The HetNet Ecosystem (Small Cells, Carrier WiFi, C-RAN & DAS): 2015 – 2020 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts

Driven by in-building wireless coverage requirements and the growing influx of mobile broadband data traffic, a traditional macrocell based cellular network deployment is not deemed to be a sufficient solution to address the coverage and capacity needs of today’s wireless subscribers.

Wireless carriers are thus increasing their investments in Heterogeneous Network or HetNet infrastructure such as strategically deployed small cells, carrier WiFi and DAS (Distributed Antenna System) nodes, to cope with increasing capacity and coverage requirements. Adding further to the heterogeneity is the shift towards a C-RAN (Centralized RAN) architecture, which centralizes baseband functionality to be shared across a large number of distributed radio nodes. In comparison to standalone clusters of base stations, C-RAN provides significant performance and economic benefits such as baseband pooling, enhanced coordination between cells, virtualization, network extensibility and energy efficiency.

Driven by the thriving ecosystem, we expect small cell, carrier WiFi, C-RAN and DAS networks to account for over 80% of all mobile data traffic by the end of 2020, while overall spending on HetNet infrastructure is expected to reach $40 Billion annually during the same period.

The “HetNet Ecosystem (Small Cells, Carrier WiFi, C-RAN & DAS): 2015 – 2020 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts” report presents an in-depth assessment of 6 individual submarkets of the HetNet infrastructure opportunity. Besides analyzing key market drivers, challenges, enabling technologies, standardization initiatives, future roadmap, value chain, deployment case studies, vendor profiles, and strategic recommendations, the report also presents revenue and unit shipment forecasts for 6 submarkets from 2015 to 2020 at a regional as well as a global scale. Historical figures are also provided for 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014.

The report comes with an associated Excel datasheet suite covering quantitative data from over 300 numeric forecasts presented in the report.

