LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks: 2020 - 2030 - Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts

Table of Contents

1 Chapter 1: Introduction 21
1.1 Executive Summary 21
1.2 Topics Covered 23
1.3 Forecast Segmentation 24
1.4 Key Questions Answered 26
1.5 Key Findings 27
1.6 Methodology 28
1.7 Target Audience 29
1.8 Companies & Organizations Mentioned 30

2 Chapter 2: An Overview of LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks 32
2.1 Spectrum: The Lifeblood of the Wireless Communications Industry 32
2.1.1 Traditional Exclusive-Use Licensed Spectrum 32
2.1.2 CBRS Shared Spectrum 32
2.2 How CBRS Spectrum Differs From Traditional Licensed Frequencies 33
2.2.1 Exclusive vs. Shared Use 33
2.2.2 License Fees & Validity 33
2.2.3 Network Buildout & Service Obligations 34
2.2.4 Power Limits & Other Restrictions 34
2.3 Why Utilize CBRS Spectrum for LTE & 5G NR Networks? 34
2.3.1 Alleviating Capacity Constraints on Mobile Operator Spectrum 34
2.3.2 New Business Models: Neutral Host, Enterprise & Private Cellular Networks 35
2.3.3 Resurgence of FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) Services 35
2.4 The Value Chain of LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks 35
2.4.1 Chipset & Enabling Technology Specialists 36
2.4.2 Terminal OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) 36
2.4.3 LTE & 5G NR Infrastructure Suppliers 37
2.4.4 Wireless Service Providers 37
2.4.4.1 Mobile Operators 37
2.4.4.2 Fixed-Line Service Providers 37
2.4.4.3 MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) 38
2.4.4.4 Towercos (Tower Companies) 38
2.4.4.5 Neutral Hosts 38
2.4.4.6 Private Network Operators 38
2.4.5 End Users 39
2.4.5.1 Consumers 39
2.4.5.2 Enterprises & Vertical Industries 39
2.4.6 Other Ecosystem Players 39
2.5 Market Drivers 40
2.5.1 Continued Growth of Mobile Data Traffic 40
2.5.2 New Revenue Streams: FWA, IoT & Vertical-Focused Services 40
2.5.3 Private & Neutral-Host Network Deployments 41
2.5.4 CBRS Shared Spectrum Availability 42
2.5.5 Lower Cost Network Equipment & Installation 42
2.5.6 Expanding Ecosystem of Compatible Devices 42
2.6 Market Barriers 43
2.6.1 Cell Site Deployment Challenges 43
2.6.2 Restricted Coverage Due to Transmit Power Limits 43
2.6.3 Interference & Congestion Concerns for GAA (General Authorized Access) 44
2.6.4 Competition From Non-3GPP Technologies 44
2.6.5 Economic & Pandemic-Related Factors 44

3 Chapter 3: Technical Aspects of CBRS Networks 46
3.1 Dynamic Three-Tiered Sharing 46
3.2 Air Interface Technologies for CBRS 46
3.2.1 LTE & 5G NR 46
3.2.2 Other Technologies 47
3.3 CBRS Spectrum 47
3.3.1 3.5 GHz (3550-3700 MHz) CBRS Band 47
3.3.2 Technical Rules for Shared Commercial Use 48
3.3.3 3GPP-Defined Bands to Support LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks 48
3.3.3.1 Band 48 – LTE-TDD CBRS Deployments 48
3.3.3.2 Band 49 – LAA (Licensed Assisted Access) Operation 48
3.3.3.3 Band n48 – 5G NR-Based CBRS Systems 48
3.4 Tiers of Authorization 49
3.4.1 Tier 1 – Incumbent Access 49
3.4.2 Tier 2 – PALs (Priority Access Licenses) 50
3.4.3 Tier 3 – GAA (General Authorized Access) 51
3.5 CBRS System Architecture & Functional Elements 52
3.5.1 EUDs (End User Devices) 52
3.5.2 CBSDs (Citizens Broadband Radio Service Devices) 53
3.5.2.1 BTS-CBSD (Base Transceiver Station-CBSD) 54
3.5.2.2 CPE-CBSD (Customer Premises Equipment-CBSD) 54
3.5.2.3 Category A CBSD (Lower Power) 54
3.5.2.4 Category B CBSD (Higher Power) 55
3.5.3 Domain Proxy 55
3.5.4 SAS (Spectrum Access System) 55
3.5.5 ESC (Environment Sensing Capability) 56
3.6 Other Technical Aspects 56
3.6.1 Functional Requirements & Protocols 56
3.6.2 Equipment Certification 57
3.6.3 CBRS Security 57
3.6.4 Core Network Integration 57
3.6.4.1 Service Provider Hosted Core 57
3.6.4.2 MOCN (Multi-Operator Core Network) 57
3.6.4.3 NHN (Neutral Host Network) 58
3.6.4.4 Private Network 58
3.6.4.5 Hybrid Network 58
3.6.5 Shared HNI (Home Network Identity) 58
3.6.6 Designated Protection Zones 59
3.6.6.1 DPAs (Dynamic Protection Areas) for Military Radar Systems 59
