Integrating Smalls Cells Into Wireless Networks

As users’ demands for mobile data increase, many operators are looking at various small cell technologies as a solution to their capacity needs. Several of these solutions—femtocells, distributed antenna systems and picocells—have been around for a number of years but are just now starting to see more wide-spread deployment. These low-power small cells can fill coverage gaps that aren’t served by traditional cell sites and offer significant cost savings.

Many analysts are bullish on the potential for small cells, however, not everyone in the industry believes they are the answer for every operator.

Nevertheless, many operators appear to be considering all of their options when it comes to providing the necessary coverage and capacity to their users. In this ebook, we will look at the business case behind these small cell solutions and delve into how operators are using these technologies to more accurately plan their network and manage their traffic.

Table of Contents

• Small Cells Changing Wireless in a Big Way
• Femtocells May Finally Be Poised to Make Big Impact
• Enhancing Coverage with DAS
• Small Cell Growth Means Greater Demand for Backhaul
• Small Cell Big Picture Centers on Cost

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