ARLINGTON, Va. – The Wireless Infrastructure
Association’s (WIA) HetNet Forum released a new report, “DAS and Small Cells
Evolve to Meet Today’s and Tomorrow’s Future Connectivity Needs,” detailing the
current state of two leading in-building technologies – small cells and
distributed antenna networks (DAS) – to address the demand for mobile voice and
data connectivity. HetNet Forum members Advanced RF Technologies, Boingo,
CommScope and ZenFi Network produced this report to focus on how DAS and small
cells are deployed today, the role of spectrum in future deployments, and what
5G technology means for DAS and other small cells.
“As wireless operators race to keep up with ever-rising
demand for wireless data, in-building wireless solutions are assuming an
increasingly important role within the broader network,” said WIA President and
CEO Jonathan Adelstein. “This whitepaper effectively lays out how technology
advances increasingly blur the lines between the capabilities of DAS and other
small cells and examines how the technologies can work symbiotically to build
out America’s next-generation wireless networks.”
The report’s subject-matter experts explore the
similarities and differences between DAS and small cells, as well as how new
architectures are combining both technologies for greater benefit; typical use
cases for each technology; the potential impact of new spectrum on in-building
systems, particularly 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service frequencies; and
the essential role of fiber and the wired backbone to transport DAS and small
cell data.
“Heterogeneous networks that incorporate macro cells,
small cells, distributed antenna systems, and fiber are on in-building systems essential
to the successful deployment of 5G networks,” said Executive Director of Member
Services at WIA Tracy Ford. “In the six years since the HetNet Forum originally
addressed the role of small cells and DAS in wireless networks, technology has
evolved, and new spectrum opportunities have emerged that have changed how
these products are deployed. This updated paper, written by HetNet Forum
members who work with these technologies every day, is a must read for anyone
involved with building next-generation wireless networks and delivering
ubiquitous connectivity.”
The report can be downloaded here: http://hetnetforum.com/component/jdownloads/send/2-resources/50-das-and-small-cells-evolve-to-meet-today-s-and-tomorrow-s-future-connectivity-needs
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About the HetNet Forum:
The
HetNet Forum, a membership section of the Wireless Infrastructure Association,
is dedicated to the advancement of heterogeneous networks, which provide
increased network coverage, capacity, and quality through a variety of
infrastructure technology, enabling seamless voice and data communications.
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