Table of Contents |
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Page Number |
1 |
Chapter 1: Introduction |
24 |
1.1 |
Executive Summary |
24 |
1.2 |
Topics Covered |
26 |
1.3 |
Forecast Segmentation |
27 |
1.4 |
Key Questions Answered |
29 |
1.5 |
Key Findings |
31 |
1.6 |
Methodology |
33 |
1.7 |
Target Audience |
34 |
1.8 |
Companies & Organizations Mentioned |
35 |
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2 |
Chapter 2: An Overview of LTE & 5G NR in Unlicensed Spectrum |
37 |
2.1 |
Spectrum: The Lifeblood of the Wireless Communications Industry |
37 |
2.1.1 |
Traditional Exclusive-Use Licensed Spectrum |
37 |
2.1.2 |
Unlicensed Spectrum |
37 |
2.1.2.1 |
Dedicated License-Exempt Bands |
38 |
2.1.2.2 |
Opportunistic Unlicensed Access |
38 |
2.2 |
Why Utilize Unlicensed Spectrum for LTE & 5G NR Networks? |
38 |
2.2.1 |
Alleviating Capacity Constraints on Mobile Operator Spectrum |
38 |
2.2.2 |
New Business Models: Neutral Host, Enterprise & Private Cellular Networks |
39 |
2.2.3 |
Resurgence of FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) Services |
39 |
2.3 |
How Unlicensed Spectrum Differs From Traditional Licensed Frequencies |
39 |
2.3.1 |
Exclusive vs. Shared Use |
39 |
2.3.2 |
License Fees & Validity |
40 |
2.3.3 |
Network Buildout & Service Obligations |
40 |
2.3.4 |
LBT (Listen Before Talk) & Coexistence Mechanisms |
40 |
2.3.5 |
Power Limits & Other Restrictions |
40 |
2.4 |
The Value Chain of LTE & 5G NR in Unlicensed Spectrum |
41 |
2.4.1 |
Chipset & Enabling Technology Specialists |
41 |
2.4.2 |
Terminal OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) |
42 |
2.4.3 |
LTE & 5G NR Infrastructure Suppliers |
42 |
2.4.4 |
Wireless Service Providers |
42 |
2.4.4.1 |
Mobile Operators |
42 |
2.4.4.2 |
Fixed-Line Service Providers |
43 |
2.4.4.3 |
MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) |
43 |
2.4.4.4 |
Towercos (Tower Companies) |
43 |
2.4.4.5 |
Neutral Hosts |
43 |
2.4.4.6 |
Private Network Operators |
44 |
2.4.5 |
End Users |
44 |
2.4.5.1 |
Consumers |
44 |
2.4.5.2 |
Enterprises & Vertical Industries |
44 |
2.4.6 |
Other Ecosystem Players |
45 |
2.5 |
Market Drivers |
45 |
2.5.1 |
Continued Growth of Mobile Data Traffic |
45 |
2.5.2 |
New Revenue Streams: FWA, IoT & Vertical-Focused Services |
46 |
2.5.3 |
Private & Neutral Host Network Deployments |
47 |
2.5.4 |
Unlicensed Spectrum Availability |
47 |
2.5.5 |
Lower Cost Network Equipment & Installation |
47 |
2.5.6 |
Expanding Ecosystem of Compatible Devices |
48 |
2.6 |
Market Barriers |
48 |
2.6.1 |
Cell Site Deployment Challenges |
48 |
2.6.2 |
Restricted Coverage Due to Transmit Power Limits |
49 |
2.6.3 |
Interference & Congestion Concerns |
49 |
2.6.4 |
Resistance From Other Spectrum Users |
49 |
2.6.5 |
Competition From Non-3GPP Technologies |
50 |
2.6.6 |
Economic & Pandemic-Related Factors |
50 |
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3 |
Chapter 3: Enabling Technologies & Concepts |
51 |
3.1 |
LTE-U |
51 |
3.1.1 |
Channel Selection |
51 |
3.1.2 |
CSAT (Carrier Sensing Adaptive Transmission) |
52 |
3.1.3 |
Opportunistic On-Off Switching |
52 |
3.2 |
LAA (Licensed Assisted Access) |
52 |
3.2.1 |
LBT (Listen Before Talk): Category 4 & Category 2 LBT |
53 |
3.2.2 |
FS3 (Frame Structure Type 3) for Unlicensed Carriers |
53 |
3.2.3 |
Other LAA Design & Operational Aspects |
54 |
3.3 |
eLAA (Enhanced LAA) |
54 |
3.4 |
FeLAA (Further Enhanced LAA) |
54 |
3.5 |
5G NR-U (NR in Unlicensed Spectrum) |
55 |
3.5.1 |
Modes of Operation |
55 |
3.5.1.1 |
Anchored NR-U |
55 |
3.5.1.2 |
Standalone NR-U |
56 |
3.5.2 |
LBT-Based Channel Access |
57 |
3.5.3 |
Air Interface Refinements for NR-U |
57 |
3.5.4 |
Time-Synchronized NR-U & Future Developments |
57 |
3.6 |
MulteFire |
58 |
3.6.1 |
Supported Unlicensed Bands |
58 |
3.6.2 |
Building on 3GPP-Specified LAA & eLAA Functionality |
58 |
3.6.3 |
Modifications for Standalone Operation Without Licensed Anchor |
59 |
3.6.4 |
Neutral Host Access, Cellular IoT Optimizations & Additional Capabilities |
59 |
3.7 |
Japan's sXGP (Shared Extended Global Platform) |
59 |
3.7.1 |
License-Exempt Operation of 1.9 GHz Private LTE Networks |
60 |
3.7.2 |
LBT for Coexistence With PHS & Other sXGP Networks |
60 |
3.7.3 |
Possible Use of 1.9 GHz as an Anchor Band for Local 5G Networks |
60 |
3.8 |
United States' CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) |
60 |
3.8.1 |
Dynamic Three-Tiered Sharing of the 3.5 GHz CBRS Band |
61 |
3.8.2 |
Tiers of Authorization |
61 |
3.8.2.1 |
Tier 1 – Incumbent Access |
62 |
3.8.2.2 |
Tier 2 – PALs (Priority Access Licenses) |
62 |
3.8.2.3 |
Tier 3 – GAA (General Authorized Access) |
63 |
3.9 |
TVWS (TV White Spaces) |
63 |
3.9.1 |
Database-Assisted Access to Unoccupied TV Channels |
63 |
3.9.2 |
Possible Implementation Using 3GPP RAN Technologies |
64 |
3.10 |
Integration & Aggregation With Unlicensed Non-3GPP Networks |
64 |
3.10.1 |
Core Network-Centric Integration |
64 |
3.10.1.1 |
System-Level WLAN Offload in LTE |
64 |
3.10.1.2 |
Interworking With Non-3GPP Access Networks in 5G |
65 |
3.10.2 |
RAN Centric Offload & Link Aggregation |
65 |
3.10.2.1 |
RALWI (RAN Assisted LTE-WLAN Interworking) |
65 |
3.10.2.2 |
RCLWI (RAN Controlled LTE-WLAN Interworking) |
