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Mobile Network Overview. Iain Gillott Matthew Vartabedian (512) 263-5682 (708) 387-0475 iain@ i GR-Inc.com mattv@iGR-Inc.com. iG R’s Products and Services. Wireless and Mobile Landscape. Rural Markets. Market Research & Subscription Services.
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Mobile Network Overview Iain Gillott Matthew Vartabedian (512) 263-5682 (708) 387-0475 iain@iGR-Inc.commattv@iGR-Inc.com
iGR’s Products and Services Wireless and Mobile Landscape Rural Markets Market Research & Subscription Services End-User Quantitative and Qualitative Studies Small Cell Architectures Custom Research Services Content Marketing Products and Media Support
Sizing the Opportunity for Small Cells • Bad news • …is that everyone has a different definition • Depends on what you are selling • Good news • Size each opportunity based on market segment • Residential Femtocell • Published • Enterprise Picocell • Published • Carrier Metrocell • Published • In-building DAS • Final edit
‘Official’ definition of Small Cells And repeaters, signal boosters
Picocell Market Drivers • Only employees of the given enterprise would use the picocell(s) • Picocells would not be opened up (hybrid or open access) for use by passers-by or visitors • Picocells would also not be deployed in large venues (stadium, hotel, exhibit space, etc.) for use by a given carrier’s subscribers • Number of users would likely be the limiting factor, not floor space • Given the existence and near-ubiquity of WiFi (and wired Ethernet) at U.S. enterprises, iGR assumed that voice coverage would be the primary driver of enterprise picocell deployments
When is bandwidth used? U.S. Mobile Bandwidth used by Time of Day (GB/Hour/POP)
Differences in Peak Demand in 20 KM2 Business or Downtown Area, 2011-2016
U.S. Small Cell Total Addressable Market, 2012-2017 21.2 million
Takeaways • Small cells will be deployed • Network capacity/coverage demands require hetnet and small cells • No options • Anything that is not nailed to a tower will be classed as ‘small’ • 3 fundamental challenges to address • Spectrum • Location – right of way, etc • Backhaul • These issues will throttle deployments • If you have all three, low hanging fruit for early deployment