LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks: 2023 - 2030 - Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts

Table of Contents

1 Chapter 1: Introduction 24
1.1 Executive Summary 24
1.2 Topics Covered 26
1.3 Forecast Segmentation 27
1.4 Key Questions Answered 29
1.5 Key Findings 30
1.6 Summary of CBRS Network Deployments 31
1.7 Methodology 37
1.8 Target Audience 38
1.9 Companies & Organizations Mentioned 39

2 Chapter 2: An Overview of LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks 43
2.1 Spectrum: The Lifeblood of the Wireless Communications Industry 43
2.1.1 Traditional Exclusive-Use Licensed Spectrum 43
2.1.2 CBRS Shared Spectrum 43
2.2 How CBRS Spectrum Differs From Traditional Licensed Frequencies 44
2.2.1 Exclusive vs. Shared Use 44
2.2.2 License Fees & Validity 44
2.2.3 Network Buildout & Service Obligations 45
2.2.4 Power Limits & Other Restrictions 45
2.3 Why Utilize CBRS Spectrum for LTE & 5G NR Networks? 45
2.3.1 Alleviating Capacity Constraints on Mobile Operator Spectrum 45
2.3.2 New Business Models: Neutral Host, Enterprise & Private Cellular Networks 46
2.3.3 Resurgence of FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) Services 46
2.4 The Value Chain of LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks 46
2.4.1 Semiconductor & Enabling Technology Specialists 47
2.4.2 Terminal OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) 47
2.4.3 RAN, Core & Transport Infrastructure Suppliers 48
2.4.4 Service Providers 48
2.4.4.1 Public Mobile Operators 48
2.4.4.2 MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) 48
2.4.4.3 Fixed-Line Service Providers 49
2.4.4.4 Neutral Hosts 49
2.4.4.5 Private 4G/5G Network Operators 49
2.4.4.6 Towercos (Tower Companies) 49
2.4.4.7 Cloud & Edge Platform Providers 50
2.4.5 End Users 50
2.4.5.1 Consumers 50
2.4.5.2 Enterprises & Vertical Industries 50
2.4.6 Other Ecosystem Players 51
2.5 Market Drivers 51
2.5.1 Continued Growth of Mobile Data Traffic 51
2.5.2 New Revenue Streams: FWA, IoT & Vertical-Focused Services 52
2.5.3 Private & Neutral Host Network Deployments 53
2.5.4 CBRS Shared Spectrum Availability 53
2.5.5 Lower Cost Network Equipment & Installation 53
2.5.6 Expanding Ecosystem of Compatible Devices 54
2.6 Market Barriers 54
2.6.1 Cell Site & Network Deployment Challenges 54
2.6.2 Restricted Coverage Due to Transmit Power Limits 55
2.6.3 Interference & Congestion Concerns for GAA (General Authorized Access) 55
2.6.4 Competition From Non-3GPP Technologies 55
2.6.5 Economic & Supply Chain-Related Factors 56

3 Chapter 3: Technical Aspects of CBRS Networks 57
3.1 Dynamic Three-Tiered Sharing 57
3.2 Air Interface Technologies for CBRS 57
3.2.1 LTE & 5G NR 57
3.2.2 Other Technologies 58
3.3 CBRS Spectrum 58
3.3.1 3.5 GHz (3,550-3,700 MHz) CBRS Band 58
3.3.2 Technical Rules for Shared Commercial Use 59
3.3.3 3GPP-Defined Bands to Support LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks 59
3.3.3.1 Band 48 – LTE-TDD CBRS Deployments 59
3.3.3.2 Band 49 – LAA (Licensed Assisted Access) Operation 59
3.3.3.3 Band n48 – 5G NR-Based CBRS Systems 59
3.4 Tiers of Authorization 60
3.4.1 Tier 1 – Incumbent Access 60
3.4.2 Tier 2 – PALs (Priority Access Licenses) 61
3.4.3 Tier 3 – GAA (General Authorized Access) 62
3.5 CBRS System Architecture & Functional Elements 63
3.5.1 EUDs (End User Devices) 63
3.5.2 CBSDs (Citizens Broadband Radio Service Devices) 64
3.5.2.1 BTS-CBSD (Base Transceiver Station-CBSD) 64
3.5.2.2 CPE-CBSD (Customer Premises Equipment-CBSD) 64
3.5.2.3 Category A CBSD (Lower Power) 65
3.5.2.4 Category B CBSD (Higher Power) 65
3.5.3 Domain Proxy 66
3.5.4 SAS (Spectrum Access System) 66
3.5.5 ESC (Environment Sensing Capability) 66
3.6 Other Technical Aspects 67
3.6.1 Functional Requirements & Protocols 67
3.6.2 Equipment Certification 67
3.6.3 CBRS Security 67
3.6.4 Core Network Integration 68
3.6.4.1 Service Provider Hosted Core 68
3.6.4.2 MOCN (Multi-Operator Core Network) 68
3.6.4.3 NHN (Neutral Host Network) 68
3.6.4.4 Private Network 68
3.6.4.5 Hybrid Network 69
3.6.5 Shared HNI (Home Network Identity) 69
3.6.6 Designated Protection Zones 70
3.6.6.1 DPAs (Dynamic Protection Areas) for Military Radar Systems 70
3.6.6.2 FSS (Fixed Satellite Service) Earth Station Exclusion & Protection Zones 70
3.6.6.3 Temporary GWPZs (Grandfathered Wireless Protection Zones) 71
3.6.6.4 Quiet Zones 71
3.6.6.5 Border Areas 71
3.6.7 PAL Protection & Opportunistic GAA Operation 71
3.6.8 Secondary Market for PAL Licenses 72
3.6.8.1 Partitioning 72
3.6.8.2 Disaggregation 72
3.6.8.3 Spectrum Leasing 72

4 Chapter 4: Business Models, Use Cases & Applications 73
4.1 Business Models & Use Cases 73
4.1.1 Service Provider Networks 73
4.1.1.1 Mobile Network Densification & Buildouts 73
4.1.1.2 FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) Broadband 74
4.1.1.3 Mobile Networks for Cable Operators & New Entrants 74