66 |
3.10.2.3 |
LWA (LTE-WLAN Aggregation) |
66 |
3.10.2.4 |
eLWA (Enhanced LWA) |
66 |
3.10.2.5 |
LWIP (LTE-WLAN Radio Level Integration With IPsec Tunnel) |
66 |
3.10.2.6 |
eLWIP (Enhanced LWIP) |
67 |
3.10.3 |
Multipath Protocols |
67 |
3.10.3.1 |
MPTCP (Multipath TCP) |
67 |
3.10.3.2 |
MPQUIC (Multipath Quick UDP Internet Connections) |
68 |
3.10.4 |
Other Protocols & Techniques |
69 |
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4 |
Chapter 4: Business Models, Use Cases & Applications |
71 |
4.1 |
Business Models & Use Cases |
71 |
4.1.1 |
Service Provider Networks |
71 |
4.1.1.1 |
Mobile Network Densification & Build-Outs |
71 |
4.1.1.2 |
FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) Broadband |
72 |
4.1.1.3 |
Mobile Networks for Cable Operators & New Entrants |
73 |
4.1.2 |
Neutral Host Networks |
73 |
4.1.2.1 |
Indoor Spaces |
74 |
4.1.2.2 |
Large Public Venues |
74 |
4.1.2.3 |
Transport Hubs & Corridors |
75 |
4.1.2.4 |
High-Density Urban Settings |
75 |
4.1.2.5 |
Remote and Rural Coverage |
75 |
4.1.3 |
Private Cellular Networks |
76 |
4.1.3.1 |
Offices, Buildings & Corporate Campuses |
76 |
4.1.3.2 |
Vertical Industries |
77 |
4.1.3.2.1 |
Manufacturing |
77 |
4.1.3.2.2 |
Transportation |
77 |
4.1.3.2.3 |
Utilities |
78 |
4.1.3.2.4 |
Mining |
78 |
4.1.3.2.5 |
Oil & Gas |
78 |
4.1.3.2.6 |
Healthcare |
79 |
4.1.3.2.7 |
Education |
79 |
4.1.3.2.8 |
Retail & Hospitality |
80 |
4.1.3.2.9 |
Governments & Municipalities |
80 |
4.1.3.2.10 |
Other Verticals |
80 |
4.2 |
Applications |
81 |
4.2.1 |
Mobile Broadband |
81 |
4.2.2 |
Home & Business Broadband |
81 |
4.2.3 |
Voice & Messaging Services |
82 |
4.2.4 |
High-Definition Video Transmission |
82 |
4.2.5 |
Telepresence & Video Conferencing |
83 |
4.2.6 |
Multimedia Broadcasting & Multicasting |
84 |
4.2.7 |
IoT (Internet of Things) Networking |
84 |
4.2.8 |
Wireless Connectivity for Wearables |
85 |
4.2.9 |
Untethered AR/VR/MR (Augmented, Virtual & Mixed Reality) |
86 |
4.2.10 |
Real-Time Holographic Projections |
87 |
4.2.11 |
Tactile Internet & Haptic Feedback |
87 |
4.2.12 |
High-Precision Positioning & Tracking |
88 |
4.2.13 |
Industrial Automation |
88 |
4.2.14 |
Remote Control of Machines |
89 |
4.2.15 |
Connected Mobile Robotics |
90 |
4.2.16 |
Unmanned & Autonomous Vehicles |
91 |
4.2.17 |
BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight) Operation of Drones |
92 |
4.2.18 |
Data-Driven Analytics & Insights |
93 |
4.2.19 |
Sensor-Equipped Digital Twins |
93 |
4.2.20 |
Predictive Maintenance of Equipment |
94 |
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5 |
Chapter 5: Unlicensed Spectrum Availability, Allocation & Usage |
95 |
5.1 |
Candidate Frequency Bands for LTE & 5G NR in Unlicensed Spectrum |
95 |
5.1.1 |
Sub-1 GHz Bands (470 – 700/800/900 MHz) |
95 |
5.1.2 |
1.8 GHz DECT Guard Band (1780 – 1785 MHz, 1875 – 1880 MHz) |
95 |
5.1.3 |
1.9 GHz sXGP/DECT Band (1880 – 1920 MHz) |
96 |
5.1.4 |
2.4 GHz (2400 – 2483.5 MHz) |
96 |
5.1.5 |
3.5 GHz (3550 – 3700 MHz) CBRS Band |
96 |
5.1.6 |
5 GHz (5150 – 5925 MHz) |
97 |
5.1.7 |
6 GHz (5925 – 7125 MHz) |
98 |
5.1.8 |
57 – 71 GHz |
98 |
5.1.9 |
Other Bands |
98 |
5.2 |
North America |
99 |
5.2.1 |
United States |
99 |
5.2.2 |
Canada |
99 |
5.3 |
Asia Pacific |
100 |
5.3.1 |
Australia |
100 |
5.3.2 |
New Zealand |
100 |
5.3.3 |
Japan |
100 |
5.3.4 |
South Korea |
101 |
5.3.5 |
China |
101 |
5.3.6 |
Hong Kong |
102 |
5.3.7 |
Taiwan |
102 |
5.3.8 |
Singapore |
102 |
5.3.9 |
Malaysia |
102 |
5.3.10 |
Indonesia |
103 |
5.3.11 |
Philippines |
103 |
5.3.12 |
Thailand |
103 |
5.3.13 |
Vietnam |
103 |
5.3.14 |
Myanmar |
104 |
5.3.15 |
India |
104 |
5.3.16 |
Pakistan |
104 |
5.3.17 |
Rest of Asia Pacific |
104 |
5.4 |
Europe |
105 |
5.4.1 |
United Kingdom |
105 |
5.4.2 |
Ireland |
105 |
5.4.3 |
France |
105 |
5.4.4 |
Germany |
105 |
5.4.5 |
Belgium |
106 |
5.4.6 |
Netherlands |
106 |
5.4.7 |
Switzerland |
106 |
5.4.8 |
Austria |
106 |
5.4.9 |
Italy |
107 |
5.4.10 |
Spain |
107 |
5.4.11 |
Portugal |
107 |
5.4.12 |
Sweden |
107 |
5.4.13 |
Norway |
108 |
5.4.14 |
Denmark |
108 |
5.4.15 |
Finland |
108 |
5.4.16 |
Estonia |
108 |
5.4.17 |
Czech Republic |
108 |
5.4.18 |
Poland |
109 |
5.4.19 |
Greece |
109 |
5.4.20 |
Turkey |
109 |
5.4.21 |
Bulgaria |
109 |
5.4.22 |
Romania |
110 |
5.4.23 |
Hungary |
110 |
5.4.24 |
Slovenia |
110 |
5.4.25 |
Serbia |
110 |
5.4.26 |
Russia |
110 |
5.4.27 |
Rest of Europe |
111 |
5.5 |
Middle East & Africa |
111 |
5.5.1 |
Saudi Arabia |
111 |
5.5.2 |
United Arab Emirates |
111 |
5.5.3 |
Qatar |
111 |
5.5.4 |
Kuwait |
112 |
5.5.5 |
Israel |
112 |
5.5.6 |
South Africa |
112 |
5.5.7 |
Rest of the Middle East & Africa |
112 |
5.6 |
Latin & Central America |
112 |
5.6.1 |
Mexico |
112 |
5.6.2 |
Brazil |
113 |
5.6.3 |
Argentina |
113 |
5.6.4 |
Colombia |
113 |
5.6.5 |
Chile |
113 |
5.6.6 |
Rest of Latin & Central America |
114 |
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6 |
Chapter 6: Standardization, Regulatory & Collaborative Initiatives |
115 |
6.1 |
3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project) |
115 |
6.1.1 |
Releases 8-11: System-Level WLAN Offload |
116 |
6.1.2 |
Release 12: RAN Assisted LTE-WLAN Interworking |
116 |
6.1.3 |
Release 13: LAA, LWA, LWIP & RCLWI |
