The C-RAN (Centralized Radio Access Network) Ecosystem: Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts

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1 Report Information More information from: The C-RAN (Centralized Radio Access Network) Ecosystem: Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts Report / Search Code: WGR Publish Date: 19 January, 2016 Price 1-user PDF : $ Site PDF : $ Description: Centralized RAN or C-RAN is an architectural shift in RAN (Radio Access Network) design, where the bulk of baseband processing is centralized and aggregated for a large number of distributed radio nodes. In comparison to standalone clusters of base stations, C-RAN provides significant performance and economic benefits such as baseband pooling, enhanced coordination between cells, virtualization, network extensibility, smaller deployment footprint and reduced power consumption. Although Japan and South Korea continue to spearhead commercial C-RAN investments, interest is also growing in other parts of the world. Mobile operators such as China Mobile, Orange, Verizon and Sprint are already investing in the technology. SNS Research estimates that global investments on C-RAN architecture networks will reach over $7 Billion by the end of The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 20% between 2016 and These investments will include spending on RRHs (Remote Radio Heads), BBUs (Baseband Units) and fronthaul transport networking gear. The C-RAN (Centralized Radio Access Network) Ecosystem: Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts report presents an in-depth assessment of the C-RAN ecosystem including enabling technologies, key trends, market drivers, challenges, standardization, regulatory landscape, deployment models, operator case studies, opportunities, future roadmap, value chain, ecosystem player profiles and strategies. The report also presents forecasts for C-RAN infrastructure investments from 2016 till The forecasts cover 3 individual submarkets and 6 regions. The report comes with an associated Excel datasheet suite covering quantitative data from all numeric forecasts presented in the report. List of Companies Mentioned 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) 6WIND Absolute Analysis Accelink Technologies ADLINK Technology ADTRAN ADVA Optical Networking Advantech Airspan Networks Airvana Alcatel-Lucent Altera Corporation Altiostar Networks Amarisoft América Móvil Group Anite Anritsu Corporation Aquantia ARM Holdings Artemis Networks Artesyn Embedded Technologies Artiza Networks ASOCS ASTRI (Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute)

2 Avago Technologies Aviat Networks Axxcelera Broadband Wireless (Moseley Associates) BLiNQ Networks Blu Wireless Technology BluWan BridgeWave Communications Broadcom Corporation Cambium Networks Cavium CBNL (Cambridge Broadband Networks Ltd.) CCS (Cambridge Communication Systems) Ceragon China Mobile China Telecom Ciena Corporation Cisco Systems Cobham Wireless Coherent Logix Comcores ApS CommAgility CommScope Connectem ConteXtream Coriant Corning Cyan Dali Wireless Datang Mobile Dish Network DragonWave easic Corporation E-Band Communications (Moseley Associates) EBlink Eden Rock Communications Eoptolink Technology Ericsson ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) Exalt Communications EXFO Extreme Networks EZchip Semiconductor FastBack Networks Finisar Corporation Freescale Semiconductor Fujitsu GigaLight (Shenzhen Gigalight Technology Company) GlobalFoundaries HFR HG Genuine Hisense (Hisense Broadband Multimedia Technology) Hitachi Huawei IDT (Integrated Device Technology) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IMEC International Infinera InnoLight Technology Corporation Intel Corporation InterDigital Intracom Telecom ITU (International Telecommunications Union) Ixia JMA Wireless JRC (Japan Radio Company) Kathrein-Werke KG Keysight Technologies Kisan Telecom

3 KMW KT Corporation Lattice Semiconductor LG Uplus LightPointe Communications Lumentum Macom (M/A-COM Technology Solutions) MAX4G MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) Mellanox Technologies Microsemi Corporation Microwave Networks MIMOon MIMOtech Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Mobiveil Molex MTI Mobile NEC Corporation NetScout Systems NGMN (Next Generation Mobile Networks) Alliance Nokia Networks NTT DoCoMo Nutaq NXP Semiconductors Octasic OE Solutions Orange Overture Networks Parallel Wireless PMC-Sierra Potevio (China Potevio Company) Proxim Wireless Corporation QEOS Qualcomm Qwilt Radisys Corporation RADWIN Rearden Red Hat Saguna Networks SAI Technology Samji Electronics Company Samsung Electronics Sarokal Test Systems Siklu SK Telecom Small Cell Forum SoftBank Mobile SOLiD (SOLiD Technologies) Source Photonics SpiderCloud Wireless Sprint Sub10 Systems Sumitomo Electric Industries Sunnada (Fujian Sunnada Communication Company) Sunwave Communications Tarana Wireless TE Connectivity TEKTELIC Communications Telco Systems Telecom Italia Telefónica TI (Texas Instruments) Transmode UN (United Nations) Verizon Wireless Viavi Solutions