4.1.2 Neutral Host Networks 75
4.1.2.1 Indoor Spaces 76
4.1.2.2 Large Public Venues 76
4.1.2.3 Transport Hubs & Corridors 76
4.1.2.4 High-Density Urban Settings 77
4.1.2.5 Remote & Rural Coverage 77
4.1.3 Private Cellular Networks 77
4.1.3.1 Offices, Buildings & Corporate Campuses 78
4.1.3.2 Vertical Industries 78
4.1.3.2.1 Education 79
4.1.3.2.2 Governments & Municipalities 79
4.1.3.2.3 Healthcare 79
4.1.3.2.4 Manufacturing 80
4.1.3.2.5 Military 80
4.1.3.2.6 Mining 80
4.1.3.2.7 Oil & Gas 81
4.1.3.2.8 Retail & Hospitality 81
4.1.3.2.9 Sports 81
4.1.3.2.10 Transportation 82
4.1.3.2.11 Utilities 82
4.1.3.2.12 Other Verticals 83
4.2 Applications 83
4.2.1 Mobile Broadband 83
4.2.2 Home & Business Broadband 83
4.2.3 Voice & Messaging Services 84
4.2.4 High-Definition Video Transmission 85
4.2.5 Telepresence & Video Conferencing 85
4.2.6 Multimedia Broadcasting & Multicasting 86
4.2.7 IoT (Internet of Things) Networking 87
4.2.8 Wireless Connectivity for Wearables 87
4.2.9 Untethered AR/VR/MR (Augmented, Virtual & Mixed Reality) 88
4.2.10 Real-Time Holographic Projections 89
4.2.11 Tactile Internet & Haptic Feedback 89
4.2.12 High-Precision Positioning & Tracking 90
4.2.13 Industrial Automation 91
4.2.14 Remote Control of Machines 91
4.2.15 Connected Mobile Robotics 92
4.2.16 Unmanned & Autonomous Vehicles 93
4.2.17 BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight) Operation of Drones 94
4.2.18 Data-Driven Analytics & Insights 95
4.2.19 Sensor-Equipped Digital Twins 95
4.2.20 Predictive Maintenance of Equipment 96

5 Chapter 5: Standardization, Regulatory & Collaborative Initiatives 97
5.1 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project) 97
5.1.1 Release 14: Introduction of LTE Band 48 for CBRS 98
5.1.2 Release 15: LAA/eLAA (Enhanced LAA) Operation in CBRS Spectrum 98
5.1.3 Release 16: Support for 5G NR Band n48 & NPNs (Non-Public Networks) 99
5.1.4 Release 17: NPN Enhancements & Expansion of IIoT (Industrial IoT) Features 100
5.1.5 Release 18: 5G-Advanced, Additional NPN Refinements & Intelligent Automation 100
5.2 ATIS (Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions) 101
5.2.1 IMSI Assignment & Management for CBRS Networks 101
5.2.2 Additional CBRS-Related Efforts 101
5.3 OnGo Alliance 102
5.3.1 Promoting 4G & 5G OnGo Wireless Network Technology 102
5.3.2 Technical Specifications & Guidelines for 4G/5G-Based CBRS Networks 102
5.3.3 Certification Program Supporting Multi-Vendor Interoperability 102
5.4 CTIA 103
5.4.1 Involvement in OnGo Alliance's CBRS Product Certification Program 103
5.5 DSA (Dynamic Spectrum Alliance) 103
5.5.1 Advocacy Efforts for Unlicensed & Dynamic Access to Spectrum 103
5.6 ONF (Open Networking Foundation) 104
5.6.1 CBRS Support in the Aether Private 5G Connected Edge Platform 104
5.7 U.S. FCC (Federal Communications Commission) 104
5.7.1 Regulation of CBRS Spectrum 104
5.8 U.S. NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) 105
5.8.1 CBRS-Related Spectrum Management Work 105
5.9 WInnForum (Wireless Innovation Forum) 105
5.9.1 CBRS Standards for the Implementation of FCC Rulemaking 105
5.9.2 Optional Feature Enhancements to CBRS Baseline Standards 107
5.9.3 Administration of Root Certificate Authority, Professional Installer Training & CBSD Certification Programs 107
5.10 Others 107

6 Chapter 6: Case Studies of CBRS Network Deployments 108
6.1 AccessParks: CBRS-Enabled Wireless Access in National & State Parks 108
6.1.1 Spectrum Type 108
6.1.2 Integrators & Suppliers 108
6.1.3 Deployment Summary 108
6.2 AT&T: Tapping CBRS Shared Spectrum for FWA & Private Cellular Networks 110
6.2.1 Spectrum Type 110
6.2.2 Integrators & Suppliers 110
6.2.3 Deployment Summary 110
6.3 BMW Group: 5G NR-Based CBRS Network for Autonomous Logistics in Spartanburg Plant 112
6.3.1 Spectrum Type 112
6.3.2 Integrators & Suppliers 112
6.3.3 Deployment Summary 112
6.4 Cal Poly (California Polytechnic State University): Converged Public-Private 5G Network 114
6.4.1 Spectrum Type 114
6.4.2 Integrators & Suppliers 114
6.4.3 Deployment Summary 114
6.5 Cal.net: LTE-Based CBRS Network for Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural California 115
6.5.1 Spectrum Type 115
6.5.2 Integrators & Suppliers 115
6.5.3 Deployment Summary 115
6.6 California National Guard: Rapidly Deployable Private 5G Network for Emergency Response 116
6.6.1 Spectrum Type 116
6.6.2 Integrators & Suppliers 116
6.6.3 Deployment Summary 116
6.7 Charter Communications: Transforming MVNO & FWA Service Offerings With CBRS Shared Spectrum 117
6.7.1 Spectrum Type 117
6.7.2 Integrators & Suppliers 117
6.7.3 Deployment Summary 117
6.8 City of Las Vegas: Municipal Private Wireless Network for Businesses, Government & Educational Institutions 119
6.8.1 Spectrum Type 119
6.8.2 Integrators & Suppliers 119
6.8.3 Deployment Summary 119
6.9 DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit): CBRS-Powered Smart Media & Communications Platform 121
