The maturity of small cells has increased significantly over the past two years, with significant advances and cost savings being made in not only the technology but in installation and network management. 2015 saw the first significant shipments of small cells being made leading observers to believe that 2016 will be the year when small cells finally start to take off. With Europe lagging behind in small cell adoption it positions them well to learn valuable lessons from the US and Asia in the rollout of the technology. In this interview TowerXchange speak to Chris Nicoll, Analysys Mason’s Head of the Network Technologies Research Practice.
2016 - The year for small cells to finally ramp up
