It is the goal of most manufacturers
to work very closely with the major service providers on emerging
technologies. The service provider needs to control the quality of
service, monetization and implementation of this type of paradigm shift.
To be successful, equipment suppliers will have to align their product
offerings with the broader service provider objectives.
According to a recent Light Reading article, the service providers will not be ready to start certifying products with WiFi technology as carrier-grade until 2015 or 2016, which probably means official deployments are even further out. According to iGR, a market strategy consultancy focused on the wireless and mobile communications industry, the number of in-building LTE small cells is expected to grow at a rate of almost 200 percent over the next five years. iGR concludes that in-building small cells will be an important part of the heterogeneous network (HetNet) concept that many mobile operators are moving toward. HetNet will consist of macro network upgrades, new outdoor sites, small cells of various types, WiFi and distributed antenna systems (DAS).
Previously, the primary infrastructure was large outdoor sites; however, due to the intense need for data, especially in-building, the industry equipment manufacturers are in the process of realigning their product offerings to meet this need. Understanding relationship of the parties, the strategic synergies, available offerings, and their viability will be important in aligning client projects with the proper carrier-grade best in class technologies. The service providers, like all other businesses, have limited time and resources. Therefore, having a team member with the proper service provider connections will be crucial to the success of your cell phone service acquisition efforts.
According to a recent Light Reading article, the service providers will not be ready to start certifying products with WiFi technology as carrier-grade until 2015 or 2016, which probably means official deployments are even further out. According to iGR, a market strategy consultancy focused on the wireless and mobile communications industry, the number of in-building LTE small cells is expected to grow at a rate of almost 200 percent over the next five years. iGR concludes that in-building small cells will be an important part of the heterogeneous network (HetNet) concept that many mobile operators are moving toward. HetNet will consist of macro network upgrades, new outdoor sites, small cells of various types, WiFi and distributed antenna systems (DAS).
Previously, the primary infrastructure was large outdoor sites; however, due to the intense need for data, especially in-building, the industry equipment manufacturers are in the process of realigning their product offerings to meet this need. Understanding relationship of the parties, the strategic synergies, available offerings, and their viability will be important in aligning client projects with the proper carrier-grade best in class technologies. The service providers, like all other businesses, have limited time and resources. Therefore, having a team member with the proper service provider connections will be crucial to the success of your cell phone service acquisition efforts.