1 Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Executive Summary
1.2 Topics Covered
1.3 Historical Revenue & Forecast Segmentation
1.4 Key Questions Answered
1.5 Key Findings
1.6 Methodology
1.7 Target Audience
1.8 Companies Mentioned
　 　
2 Chapter 2: An Overview of Small Cells, Carrier WiFi, C-RAN & DAS
2.1 An Evolving Heterogeneous Networking Ecosystem
2.2 Small Cells
2.3 Carrier WiFi
2.4 C-RAN (Centralized RAN)
2.5 DAS (Distributed Antenna System)
2.6 Alternative Options for Offloading Mobile Network Coverage and Capacity
2.7 The Business Case: What is Driving the HetNet Market?
2.8 Challenges & Inhibitors to the HetNet Ecosystem
　 　
3 Chapter 3: Integration & Offloading Technology
3.1 Integrating Small Cells into the Mobile Network
3.2 Integrating C-RAN into the Mobile Network
3.3 WiFi: The Evolution from an Ethernet Extension to Wireless Carrier Integration
3.4 Enabling Technologies for WiFi and Cellular RAN Interoperability
3.5 Small Cell and Mobile Core Offloading Technologies
3.6 WiFi and Cellular RAN Integration: Commercial Implementations to Address the HetNet Challenge
　 　
4 Chapter 4: Industry Roadmap and Value Chain
4.1 HetNet Industry Roadmap: 2010 - 2020
4.2 HetNet Value Chain
4.3 Embedded Technology Ecosystem
4.4 RAN Ecosystem
4.5 Mobile Backhaul & Fronthaul Ecosystem
4.6 Mobile Core Ecosystem
4.7 Connectivity Ecosystem
4.8 SON Ecosystem
4.9 SDN & NFV Ecosystem
4.10 Vendor Landscape: Consolidation & Acquisitions Lead the Way
　 　
5 Chapter 5: HetNet Deployment Models
5.1 Small Cell, C-RAN & DAS Deployment Models
5.2 Carrier WiFi Deployment Models
　 　
6 Chapter 6: Vertical Markets for HetNets
6.1 Residential
6.2 Healthcare
6.3 Higher Education
6.4 Large Enterprises
6.5 SMBs
6.6 Retail
6.7 Construction
6.8 Public Sector
6.9 Public Safety and Defense
　 　
7 Chapter 7: HetNet Backhaul & Fronthaul
7.1 Small Cell Backhaul Technology
7.2 C-RAN Fronthaul Technology
7.3 Requirements for HetNet Backhaul & Fronthaul
7.4 Key Issues
　 　
8 Chapter 8: Standardization & Regulatory Initiatives
8.1 Small Cell Forum
8.2 WBA (Wireless Broadband Alliance)
8.3 WiFi Alliance
8.4 HetNet Forum
8.5 ETSI
8.6 3GPP
8.7 3GPP2
8.8 NGMN Alliance
8.9 Broadband Forum
8.10 WiMAX Forum
8.11 Prominent Collaborations
　 　
9 Chapter 9: HetNet Deployments
9.1 SCaaS (Small Cells as a Service) Case Studies
9.2 Carrier WiFi
9.3 Small Cell, C-RAN, & DAS Deployments
9.4 Case Studies
　 　
10 Chapter 10: Wireless Network Infrastructure Incumbents
10.1 Alcatel-Lucent
10.2 Cisco Systems
10.3 Ericsson
10.4 Fujitsu
10.5 Hitachi
10.6 Huawei
10.7 NEC Corporation
10.8 Nokia Networks
10.9 Samsung Electronics
10.10 ZTE
　 　
11 Chapter 11: Macrocell RAN, Small Cell, C-RAN & Mobile Core Specialists
　 　
12 Chapter 12: Antenna, DAS & Repeater Solution Specialists
　 　
13 Chapter 13: Carrier WiFi Specialists
　 　
14 Chapter 14: Enabling Technology Providers
　 　
15 Chapter 15: Mobile Backhaul & Fronthaul Vendors
　 　
16 Chapter 16: Market Analysis and Forecasts
16.1 The Global Small Cell & Carrier WiFi Market: 2015 – 2020
16.2 The Global Small Cell Market: 2015 – 2020
16.3 The Global Carrier WiFi Market: 2015 – 2020
16.4 The Global C-RAN Market: 2015 – 2020
16.5 The Global DAS Market: 2015 – 2020
16.6 The Global Small Cell Backhaul Market: 2015 – 2020
16.7 The Global C-RAN Fronthaul Market: 2015 – 2020
16.8 The Global SON Market: 2015 – 2020
16.9 The Global SCaaS Market: 2015 – 2020
16.10 The Global Mobile Network Data Service Market: 2015 – 2020
16.11 North America Market: 2015 – 2020
16.12 Asia Pacific Market: 2015 – 2020
16.13 Western Europe Market: 2015 – 2020
16.14 Eastern Europe Market: 2015 – 2020
16.15 Middle East & Africa Market: 2015 – 2020
16.16 Latin & Central America Market: 2015 – 2020
　 　
17 Chapter 17: Conclusion and Strategic Recommendations
17.1 Small Cells, WiFi, C-RAN or DAS: Which Implementation will lead HetNet Deployments?
17.2 The Formula for Success: Selecting the Right Combination of HetNet Technologies
17.3 SON Integration is Key
17.4 Offloading with TD-LTE Small Cells
17.5 LTE-U: The Emergence of Unlicensed Small Cells
17.6 Are C-RAN Deployments Gaining Traction?
17.7 What are the Prospects for Virtualized RAN Architectures?
17.8 Distributing Baseband Intelligence: Towards C-RAN Small Cells
17.9 Accelerating the Transition to Military, Tactical & Public Safety LTE Networks
17.10 Standardization Driving RAN & Carrier WiFi Integration
17.11 Prospects of Enterprise RAN Deployments
17.12 Network Visibility & OAM
17.13 Addressing Network Security: IPsec
17.14 Market Share: Rise of the Non-Macro Vendors
17.15 The Opportunity for Small Cells in Emerging Rural Markets
17.16 Strategic Recommendations