Ofcom pushes small cells to increase 4G capacity

Derek du Preez
clock 12 May 2011 •

Its research suggests 4G will deliver capacity gains of more than 200 per cent

Communications regulator Ofcom has indicated that small cells, such as femtocells and microcells, will have to be incorporated into the 4G network infrastructure (typology) if mobile operators are to cope...

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