Insights Blog
Thought leadership from the antenna experts
Analysis: The Neutral Host Model is Sprouting Wings.
The trifecta of shared spectrum, small cells and emerging technologies such as eSIM and edge computing are making neutral host mobile networks a reality. Enterprises and dedicated solution providers see a market ripe for change, and one in which wireless service can...
Private LTE: Momentum is building with Shared Spectrum
The trifecta of shared spectrum, edge computing and small cells are acting as a breeding ground for the creation of private wireless networks. Industry verticals, from mining to logistics, today require bespoke on-premise connectivity solutions to cater to the needs...
A Global Overview of Spectrum Sharing Initiatives.
The successful commercialization of the CBRS band in the United States has reverberated through the wireless industry. For the first time, the market is transitioning away from being carrier-led and is, instead, morphing into a diverse ecosystem of users and...
CBRS Movers: Year in Review and Outlook for 2021
Despite the challenging backdrop presented by the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 will forever be remembered as a breakthrough year for the wireless industry. Not only did operators make significant strides in deploying 5G networks more widely with low-band spectrum, but...
What other countries can learn from the UK’s Shared Rural Network
In a world where the digital economy is the lifeblood of countries’ wealth, the provision of high-speed wireless connectivity has become a critical enabler. The black swan event that is the Coronavirus pandemic has only served to exemplify this, facilitating the...
The Low-Down on the C-Band Auction.
The recent acceleration of 5G rollout activity in the US has highlighted the criticality of mid-band spectrum in delivering enhanced wireless performance at scale. It is recognized as the evolutionary stepping stone between the extremes of low and high-band (or...
Europe is at a crossroads with small cell deployment. Is Article 57 the answer?
The need for mobile operators to engage in massive small cell densification with 5G is dovetailing with the shared goals of municipalities to enhance social inclusion in the digital age and promote balanced regional economic growth. This is a development so...
CBRS Auction: Examining the winnings and ambitions of utilities.
This article is the third and final in a three-part series examining the outcome of the landmark CBRS auction (105). Throughout the series, there is a focus on the winnings and ambitions of wireless carriers, cable MSOs and utility providers. In the CBRS auction,...
Examining the Edge Computing Opportunity for Telcos
This is the first article in a two-part series examining the edge computing opportunity for telecoms operators and hyperscale cloud providers. Fixed and mobile operators find themselves at an inflection point, both in terms of their network assets and their balance...
CBRS Auction and Cable Operators: Analysis of their future trajectory.
This article is the second in a three-part series examining the outcome of the landmark CBRS auction (105). Throughout the series, there will be a focus on the winnings and ambitions of wireless carriers, cable MSOs and utility providers. Cable operators featured at...
CBRS Auction: Examining the winnings of Dish Network and Verizon.
This article is the first in a three-part series examining the outcome of the landmark CBRS auction (105). Throughout the series, there will be a focus on the winnings and ambitions of wireless carriers, cable MSOs and utility providers. The insatiable appetite among...
The Allure of the Tri-Sector Antenna in an era of densification
This article is a synopsis of the key points highlighted during the Alpha Wireless “Simplify 5G deployments. Let’s talk tri-sector antennas” webinar. An on-demand recording of the webinar is available here. Mobile operators find themselves in an increasingly...
Comcast Xfinity Vs Charter Spectrum – Journey to Wireless Foray
This is the second in a series of articles examining the moves being made by cable operators in the wireless market with CBRS. Diversification is characterising the cable market at present. Underpinned by the desire to converge existing fixed and up-and-coming...
Private LTE and CBRS: The utilities perspective
The utilities sector is in a state of profound transformation. In keeping with other sectors of the economy, data is the new oil - harvested from an increasingly large network of sensors across the grid and enabling real-time control and monitoring of critical...
Why 5G is transforming the relationship between mobile operators and local authorities
The next generation of cellular is an evolution of wireless network design that will breathe a revolution into how and where the network is deployed. In doing so, it will upend the relationship between mobile operators, neutral hosts and local authorities, heralding...
Talk to Our Experts
We are here to answer any questions you may have about our products. Get in touch and we’ll respond as soon as possible.