6.9.1 Spectrum Type 121
6.9.2 Integrators & Suppliers 121
6.9.3 Deployment Summary 121
6.10 Del Conca USA: Automating & Streamlining Production Processes With Private Wireless Network 123
6.10.1 Spectrum Type 123
6.10.2 Integrators & Suppliers 123
6.10.3 Deployment Summary 123
6.11 DFW (Dallas Fort Worth) International Airport: Private 5G Network for IoT & Digitization Use Cases 125
6.11.1 Spectrum Type 125
6.11.2 Integrators & Suppliers 125
6.11.3 Deployment Summary 125
6.12 Dow: Modernizing Chemical Plant Maintenance With Private Cellular Networks 127
6.12.1 Spectrum Type 127
6.12.2 Integrators & Suppliers 127
6.12.3 Deployment Summary 127
6.13 Faena Hotel & Forum: Private LTE Network for Improving Mobile Connectivity 129
6.13.1 Spectrum Type 129
6.13.2 Integrators & Suppliers 129
6.13.3 Deployment Summary 129
6.14 FII (Foxconn Industrial Internet): Powering Smart Manufacturing Through CBRS Network 130
6.14.1 Spectrum Type 130
6.14.2 Integrators & Suppliers 130
6.14.3 Deployment Summary 130
6.15 FOX Sports: Private Wireless Network for Live Broadcast Operations 131
6.15.1 Spectrum Type 131
6.15.2 Integrators & Suppliers 131
6.15.3 Deployment Summary 131
6.16 Frontier Communications: Leveraging CBRS Shared Spectrum for Rural Broadband 132
6.16.1 Spectrum Type 132
6.16.2 Integrators & Suppliers 132
6.16.3 Deployment Summary 132
6.17 Gale South Beach Hotel: CBRS Network for Guest Engagement & Hotel Operations 133
6.17.1 Spectrum Type 133
6.17.2 Integrators & Suppliers 133
6.17.3 Deployment Summary 133
6.18 Geisinger (Kaiser Permanente): Private LTE Network for Telemedicine in Rural Pennsylvania 134
6.18.1 Spectrum Type 134
6.18.2 Integrators & Suppliers 134
6.18.3 Deployment Summary 134
6.19 Guident: Private 5G Testbed for Autonomous Vehicles & Smart City Use Cases 135
6.19.1 Spectrum Type 135
6.19.2 Integrators & Suppliers 135
6.19.3 Deployment Summary 135
6.20 Howard University: Delivering Secure & Enhanced Campus Connectivity With CBRS Network 136
6.20.1 Spectrum Type 136
6.20.2 Integrators & Suppliers 136
6.20.3 Deployment Summary 136
6.21 HSG (Haslam Sports Group): 3GPP-Based Private Wireless Infrastructure for Stadium Operations 137
6.21.1 Spectrum Type 137
6.21.2 Integrators & Suppliers 137
6.21.3 Deployment Summary 137
6.22 JBG SMITH Properties: National Landing Private 5G Infrastructure Platform 138
6.22.1 Spectrum Type 138
6.22.2 Integrators & Suppliers 138
6.22.3 Deployment Summary 138
6.23 John Deere: Private Cellular Connectivity for Manufacturing Processes 139
6.23.1 Spectrum Type 139
6.23.2 Integrators & Suppliers 139
6.23.3 Deployment Summary 139
6.24 Logan Aluminum: Enhancing Plant Safety & Efficiency Using Private Broadband Network 141
6.24.1 Spectrum Type 141
6.24.2 Integrators & Suppliers 141
6.24.3 Deployment Summary 141
6.25 Mediacom Communications: Harnessing CBRS Spectrum for FWA Services in Rural America 142
6.25.1 Spectrum Type 142
6.25.2 Integrators & Suppliers 142
6.25.3 Deployment Summary 142
6.26 Memorial Health System: Temporary Private Cellular Network to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts 143
6.26.1 Spectrum Type 143
6.26.2 Integrators & Suppliers 143
6.26.3 Deployment Summary 143
6.27 Mercury Broadband: CBRS Network for Broadband Expansion in the Midwestern United States 144
6.27.1 Spectrum Type 144
6.27.2 Integrators & Suppliers 144
6.27.3 Deployment Summary 144
6.28 Meta: CBRS-Powered Neutral Host Wireless Network for Indoor Coverage in Office Buildings 145
6.28.1 Spectrum Type 145
6.28.2 Integrators & Suppliers 145
6.28.3 Deployment Summary 145
6.29 Murray City School District: LTE-Based Private CBRS Network for K-12 Education 146
6.29.1 Spectrum Type 146
6.29.2 Integrators & Suppliers 146
6.29.3 Deployment Summary 146
6.30 NFL (National Football League): Private Wireless Technology for Coach-to-Coach & Sideline Communications 147
6.30.1 Spectrum Type 147
6.30.2 Integrators & Suppliers 147
6.30.3 Deployment Summary 147
6.31 Norfolk Southern Corporation: Private LTE Network for Rail Yard Staff 149
6.31.1 Spectrum Type 149
6.31.2 Integrators & Suppliers 149
6.31.3 Deployment Summary 149
6.32 NYPL (New York Public Library): Shrinking the Digital Divide With CBRS Technology 150
6.32.1 Spectrum Type 150
6.32.2 Integrators & Suppliers 150
6.32.3 Deployment Summary 150
6.33 OhioTT (Ohio Transparent Telecom): CBRS-Enabled Fixed Wireless Network for Rural Ohio 151
6.33.1 Spectrum Type 151
6.33.2 Integrators & Suppliers 151
6.33.3 Deployment Summary 151
6.34 Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Private LTE Network for Newark Liberty International Airport 152
6.34.1 Spectrum Type 152
6.34.2 Integrators & Suppliers 152
6.34.3 Deployment Summary 152
6.35 Pronto: Private Cellular-Enabled Driverless Trucks for Autonomous Haulage in Remote Mining Sites 153
6.35.1 Spectrum Type 153
6.35.2 Integrators & Suppliers 153