3.6.6.2 FSS (Fixed Satellite Service) Earth Station Exclusion & Protection Zones 60
3.6.6.3 Temporary GWPZs (Grandfathered Wireless Protection Zones) 60
3.6.6.4 Quite Zones 60
3.6.6.5 Border Areas 61
3.6.7 PAL Protection & Opportunistic GAA Operation 61
3.6.8 Secondary Market for PAL Licenses 61
3.6.8.1 Partitioning 61
3.6.8.2 Disaggregation 61
3.6.8.3 Spectrum Leasing 62

4 Chapter 4: Business Models, Use Cases & Applications 63
4.1 Business Models & Use Cases 63
4.1.1 Service Provider Networks 63
4.1.1.1 Mobile Network Densification & Buildouts 63
4.1.1.2 FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) Broadband 64
4.1.1.3 Mobile Networks for Cable Operators & New Entrants 64
4.1.2 Neutral Host Networks 65
4.1.2.1 Indoor Spaces 66
4.1.2.2 Large Public Venues 66
4.1.2.3 Transport Hubs & Corridors 66
4.1.2.4 High-Density Urban Settings 67
4.1.2.5 Remote and Rural Coverage 67
4.1.3 Private Cellular Networks 67
4.1.3.1 Offices, Buildings & Corporate Campuses 68
4.1.3.2 Vertical Industries 68
4.1.3.2.1 Manufacturing 69
4.1.3.2.2 Transportation 69
4.1.3.2.3 Utilities 69
4.1.3.2.4 Mining 70
4.1.3.2.5 Oil & Gas 70
4.1.3.2.6 Healthcare 71
4.1.3.2.7 Education 71
4.1.3.2.8 Retail & Hospitality 71
4.1.3.2.9 Governments & Municipalities 72
4.1.3.2.10 Other Verticals 72
4.2 Applications 72
4.2.1 Mobile Broadband 72
4.2.2 Home & Business Broadband 73
4.2.3 Voice & Messaging Services 73
4.2.4 High-Definition Video Transmission 74
4.2.5 Telepresence & Video Conferencing 75
4.2.6 Multimedia Broadcasting & Multicasting 75
4.2.7 IoT (Internet of Things) Networking 76
4.2.8 Wireless Connectivity for Wearables 77
4.2.9 Untethered AR/VR/MR (Augmented, Virtual & Mixed Reality) 77
4.2.10 Real-Time Holographic Projections 78
4.2.11 Tactile Internet & Haptic Feedback 79
4.2.12 High-Precision Positioning & Tracking 80
4.2.13 Industrial Automation 80
4.2.14 Remote Control of Machines 81
4.2.15 Connected Mobile Robotics 82
4.2.16 Unmanned & Autonomous Vehicles 82
4.2.17 BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight) Operation of Drones 83
4.2.18 Data-Driven Analytics & Insights 84
4.2.19 Sensor-Equipped Digital Twins 85
4.2.20 Predictive Maintenance of Equipment 85

5 Chapter 5: Standardization, Regulatory & Collaborative Initiatives 87
5.1 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project) 87
5.1.1 Release 14: Introduction of CBRS Band 48 87
5.1.2 Release 15: LAA/eLAA Operation for CBRS Networks 88
5.1.3 Release 16: Band n48 to Support 5G NR Implementations 88
5.2 ATIS (Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions) 89
5.2.1 IMSI Assignment & Management for CBRS 89
5.2.2 Additional CBRS-Related Efforts 89
5.3 CBRS Alliance 90
5.3.1 OnGo Certification Program for 3.5 GHz CBRS Equipment 90
5.3.2 CBRS Network Services & Coexistence Specifications 90
5.3.2.1 Release 1: Baseline Specifications for LTE Systems in the 3.5 GHz Band 91
5.3.2.2 Release 2: Enhanced Specifications in Preparation for OnGo Commercial Service 91
5.3.2.3 Release 3: Incorporation of 3GPP’s 5G Definitions & Standards in the 3.5 GHz CBRS Band 92
5.3.2.4 Release Independent Specifications for CBRS Identifiers 92
5.4 CTIA 92
5.4.1 Product Certification for 3.5 GHz CBRS Equipment 93
5.5 DSA (Dynamic Spectrum Alliance) 93
5.5.1 Advocacy Efforts to Promote Unlicensed & Dynamic Access to Spectrum 93
5.6 ONF (Open Networking Foundation) 94
5.6.1 CBRS Spectrum Support in the Aether 5G/LTE ECaaS (Edge-Cloud-as-a-Service) Platform 94
5.7 U.S. FCC (Federal Communications Commission) 94
5.7.1 Regulation of CBRS Spectrum 95
5.8 U.S. NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) 95
5.8.1 CBRS-Related Spectrum Management Work 95
5.9 WInnForum (Wireless Innovation Forum) 96
5.9.1 SSC (Spectrum Sharing Committee): CBRS Standards 96
5.9.1.1 Release 1: CBRS Baseline Standards 96
5.9.1.2 Release 2: Enhancements to CBRS Baseline Standards 97
5.9.1.3 Administration of Root Certificate Authority, Professional Installer Training & CBSD Certification Programs 98
5.10 Others 98

6 Chapter 6: Case Studies of CBRS Network Deployments 99
6.1 American Dream: Transforming Retail & Entertainment Using CBRS-Powered Wireless Connectivity 99
