The Small cells: to realise the benefits of 5G, the mobile value chain must alter its approach to densification

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Executive summary

Dense networks and MEC are critical elements of the pre-5G business case, but current deployment norms will waste the opportunity

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The Small cells: to realise the benefits of 5G, the mobile value chain must alter its approach to densification

Small cells have, to date, experienced slow growth, but remain an important way to transform mobile network economics. However, this will require a radical change in appproach by vendors, regulators and MNOs, or they risk losing commercial opportunities to new entrants. This report provides clear recommendations for key stakeholders to drive and profit from densification.