.78 Hisense 14.79 HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) 14.80 IBM Corporation 14.81 iBwave Solutions 14.82 IDT (Integrated Device Technology) 14.83 IM Technology 14.84 Imec International 14.85 Infineon Technologies 14.86 InfoVista 14.87 InnoLight Technology 14.88 Intel Corporation 14.89 InterDigital 14.90 IP Light 14.91 iPosi 14.92 IS-Wireless 14.93 ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan) 14.94 Juniper Networks 14.95 Keima 14.96 Keysight Technologies 14.97 Koonsys Radiocommunications 14.98 Kumu Networks 14.99 Lattice Semiconductor 14.100 Lime Microsystems 14.101 Linker Networks 14.102 Lumentum 14.103 LuxCarta 14.104 MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings 14.105 Maja Systems 14.106 Mathworks 14.107 Maxim Integrated 14.108 MaxLinear 14.109 Mellanox Technologies 14.110 Microsemi Corporation 14.111 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation 14.112 Mobiveil 14.113 Molex 14.114 Mosaik 14.115 Multiwave Sensors 14.116 N.A.T. 14.117 Nash Technologies 14.118 Netonomics 14.119 NETSCOUT Systems 14.120 NI (National Instruments) 14.121 Node-H 14.122 Nomor Research 14.123 NXP Semiconductors 14.124 Octasic 14.125 OE Solutions 14.126 Optulink 14.127 P.I. Works 14.128 Panasonic Corporation 14.129 Peraso Technologies 14.130 Plasma Antennas 14.131 Pletronics 14.132 Polystar 14.133 PRISMA Telecom Testing 14.134 Procera Networks 14.135 pureLiFi 14.136 Qorvo 14.137 Qualcomm 14.138 Qulsar 14.139 Qwilt 14.140 RADCOM 14.141 Radio Gigabit 14.142 Radisys Corporation 14.143 Rakon 14.144 Ranplan Wireless Network Design 14.145 Red Hat 14.146 RED Technologies 14.147 RF DSP 14.148 Rivada Networks 14.149 Rohde & Schwarz 14.150 Saguna Networks 14.151 SAI Technology 14.152 Sarokal Test Systems 14.153 SAT (Smart Antenna Technologies) 14.154 Sevis Systems 14.155 SevOne 14.156 Silicon Labs (Silicon Laboratories) 14.157 SIRADEL 14.158 Sivers IMA 14.159 Skyworks Solutions 14.160 Source Photonics 14.161 Space Data Corporation 14.162 SRS (Software Radio Systems) 14.163 STMicroelectronics 14.164 Tata Elxsi 14.165 Tech Mahindra 14.166 TEOCO Corporation 14.167 TI (Texas Instruments) 14.168 Tieto Corporation 14.169 TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) 14.170 TTP (The Technology Partnership) 14.171 Tulinx 14.172 U-blox 14.173 Vasona Networks 14.174 Vectron International 14.175 Vencore Labs 14.176 Viavi Solutions 14.177 Virtuosys 14.178 VMware 14.179 WiPro 14.180 Wireless Telecom Group 14.181 WiSig Networks 14.182 XCellAir 14.183 Xelic 14.184 Xilinx 15 Chapter 15: Mobile Backhaul & Fronthaul Solution Providers 15.1 3Roam 15.2 4RF 15.3 Actelis Networks 15.4 Actiontec Electronics 15.5 Actus Networks 15.6 ADTRAN 15.7 ADVA Optical Networking 15.8 Advantech Wireless 15.9 ALAXALA Networks Corporation 15.10 Albis-Elcon 15.11 ALCOMA 15.12 Allied Data Technologies 15.13 Allied Telesis 15.14 APRESIA Systems 15.15 ARRIS International 15.16 Avanti Communications Group 15.17 Aviat Networks 15.18 AVM (AVM Computersysteme Vertriebs) 15.19 BluWan 15.20 BridgeWave Communications 15.21 CableFree (Wireless Excellence) 15.22 Calix 15.23 Cambium Networks 