6.1.1 Spectrum Type 99
6.1.2 Integrators & Suppliers 99
6.1.3 Deployment Summary 100
6.2 Angel Stadium: Private LTE & 5G-Ready CBRS Network for Powering Critical Support Systems 101
6.2.1 Spectrum Type 101
6.2.2 Integrators & Suppliers 101
6.2.3 Deployment Summary 101
6.3 AT&T: Tapping CBRS Shared Spectrum for FWA & Private Cellular Networks 102
6.3.1 Spectrum Type 102
6.3.2 Integrators & Suppliers 102
6.3.3 Deployment Summary 102
6.4 Cal.net: LTE-Based CBRS Network for Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural California 104
6.4.1 Spectrum Type 104
6.4.2 Integrators & Suppliers 104
6.4.3 Deployment Summary 104
6.5 Charter Communications: Transforming MVNO & FWA Service Offerings With CBRS Shared Spectrum 105
6.5.1 Spectrum Type 105
6.5.2 Integrators & Suppliers 105
6.5.3 Deployment Summary 105
6.6 Dallas Love Field Airport: Private LTE Network for Internal Operations & Passenger Experience 107
6.6.1 Spectrum Type 107
6.6.2 Integrators & Suppliers 107
6.6.3 Deployment Summary 107
6.7 DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit): CBRS-Powered Smart Media & Communications Platform 108
6.7.1 Spectrum Type 108
6.7.2 Integrators & Suppliers 108
6.7.3 Deployment Summary 108
6.8 Faena Hotel & Forum: LTE-Based CBRS Network for Improving Mobile Connectivity 110
6.8.1 Spectrum Type 110
6.8.2 Integrators & Suppliers 110
6.8.3 Deployment Summary 110
6.9 FedEx: Leveraging CBRS Shared Spectrum for Wireless Communications in Hub Facilities 111
6.9.1 Spectrum Type 111
6.9.2 Integrators & Suppliers 111
6.9.3 Deployment Summary 111
6.10 Geoverse: Pioneering Neutral Host & Private Wireless Networks With CBRS Shared Spectrum 112
6.10.1 Spectrum Type 112
6.10.2 Integrators & Suppliers 112
6.10.3 Deployment Summary 112
6.11 John Deere: Private Cellular Connectivity for Manufacturing Processes & Agricultural Applications 113
6.11.1 Spectrum Type 113
6.11.2 Integrators & Suppliers 113
6.11.3 Deployment Summary 113
6.12 Memorial Health System: LTE-Based CBRS Network to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts 114
6.12.1 Spectrum Type 114
6.12.2 Integrators & Suppliers 114
6.12.3 Deployment Summary 114
6.13 Midco (Midcontinent Communications): CBRS Shared Spectrum for Rural Broadband Connectivity 115
6.13.1 Spectrum Type 115
6.13.2 Integrators & Suppliers 115
6.13.3 Deployment Summary 115
6.14 Murray City School District: LTE-Based Private CBRS Network for K-12 Education 116
6.14.1 Spectrum Type 116
6.14.2 Integrators & Suppliers 116
6.14.3 Deployment Summary 116
6.15 New York’s Times Square: Improving Public Mobile Connectivity With CBRS Shared Spectrum 117
6.15.1 Spectrum Type 117
6.15.2 Integrators & Suppliers 117
6.15.3 Deployment Summary 117
6.16 PGA Tour: LTE-Based CBRS Networks to Improve Wireless Coverage & Security at Golf Tournaments 119
6.16.1 Spectrum Type 119
6.16.2 Integrators & Suppliers 119
6.16.3 Deployment Summary 119
6.17 PK Solutions: CBRS-Powered Private Wireless Connectivity for Oil & Gas Companies 121
6.17.1 Spectrum Type 121
6.17.2 Integrators & Suppliers 121
6.17.3 Deployment Summary 121
6.18 SDG&E (San Diego Gas & Electric) Company: Private LTE Network for Mission-Critical Communications 122
6.18.1 Spectrum Type 122
6.18.2 Integrators & Suppliers 122
6.18.3 Deployment Summary 122
6.19 Southern Linc: Expanding LTE Network Capacity for Utility Communications With CBRS Shared Spectrum 123
6.19.1 Spectrum Type 123
6.19.2 Integrators & Suppliers 123
6.19.3 Deployment Summary 123
6.20 Strata Worldwide: Streamlining Mining Operations With Combined Low-Band & CBRS Spectrum Networks 125
6.20.1 Spectrum Type 125
6.20.2 Integrators & Suppliers 125
6.20.3 Deployment Summary 125
6.21 UCSB (University of California, Santa Barbara): Outdoor CBRS Network for On-Campus IoT Services 126
6.21.1 Spectrum Type 126
6.21.2 Integrators & Suppliers 126
6.21.3 Deployment Summary 126
6.22 Verizon Communications: Exploiting CBRS Shared Spectrum to Address Capacity Demands 127
6.22.1 Spectrum Type 127
6.22.2 Integrators & Suppliers 127
6.22.3 Deployment Summary 127

