Small Cell Prospects in Asia/Pacific

Published by: IDC

Published: Oct. 21, 2012 - 15 Pages

Table of Contents

IDC Opinion

In This Insight

Situation Overview

Types of Cells

Small Cell Architectural and Technical Considerations

Mobile Data Growth in Asia/Pacific

Traffic Hotspots in Asia/Pacific Cities

WiFi Offloading

Location Deterministic Technologies and Basestation Density

Developing a Game Plan for Small Cells

Future Outlook

Figure: The Benefits of Small Cell Architecture

Figure: Cell Site Forecast by Size of the Cell Coverage in Hong Kong

Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Mobile Data Usage Forecast, 2010–2016

Figure: Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Average Usage by Device Type and Plan, 2012

Figure: Basestation Site Density in Three Major Asia/Pacific Cities

Figure: Vision of Future 4G Networks and Services

Abstract

This IDC Insight takes a look at the prospects of small cell deployment by looking at mobile data usage growth trends, basestation density, location-based deterministic technologies, and general technical challenges for small cells. IDC then presents a general business strategy for Asia's upcoming LTE markets, as they will invariably be the first to deploy small cells.

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