116 |
6.1.4 |
Release 14: eLAA, eLWA, eLWIP & CBRS Band 48 Support |
117 |
6.1.5 |
Release 15: Further Enhancements & LAA/eLAA (Band 49) for CBRS |
117 |
6.1.6 |
Release 16: Anchored & Standalone 5G NR-U |
118 |
6.1.7 |
Release 17 & Beyond: Future Evolution of 5G NR-U |
119 |
6.2 |
ATIS (Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions) |
119 |
6.2.1 |
IMSI Assignment & Management for CBRS |
120 |
6.2.2 |
Additional CBRS-Related Efforts |
120 |
6.3 |
CBRS Alliance |
120 |
6.3.1 |
OnGo Certification Program for 3.5 GHz CBRS Equipment |
121 |
6.3.2 |
CBRS Network Services & Coexistence Specifications |
121 |
6.3.2.1 |
Release 1: Baseline Specifications for LTE Systems in the 3.5 GHz Band |
121 |
6.3.2.2 |
Release 2: Enhanced Specifications in Preparation for OnGo Commercial Service |
122 |
6.3.2.3 |
Release 3: Incorporation of 3GPP’s 5G Definitions & Standards in the 3.5 GHz CBRS Band |
122 |
6.3.2.4 |
Release Independent Specifications for CBRS Identifiers |
123 |
6.4 |
CEPT (European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations) |
123 |
6.4.1 |
ECC (Electronic Communications Committee): Operational Guidelines & Technical Solutions for Spectrum Sharing in Europe |
123 |
6.5 |
CTIA |
124 |
6.5.1 |
Product Certification for 3.5 GHz CBRS Equipment |
124 |
6.6 |
DSA (Dynamic Spectrum Alliance) |
124 |
6.6.1 |
Advocacy Efforts to Promote Unlicensed & Dynamic Access to Spectrum |
124 |
6.7 |
ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) |
125 |
6.7.1 |
BRAN (Broadband Radio Access Networks) Technical Committee: Harmonized Standards for Wireless Access Systems |
125 |
6.7.1.1 |
WSD (White Space Devices) Operating in the 470 – 790 MHz Band |
125 |
6.7.1.2 |
5 GHz RLANs (Radio Local Area Networks) |
126 |
6.7.1.3 |
6 GHz RLANs |
126 |
6.7.1.4 |
60 GHz Multi-Gigabit Wireless Systems |
126 |
6.7.1.5 |
Other Relevant Work |
126 |
6.8 |
IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) |
126 |
6.8.1 |
Standards & Protocols for Interworking Between 3GPP & Unlicensed Technologies |
127 |
6.9 |
ITU-R (International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector) |
127 |
6.9.1 |
International Regulation of Unlicensed Spectrum |
127 |
6.10 |
LTE-U Forum |
128 |
6.10.1 |
Technical Specifications for LTE-U in Unlicensed 5 GHz Spectrum |
128 |
6.11 |
MulteFire Alliance |
128 |
6.11.1 |
Specifications for LTE/5G NR Operation in Unlicensed Spectrum |
129 |
6.11.1.1 |
Release 1.0: LTE Operation in the Unlicensed 5 GHz Band |
129 |
6.11.1.2 |
Release 1.1: Support for Industrial IoT & Sub-1/1.9/2.4 GHz Spectrum Bands |
129 |
6.11.2 |
ECC (Electronic Communications Committee): Operational Guidelines & Technical Solutions for Spectrum Sharing in Europe |
129 |
6.12 |
NGMN Alliance |
130 |
6.12.1 |
Unlicensed Spectrum-Related Activates |
130 |
6.13 |
ONF (Open Networking Foundation) |
130 |
6.13.1 |
Shared & Unlicensed Spectrum Support in the Aether 5G/LTE ECaaS (Edge-Cloud-as-a-Service) Platform |
130 |
6.14 |
Small Cell Forum |
131 |
6.14.1 |
Work Related to License-Exempt & Shared Spectrum Small Cells |
131 |
6.15 |
WhiteSpace Alliance |
131 |
6.15.1 |
Promoting the Use of 3GPP, IEEE & IETF Standards for TVWS Spectrum |
131 |
6.16 |
WInnForum (Wireless Innovation Forum) |
132 |
6.16.1 |
SSC (Spectrum Sharing Committee): CBRS Standards |
132 |
6.16.1.1 |
Release 1: CBRS Baseline Standards |
132 |
6.16.1.2 |
Release 2: Enhancements to CBRS Baseline Standards |
133 |
6.16.1.3 |
Administration of Root Certificate Authority, Professional Installer Training & CBSD Certification Programs |
134 |
6.16.2 |
6MSC (6 GHz Multi-Stakeholder Planning Committee) |
134 |
6.16.3 |
Other Committees |
135 |
6.17 |
XGP (eXtended Global Platform) Forum |
135 |
6.17.1 |
Development & Promotion of the sXGP Unlicensed LTE Service |
135 |
6.18 |
Others |
135 |
6.18.1 |
National Government Agencies & Regulators |
135 |
6.18.2 |
Vertical Industry Associations |
136 |
6.18.3 |
Non-3GPP Technology Alliances |
136 |
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7 |
Chapter 7: Case Studies of Unlicensed Spectrum Deployments |
137 |
7.1 |
AT&T: Tapping Unlicensed Spectrum for Mobile Network Densification & FWA |
137 |
7.1.1 |
Spectrum Type |
137 |
7.1.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
137 |
7.1.3 |
Deployment Summary |
137 |
7.2 |
BBB (BB Backbone Corporation): 1.9 GHz sXGP-Based Private LTE Network Platform |
140 |
7.2.1 |
Spectrum Type |
140 |
7.2.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
140 |
7.2.3 |
Deployment Summary |
140 |
7.3 |
BYD SkyRail: Unlicensed 5 GHz Wireless System for Railway Communications |
142 |
7.3.1 |
Spectrum Type |
142 |
7.3.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
142 |
7.3.3 |
Deployment Summary |
142 |
7.4 |
Release 1: CBRS Baseline Standards |
143 |
7.4.1 |
Release 2: Enhancements to CBRS Baseline Standards |
143 |
7.4.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
143 |
7.4.3 |
Deployment Summary |
143 |
7.5 |
Dallas Love Field Airport: Private LTE Network for Internal Operations & Passenger Experience |
144 |
7.5.1 |
Spectrum Type |
144 |
7.5.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
144 |
7.5.3 |
Deployment Summary |
144 |
7.6 |