7 Chapter 7: Market Sizing & Forecasts 129
7.1 Ten-Year Outlook for LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks in the United States 129
7.1.1 RAN Infrastructure Investments 129
7.1.2 Terminal Equipment Sales 129
7.2 CBRS RAN Infrastructure 130
7.2.1 Segmentation by Air Interface Technology 131
7.2.1.1 LTE 132
7.2.1.2 5G NR 133
7.2.2 Segmentation by Cell Type 134
7.2.2.1 Indoor Small Cells 135
7.2.2.2 Outdoor Small Cells 136
7.2.3 Segmentation by Use Case 137
7.2.3.1 Mobile Network Densification 138
7.2.3.2 FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) 139
7.2.3.3 Cable Operators & New Entrants 140
7.2.3.4 Neutral Hosts 141
7.2.3.5 Private Cellular Networks 142
7.2.3.5.1 Offices, Buildings & Corporate Campuses 143
7.2.3.5.2 Vertical Industries 144
7.2.4 Segmentation by Vertical Industry 145
7.2.4.1 Manufacturing 146
7.2.4.2 Transportation 147
7.2.4.3 Utilities 148
7.2.4.4 Mining 149
7.2.4.5 Oil & Gas 150
7.2.4.6 Healthcare 151
7.2.4.7 Education 152
7.2.4.8 Retail & Hospitality 153
7.2.4.9 Government & Municipalities 154
7.2.4.10 Other Verticals 155
7.3 CBRS Terminal Equipment 156
7.3.1 Segmentation by Air Interface Technology 157
7.3.1.1 LTE 158
7.3.1.2 5G NR 159
7.3.2 Segmentation by Form Factor 160
7.3.2.1 Smartphones & Handheld Terminals 161
7.3.2.2 Mobile & Vehicular Routers 162
7.3.2.3 Fixed CPEs (Customer Premises Equipment) 163
7.3.2.4 Tablets & Notebook PCs 164
7.3.2.5 IoT Modules, Dongles & Others 165

8 Chapter 8: Key Ecosystem Players 166
8.1 ABiT Corporation 166
8.2 Accelleran 167
8.3 Accuver (InnoWireless) 168
8.4 ADRF (Advanced RF Technologies) 169
8.5 Affirmed Networks (Microsoft Corporation) 170
8.6 Airgain 171
8.7 Airspan Networks 172
8.8 Airtower Networks 174
8.9 Airwavz Solutions 175
8.10 Akoustis Technologies 176
8.11 Alef Edge 177
8.12 Allen Vanguard Wireless 178
8.13 Alpha Wireless 179
8.14 Altiostar Networks 180
8.15 Altran 181
8.16 Amazon 183
8.17 Amdocs 185
8.18 American Tower Corporation 187
8.19 Amit Wireless 188
8.20 Anritsu Corporation 189
8.21 ANS (Advanced Network Services) 190
8.22 Antenna Company 191
8.23 Anterix 192
8.24 Apple 193
8.25 Artemis Networks (Rearden) 194
8.26 ASOCS 195
8.27 ASUS (ASUSTeK Computer)/Askey Computer Corporation 196
8.28 Athonet 197
8.29 ATN International 198
8.30 AttoCore 199
8.31 Axell Wireless 200
8.32 Azcom Technology 201
8.33 BAI Communications/Transit Wireless 202
8.34 Baicells Technologies 203
8.35 Ballast Networks 204
8.36 BearCom 205
8.37 BEC Technologies 206
8.38 Benetel 207
8.39 Billion Electric 208
8.40 Black Box Corporation 209
8.41 Blackned 210
8.42 Blue Arcus Technologies 211
8.43 Blue Danube Systems 212
8.44 Boingo Wireless 213
8.45 Branch Communications 214
8.46 BTI Wireless 215
8.47 Bureau Veritas/7Layers 216
8.48 BVSystems (Berkeley Varitronics Systems) 217
8.49 CableFree (Wireless Excellence) 218
8.50 CableLabs/Kyrio 219
8.51 Cambium Networks 220
8.52 Cambridge Consultants 221
8.53 Casa Systems 222
8.54 CCI (Communication Components Inc.)/BLiNQ Networks 224
8.55 CCN (Cirrus Core Networks) 225
8.56 CellAntenna Corporation 226
8.57 cellXica 227
8.58 Celona 228
8.59 Centerline Communications 229
8.60 Cisco Systems 230
8.61 ClearSky Technologies 232
8.62 Codium Networks 233
8.63 Comba Telecom 234
8.64 CommAgility (Wireless Telecom Group) 236
8.65 CommScope/Ruckus Networks 237
8.66 Compal 239
8.67 COMSovereign 240
8.68 Connectivity Wireless Solutions (M/C Partners) 241
8.69 Contela 242
8.70 Corning 243
8.71 Council Rock 245
8.72 Cradlepoint (Ericsson) 246
8.73 Crown Castle International Corporation 247
8.74 CTS (Communication Technology Services) 248
8.75 Dali Wireless 249
8.76 Dejero Labs 250
8.77 DEKRA 251
8.78 Dell Technologies 252
8.79 Digi International 253
8.80 Digicert 254
8.81 DKK (Denki Kogyo) 255
8.82 Druid Software 256
8.83 EION Wireless 257
8.84 Encore Networks 258
8.85 Ericsson 259
8.86 Essential Products 261
8.87 EXFO 262
8.88 ExteNet Systems (Digital Colony) 263
8.89 Facebook 264
8.90 Fairspectrum 267
8.91 Federated Wireless 268
8.92 Fibrolan 270
8.93 FreedomFi 271
8.94 FRTek 272
8.95 Fujitsu 273
8.96 Future Technologies Venture 275