15.24 Canoga Perkins Corporation 15.25 Carlson Wireless Technologies 15.26 CarrierComm 15.27 CBNL (Cambridge Broadband Networks Ltd.) 15.28 CCS (Cambridge Communication Systems) 15.29 Ceragon Networks 15.30 Cielo Networks 15.31 Ciena Corporation 15.32 Comtech EF Data Corporation 15.33 Comtrend Corporation 15.34 Corecess 15.35 Coriant 15.36 DASAN Zhone Solutions 15.37 DragonWave 15.38 E-Band Communications 15.39 EBlink 15.40 ECI Telecom 15.41 Ekinops 15.42 ELVA-1 15.43 Eutelsat Communications 15.44 Exalt Wireless 15.45 Extreme Networks 15.46 FastBack Networks 15.47 FibroLan 15.48 Furukawa Electric Group 15.49 Genmix Technology 15.50 Gilat Satellite Networks 15.51 HFR 15.52 Huahuan 15.53 Hughes Network Systems 15.54 HXI 15.55 InCoax 15.56 Infinera 15.57 InfiNet Wireless 15.58 Inmarsat 15.59 Intelsat 15.60 Intracom Telecom 15.61 IPITEK 15.62 Iskratel 15.63 KEYMILE 15.64 Ligado Networks 15.65 LightPointe Communications 15.66 Lindsay Broadband 15.67 Loea Corporation 15.68 MAX4G 15.69 Microwave Networks 15.70 MIMOtech 15.71 MRV Communications 15.72 Nexcomm Systems 15.73 NexxCom Wireless 15.74 Omnitron Systems 15.75 OneAccess Networks 15.76 OneWeb 15.77 Patton Electronics 15.78 Polewall 15.79 Positron 15.80 Proxim Wireless Corporation 15.81 RACOM 15.82 RAD Data Communications 15.83 RADWIN 15.84 Raisecom 15.85 REMEC Broadband Wireless Networks 15.86 SAF Tehnika 15.87 SES 15.88 Shyam Networks 15.89 SIAE Microelectronica 15.90 Siklu Communication 15.91 SkyFiber 15.92 SMC Networks 15.93 Solectek Corporation 15.94 Spectronite 15.95 Star Microwave 15.96 Tarana Wireless 15.97 Telco Systems 15.98 Tellion 15.99 Tellumat 15.100 Telsey 15.101 Thuraya Telecommunications Company 15.102 Tilgin 15.103 Trango Systems 15.104 Transition Networks 15.105 Ubiquoss 15.106 UTStarcom 15.107 ViaSat 15.108 VT iDirect 15.109 Vubiq Networks 15.110 Wave1 15.111 Wavesight 15.112 XAVi Technologies Corporation 15.113 Yamaha Corporation 16 Chapter 16: Market Analysis and Forecasts 16.1 Global Outlook for HetNet Infrastructure Investments 16.2 Small Cells 16.2.1 Segmentation by Use Case 16.2.1.1 Residential 16.2.1.2 Enterprise 16.2.1.3 Urban 16.2.1.4 Rural & Suburban 16.2.2 Segmentation by Form Factor 16.2.2.1 Femtocells 16.2.2.2 Picocells 16.2.2.3 Microcells 16.2.3 Segmentation by Air Interface Technology 16.2.3.1 2G & 3G 16.2.3.2 LTE 16.2.3.3 5G NR 16.2.4 Segmentation by Deployment Model 16.2.4.1 Indoor 16.2.4.2 Outdoor 16.2.5 Segmentation by RAN Architecture 16.2.5.1 Standalone 16.2.5.2 C-RAN 16.3 Small Cell Backhaul 16.3.1 Segmentation by Technology 16.3.1.1 DSL 16.3.1.2 Ethernet 16.3.1.3 Microwave 16.3.1.4 Millimeter Wave 16.3.1.5 Satellite 16.3.1.6 Fiber & Others 16.4 Carrier Wi-Fi 16.4.1 Segmentation by Submarket 16.4.1.1 Access Points 16.4.1.2 Access Point Controllers 16.4.2 Segmentation by Integration Approach 16.4.2.1 Standalone Wi-Fi Hotspots 16.4.2.2 Managed Wi-Fi Offload 16.5 C-RAN 16.5.1 Segmentation by Submarket 16.5.1.1 RRHs 16.5.1.2 BBUs 16.5.2 Segmentation by Air Interface Technology 16.5.2.1 3G & LTE 16.5.2.2 5G NR 16.5.3 Segmentation by Deployment Model 16.5.3.1 Indoor 16.5.3.2 Outdoor 16.5.4 