Small cell densification for 5G

Small cells are key to 5G. They are critical for network densification, to cater for urban markets and wireless coverage in large indoor venues. Areas such as stadiums and high-rise residential buildings for example, require enhanced network capacity enabled by small cells. From a cost point of view, operators achieve higher network capacity via small cells given that small cells can rapidly increase the network footprint, augment signal strength for better reception across cell sites and bring connectivity to larger number of end nodes, especially at the network edge. More importantly, small cells play the critical role of delivering 5G uses cases which demand new speeds, lower latencies and coverage to more end users and 'things'. Smart cities, industrial automation and residential needs are set to increase the demand for small cells over the months and years to come.

In this whitepaper, we discuss about network densification strategies using small cells, the small cell solutions that can be tapped by operators and the models for deployment across various scenarios and use cases. Download a free copy of the whitepaper for latest insight on small cells and their deployment along with how you can leverage small cells to improve your 5G network capacity and performance.