8.97 GCT Semiconductor 276
8.98 GE (General Electric) 277
8.99 Gemtek Technology 278
8.100 Geoverse (ATN International) 279
8.101 Getac Technology Corporation 280
8.102 Goodman Networks 281
8.103 Google (Alphabet) 282
8.104 Granite Telecommunications 284
8.105 Green Packet 285
8.106 HCL Technologies 286
8.107 HFR 287
8.108 Hitachi Kokusai Electric 288
8.109 Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn Technology Group) 289
8.110 HP 290
8.111 HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) 291
8.112 Huber+Suhner 293
8.113 iBwave Solutions (Corning) 294
8.114 Infomark Corporation 295
8.115 Infosys 296
8.116 Infovista 297
8.117 Inseego Corporation 298
8.118 Insta Group 299
8.119 Intel Corporation 300
8.120 Intenna Systems 302
8.121 InterDigital 303
8.122 IoT4Net 304
8.123 ip.access (Mavenir Systems) 305
8.124 IPLOOK Networks 307
8.125 iPosi 308
8.126 Jaton Technology 309
8.127 JCI (Japan Communications Inc.)/Contour Networks 310
8.128 JIT (JI Technology) 311
8.129 JMA Wireless 312
8.130 Juni Global 313
8.131 Kajeet 314
8.132 Key Bridge Wireless 315
8.133 Keysight Technologies 316
8.134 Kisan Telecom 318
8.135 KLA Laboratories 319
8.136 Kleos 320
8.137 KMW 321
8.138 KORE Wireless 322
8.139 Kyocera Corporation 323
8.140 Landmark Dividend 324
8.141 Lekha Wireless Solutions 325
8.142 Lemko Corporation 326
8.143 Lenovo/Motorola Mobility 327
8.144 LG Electronics 329
8.145 Lime Microsystems 330
8.146 Lindsay Broadband 331
8.147 Linx Technologies 332
8.148 LS telcom 333
8.149 Maven Wireless 334
8.150 Mavenir Systems 335
8.151 Metaswitch Networks (Microsoft Corporation) 337
8.152 Metro Network Services 338
8.153 MiCOM Labs 339
8.154 Microlab 340
8.155 Microsoft Corporation 341
8.156 MitraStar Technology (Unizyx Holding Corporation) 343
8.157 Mobile Mark 344
8.158 Mobilitie 345
8.159 Motorola Solutions 346
8.160 MRT Technology (Suzhou) 348
8.161 MSB (M S Benbow & Associates) 349
8.162 MTI (Microelectronics Technology, Inc.) 350
8.163 MTI Wireless Edge 351
8.164 Multi-Tech Systems 352
8.165 NEC Corporation 353
8.166 Nemko 355
8.167 Netgear 356
8.168 NetNumber 357
8.169 NewEdge Signal Solutions 358
8.170 Nextivity 359
8.171 Node-H 360
8.172 Nokia 361
8.173 Nominet 363
8.174 Nsight Telservices 364
8.175 NuRAN Wireless/Nutaq Innovation 365
8.176 Oceus Networks 366
8.177 Octasic 368
8.178 OPPO/Vivo/OnePlus/Realme (BBK Electronics Corporation) 369
8.179 Oracle Communications 370
8.180 Panasonic Corporation 371
8.181 Panorama Antennas 372
8.182 Parallel Wireless 373
8.183 Parsec Technologies 374
8.184 Pavlov Media 375
8.185 PCTEL 376
8.186 PCTEST Lab (PCTEST Engineering Laboratory) 377
8.187 Pierson Wireless 378
8.188 Pivot Technology Services 379
8.189 Pivotal Commware 380
8.190 Polaris Networks 381
8.191 QuadGen Wireless Solutions 382
8.192 Qualcomm 383
8.193 Quantum Wireless 385
8.194 Qucell (InnoWireless) 386
8.195 Quectel Wireless Solutions 387
8.196 Qulsar 388
8.197 Quortus 389
8.198 Radisys Corporation (Reliance Industries) 391
8.199 Ranplan Wireless 393
8.200 Raycap 394
8.201 RED Technologies 395
8.202 Redline Communications 396
8.203 RF Connect 397
8.204 RFS (Radio Frequency Systems) 398
8.205 Rivada Networks 399
8.206 RKTPL (RK Telesystem Private Limited) 400
8.207 Rohde & Schwarz 401
8.208 RuggON Corporation 402
8.209 Saankhya Labs 403
8.210 SAC Wireless (Nokia) 404
8.211 Samsung 405
8.212 Sanjole 407
8.213 SBA Communications Corporation 408
8.214 Select Spectrum 409
8.215 Seowon Intech 410
8.216 Sequans Communications 411
8.217 Sercomm Corporation 412
8.218 SGS 413
8.219 Shanghai Smawave Technology 414
8.220 Sharp Corporation/Dynabook (Foxconn) 415
8.221 Siemens 416
8.222 Sierra Wireless 417
8.223 Smart City Networks 418
8.224 SOLiD 419
8.225 Sony Corporation 420
8.226 Spectrum Effect 422
8.227 Spirent Communications 423
8.228 Sporton International 425
8.229 SQUAN 426
8.230 SSC (Shared Spectrum Company) 427
8.231 Star Solutions 428
8.232 STEP CG 430
8.233 STL (Sterlite Technologies Ltd) 431
8.234 Sunwave Communications 432
8.235 SureSite Consulting Group 433
8.236 Suzhou Aquila Solutions (Aquila Wireless) 434
