Private Network Check Readiness - TeckNexus Solutions

Small Cells World Summit 2024 promises to ‘get real’ about the future of mobile networks in two-day conference this April

SCWS is the only global meeting place for the small cells and shared infrastructure ecosystem
This year SCWS is co-located with the TowerXchange Europe Meetup in Westminster, London 22-23 April
SCWS 2024 - TeckNexus Media Partner

Small Cells World Summit (SCWS), a conference run by SCF, will take place on 22-23 April in London and will focus on ‘getting real about the future,’ tackling topics including evolving service models, the implications of converged infrastructure, the technical and commercial barriers to Open RAN and the promise still there for the taking, silicon, software, and service roadmaps that are framing how we’re starting to think about 6G, and the implications of all this on regulation.


SCWS brings together MNOs, neutral hosts, private network operators, infrastructure equipment vendors, silicon vendors, policy makers, and enterprises in one place, providing a unique opportunity to share knowledge and network with industry peers.

The agenda, curated by SCF, will explore the intersection of policy, technology, and partnerships, from commercializing 5G and the roadmap to 2030 to aligning 6G evolution to real-world requirements, from digital transformation to emerging business models.

Speakers will include respected analysts, government and regulatory representatives from around the world, and industry leaders.

Sue Monahan, CEO of SCF, said: “We are really excited for SCWS 2024 and it is a perfect opportunity to co-locate for the first time with TowerXchange, an organization that shares many of our members’ interests. “As ever our agenda is focused on the here and now, tackling the real challenges our industry is facing, looking at solutions and best practice from around the world, and also discussing the opportunities in the year ahead. We go behind the hype, and tackle topics head-on to reach industry consensus and challenge perspectives.”

Registration is open for SCWS via the website https://smallcells.world/, along with the agenda and details on sponsorship opportunities. Tickets for the TowerXchange conference need to be purchased separately here.

SCF members can join a member-only plenary session on the Monday before SCWS.


Recent Content

AT&T has agreed to acquire approximately 50 MHz of low- and mid-band spectrum licenses from EchoStar for about $23 billion in cash, a move that could reset capacity economics and regulatory debates across U.S. mobile and satellite markets. The transaction adds a significant block of licensed spectrum covering more than 400 U.S. markets, with closing targeted for mid-2026 pending regulatory approvals and customary conditions. Strategically, this portfolio densifies AT&T’s spectrum layer cake and narrows the mid-band depth gap with competitors in key markets, improving headroom for consumer, enterprise, and public-sector growth over the next five to seven years.
India’s telecom usage is now predominantly indoors, and TRAI’s new property rating framework puts digital connectivity on par with core utilities. TRAI’s chairperson flagged a decisive shift: most mobile data is consumed inside homes, offices, malls, hospitals, and transit hubs. Connectivity inside buildings is moving from convenience to necessity. TRAI’s 2024 Regulations introduce a voluntary, performance-based star rating that assesses how ready a property is to deliver high-quality broadband and mobile connectivity. The framework encourages developers to embed Digital Connectivity Infrastructure (DCI) at design stage, aligns with Digital India and Smart Cities Mission, and invites ministries and agencies to incorporate DCI into guidelines, tenders, and training.
Low Earth orbit broadband is bifurcating into Western- and China-led ecosystems, with strategic consequences for telecom and cloud connectivity worldwide. Starlink’s scale in the West is meeting a fast-maturing Chinese counterweight centered on state-backed constellations and a growing commercial space sector. The result is a split that will influence landing rights, equipment supply, data sovereignty, and service availability across regions. Three forces are converging: mass-production launch capability, maturing inter-satellite optical links, and rising demand for resilient, low-latency backhaul. Governments are also reclassifying satellite broadband as critical infrastructure, accelerating public funding and procurement pipelines. Demonstrated high-rate laser crosslinks indicate a credible trajectory toward in-space backbones that rival Western systems.
Verizon Value is rolling out enhanced prepaid international services across its Simple Mobile and Total Wireless brands, sharpening its competitive edge in global roaming and cross-border communications starting August 28, 2025. The offers blend unlimited international calling to large country sets, global texting, and expanded roaming with 5G access on Verizon’s network, including 5G Ultra Wideband on select tiers. Simple Mobile adds unlimited global texting across all plans and scales international calling and data inclusions from entry to premium tiers. Total Wireless retools its unlimited structure with a five-year price guarantee (taxes and fees included), adds 95 more calling destinations (up to 180 countries on higher tiers), and doubles roaming coverage to 30+ countries.
MWC25 Las Vegas is the premier North American event for CIOs and IT leaders, offering real-world insights on 5G, AI, IoT, private networks, and edge computing. With industry leaders from IBM, Qualcomm, T-Mobile, and more, the event focuses on actionable strategies for enterprise transformation.
Whitepaper
Telecom networks are facing unprecedented complexity with 5G, IoT, and cloud services. Traditional service assurance methods are becoming obsolete, making AI-driven, real-time analytics essential for competitive advantage. This independent industry whitepaper explores how DPUs, GPUs, and Generative AI (GenAI) are enabling predictive automation, reducing operational costs, and improving service quality....
Whitepaper
Explore the collaboration between Purdue Research Foundation, Purdue University, Ericsson, and Saab at the Aviation Innovation Hub. Discover how private 5G networks, real-time analytics, and sustainable innovations are shaping the "Airport of the Future" for a smarter, safer, and greener aviation industry....
Article & Insights
This article explores the deployment of 5G NR Transparent Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), detailing the architecture's advantages and challenges. It highlights how this "bent-pipe" NTN approach integrates ground-based gNodeB components with NGSO satellite constellations to expand global connectivity. Key challenges like moving beam management, interference mitigation, and latency are discussed, underscoring...

Download Magazine

With Subscription

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Private Network Awards 2025 - TeckNexus
Scroll to Top

Private Network Awards

Recognizing excellence in 5G, LTE, CBRS, and connected industries. Nominate your project and gain industry-wide recognition.
Early Bird Deadline: Sept 5, 2025 | Final Deadline: Sept 30, 2025