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Small cells: to realise the benefits of 5G, the mobile value chain must alter its approach to densificationNEW YORK, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- "Dense networks of small cells will be an essential element of the case for 4.5G and 5G, but they will not be deployable at scale unless the entire mobile value chain alters its approach." - interviews with MNOs, towercos and small-cell vendors - a survey of 24 public Wi-Fi network deployers or neutral hosts. THIS REPORT PROVIDES ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. - How can vendors kick-start densification with simplified equipment, deployment processes and with open APIs? - What is the importance of densification to mobile network operators' (MNOs') 5G strategies, and what are the risks of failure? - What challenges do MNOs face from alternative ecosystems such as public Wi-Fi, unlicensed LTE and cable wireless? - What can regulators and standards bodies do to progress the market? - How can towercos and other infrastructure owners, including SCaaS, participate in small cells and drive momentum? Who Should Read this Report - CTOs, CIOs and business development executives in vendors providing small-cell solutions to MNOs or other operators. These include pure-play small-cell providers, network equipment providers (NEPs) and Wi-Fi access-point vendors. - Decision-makers at towercos, city planning authorities and neutral-host providers. - CTOs and network strategists in MNOs and public Wi-Fi network providers. Read the full report: http://www.reportlinker.com/p04716207-summary/view-report.html About Reportlinker ReportLinker is an award-winning market research solution. Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place. http://www.reportlinker.com __________________________ Contact Clare: [email protected] US: (339)-368-6001 Intl: +1 339-368-6001 To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/small-cells-to-realise-the-benefits-of-5g-the-mobile-value-chain-must-alter-its-approach-to-densification-300430644.html SOURCE Reportlinker |