6.35.3 Deployment Summary 153
6.36 Purdue University: Private Wireless Networks for Smart City & Aviation Applications 154
6.36.1 Spectrum Type 154
6.36.2 Integrators & Suppliers 154
6.36.3 Deployment Summary 154
6.37 RCI (Rural Cloud Initiative): Building the Farm of the Future With CBRS Shared Spectrum 156
6.37.1 Spectrum Type 156
6.37.2 Integrators & Suppliers 156
6.37.3 Deployment Summary 156
6.38 Rudin Management Company: Neutral Host CBRS Network for Multi-Tenant Office Building 157
6.38.1 Spectrum Type 157
6.38.2 Integrators & Suppliers 157
6.38.3 Deployment Summary 157
6.39 SDG&E (San Diego Gas & Electric): pLTE (Private LTE) Network for Advanced Safety & Protection Technologies 158
6.39.1 Spectrum Type 158
6.39.2 Integrators & Suppliers 158
6.39.3 Deployment Summary 158
6.40 Southern Linc: Expanding LTE Network Capacity for Utility Communications With CBRS Shared Spectrum 160
6.40.1 Spectrum Type 160
6.40.2 Integrators & Suppliers 160
6.40.3 Deployment Summary 160
6.41 SSA Marine (Carrix): 3GPP-Based Private Wireless Network for Port of Seattle's Terminal 5 162
6.41.1 Spectrum Type 162
6.41.2 Integrators & Suppliers 162
6.41.3 Deployment Summary 162
6.42 St. Vrain Valley School District: Private LTE Network for Connecting Low-Income Students 163
6.42.1 Spectrum Type 163
6.42.2 Integrators & Suppliers 163
6.42.3 Deployment Summary 163
6.43 Teltech Group: Private 4G/5G-Enabled Warehouse Automation & Industry 4.0 Capabilities 164
6.43.1 Spectrum Type 164
6.43.2 Integrators & Suppliers 164
6.43.3 Deployment Summary 164
6.44 The Sound Hotel: Enhancing Guest Experience & Internal Operations With Private Wireless Technology 165
6.44.1 Spectrum Type 165
6.44.2 Integrators & Suppliers 165
6.44.3 Deployment Summary 165
6.45 TOUA (Tohono O'odham Utility Authority): Bringing Advanced Broadband Connectivity to Tribal Residents 166
6.45.1 Spectrum Type 166
6.45.2 Integrators & Suppliers 166
6.45.3 Deployment Summary 166
6.46 U.S. Navy: Standalone Private 5G Network for NAS (Naval Air Station) Whidbey Island 167
6.46.1 Spectrum Type 167
6.46.2 Integrators & Suppliers 167
6.46.3 Deployment Summary 167
6.47 UIPA (Utah Inland Port Authority): CBRS-Enabled ICN (Intelligent Crossroads Network) for Utah's Supply Chain 169
6.47.1 Spectrum Type 169
6.47.2 Integrators & Suppliers 169
6.47.3 Deployment Summary 169
6.48 Verizon Communications: Exploiting CBRS Shared Spectrum to Address Wireless Capacity Demands 170
6.48.1 Spectrum Type 170
6.48.2 Integrators & Suppliers 170
6.48.3 Deployment Summary 170
6.49 WCU (West Chester University): Outdoor CBRS Network for Public Safety Surveillance & IoT Use Cases 172
6.49.1 Spectrum Type 172
6.49.2 Integrators & Suppliers 172
6.49.3 Deployment Summary 172
6.50 Wells Fargo Center: Improving Critical Operations & Fan Experience With Private 4G/5G Connectivity 173
6.50.1 Spectrum Type 173
6.50.2 Integrators & Suppliers 173
6.50.3 Deployment Summary 173

7 Chapter 7: Market Sizing & Forecasts 174
7.1 Future Outlook for LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks in the United States 174
7.1.1 RAN, Mobile & Transport Network Infrastructure Investments 174
7.1.2 CBRS-Supported Terminal Equipment Sales 174
7.2 CBRS Network Infrastructure 175
7.2.1 Infrastructure Submarkets 175
7.2.1.1 RAN 176
7.2.1.2 Small Cell RUs (Radio Units) 177
7.2.1.3 DUs/CUs (Distributed & Centralized Baseband Units) 178
7.2.1.4 Mobile Core 179
7.2.1.5 Transport Network 179
7.2.2 Segmentation by Air Interface Technology 180
7.2.2.1 LTE 180
7.2.2.2 LTE RAN 181
7.2.2.3 LTE EPC (Evolved Packet Core) 181
7.2.2.4 LTE Transport 182
7.2.2.5 5G NR 182
7.2.2.6 5G RAN 183
7.2.2.7 5GC (5G Core) 183
7.2.2.8 5G Transport 184
7.2.3 Segmentation by Cell Type 184
7.2.3.1 Indoor Small Cells 185
7.2.3.2 Outdoor Small Cells 186
7.2.4 Segmentation by Use Case 187
7.2.4.1 Mobile Network Densification 188
7.2.4.2 FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) 188
7.2.4.3 Cable Operators & New Entrants 189
7.2.4.4 Neutral Hosts 189
7.2.4.5 Private Cellular Networks 190
7.2.4.5.1 Offices, Buildings & Corporate Campuses 190
7.2.4.5.2 Vertical Industries 191
7.2.5 Segmentation by Vertical Industry 191
7.2.5.1 Education 192
7.2.5.2 Governments & Municipalities 192
7.2.5.3 Healthcare 193
7.2.5.4 Manufacturing 193
7.2.5.5 Military 194
7.2.5.6 Mining 194
7.2.5.7 Oil & Gas 195
7.2.5.8 Retail & Hospitality 195
7.2.5.9 Sports 196
7.2.5.10 Transportation 196
7.2.5.11 Utilities 197
7.2.5.12 Other Verticals 197
7.3 CBRS Terminal Equipment 198
7.3.1 Segmentation by Air Interface Technology 199
7.3.1.1 LTE 200
7.3.1.2 5G NR 201
7.3.2 Segmentation by Form Factor 202
7.3.2.1 Smartphones & Handheld Terminals 203
7.3.2.2 Mobile & Vehicular Routers 204
7.3.2.3 Fixed CPEs (Customer Premises Equipment) 205
7.3.2.4 Tablets & Notebook PCs 206
7.3.2.5 IoT Modules, Dongles & Others 207

8 Chapter 8: Key Ecosystem Players 208