8.237 Syniverse Technologies 435
8.238 T&W (Shenzhen Gongjin Electronics) 436
8.239 Tait Communications 437
8.240 Tango Networks 438
8.241 Taoglas 439
8.242 Teal Communications 440
8.243 Tecore Networks 441
8.244 Telewave 442
8.245 Teleworld Solutions 443
8.246 Telit Communications 444
8.247 Telrad Networks 445
8.248 Telsasoft 446
8.249 TESSCO Technologies 447
8.250 ThinkRF 448
8.251 Tilson 449
8.252 TLC Solutions 450
8.253 TÜV SÜD 451
8.254 Ubicquia 452
8.255 UL 453
8.256 Valid8 454
8.257 Vapor IO 455
8.258 Vertical Bridge (Digital Colony) 456
8.259 Verveba Telecom 457
8.260 Viavi Solutions 458
8.261 Virtual Network Communications (COMSovereign) 460
8.262 Wave Wireless 461
8.263 Wavesight 462
8.264 Westell Technologies 463
8.265 Widelity 464
8.266 Wilson Electronics 465
8.267 Wilus 466
8.268 WIN Connectivity (Wireless Information Networks) 467
8.269 Winncom Technologies 468
8.270 WNC (Wistron NeWeb Corporation) 469
8.271 Wytec International 471
8.272 Zebra Technologies 472
8.273 ZenFi Networks 473
8.274 Zinwave (McWane) 474
8.275 Zmtel (Shanghai Zhongmi Communication Technology) 475
8.276 Zyxel Communications (Unizyx Holding Corporation) 476

9 Chapter 9: Conclusion & Strategic Recommendations 477
9.1 Why is the Market Poised to Grow? 477
9.2 Future Roadmap: 2020 – 2030 477
9.2.1 2020 – 2024: Continued Investments in CBRS Network Deployments 478
9.2.2 2025 – 2029: Commercial Maturity of 5G NR Implementations in the 3.5 GHz Band 479
9.2.3 2030 & Beyond: Ubiquity of CBRS Spectrum Across Service Provider, Neutral Host & Private Networks 479
9.3 Fostering Innovation Through Spectrum Sharing 480
9.4 Transforming the Cellular Communications Industry 480
9.5 Densification of Mobile Operator Networks in the 5G Era 480
9.6 Accelerating FWA & Rural Broadband Rollouts 480
9.7 Moving Towards the Neutral Host Model 481
9.8 The Emergence of New Entrants in the Cellular Industry 481
9.9 Private Cellular Networks for Industrial IoT Applications 481
9.10 Which Use Cases Will Dominate the CBRS Market? 482
9.11 COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on CBRS Shared Spectrum Deployments 483
9.12 Prospects of Non-3GPP Technologies in CBRS Spectrum 483
9.13 Strategic Recommendations 484
9.13.1 LTE/5G Equipment Suppliers & System Integrators 484
9.13.2 Mobile Operators, Neutral Hosts & Other Service Providers 485
9.13.3 Enterprises & Vertical Industries 485

List of Figures
Figure 1: The Value Chain of LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks 36
Figure 2: CBRS Tiers of Authorization 50
Figure 3: CBRS System Architecture 52
Figure 4: Power Limits for CBRS Equipment 54
Figure 5: CBRS Shared Spectrum Technology Standardization in 3GPP Releases 14 – 16 88
Figure 6: WInnForum's CBRS Standards 97
Figure 7: Charter Communications' Infrastructure-Based MVNO Platform 106
Figure 8: Verizon's Spectrum Portfolio 128
Figure 9: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 130
Figure 10: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 130
Figure 11: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments by Air Interface Technology: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 131
Figure 12: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue by Air Interface Technology: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 131
Figure 13: LTE-Based CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 132
Figure 14: LTE-Based CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 132
Figure 15: 5G NR-Based CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 133
Figure 16: 5G NR-Based CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 133
Figure 17: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments by Cell Type: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 134
Figure 18: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue by Cell Type: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 134
Figure 19: Indoor CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 135
Figure 20: Indoor CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 135
