How enterprises are transforming indoor cellular networks

As enterprise connectivity demands grow more complex, businesses are rethinking the systems and processes behind ensuring exceptional in-building cellular service. Companies are shifting away from legacy distributed antenna systems (DAS) and toward more agile, scalable solutions, like small cells, distributed radio systems, and more modern neutral host models to meet performance and coverage expectations with increased scalability.

For decades, DAS has been the go-to approach for extending public cellular coverage within buildings and large venues. But this approach comes with challenges: digital-to-analog conversion, high power consumption, space demands, and a large list of ancillary products like coax, splitters, and couplers. These challenges are prompting organizations to reassess their infrastructure investments.

Small cells offer a modern alternative — delivering greater capacity, higher throughput, and flexible deployment options requiring far less equipment. At the same time, neutral host models are gaining traction as building owners seek to provide cellular coverage from all the major wireless providers, not just one.

This exclusive research report will explore the latest developments in the indoor wireless ecosystem, and the pros and cons of the above investment strategies, including:

• The shift from DAS to small cell architectures 
• The role of neutral host models in expanding indoor coverage  
• Key benefits and challenges of each approach and how they relate to private 5G solutions