Global Small Cell Market 2014-2018: Key Vendors are Airvana, Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco Systems, Nokia Siemens Networks, Ruckus Wireless, Samsung Electronics and ZTE

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Nov 05, 2014, 07:56 ET

DUBLIN, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Small Cell Market 2014-2018" report to their offering.

Small cells are defined as low-powered radio access nodes that operate in licensed bands. They are mostly used in indoor and densely populated areas for providing better wireless network coverage. The coverage area of small cells varies from 32 feet to more than 3,280 feet, which is comparatively less than that of mobile macrocells. The types of small cells that are commonly used by telecom operators globally are femtocells, picocells, microcells, and metrocells.

The analysts forecast the Global Small Cell market to grow at a CAGR of 22.22 percent over the period 2013-2018.

The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Small Cell market for the period 2014-2018. The Global Small Cell market can be segmented based on end-user, technology, and product. The major end-users are individual consumers, enterprises, and public areas. In terms of technology, the market is segmented into 2G, 3G, and Long-term Evolution (LTE).

The report, the Global Small Cell Market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the APAC and EMEA regions; it also covers the Global Small Cell market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

One major trend in this market is the increasing investment in small-cell infrastructure. The key purpose of all 'non-macrocell' solutions in a telecom network is to address the inexorable demand for coverage and capacity. Such solutions include small cells, Wi-Fi, DAS, and the emerging cloud RAN. Nowadays, smartphones are among the most widely used data-supporting devices at present.

According to the report, one of the main drivers in this market is the increased demand for high-speed networks. The usage of mobile data services along with mobile voice services has been increasing in recent years.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Landscape

07. Market Segmentation by Users

08. Small Cell Deployment by Technology

09. Small Cell Deployment Product

10. Geographical Segmentation

11. Buying Criteria

12. Market Growth Drivers

13. Drivers and their Impact

14. Market Challenges

15. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

16. Market Trends

17. Trends and their Impact

18. Vendor Landscape

19. Key Vendor Analysis

20. Other Reports in this Series

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