8.1 4RF 208
8.2 ABiT Corporation 209
8.3 Accelleran 210
8.4 Accuver (InnoWireless) 211
8.5 ADRF (Advanced RF Technologies) 212
8.6 Affirmed Networks (Microsoft Corporation) 213
8.7 Airgain 214
8.8 Airspan Networks 215
8.9 Airtower Networks 216
8.10 Airwavz Solutions 217
8.11 Akoustis Technologies 218
8.12 Alef (Alef Edge) 219
8.13 Allen Vanguard Wireless 220
8.14 Alpha Wireless 221
8.15 Amazon/AWS (Amazon Web Services) 222
8.16 Amdocs 223
8.17 American Tower Corporation 224
8.18 AMIT Wireless 225
8.19 Anritsu 226
8.20 ANS – Advanced Network Services (Charge Enterprises) 227
8.21 Antenna Company 228
8.22 Anterix 229
8.23 Apple 230
8.24 Aquila (Suzhou Aquila Solutions) 231
8.25 Arctic Semiconductor (Formerly SiTune Corporation) 232
8.26 Artemis Networks 233
8.27 Askey Computer Corporation (ASUS – ASUSTeK Computer) 234
8.28 ASOCS 235
8.29 ASUS (ASUSTeK Computer) 236
8.30 ATDI 237
8.31 ATEL (Asiatelco Technologies) 238
8.32 Athonet (HPE – Hewlett Packard Enterprise) 239
8.33 ATN International 240
8.34 AttoCore 241
8.35 Aviat Networks 242
8.36 Azcom Technology 244
8.37 Baicells 245
8.38 Ballast Networks 246
8.39 BBK Electronics 247
8.40 BearCom 248
8.41 BEC Technologies (Billion Electric) 249
8.42 Benetel 250
8.43 Betacom 251
8.44 Black Box 252
8.45 Blackned 253
8.46 BLiNQ Networks (CCI – Communication Components Inc.) 254
8.47 Blue Arcus Technologies 255
8.48 Boingo Wireless (DigitalBridge Group) 256
8.49 Boldyn Networks (Formerly BAI Communications) 257
8.50 Branch Communications 258
8.51 BTI Wireless 259
8.52 Bureau Veritas/7Layers 260
8.53 BVSystems (Berkeley Varitronics Systems) 261
8.54 C3Spectra 262
8.55 CableFree (Wireless Excellence) 263
8.56 CableLabs 264
8.57 Cambium Networks 265
8.58 Cambridge Consultants (Capgemini Invent) 266
8.59 Capgemini Engineering 267
8.60 Casa Systems 268
8.61 CCI (Communication Components Inc.) 269
8.62 CCN (Cirrus Core Networks) 270
8.63 CellAntenna Corporation 271
8.64 cellXica 272
8.65 Celona 273
8.66 Centerline Communications 274
8.67 Cisco Systems 275
8.68 Codium Networks 276
8.69 Comba Telecom 277
8.70 CommAgility (E-Space) 278
8.71 Commnet Wireless (ATN International) 279
8.72 CommScope 280
8.73 Compal Electronics 281
8.74 COMSovereign 282
8.75 Connectivity Wireless Solutions (M/C Partners) 284
8.76 Contela 285
8.77 Corning 286
8.78 Council Rock 287
8.79 Cradlepoint (Ericsson) 288
8.80 Crown Castle International Corporation 289
8.81 CTL 290
8.82 CTS (Communication Technology Services) 291
8.83 dbSpectra 292
8.84 DeepSig 293
8.85 Dejero Labs 294
8.86 DEKRA 295
8.87 Dell Technologies 296
8.88 Dense Air (SIP – Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners) 297
8.89 DGS (Digital Global Systems) 298
8.90 Digi International 299
8.91 Digicert 300
8.92 DKK (Denki Kogyo) 301
8.93 Doodle Labs 302
8.94 Druid Software 303
8.95 EDX Wireless 304
8.96 EION Wireless 305
8.97 Element Materials Technology 306
8.98 Encore Networks 307
8.99 Ericsson 308
8.100 EUCAST 310
8.101 EXFO 311
8.102 ExteNet Systems (DigitalBridge Group) 312
8.103 Fairspectrum 313
8.104 Federated Wireless 314
8.105 Fenix Group 315
8.106 Fibocom 316
8.107 Fibrolan 317
8.108 Fortress Solutions 318
8.109 Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group) 319
8.110 FreedomFi 320
8.111 FRTek 321
8.112 Fujitsu 322
8.113 Future Technologies Venture 323
8.114 G REIGNS (HTC Corporation) 324
8.115 G+D (Giesecke+Devrient) 325
8.116 GCT Semiconductor 326
8.117 GE (General Electric) 327
8.118 Gemtek Technology 328
8.119 Getac Technology Corporation 329
8.120 GigSky 330
8.121 Global Telecom 331
8.122 Globalgig 332
8.123 Goodman Telecom Services 333
8.124 Google (Alphabet) 334
8.125 Granite Telecommunications 335
8.126 Green Packet 336
8.127 GS Lab (Great Software Laboratory) 337
8.128 GXC (Formerly GenXComm) 338
8.129 HCL Technologies 339
8.130 HFR Networks 340
8.131 Hitachi 341
8.132 Horizon Powered 342
8.133 HP 343
8.134 HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) 344
8.135 HSC (Hughes Systique Corporation) 345
8.136 HTC Corporation 346
8.137 HUBER+SUHNER 347
8.138 Hughes Network Systems (EchoStar Corporation) 348
8.139 iBwave Solutions 349
8.140 InfiniG 350
8.141 Infinite Electronics 351
8.142 Infomark Corporation 352
8.143 Infosys 353
8.144 Infovista 354
8.145 Inseego Corporation 355
8.146 Insta Group 356
8.147 Intel Corporation 357
8.148 Intelsat 358
8.149 Intenna Systems 359
8.150 InterDigital 360
8.151 IoT4Net 361
8.152 IPLOOK Networks 362
8.153 iPosi 363
8.154 Itron 364
8.155 JACS Solutions 365
8.156 JATONTEC (Jaton Technology) 366
8.157 JCI (Japan Communications Inc.) 367
8.158 JIT (JI Technology) 368
8.159 JMA Wireless 369
8.160 JRC (Japan Radio Company) 370
8.161 Juniper Networks 372
8.162 Kajeet 373
8.163 Key Bridge Wireless 374
8.164 Keysight Technologies 375
8.165 Kisan Telecom 376
8.166 KLA Laboratories 377
8.167 Kleos 378
8.168 KMW 379
8.169 KORE Wireless 380
8.170 Kumu Networks 381
