The deployment of distributed antenna system nodes is expected to double between 2013 and 2016, according to a recent forecast published by Mobile Experts. The report also predicts that 50% of DAS networks will include small cells and Wi-Fi by 2018.
“Multiple operators in North America are doubling or tripling their DAS spending plans”, explained Joe Madden, principal analyst at Mobile Experts. “In China, DAS spending is down 20%, but in the [United States] it’s up 30%. There are radical changes going on, which in the end will be incredibly lucrative for DAS neutral hosts, installers and system integrators.
“The DAS market will more than double in size over the next five years, with a dramatic increase in the combination of DAS with Wi-Fi, public safety radio and LTE networks,” Madden added. “People wonder how small cells will find access to backhaul. In fact, the clear answer is to use a fiber-based DAS system in many public buildings.”
The report, “DAS: Absorbing Small Cells and Wi-Fi“, includes analysis of technical trends impacting the DAS equipment market, as well as a five-year forecast looking at the trends in Wi-Fi and public safety adoption, along with LTE services. The report discards vague metrics such as “DAS revenue” and instead focuses on specific information about the number and the type of radio nodes that will be installed.
The analysis provides:
- A five-year forecast for global DAS deployment, by frequency band coverage
- Separate analysis of Indoor and Outdoor DAS markets
- Technical diagrams for Wi-Fi, Public Safety, and Small Cell integration
- Facts and statistics for the campus, hospitality, and healthcare segments
- Analysis of the competitive landscape for equipment, neutral hosts, and integrators
- Market shares for DAS equipment suppliers
- Information on trends in passive and active DAS
- Local and international regulatory considerations
- Company profiles highlighting the major players
About Mobile Experts L.L.C.:
Mobile Experts provides insightful market analysis for the mobile infrastructure and mobile handset markets.  Research topics center on technology introduction for radio frequency (RF) and communications innovation. Recent publications focus on Macro Base Station Transceiver Forecast, Active Antenna Systems, Semiconductors for Small Cells, Carrier Wi-FI, Semiconductors for Remote Radio Heads, and Handset RF Front Ends.
