Technical and commercial paper provides a comprehensive study of 5G business models and focuses on challenges and opportunities, including the emergence of a new class of operator London, UK – Thursday, 25th July 2019 Small Cell Forum (SCF), the telecoms organization making mobile infrastructure solutions available to all, has today published research describing the commercial and technical realities of deploying dense indoor 5G networks, which will be essential to support varied requirements, in particular for Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) networks. The paper details how a flexible network with ubiquitous…
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Small Cell Award 2019 Winners Announced
Awards Ceremony Concludes Successful Opening Day of New-Look SCF Event London, UK – Thursday 23rd May 2019 SCF (Small Cell Forum) has announced the winners of the SCF Small Cell Awards 2019, recognising outstanding achievement within, and contributions to, the global small cell industry. The awards were presented at the Small Cell World Summit in London. Open to the whole industry and judged independently of SCF by a panel of distinguished analysts, journalists and industry experts, the awards attracted entries from operators and vendors from across the world and the…
Read MoreSCF launches global industry event for the wireless connectivity industry in London this May
Small Cells World Summit 2019 will focus on 5G-Era densification strategies and technologies London, UK 4th April 2019 – Small Cell Forum (SCF), the telecoms organization driving densification worldwide, has opened registration to Small Cells World Summit 2019, a learning and networking event for the wireless connectivity industry to be held in London, 21-22 May. With event organiser Avren (Clarion) stepping back from the telecoms industry, SCF saw the opportunity to relaunch the London event, especially given the need for closer collaboration within the wireless industry with 5G on the…
Read MoreSCF Small Cell Awards Look to Honour 5G Pioneers in 2019
New categories to shine light on entrants driving developments in technologies crucial to future 5G networks London, UK 4th February 2019 – Small Cell Forum (SCF), the telecoms organization driving densification worldwide, today announced that the SCF Small Cell Awards 2019 are now open for entries. The Awards, recognising outstanding achievement within, and contributions to the global small cell industry, take place on 21 May 2019 during the Small Cells World Summit World in London, the flagship global event for the small cell, Wi-Fi and DAS industry, which is held…
Read MoreSCF Calls for Industry to Adopt Open RAN Interfaces to Prevent 5G Fragmentation
Cellular industry must avoid pitfalls of proprietary solutions as it seeks to define the open RAN London, UK & Santa Clara, CA – 5th December 2018 Small Cell Forum (SCF) has today called for the cellular industry to adopt open air interface and networking standards to avoid fragmentation and ensure interoperability of equipment from different vendors. In particular, the Technology & 5G Working Group of SCF (led by Chair Prabhakar Chitrapu of AT&T – USA, with Co-Chairs Neeraj Gupta of NEC-UK & Ravi Sinha of Reliance Jio – India) is…
Read MoreSmall Cell Forum Research Shows Ease of Deployment a Key Factor in Densification Essential for 5G Networks
Operator small cell deployments set to surge with 92% annual growth in North America and 74% in South-East Asia as restrictions ease following SCF and partner efforts London, UK & Santa Clara, CA – 4th December 2018 Small Cell Forum (SCF), the telecoms organization driving universal cellular coverage, today announced the results of its latest in-depth survey of more than 60 mobile operators from around the world. The research shows that the small cells are currently proliferating in regions where work has been undertaken to lower regulatory barriers relating to…
Read MoreSCF and TEEMA Partner to Put 4G and 5G Small Cells at the Heart of Smart Cities
Forum and Taiwanese Government Association inked MOU and showcased use cases at Taipei event London, UK – 16th October 2018 – Small Cell Forum (SCF), the telecoms organization driving densification worldwide, has partnered with the Taiwanese Government’s Electric and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA) for the latest in its series of regional workshops and summits. The bodies held an inaugural event, entitled 4G and 5G Small Cells for Smart Cities, aimed at understanding and capturing specific requirements that different regions have for small cells, and to feed these into globally aligned…
Read MoreSmall Cell Forum to Accelerate Densification with New Work Program Focused on Siting Policy, Enterprise Engagement and Technologies for the 5G Era
Requirement gathering events shine light on urgent need for densification and a unified platform London, UK – 11th October 2018 – Small Cell Forum (SCF), the telecoms organization driving densification worldwide, has outlined its work program for 2018-19, following the conclusion of its European plenary. The wide-ranging brief covers every aspect of densification, including policy improvements for siting and spectrum, 5G-enabling technologies and the next iteration of its enterprise action plan. The program has been designed in consultation with industry partners and enterprise groups, and reflects the growing urgency to…
Read MoreStreamlined Small Cell Siting Policies Vital for 5G Success
5G Americas and Small Cell Forum Industry Associations offer solutions on small cell siting challenges for effective 5G network densification London, UK and Bellevue, WA, USA, 29th August 2018 – 5G Americas and Small Cell Forum believe that if the challenges of siting for outdoor cells are not addressed in a timely manner, many of the benefits which governments, regulators and cities hope to derive from 5G – such as smart city platforms and the Industrial IoT – will be severely compromised. The two associations emphasize that altering regulatory policies…
Read MoreSCF Gathers Industry to Deliver Rural and Remote Small Cell Solutions to Bridge Digital Divide
Event will bring together ecosystem aiming to ensure enhanced connectivity from network densification is not confined to urban canyons London, UK – 16th July 2018 – Small Cell Forum (SCF), the telecoms organization driving network densification worldwide, has announced that it will host the first ever event devoted to tackling the challenges of rural and remote connectivity. It will bring together the operator and vendor ecosystem, major technology companies and a range of partner organisations to ensure that the transformative impacts of network densification and the Internet of Things…
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