Gogo: Capitalizing on Unlicensed 2.4 GHz Spectrum for LTE/5G-Ready A2G (Air-to-Ground) Network |
145 |
7.6.1 |
Spectrum Type |
145 |
7.6.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
145 |
7.6.3 |
Deployment Summary |
145 |
7.7 |
Memorial Health System: LTE-Based CBRS Network to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts |
147 |
7.7.1 |
Spectrum Type |
147 |
7.7.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
147 |
7.7.3 |
Deployment Summary |
147 |
7.8 |
Midco (Midcontinent Communications): Shared & Unlicensed Spectrum for Rural Broadband Connectivity |
148 |
7.8.1 |
Spectrum Type |
148 |
7.8.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
148 |
7.8.3 |
Deployment Summary |
148 |
7.9 |
MTS (Mobile TeleSystems): Delivering Gigabit-Grade LTE Services Using LAA Technology |
149 |
7.9.1 |
Spectrum Type |
149 |
7.9.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
149 |
7.9.3 |
Deployment Summary |
149 |
7.10 |
Murray City School District: LTE-Based Private CBRS Network for K-12 Education |
150 |
7.10.1 |
Spectrum Type |
150 |
7.10.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
150 |
7.10.3 |
Deployment Summary |
150 |
7.11 |
NetCity (GEOS Telecom): Unlicensed Sub-1 GHz LTE Network for AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) |
151 |
7.11.1 |
Spectrum Type |
151 |
7.11.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
151 |
7.11.3 |
Deployment Summary |
151 |
7.12 |
Ocado: Custom-Built LTE Network Over Unlicensed 5 GHz Spectrum for Warehouse Automation |
153 |
7.12.1 |
Spectrum Type |
153 |
7.12.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
153 |
7.12.3 |
Deployment Summary |
153 |
7.13 |
RCI (Rural Cloud Initiative): Building the Farm of the Future With CBRS Spectrum |
155 |
7.13.1 |
Spectrum Type |
155 |
7.13.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
155 |
7.13.3 |
Deployment Summary |
155 |
7.14 |
SmarTone: Effectively Managing Traffic Surges With Strategically Located LAA Small Cells |
156 |
7.14.1 |
Spectrum Type |
156 |
7.14.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
156 |
7.14.3 |
Deployment Summary |
156 |
7.15 |
URSYS: Bringing Cellular Connectivity to Rural Areas and Outlying Regions With Unlicensed Spectrum |
157 |
7.15.1 |
Spectrum Type |
157 |
7.15.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
157 |
7.15.3 |
Deployment Summary |
157 |
7.16 |
Verizon Communications: Exploiting 5 GHz & 3.5 GHz CBRS Spectrum to Address Capacity Demands |
158 |
7.16.1 |
Spectrum Type |
158 |
7.16.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
158 |
7.16.3 |
Deployment Summary |
158 |
7.17 |
Vodacom Group: Employing Unlicensed 5 GHz Spectrum To Improve LTE Network Capacity & Performance |
161 |
7.17.1 |
Spectrum Type |
161 |
7.17.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
161 |
7.17.3 |
Deployment Summary |
161 |
7.18 |
Yangshan Port: Unlicensed 5 GHz LTE Network for Automated Container Terminal Operations |
162 |
7.18.1 |
Spectrum Type |
162 |
7.18.2 |
Integrators & Suppliers |
162 |
7.18.3 |
Deployment Summary |
162 |
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8 |
Chapter 8: Market Sizing & Forecasts |
164 |
8.1 |
Global Outlook for LTE & 5G NR in Unlicensed Spectrum |
164 |
8.2 |
Segmentation by Air Interface Technology |
165 |
8.2.1 |
Unlicensed LTE |
166 |
8.2.2 |
5G NR-U |
167 |
8.3 |
Segmentation by Mode of Operation |
168 |
8.3.1 |
Standalone |
169 |
8.3.2 |
LAA |
170 |
8.4 |
Segmentation by Cell Type |
171 |
8.4.1 |
Indoor Small Cells |
172 |
8.4.2 |
Outdoor Small Cells |
173 |
8.5 |
Segmentation by Frequency Band |
174 |
8.5.1 |
Sub-1 GHz |
175 |
8.5.2 |
1.9 GHz sXGP |
176 |
8.5.3 |
2.4 GHz |
177 |
8.5.4 |
3.5 GHz CBRS GAA |
178 |
8.5.5 |
5 GHz |
179 |
8.5.6 |
6 GHz |
180 |
8.5.7 |
Higher Frequencies |
181 |
8.6 |
Segmentation by Use Case |
182 |
8.6.1 |
Mobile Network Densification |
183 |
8.6.2 |
FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) |
184 |
8.6.3 |
Cable Operators & New Entrants |
185 |
8.6.4 |
Neutral Hosts |
186 |
8.6.5 |
Private Cellular Networks |
187 |
8.6.5.1 |
Offices, Buildings & Corporate Campuses |
188 |
8.6.5.2 |
Vertical Industries |
189 |
8.7 |
Regional Outlook |
190 |
8.7.1 |
North America |
191 |
8.7.2 |
Asia Pacific |
192 |
8.7.3 |
Europe |
193 |
8.7.4 |
Middle East & Africa |
194 |
8.7.5 |
Latin & Central America |
195 |
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9 |
Chapter 9: Key Ecosystem Players |
196 |
9.1 |
6Harmonics/6WiLInk |
196 |
9.2 |
ABiT Corporation |
197 |
9.3 |
Accelleran |
198 |
9.4 |
Accuver (InnoWireless) |
199 |
9.5 |
ADRF (Advanced RF Technologies) |
200 |
9.6 |
Affirmed Networks (Microsoft Corporation) |
201 |
9.7 |
Airgain |
202 |
9.8 |
Airspan Networks |
203 |
9.9 |
Airtower Networks |
205 |
9.10 |
Airwavz Solutions |
206 |
9.11 |
Akoustis Technologies |
207 |
9.12 |
Alef Edge |
208 |
9.13 |
Allen Vanguard Wireless |
209 |
9.14 |
Alpha Wireless |
210 |
9.15 |
Altiostar Networks |
211 |
9.16 |
Altran |
212 |
9.17 |
Amazon |
214 |
9.18 |
Amdocs |
216 |
9.19 |
American Tower Corporation |
218 |
9.20 |
Amit Wireless |
219 |
9.21 |
Anritsu Corporation |
220 |
9.22 |
ANS (Advanced Network Services) |
221 |
9.23 |
Antenna Company |
222 |
9.24 |
Anterix |
223 |
9.25 |
Apple |