Figure 21: Outdoor CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 136
Figure 22: Outdoor CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 136
Figure 23: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments by Use Case: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 137
Figure 24: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue by Use Case: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 137
Figure 25: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for Mobile Network Densification: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 138
Figure 26: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Mobile Network Densification: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 138
Figure 27: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for FWA: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 139
Figure 28: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for FWA: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 139
Figure 29: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for Cable Operators & New Entrants: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 140
Figure 30: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Cable Operators & New Entrants: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 140
Figure 31: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for Neutral Hosts: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 141
Figure 32: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Neutral Hosts: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 141
Figure 33: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for Private Cellular Networks: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 142
Figure 34: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Private Cellular Networks: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 142
Figure 35: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for Offices, Buildings & Corporate Campuses: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 143
Figure 36: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Offices, Buildings & Corporate Campuses: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 143
Figure 37: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for Vertical Industries: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 144
Figure 38: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Vertical Industries: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 144
Figure 39: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments by Vertical Industry: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 145
Figure 40: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue by Vertical Industry: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 145
Figure 41: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for the Manufacturing Industry: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 146
Figure 42: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for the Manufacturing Industry: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 146
Figure 43: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for the Transportation Industry: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 147
Figure 44: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for the Transportation Industry: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 147
Figure 45: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for the Utilities Industry: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 148
Figure 46: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for the Utilities Industry: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 148
Figure 47: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for the Mining Industry: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 149
Figure 48: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for the Mining Industry: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 149
Figure 49: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for the Oil & Gas Industry: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 150