8.171 Kyndryl 382
8.172 Kyocera Corporation 383
8.173 Kyrio (CableLabs) 384
8.174 Landmark Dividend (DigitalBridge Group) 385
8.175 Lekha Wireless Solutions 386
8.176 Lemko Corporation 387
8.177 Lenovo 388
8.178 Lime Microsystems 389
8.179 Lindsay Broadband 390
8.180 Linx Technologies 391
8.181 LIONS Technology 392
8.182 LS telcom 393
8.183 MatSing 394
8.184 Maven Wireless 395
8.185 Mavenir 396
8.186 Meta 398
8.187 Metaswitch Networks (Microsoft Corporation) 399
8.188 MiCOM Labs 400
8.189 Microlab (RF Industries) 401
8.190 Microsoft Corporation 402
8.191 MitraStar Technology (Unizyx Holding Corporation) 403
8.192 Mobile Mark 404
8.193 MobileComm Professionals (UST) 405
8.194 Monogoto 406
8.195 MosoLabs (Sercomm Corporation) 407
8.196 Motorola Mobility (Lenovo) 408
8.197 Motorola Solutions 409
8.198 MRT Technology (Suzhou) 410
8.199 MSB (M S Benbow & Associates) 411
8.200 MTI (Microelectronics Technology, Inc.) 412
8.201 MTI Wireless Edge 413
8.202 Multi-Tech Systems 414
8.203 NEC Corporation 415
8.204 Nemko 417
8.205 Netgear 418
8.206 NewEdge Signal Solutions 419
8.207 Nextivity 420
8.208 Node-H 421
8.209 Nokia 422
8.210 Nsight 424
8.211 NTT Group 425
8.212 NuRAN Wireless 426
8.213 Oceus Networks 427
8.214 Octasic 428
8.215 OneLayer 429
8.216 Oracle Communications 430
8.217 Panasonic Connect 431
8.218 Panorama Antennas 432
8.219 Parallel Wireless 433
8.220 Parsec Technologies 434
8.221 Pavlov Media 435
8.222 PBE Axell (Formerly Axell Wireless) 436
8.223 PCTEL 437
8.224 PCTEST Lab (PCTEST Engineering Laboratory) 438
8.225 Pente Networks 439
8.226 Pierson Wireless 440
8.227 Pivot Technology Services 441
8.228 Pivotal Commware 442
8.229 Polaris Networks (Motorola Solutions) 443
8.230 Pollen Mobile 444
8.231 QCT (Quanta Cloud Technology) 445
8.232 QuadGen Wireless Solutions 446
8.233 Qualcomm 447
8.234 Quantum Wireless 448
8.235 Qucell Networks (InnoWireless) 449
8.236 Quectel Wireless Solutions 450
8.237 Qulsar (VIAVI Solutions) 451
8.238 Radisys (Reliance Industries) 452
8.239 Rakuten Symphony 453
8.240 Ranplan Wireless 454
8.241 Raycap 455
8.242 RED Technologies 456
8.243 RF Connect 457
8.244 RFS (Radio Frequency Systems) 458
8.245 Rivada Networks 459
8.246 RKTPL (RK Telesystem Private Limited) 460
8.247 Rohde & Schwarz 461
8.248 RugGear 462
8.249 RuggON Corporation 463
8.250 Saankhya Labs (Tejas Networks) 464
8.251 SAC Wireless (Nokia) 465
8.252 Samsung 466
8.253 Sanjole 468
8.254 SBA Communications 469
8.255 Select Spectrum 470
8.256 Seowon Intech 471
8.257 Sequans Communications 472
8.258 Sercomm Corporation 473
8.259 SGS 474
8.260 Shared Access 475
8.261 Sharp Corporation (Foxconn – Hon Hai Technology Group) 476
8.262 Siemens 477
8.263 Sierra Wireless (Semtech Corporation) 478
8.264 Silicom Connectivity Solutions 479
8.265 Sinclair Technologies (Norsat International/Hytera Communications) 480
8.266 Skyworks Solutions 481
8.267 SMAWave (Shanghai SMAWave Technology) 482
8.268 Socionext 483
8.269 SOLiD 484
8.270 Sonim Technologies 485
8.271 Sony Group Corporation 486
8.272 Spectrum Effect 487
8.273 Spirent Communications 488
8.274 Sporton International 489
8.275 SQUAN 490
8.276 SSC (Shared Spectrum Company) 491
8.277 Star Solutions 492
8.278 STEP CG 493
8.279 Sunwave Communications 494
8.280 Supermicro (Super Micro Computer) 495
8.281 SureSite Consulting Group 496
8.282 Syniverse 497
8.283 System Innovation Group 498
8.284 T&W (Shenzhen Gongjin Electronics) 499
8.285 Tait Communications 500
8.286 Tango Networks 501
8.287 Taoglas 502
8.288 Tarana Wireless 503
8.289 TE Connectivity 504
8.290 Teal Communications 505
8.291 Tecore Networks 506
8.292 Televate 507
8.293 Telewave 508
8.294 TeleWorld Solutions (Samsung) 509
8.295 Telit Cinterion 510
8.296 Telrad Networks 511
8.297 Telsasoft 512
8.298 TESSCO Technologies/Ventev 513
8.299 ThinkRF 514
8.300 Tillman Global Holdings 515
8.301 Tilson 516
8.302 TIL-TEK Antennae 517
8.303 Titan.ium Platform 518
8.304 TLC Solutions 519
8.305 TÜV SÜD 520
8.306 Ubicquia 521
8.307 UL 522
8.308 Valid8 523
8.309 Vapor IO 524
8.310 Vertical Bridge (DigitalBridge Group) 525
8.311 Verveba Telecom 526
8.312 Viasat 527
8.313 VIAVI Solutions 528
8.314 VMware 529
8.315 VVDN Technologies 530
8.316 Wavesight 531
8.317 Westell Technologies 532
8.318 Widelity 533
8.319 Wilson Electronics 534
8.320 Wilus 535
8.321 WIN Connectivity (Wireless Information Networks) 536
8.322 Winncom Technologies 537
8.323 WNC (Wistron NeWeb Corporation) 538
8.324 WorldCell Solutions 539
8.325 Wytec International 540
8.326 XCOM Labs 541
8.327 Zebra Technologies 542
8.328 Zinwave (Wilson Electronics) 543
8.329 Zmtel (Shanghai Zhongmi Communication Technology) 544
8.330 Zyxel (Unizyx Holding Corporation) 545

9 Chapter 9: Conclusion & Strategic Recommendations 546
9.1 Why is the Market Poised to Grow? 546
9.2 Future Roadmap: 2023 – 2030 547
9.2.1 2023 – 2025: Continued Investments in LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Network Deployments 547