224 |
9.26 |
Artemis Networks (Rearden) |
225 |
9.27 |
ASOCS |
226 |
9.28 |
ASTRI (Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute) |
227 |
9.29 |
ASUS (ASUSTeK Computer)/Askey Computer Corporation |
229 |
9.30 |
Athonet |
230 |
9.31 |
ATN International |
231 |
9.32 |
AttoCore |
232 |
9.33 |
Axell Wireless |
233 |
9.34 |
Azcom Technology |
234 |
9.35 |
BAI Communications/Transit Wireless |
235 |
9.36 |
Baicells Technologies |
236 |
9.37 |
Ballast Networks |
237 |
9.38 |
BearCom |
238 |
9.39 |
BEC Technologies |
239 |
9.40 |
Benetel |
240 |
9.41 |
Billion Electric |
241 |
9.42 |
Black Box Corporation |
242 |
9.43 |
Blackned |
243 |
9.44 |
Blue Arcus Technologies |
244 |
9.45 |
Blue Danube Systems |
245 |
9.46 |
Boingo Wireless |
246 |
9.47 |
Branch Communications |
247 |
9.48 |
BTI Wireless |
248 |
9.49 |
Bureau Veritas/7Layers |
249 |
9.50 |
BVSystems (Berkeley Varitronics Systems) |
250 |
9.51 |
CableFree (Wireless Excellence) |
251 |
9.52 |
CableLabs/Kyrio |
252 |
9.53 |
Cambium Networks |
253 |
9.54 |
Cambridge Consultants |
254 |
9.55 |
Carlson Wireless Technologies |
255 |
9.56 |
Casa Systems |
256 |
9.57 |
CCI (Communication Components Inc.)/BLiNQ Networks |
258 |
9.58 |
CCN (Cirrus Core Networks) |
259 |
9.59 |
CellAntenna Corporation |
260 |
9.60 |
cellXica |
261 |
9.61 |
Celona |
262 |
9.62 |
Centerline Communications |
263 |
9.63 |
CICT (China Information and Communication Technology Group)/China Xinke Group |
264 |
9.64 |
Cisco Systems |
266 |
9.65 |
ClearSky Technologies |
268 |
9.66 |
Codium Networks |
269 |
9.67 |
Comba Telecom |
270 |
9.68 |
CommAgility (Wireless Telecom Group) |
272 |
9.69 |
CommScope/Ruckus Networks |
273 |
9.70 |
Compal |
275 |
9.71 |
COMSovereign |
276 |
9.72 |
Connectivity Wireless Solutions (M/C Partners) |
277 |
9.73 |
Contela |
278 |
9.74 |
Corning |
279 |
9.75 |
Council Rock |
281 |
9.76 |
Cradlepoint (Ericsson) |
282 |
9.77 |
Crown Castle International Corporation |
283 |
9.78 |
CTS (Communication Technology Services) |
284 |
9.79 |
Dali Wireless |
285 |
9.80 |
Dejero Labs |
286 |
9.81 |
DEKRA |
287 |
9.82 |
Dell Technologies |
288 |
9.83 |
Digi International |
289 |
9.84 |
Digicert |
290 |
9.85 |
DKK (Denki Kogyo) |
291 |
9.86 |
Druid Software |
292 |
9.87 |
EION Wireless |
293 |
9.88 |
Encore Networks |
294 |
9.89 |
Ericsson |
295 |
9.90 |
ETRI (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute, South Korea) |
297 |
9.91 |
EXFO |
298 |
9.92 |
ExteNet Systems (Digital Colony) |
299 |
9.93 |
Facebook |
300 |
9.94 |
Fairspectrum |
303 |
9.95 |
FCNT (Fujitsu Connected Technologies)/JEMS (Japan EM Solutions) |
304 |
9.96 |
Federated Wireless |
305 |
9.97 |
Fibrolan |
307 |
9.98 |
FreedomFi |
308 |
9.99 |
FRTek |
309 |
9.100 |
Fujitsu |
310 |
9.101 |
Future Technologies Venture |
312 |
9.102 |
GCT Semiconductor |
313 |
9.103 |
GE (General Electric) |
314 |
9.104 |
Gemtek Technology |
315 |
9.105 |
Geoverse (ATN International) |
316 |
9.106 |
Getac Technology Corporation |
317 |
9.107 |
Goodman Networks |
318 |
9.108 |
Google (Alphabet) |
319 |
9.109 |
Granite Telecommunications |
321 |
9.110 |
Green Packet |
322 |
9.111 |
HCL Technologies |
323 |
9.112 |
HFR |
324 |
9.113 |
Hitachi Kokusai Electric |
325 |
9.114 |
Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn Technology Group) |
326 |
9.115 |
HP |
327 |
9.116 |
HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) |
328 |
9.117 |
Huawei |
330 |
9.118 |
Huber+Suhner |
332 |
9.119 |
iBwave Solutions (Corning) |
333 |
9.120 |
Infomark Corporation |
334 |
9.121 |
Infosys |
335 |
9.122 |
Infovista |
336 |
9.123 |
Innonet |
337 |
9.124 |
Inseego Corporation |
338 |
9.125 |
Insta Group |
339 |
9.126 |
Intel Corporation |
340 |
9.127 |
Intenna Systems |
342 |
9.128 |
InterDigital |
343 |
9.129 |
IoT4Net |
344 |
9.130 |
ip.access (Mavenir Systems) |
345 |
9.131 |
IPLOOK Networks |
347 |
9.132 |
iPosi |
348 |
9.133 |
Jaton Technology |
349 |
9.134 |
JCI (Japan Communications Inc.)/Contour Networks |
350 |
9.135 |
JIT (JI Technology) |
351 |
9.136 |
JMA Wireless |
352 |
9.137 |
JRC (Japan Radio Company) |
353 |
9.138 |
Juni Global |
355 |
9.139 |
Kajeet |
356 |
9.140 |
Key Bridge Wireless |
357 |
9.141 |
Keysight Technologies |
358 |
9.142 |
Kisan Telecom |
360 |
9.143 |
KLA Laboratories |
361 |
9.144 |
Kleos |
362 |
9.145 |
KMW |
363 |
9.146 |
KORE Wireless |
364 |
9.147 |
Kyocera Corporation |
365 |
9.148 |
Landmark Dividend |
366 |
9.149 |
Lekha Wireless Solutions |
367 |
9.150 |
Lemko Corporation |
368 |
9.151 |
Lenovo/Motorola Mobility |
369 |
9.152 |
LG Electronics |
371 |
9.153 |
Lime Microsystems |
372 |
9.154 |
Lindsay Broadband |
373 |
9.155 |
Linx Technologies |
374 |
9.156 |
LS telcom |
375 |
9.157 |
Maven Wireless |
376 |
9.158 |
Mavenir Systems |
377 |
9.159 |
Metaswitch Networks (Microsoft Corporation) |
379 |
9.160 |
Metro Network Services |
380 |
9.161 |
MiCOM Labs |
381 |
9.162 |
Microlab |
382 |
9.163 |
Microsoft Corporation |
383 |
9.164 |
MitraStar Technology (Unizyx Holding Corporation) |
385 |
9.165 |
Mobile Mark |
386 |
9.166 |
Mobilitie |
387 |
9.167 |
Motorola Solutions |
388 |
9.168 |
MRT Technology (Suzhou) |
390 |
9.169 |
MSB (M S Benbow & Associates) |
391 |
9.170 |
MTI (Microelectronics Technology, Inc.) |
