HetNet Deployment and Operational Strategies for 4G and Beyond

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HetNet Deployment and Operational Strategies for 4G and Beyond

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Overview:

Traditional voice centric mobile networks were designed and planned back in the 20th century for a certain type of usage. The subscriber base consisted of users who were mostly making voice calls, both outdoors and indoors, with very consistent usage patterns. The birth of smart wireless devices has created a completely new set of challenges and opportunities for Mobile Network Operators (MNO). Current smart phone usage trends indicate that there will be a huge increase in global mobile user traffic. Modern day mobile networks need to handle a large number of subscribers consuming high volumes of data usage, both indoors and outdoors, and in a very unpredictable pattern. The MNO today is faced with the most import challenge, and probably the most important opportunity of their entire existence.

A Heterogeneous Network (HetNet) that is based on a combination of Cellular Small Cells, Macro Cells and Carrier Wi-Fi is expected to play a pivotal role in addressing the capacity needs for such a traffic surge in the mobile networks. In general the HetNets are perceived as important drivers for the success of 4G LTE and for the development of future 5G standards based mobile networks. Apart from vendor opinions and positioning, there is virtually no independent information available about how a mobile network operator should prepare for HetNet deployments that allow for optimal upgrade to 5G standards and technologies when they become available in future.

This research evaluates the current state of the HetNet market including analysis of vendor solutions and technologies. The report assesses HetNet deployment modes, topologies, and optimal implementation and operation strategies. The report also provides specific information needed for design and strategic planning for HetNet deployments.

Report Benefits:

Understand HetNet deployment strategies
Identify potential technologies for future 5G standards
Identify current market status, trends, and vision into the future of HetNets
Understand vendor products, solutions and product features to support small cell deployment
Strategic planning for technical and business aspects of HetNet implementations and operations

Target Audience:

Investment Firms
Application Developers
Mobile Device Vendors
Mobile Network Carriers
Service Bureau Companies
WiFi Infrastructure Vendors
Distributed Antenna Vendors
Wireless Infrastructure Vendors
Small Cell Infrastructure Vendors
Telecom Managed Service Providers

Companies in Report:

Actix
AirHop
Alcatel-Lucent
Arieso
AT&T
Boingo
Cambridge Broadband Network
Cisco
Ericsson
Green Packet
InfoVista
Intel
Intucell
NSN
NTT Docomo
Openet
Qualcomm
Reverb Networks
Ruckus Wireless
Samsung
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5
2.0 INTRODUCTION 7
3.0 TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW 10
3.1 HETNET ARCHITECTURE AND TOPOLOGIES 14
4.0 MARKET DRIVERS AND BUSINESS CASE 16
4.1 MARKET DRIVERS 16
4.2 BUSINESS CASE 18
5.0 GLOBAL SMALL CELL MARKET TRENDS & FORECASTS 21
5.1 GLOBAL SMALL CELL UNIT SHIPMENTS (OVERALL) 23
5.2 GLOBAL SMALL CELL REVENUE 23
5.3 GLOBAL SMALL CELL UNIT SHIPMENTS (BY TYPE) 24
5.4 GLOBAL SMALL CELL REVENUE (BY TYPE) 25
5.5 GLOBAL SMALL CELL UNIT SHIPMENTS (3G VS. 4G) 26
6.0 VENDOR SOLUTIONS & RESEARCH INITIATIVES 27
6.1 ALCATEL-LUCENT 27
6.2 CISCO 28
6.3 ERICSSON 31
6.4 INTEL 32
6.5 NOKIA SOLUTIONS & NETWORKS 32
6.6 QUALCOMM 34
6.7 RUCKUS WIRELESS 34
6.8 SAMSUNG 35
7.0 STRATEGIES FOR DEPLOYMENT & OPERATIONS 37
7.1 NETWORK PLANNING & DIMENSIONING 38
7.2 SMALL CELL AP TYPE 40
7.3 AUTO CONFIGURATION AND SON 40
7.4 INTERFERENCE MANAGEMENT 43
7.5 CARRIER AGGREGATION 44
7.6 SEAMLESS MOBILITY 46
7.7 AUTHENTICATION & SECURITY 48
7.8 BACKHAUL SOLUTION 49
7.9 UPGRADABILITY 53
7.10 TARGET SITE SELECTION 54
7.11 REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATION & PROCUREMENT 56
7.12 CAPEX, OPEX, & TCO 57
8.0 STRATEGIES FOR DRIVING BUSINESS & REVENUE GENERATION 59
8.1 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 59
8.2 REVENUE GENERATION AND ROI ASSESSMENT 60
9.0 DEPLOYMENT MODES 62
9.1 UNCOORDINATED HETNET 63
9.2 COORDINATED HETNET 63
10.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 65
11.0 ABBREVIATIONS 67
12.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY 70

List of Figures

Figure 1: Simplified HetNet Ecosystem 14
Figure 2: Mobile Market Trends 17
Figure 3: Femtocell Appeal for Households versus Wi-Fi 22
Figure 4: Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2013 - 2018 23
Figure 5: Small Cell Revenues: 2013 - 2018 24
Figure 6: Small Cell Unit Shipments by Cell Type: 2013 - 2018 24
Figure 7: Small Cell Revenues by Cell Type: 2013 - 2018 25
Figure 8: Small Cell Unit Shipments by Technology: 2013 - 2018 26
Figure 9: Cisco SP Wi-Fi Small Cell Solution Architecture 29
Figure 10: Cisco Licensed Small Solution Architecture 30

List of Tables

Table 1: Small Cell Categories and Market Segments 10
Table 2: Strategy Focus Areas for Technical Aspects 38
Table 3: List of Fundamental SON Capabilities 41
Table 4: Strategic Requirements and Business Drivers for SON 41
Table 5: Types of SON Architectures 42
Table 6: SON Vendors, Products, and Solutions 43
Table 7: Different Types of Small Cell Interference 43
Table 8: Interference Management Capabilities for Small Cells 44
Table 9: Types of Carrier Aggregation 45
Table 10: Small Cell Mobility Feature Requirements 46
Table 11: Solutions to Consider for Seamless Mobility Support in Small Cells 47
Table 12: Vendor Solutions for Seamless Mobility 48
Table 13: Authentication and Security Requirement for Small Cells 48
Table 14: Security Solutions for Small Cell Networks 49
Table 15: Backhaul Feature Requirements 49
Table 16: Backhaul Solution Requirements and Options for Small Cell (53) 52
Table 17: Strategy Focus Areas for Business Aspects 54
Table 18: Strategy Steps for Selection of Target Site Location 55
Table 19: Key Areas of Focus for Requirements Specification and Procurement Plan 56
Table 20: VAS Solution Options for Small Cells 60
Table 21: Strategies for Revenue Generation and Positive ROI for Small Cells 60