Segmentation by Cell Size 16.5.4.1 Small Cells 16.5.4.2 Macrocells 16.6 C-RAN Fronthaul 16.6.1 Segmentation by Technology 16.6.1.1 Dedicated Fiber 16.6.1.2 WDM 16.6.1.3 OTN & PON 16.6.1.4 Ethernet 16.6.1.5 Microwave 16.6.1.6 Millimeter Wave 16.6.1.7 G.Fast & Others 16.7 DAS 16.7.1 Segmentation by Deployment Model 16.7.1.1 Indoor 16.7.1.2 Outdoor 16.8 Segmentation by Region 16.8.1 Small Cells 16.8.2 Small Cell Backhaul 16.8.3 Carrier Wi-Fi 16.8.4 C-RAN 16.8.5 C-RAN Fronthaul 16.8.6 DAS 16.9 Asia Pacific 16.9.1 Small Cells 16.9.2 Small Cell Backhaul 16.9.3 Carrier Wi-Fi 16.9.4 C-RAN 16.9.5 C-RAN Fronthaul 16.9.6 DAS 16.10 Eastern Europe 16.10.1 Small Cells 16.10.2 Small Cell Backhaul 16.10.3 Carrier Wi-Fi 16.10.4 C-RAN 16.10.5 C-RAN Fronthaul 16.10.6 DAS 16.11 Latin & Central America 16.11.1 Small Cells 16.11.2 Small Cell Backhaul 16.11.3 Carrier Wi-Fi 16.11.4 C-RAN 16.11.5 C-RAN Fronthaul 16.11.6 DAS 16.12 Middle East & Africa 16.12.1 Small Cells 16.12.2 Small Cell Backhaul 16.12.3 Carrier Wi-Fi 16.12.4 C-RAN 16.12.5 C-RAN Fronthaul 16.12.6 DAS 16.13 North America 16.13.1 Small Cells 16.13.2 Small Cell Backhaul 16.13.3 Carrier Wi-Fi 16.13.4 C-RAN 16.13.5 C-RAN Fronthaul 16.13.6 DAS 16.14 Western Europe 16.14.1 Small Cells 16.14.2 Small Cell Backhaul 16.14.3 Carrier Wi-Fi 16.14.4 C-RAN 16.14.5 C-RAN Fronthaul 16.14.6 DAS 17 Chapter 17: Conclusion and Strategic Recommendations 17.1 Why is the Market Poised to Grow? 17.2 Competitive Industry Landscape: Acquisitions, Alliances & Consolidation 17.3 What is the TCO Impact of HetNet Deployments? 17.4 The Formula for Success: Selecting the Right Combination of HetNet Technologies 17.5 Offloading with TD-LTE Small Cells 17.6 The Emergence of Unlicensed & Shared Spectrum Small Cells 17.7 What are the Prospects of Cloud RAN & Virtualized Small Cells? 17.8 Convergence of C-RAN and Small Cells: Distributing Baseband Intelligence 17.9 Accelerating the Transition to Military, Tactical & Public Safety LTE Networks 17.10 Standardization Driving RAN & Carrier Wi-Fi Integration 17.11 Prospects of Enterprise RAN Deployments 17.12 Network Visibility & OAM 17.13 Addressing Network Security: IPsec 17.14 Vendor Share Analysis 17.14.1 Small Cells 17.14.2 Carrier Wi-Fi 17.14.3 C-RAN 17.14.4 DAS 17.15 Strategic Recommendations 17.15.1 HetNet Infrastructure Vendors 17.15.2 Mobile Operators Please contact me if you have any questions, or wish to purchase a copy I look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards James Bennett Director SNS Research Reef Tower Jumeirah Lake Towers Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai, UAE Email: [2][email protected] References 1. http://www.snstelecom.com/hetnet 2. mailto:[email protected] This message was sent to [email protected] from [email protected] James Bennett | SNS Telecom | Reef Tower Sheikh Zayed Road | Dubai, Dubai 56000, United Arab Emirates Unsubscribe: http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=35446318&l=10100&s=4O5B&m=282830&c=1437294 _______________________________________________ dev mailing list [email protected] https://mail.openvswitch.org/mailman/listinfo/ovs-dev
