SCF releases high-level design of Hosted RAN – a global framework for neutral host and private networks

Hosted RAN will enable new entrants to deploy coverage and capacity at pace, and will support tenants including MNOs, private networks, MVNOs and enterprises both indoor and outdoor 29 June 2022, UK – Small Cell Forum, the global membership organization committed to supporting agile, low-cost mobile infrastructure through small cells, today released part two in its Neutral Host Requirements series of documents, which details the proposed global Hosted RAN framework for neutral host and private networks. SCF245 Neutral Host Requirements Part 2: Hosted RAN high-level design is the result of…

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Brazilians in remote and rural areas will benefit from better connectivity, as ANATEL approves the use of TVWS

Washington D.C, USA, 07 October 2021: Today, the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) compliments ANATEL, the National Telecommunications Agency of Brazil, on their decision to approve the framework authorizing the use of a TV White Space (TVWS). As global internet usage continues to rise, this decision marks a significant step towards addressing capacity demands in unserved, or underserved regions. The new TVWS framework was approved on September 30th and will serve as a flexible way to make efficient use of spectrum while protecting existing and incumbent users from interference. “The COVID-19…

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Small Cell Forum neutral hosts propose Hosted Open RAN global framework

Framework combines the qualities of DAS, CBRS/OnGo and JOTS NHIB with Open RAN disaggregation and virtualisation to provide flexible and modular approach for neutral hosting and private networks London, UK – 13th July 2021 – Small Cell Forum (SCF), the telecoms organization making infrastructure solutions available to all, today unveiled a proposed global framework for hosted Open RAN networks combining the qualities of established and emerging neutral host architectures ranging from site share and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) to small cells with Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and Joint Operator…

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