392 |
9.171 |
MTI Wireless Edge |
393 |
9.172 |
Multi-Tech Systems |
394 |
9.173 |
NEC Corporation |
395 |
9.174 |
Nemko |
397 |
9.175 |
Netgear |
398 |
9.176 |
NetNumber |
399 |
9.177 |
Netvision Telecom |
400 |
9.178 |
NewEdge Signal Solutions |
401 |
9.179 |
Nextivity |
402 |
9.180 |
Node-H |
403 |
9.181 |
Nokia |
404 |
9.182 |
Nominet |
406 |
9.183 |
Nsight Telservices |
407 |
9.184 |
NuRAN Wireless/Nutaq Innovation |
408 |
9.185 |
Oceus Networks |
409 |
9.186 |
Octasic |
411 |
9.187 |
OPPO/Vivo/OnePlus/Realme (BBK Electronics Corporation) |
412 |
9.188 |
Oracle Communications |
413 |
9.189 |
Panasonic Corporation |
414 |
9.190 |
Panorama Antennas |
415 |
9.191 |
Parallel Wireless |
416 |
9.192 |
Parsec Technologies |
417 |
9.193 |
Pavlov Media |
418 |
9.194 |
PCTEL |
419 |
9.195 |
PCTEST Lab (PCTEST Engineering Laboratory) |
420 |
9.196 |
Pierson Wireless |
421 |
9.197 |
Pivot Technology Services |
422 |
9.198 |
Pivotal Commware |
423 |
9.199 |
Polaris Networks |
424 |
9.200 |
Potevio |
425 |
9.201 |
QuadGen Wireless Solutions |
426 |
9.202 |
Qualcomm |
427 |
9.203 |
Quantum Wireless |
429 |
9.204 |
Qucell (InnoWireless) |
430 |
9.205 |
Quectel Wireless Solutions |
431 |
9.206 |
Qulsar |
432 |
9.207 |
Quortus |
433 |
9.208 |
Radisys Corporation (Reliance Industries) |
435 |
9.209 |
Ranplan Wireless |
437 |
9.210 |
Raycap |
438 |
9.211 |
RED Technologies |
439 |
9.212 |
Redline Communications |
440 |
9.213 |
RF Connect |
441 |
9.214 |
RFS (Radio Frequency Systems) |
442 |
9.215 |
Rivada Networks |
443 |
9.216 |
RKTPL (RK Telesystem Private Limited) |
444 |
9.217 |
Rohde & Schwarz |
445 |
9.218 |
RuggON Corporation |
446 |
9.219 |
Saankhya Labs |
447 |
9.220 |
SAC Wireless (Nokia) |
448 |
9.221 |
Samsung |
449 |
9.222 |
Sanjole |
451 |
9.223 |
SBA Communications Corporation |
452 |
9.224 |
Select Spectrum |
453 |
9.225 |
Seowon Intech |
454 |
9.226 |
Sequans Communications |
455 |
9.227 |
Sercomm Corporation |
456 |
9.228 |
SGS |
457 |
9.229 |
Shanghai Smawave Technology |
458 |
9.230 |
Sharp Corporation/Dynabook (Foxconn) |
459 |
9.231 |
Siemens |
460 |
9.232 |
Sierra Wireless |
461 |
9.233 |
Sivers IMA |
462 |
9.234 |
Smart City Networks |
463 |
9.235 |
SOLiD |
464 |
9.236 |
Sony Corporation |
465 |
9.237 |
Spectrum Effect |
467 |
9.238 |
Spirent Communications |
468 |
9.239 |
Sporton International |
470 |
9.240 |
SQUAN |
471 |
9.241 |
SSC (Shared Spectrum Company) |
472 |
9.242 |
Star Solutions |
473 |
9.243 |
STEP CG |
475 |
9.244 |
STL (Sterlite Technologies Ltd) |
476 |
9.245 |
Sunwave Communications |
477 |
9.246 |
SureSite Consulting Group |
478 |
9.247 |
Suzhou Aquila Solutions (Aquila Wireless) |
479 |
9.248 |
Syniverse Technologies |
480 |
9.249 |
T&W (Shenzhen Gongjin Electronics) |
481 |
9.250 |
Tait Communications |
482 |
9.251 |
Tango Networks |
483 |
9.252 |
Taoglas |
484 |
9.253 |
Teal Communications |
485 |
9.254 |
Tecore Networks |
486 |
9.255 |
Telewave |
487 |
9.256 |
Teleworld Solutions |
488 |
9.257 |
Telit Communications |
489 |
9.258 |
Telrad Networks |
490 |
9.259 |
Telsasoft |
491 |
9.260 |
Tessares |
492 |
9.261 |
TESSCO Technologies |
493 |
9.262 |
ThinkRF |
494 |
9.263 |
Tilson |
495 |
9.264 |
TLC Solutions |
496 |
9.265 |
TÜV SÜD |
497 |
9.266 |
Ubicquia |
498 |
9.267 |
UL |
499 |
9.268 |
Valid8 |
500 |
9.269 |
Vapor IO |
501 |
9.270 |
Vertical Bridge (Digital Colony) |
502 |
9.271 |
Verveba Telecom |
503 |
9.272 |
Viavi Solutions |
504 |
9.273 |
Virtual Network Communications (COMSovereign) |
506 |
9.274 |
Wave Wireless |
507 |
9.275 |
Wavesight |
508 |
9.276 |
Westell Technologies |
509 |
9.277 |
Widelity |
510 |
9.278 |
Wilson Electronics |
511 |
9.279 |
Wilus |
512 |
9.280 |
WIN Connectivity (Wireless Information Networks) |
513 |
9.281 |
Winncom Technologies |
514 |
9.282 |
WNC (Wistron NeWeb Corporation) |
515 |
9.283 |
Wytec International |
517 |
9.284 |
Zebra Technologies |
518 |
9.285 |
ZenFi Networks |
519 |
9.286 |
Zinwave (McWane) |
520 |
9.287 |
Zmtel (Shanghai Zhongmi Communication Technology) |
521 |
9.288 |
ZTE |
522 |
9.289 |
Zyxel Communications (Unizyx Holding Corporation) |
524 |
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|
10 |
Chapter 10: Conclusion & Strategic Recommendations |
525 |
10.1 |
Why is the Market Poised to Grow? |
525 |
10.2 |
Future Roadmap: 2020 – 2030 |
525 |
10.2.1 |
2020 – 2024: Steady Growth of 5 GHz LAA, 3.5 GHz CBRS GAA & 1.9 GHz sXGP Deployments |
526 |
10.2.2 |
2025 – 2029: Commercial Maturity of 5G NR-U for Industrial IoT Requirements |
527 |
10.2.3 |
2030 & Beyond: Mass-Market Adoption of Unlicensed Cellular Networks |
527 |
10.3 |
Which Unlicensed Frequency Bands Will Dominate the Market? |
528 |
10.4 |
Leveraging 6 GHz Greenfield Spectrum for 5G NR-U Deployments |
529 |
10.5 |
Outlook for 60 GHz & Higher Frequencies |
529 |
10.6 |
Is Wi-Fi 6 a Threat to 5G NR-U? |
530 |
10.7 |
Densification of Mobile Operator Networks in the 5G Era |
530 |
10.8 |
The Emergence of New Entrants in the Cellular Industry |
531 |
10.9 |
Private Cellular Networks for Industrial IoT |
531 |
10.10 |
COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on Unlicensed Spectrum Deployments |
531 |
10.11 |
Strategic Recommendations |
532 |
10.11.1 |
LTE/5G Equipment Suppliers & System Integrators |