9.2.2 2026 – 2029: Widespread Adoption of Standalone 5G Implementations in CBRS Spectrum 548
9.2.3 2030 & Beyond: Ubiquity of CBRS Across Private, Neutral Host & Service Provider Networks 548
9.3 Which Use Cases Will Dominate the CBRS Market? 549
9.4 Fostering Innovation Through Spectrum Sharing 550
9.5 Spurring the Entry of New Players in the Cellular Industry 550
9.6 Densification of Public Mobile Operator Networks in the 5G Era 551
9.7 Accelerating Fixed Wireless Broadband Rollouts in Rural & Underserved Markets 551
9.8 Expanding In-Building Access to Mobile Coverage Using Neutral Host CBRS Small Cells 551
9.9 Private Cellular Networks for IIoT, Enterprise Connectivity, Distance Learning & Smart Cities 552
9.10 Laying the Foundation for Industry 4.0 & Advanced Applications With 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks 552
9.11 The Secondary Market for Leasing & Monetizing Under-Utilized PAL Spectrum 553
9.12 COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on CBRS Shared Spectrum Deployments 553
9.13 Prospects of Non-3GPP Technologies in CBRS Spectrum 554
9.14 Strategic Recommendations 554
9.14.1 LTE/5G Equipment Suppliers & System Integrators 554
9.14.2 Mobile Operators, Neutral Hosts & Other Service Providers 555
9.14.3 Enterprises & Vertical Industries 556

List of Figures

Figure 1: Value Chain of LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks 47
Figure 2: CBRS Tiers of Authorization 61
Figure 3: CBRS System Architecture 63
Figure 4: Power Limits for CBRS Equipment 65
Figure 5: Standardization of CBRS-Related Features in 3GPP Releases 14 – 18 99
Figure 6: WInnForum's CBRS Standards 106
Figure 7: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 175
Figure 8: CBRS Network Revenue by Infrastructure Submarket: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 175
Figure 9: CBRS RAN Unit Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 176
Figure 10: CBRS RAN Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 176
Figure 11: CBRS Small Cell RU Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 177
Figure 12: CBRS Small Cell RU Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 177
Figure 13: CBRS DU/CU Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 178
Figure 14: CBRS DU/CU Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 178
Figure 15: CBRS Mobile Core Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 179
Figure 16: CBRS Transport Network Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 179
Figure 17: CBRS Network Revenue by Air Interface Technology: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 180
Figure 18: LTE-Based CBRS Network Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 180
Figure 19: CBRS LTE RAN Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 181
Figure 20: CBRS LTE EPC Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 181
Figure 21: CBRS LTE Transport Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 182
Figure 22: 5G NR-Based CBRS Network Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 182
Figure 23: CBRS 5G RAN Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 183
Figure 24: CBRS 5GC Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 183
Figure 25: CBRS 5G Transport Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 184
Figure 26: CBRS Small Cell RU Shipments by Cell Type: 2023 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 184
Figure 27: CBRS Small Cell RU Revenue by Cell Type: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 185
Figure 28: Indoor CBRS Small Cell RU Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 185
Figure 29: Indoor CBRS Small Cell RU Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 186
Figure 30: Outdoor CBRS Small Cell RU Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Thousands of Units) 186
Figure 31: Outdoor CBRS Small Cell RU Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 187
Figure 32: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue by Use Case: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 187
Figure 33: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue for Mobile Network Densification: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 188
Figure 34: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue for FWA: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 188
Figure 35: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue for Cable Operators & New Entrants: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 189
Figure 36: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue for Neutral Hosts: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 189
Figure 37: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue for Private Cellular Networks: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 190
