For years, mobile network operators (MNOs) have tried to deploy small cells to boost coverage and increase capacity, but the costs of placing sub-5-watt radios everywhere was daunting -- in terms of power, backhaul and real estate. And, speaking of power, what better time than right now to understand the current state of your network, as your business development colleagues aggressively pursue new opportunities? In this session, Comm/Scope’s Erik Gronvall characterizes what MNOs need most, in order to finally “densify” their footprints.
And, Alpha’s Todd Loeffelholz presents an analysis of what happens with network power loads in the face of increased activity from mobile partnerships, IoT networks, and WiFi. This session includes a deep-dive into network coverage maps to highlight power availability against geographic locations; the effect decreasing voltage has on the load, and the amount of power available at different voltage levels; and design guidelines to help with the transition to remotePHY at the same time wireless opportunities are flourishing.