small
cells
As people spend more of their
time streaming music, watching
videos, and conducting business
on the go, wireless networks
have to be equipped to handle
an exponential increase in data.
To keep up, small cells are
deployed to work in conjunction
with traditional cell towers to
bring extra coverage and capacity
to areas that need it. As the world
moves to 5G, small cells will be
even more crucial to bringing
exciting new technologies and
capabilities to life.
At a glance
small cells
on-air or
under
contract
~70K
communities
with small
cells deployed
700
needed
by 2026
800K
¹
Small cells consist of discreet,
fiber-connected antennas that are
often attached to things like streetlights,
signposts, or utility poles to fill in
coverage gaps and boost data capacity.
They’re also versatile enough to be used
in stadiums, convention centers, or even
in office buildings where coverage can
be a challenge. As the market leader in
small cell technology, we’re uniquely
equipped to provide the connectivity
we need today—and that tomorrow’s
innovations demand.
Infrastructure for
our most important
connections.
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1. S&P Global Market Intelligence, “Small Cell and
Tower Projections through 2026,” 2016
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AUTONOMOUS AND
CONNECTED VEHICLES
Small cells will fill in coverage
gaps and support the large
and constant stream of data
these vehicles need to
operate properly.
CBRS AND PRIVATE LTE
The rollout of private LTE
networks will require the
installation of new small
cells where these networks
will be deployed.
DATA DEMAND
Small cells provide much of the
coverage and capacity that drive
our connected lives, and will be
especially crucial for emerging
technologies like 5G and the
internet of things.
SMART CITY
TECHNOLOGIES
With the extra coverage and
capacity that small cells provide,
new IoT technologies can be
deployed to make cities smarter
and more efficient.