532 |
10.11.2 |
Mobile Operators, Neutral Hosts & Other Service Providers |
533 |
10.11.3 |
Enterprises & Vertical Industries |
533 |
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List of Figures |
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Figure 1: The Value Chain of LTE & 5G NR in Unlicensed Spectrum |
41 |
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Figure 2: Anchored & Standalone NR-U |
55 |
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Figure 3: CBRS Tiers of Authorization |
62 |
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Figure 4: MPTCP (Multipath TCP) Proxy-Based Aggregation |
68 |
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Figure 5: 3.5 GHz CBRS Three-Tiered Shared Spectrum in the United States |
97 |
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Figure 6: Unlicensed Spectrum Technology Standardization in 3GPP Releases 8 – 17 |
118 |
|
Figure 7: WInnForum's CBRS Standards |
133 |
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Figure 8: IoT Services Over BBB's sXGP-Based Private LTE Network Platform |
141 |
|
Figure 9: Licensed & Unlicensed Spectrum Use in Gogo's ATG (Air-to-Ground) Network |
146 |
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Figure 10: Ocado's 4G-Based Wireless Control System for Warehouse Automation |
154 |
|
Figure 11: Verizon's Spectrum Portfolio |
159 |
|
Figure 12: Yangshan Port's Unlicensed 5.8 GHz LTE Network |
163 |
|
Figure 13: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
164 |
|
Figure 14: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
164 |
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Figure 15: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments by Air Interface Technology: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
165 |
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Figure 16: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue by Air Interface Technology: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
165 |
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Figure 17: Unlicensed LTE Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
166 |
|
Figure 18: Unlicensed LTE Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
166 |
|
Figure 19: 5G NR-U Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
167 |
|
Figure 20: 5G NR-U Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
167 |
|
Figure 21: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments by Mode of Operation: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
168 |
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Figure 22: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue by Mode of Operation: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
168 |
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Figure 23: Standalone Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
169 |
|
Figure 24: Standalone Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
169 |
|
Figure 25: LAA Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
170 |
|
Figure 26: LAA Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
170 |
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Figure 27: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments by Cell Type: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
171 |
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Figure 28: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue by Cell Type: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
171 |
|
Figure 29: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Indoor Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
172 |
|
Figure 30: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Indoor Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
172 |
|
Figure 31: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Outdoor Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
173 |
|
Figure 32: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Outdoor Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
173 |
|
Figure 33: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments by Frequency Band: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
174 |
|
Figure 34: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue by Frequency Band: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
174 |
|
Figure 35: Sub-1 GHz Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
175 |
|
Figure 36: Sub-1 GHz Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
175 |
|
Figure 37: 1.9 GHz sXGP Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
176 |
|
Figure 38: 1.9 GHz sXGP Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
176 |
|
Figure 39: 2.4 GHz Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
177 |
|
Figure 40: 2.4 GHz Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
177 |
|
Figure 41: 3.5 GHz CBRS GAA Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
178 |
|
Figure 42: 3.5 GHz CBRS GAA Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
178 |
|
Figure 43: 5 GHz Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
179 |
|
Figure 44: 5 GHz Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
179 |
|
Figure 45: 6 GHz Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
180 |