Figure 50: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for the Oil & Gas Industry: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 150
Figure 51: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for the Healthcare Industry: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 151
Figure 52: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for the Healthcare Industry: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 151
Figure 53: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for the Education Industry: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 152
Figure 54: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for the Education Industry: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 152
Figure 55: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for the Retail & Hospitality Industry: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 153
Figure 56: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for the Retail & Hospitality Industry: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 153
Figure 57: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for the Government & Municipalities Industry: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 154
Figure 58: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for the Government & Municipalities Industry: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 154
Figure 59: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipments for Other Vertical Industries: 2020 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 155
Figure 60: CBRS Small Cell Unit Shipment Revenue for Other Vertical Industries: 2020 – 2030 ($ Million) 155
Figure 61: CBRS-Capable Terminal Equipment Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 156
Figure 62: CBRS-Capable Terminal Equipment Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Billion) 156
Figure 63: CBRS-Capable Terminal Equipment Unit Shipments by Air Interface Technology: 2020 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 157
Figure 64: CBRS-Capable Terminal Equipment Unit Shipment Revenue by Air Interface Technology: 2020 – 2030 ($ Billion) 157
Figure 65: CBRS-Capable LTE Terminal Equipment Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 158
Figure 66: CBRS-Capable LTE Terminal Equipment Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Billion) 158
Figure 67: CBRS-Capable 5G NR Terminal Equipment Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 159
Figure 68: CBRS-Capable 5G NR Terminal Equipment Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Billion) 159
Figure 69: CBRS-Capable Terminal Equipment Unit Shipments by Form Factor: 2020 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 160
Figure 70: CBRS-Capable Terminal Equipment Unit Shipment Revenue by Form Factor: 2020 – 2030 ($ Billion) 160
Figure 71: CBRS-Capable Smartphone & Handheld Terminal Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 161
Figure 72: CBRS-Capable Smartphone & Handheld Terminal Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Billion) 161
Figure 73: CBRS-Capable Mobile & Vehicular Router Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 162
Figure 74: CBRS-Capable Mobile & Vehicular Router Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Billion) 162
Figure 75: CBRS-Capable Fixed CPE Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 163
Figure 76: CBRS-Capable Fixed CPE Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Billion) 163
Figure 77: CBRS-Capable Tablet & Notebook PC Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 164
Figure 78: CBRS-Capable Tablet & Notebook PC Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Billion) 164
Figure 79: CBRS-Capable IoT Module, Dongle & Other Device Unit Shipments: 2020 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 165
Figure 80: CBRS-Capable IoT Module, Dongle & Other Device Unit Shipment Revenue: 2020 – 2030 ($ Billion) 165
Figure 81: Future Roadmap for LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks: 2020 – 2030 478
Figure 82: Distribution of LTE-Based CBRS Small Cell Shipments by Use Case: 2020 (%) 482