Figure 38: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue for Offices, Buildings & Corporate Campuses: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 190
Figure 39: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue for Vertical Industries: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 191
Figure 40: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue by Vertical Industry: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 191
Figure 41: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue in the Education Vertical: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 192
Figure 42: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue in the Governments & Municipalities Vertical: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 192
Figure 43: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue in the Healthcare Vertical: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 193
Figure 44: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue in the Manufacturing Vertical: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 193
Figure 45: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue in the Military Vertical: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 194
Figure 46: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue in the Mining Vertical: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 194
Figure 47: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue in the Oil & Gas Vertical: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 195
Figure 48: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue in the Retail & Hospitality Vertical: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 195
Figure 49: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue in the Sports Vertical: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 196
Figure 50: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue in the Transportation Vertical: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 196
Figure 51: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue in the Utilities Vertical: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 197
Figure 52: CBRS Network Infrastructure Revenue in Other Verticals: 2023 – 2030 ($ Million) 197
Figure 53: CBRS-Capable Terminal Equipment Unit Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 198
Figure 54: CBRS-Capable Terminal Equipment Unit Shipment Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Billion) 198
Figure 55: CBRS-Capable Terminal Equipment Unit Shipments by Air Interface Technology: 2023 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 199
Figure 56: CBRS-Capable Terminal Equipment Unit Shipment Revenue by Air Interface Technology: 2023 – 2030 ($ Billion) 199
Figure 57: CBRS-Capable LTE Terminal Equipment Unit Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 200
Figure 58: CBRS-Capable LTE Terminal Equipment Unit Shipment Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Billion) 200
Figure 59: CBRS-Capable 5G NR Terminal Equipment Unit Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 201
Figure 60: CBRS-Capable 5G NR Terminal Equipment Unit Shipment Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Billion) 201
Figure 61: CBRS-Capable Terminal Equipment Unit Shipments by Form Factor: 2023 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 202
Figure 62: CBRS-Capable Terminal Equipment Unit Shipment Revenue by Form Factor: 2023 – 2030 ($ Billion) 202
Figure 63: CBRS-Capable Smartphone & Handheld Terminal Unit Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 203
Figure 64: CBRS-Capable Smartphone & Handheld Terminal Unit Shipment Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Billion) 203
Figure 65: CBRS-Capable Mobile & Vehicular Router Unit Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 204
Figure 66: CBRS-Capable Mobile & Vehicular Router Unit Shipment Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Billion) 204
Figure 67: CBRS-Capable Fixed CPE Unit Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 205
Figure 68: CBRS-Capable Fixed CPE Unit Shipment Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Billion) 205
Figure 69: CBRS-Capable Tablet & Notebook PC Unit Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 206
Figure 70: CBRS-Capable Tablet & Notebook PC Unit Shipment Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Billion) 206
Figure 71: CBRS-Capable IoT Module, Dongle & Other Device Unit Shipments: 2023 – 2030 (Millions of Units) 207
Figure 72: CBRS-Capable IoT Module, Dongle & Other Device Unit Shipment Revenue: 2023 – 2030 ($ Billion) 207
Figure 73: Annual Investments in LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks: 2023 – 2026 ($ Million) 546
Figure 74: Future Roadmap for LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Networks: 2023 – 2030 547
Figure 75: Distribution of LTE & 5G NR-Based CBRS Network Investments by Use Case: 2023 (%) 549