|
Figure 46: 6 GHz Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
180 |
|
Figure 47: Higher Frequency Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
181 |
|
Figure 48: Higher Frequency Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
181 |
|
Figure 49: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments by Use Case: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
182 |
|
Figure 50: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue by Use Case: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
182 |
|
Figure 51: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments for Mobile Network Densification: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
183 |
|
Figure 52: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Mobile Network Densification: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
183 |
|
Figure 53: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments for FWA: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
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Figure 54: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for FWA: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
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Figure 55: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments for Cable Operators & New Entrants: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
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Figure 56: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Cable Operators & New Entrants: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
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Figure 57: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments for Neutral Hosts: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
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Figure 58: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Neutral Hosts: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
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Figure 59: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments for Private Cellular Networks: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
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Figure 60: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Private Cellular Networks: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
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Figure 61: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments for Offices, Buildings & Corporate Campuses: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
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Figure 62: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Offices, Buildings & Corporate Campuses: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
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Figure 63: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments for Vertical Industries: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
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Figure 64: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Vertical Industries: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
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Figure 65: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipments by Region: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
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Figure 66: Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue by Region: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
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Figure 67: North America Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
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Figure 68: North America Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
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Figure 69: Asia Pacific Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
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Figure 70: Asia Pacific Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
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Figure 71: Europe Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
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Figure 72: Europe Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
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Figure 73: Middle East & Africa Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
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Figure 74: Middle East & Africa Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
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Figure 75: Latin & Central America Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) |
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Figure 76: Latin & Central America Unlicensed Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) |
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Figure 77: Future Roadmap for LTE & 5G NR in Unlicensed Spectrum: 2020 – 2030 |
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Figure 78: Distribution of Unlicensed LTE & 5G NR Small Cell Shipments by Frequency Band: 2020 – 2023 (%) |
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