4 Vodafone Group Vubiq Networks Wind River Xelic Xilinx ZTE Contents: Table of Contents Page Number 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Executive Summary Topics Covered Historical Revenue & Forecast Segmentation Key Questions Answered Key Findings Methodology Target Audience Companies & Organizations Mentioned 22 2 Chapter 2: An Overview of C-RAN What is C-RAN? Decoupling the Base Station Brief History Competing RAN Architectures Traditional Macrocells Small Cells DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) Key Architectural Components for C-RAN RRH (Remote Radio Head) BBU (Baseband Unit) Fronthaul Baseband Functional Split Approaches Fully Centralized Baseband Processing Partially Centralized: RRH with L1 & L2 Baseband Capabilities Fronthaul Interface Options CPRI (Common Public Radio Interface) OBSAI (Open Base Station Architecture Initiative) ORI (Open Radio Interface) Ethernet Cloud RAN: Virtualizing C-RAN Leveraging Commodity Technologies Moving RAN to the Cloud Market Growth Drivers Capacity & Coverage Improvement: Addressing the Mobile Data Traffic Tsunami Towards Greener RANs: Cost Efficiency & Energy Savings Agile & Flexible Network Architecture Enhanced Support for LTE-Advanced Features The Benefits of Virtualization Impact of 5G Rollouts Market Barriers Fronthaul Investments Virtualization Challenges Migration from Legacy Architectures 44 3 Chapter 3: Standardization & Regulatory Initiatives GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) ORI for Fronthaul NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) for Cloud RAN MEC (Mobile Edge Computing) NGMN (Next Generation Mobile Networks) Alliance P-CRAN (Project Centralized RAN) Small Cell Forum Release 5.1: Small Cell Virtualization MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) Ethernet Transport IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 49

5 3.6.1 IEEE 802.1CM: Time-Sensitive Networking for Fronthaul IEEE P1904.3: Standard for RoE (Radio over Ethernet) Encapsulations and Mappings Other Standards & Work Groups ITU (International Telecommunications Union) Focus Group on IMT Chapter 4: C-RAN Deployment Models & Case Studies Deployment Models Localized Enterprise Highly Centralized Virtualized Mobile Operator Case Studies América Móvil Group China Mobile China Telecom KT Corporation LG Uplus NTT DoCoMo Orange SK Telecom SoftBank Mobile Sprint Telecom Italia Telefónica Verizon Wireless Vodafone Group 70 5 Chapter 5: C-RAN Industry Roadmap & Value Chain Industry Roadmap : Gaining Worldwide Traction : The Cloud RAN Era - Moving Towards RAN Virtualization : Continued Investments with 5G Network Rollouts Value Chain Enabling Technology Providers Radio Equipment Suppliers RAN Vendors Fronthaul Networking Vendors Mobile Operators Test, Measurement & Performance Specialists 75 6 Chapter 6: Key Market Players WIND Absolute Analysis Accelink Technologies ADLINK Technology ADTRAN ADVA Optical Networking Advantech Airspan Networks Altiostar Networks Amarisoft Anritsu Corporation Aquantia ARM Holdings Artemis Networks Artesyn Embedded Technologies Artiza Networks ASOCS ASTRI (Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute) Avago Technologies Aviat Networks Axxcelera Broadband Wireless (Moseley Associates) BLiNQ Networks Blu Wireless Technology BluWan BridgeWave Communications 100

6 6.26 Broadcom Corporation Cambium Networks Cavium CBNL (Cambridge Broadband Networks Ltd.) CCS (Cambridge Communication Systems) Ceragon Ciena Corporation Cobham Wireless Coherent Logix Comcores ApS CommAgility CommScope Coriant Corning Dali Wireless Datang Mobile DragonWave easic Corporation E-Band Communications (Moseley Associates) EBlink Eoptolink Technology Ericsson Exalt Communications EXFO Extreme Networks FastBack Networks Finisar Corporation Fujitsu GigaLight (Shenzhen Gigalight Technology Company) GlobalFoundaries HFR HG Genuine Hisense (Hisense Broadband Multimedia Technology) Hitachi Huawei IDT (Integrated Device Technology) IMEC International Infinera InnoLight Technology Corporation Intel Corporation InterDigital Intracom Telecom Ixia JMA Wireless JRC (Japan Radio Company) Kathrein-Werke KG Keysight Technologies Kisan Telecom KMW Lattice Semiconductor LightPointe Communications Lumentum Macom (M/A-COM Technology Solutions) MAX4G Mellanox Technologies Microsemi Corporation Microwave Networks MIMOtech Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Mobiveil Molex MTI Mobile NEC Corporation NetScout Systems Nokia Networks & Alcatel-Lucent Nutaq NXP Semiconductors Octasic 174

7 6.94 OE Solutions Parallel Wireless PMC-Sierra Potevio (China Potevio Company) Proxim Wireless Corporation QEOS Qualcomm Qwilt Radisys Corporation RADWIN Red Hat Saguna Networks SAI Technology Samji Electronics Company Samsung Electronics Sarokal Test Systems Siklu SOLiD (SOLiD Technologies) Source Photonics SpiderCloud Wireless Sumitomo Electric Industries Sunnada (Fujian Sunnada Communication Company) Sunwave Communications Tarana Wireless TEKTELIC Communications Telco Systems TI (Texas Instruments) Viavi Solutions Vubiq Networks Xelic Xilinx ZTE Chapter 7: Market Analysis & Forecasts Global Outlook of C-RAN Investments Segmentation by Air Interface Technology G & LTE Networks G Networks Segmentation by Submarket RRH (Remote Radio Head) Deployment Model Segmentation Indoor Outdoor BBU (Baseband Unit) Fronthaul Technology Segmentation Dedicated Fiber WDM OTN & PON Ethernet Microwave Millimeter Wave Segmentation by Region RRH (Remote Radio Head) BBU (Baseband Unit) Fronthaul Asia Pacific RRH (Remote Radio Head) BBU (Baseband Unit) Fronthaul Eastern Europe RRH (Remote Radio Head) BBU (Baseband Unit) Fronthaul Latin & Central America RRH (Remote Radio Head) BBU (Baseband Unit) Fronthaul 232

8 7.8 Middle East & Africa RRH (Remote Radio Head) BBU (Baseband Unit) Fronthaul North America RRH (Remote Radio Head) BBU (Baseband Unit) Fronthaul Western Europe RRH (Remote Radio Head) BBU (Baseband Unit) Fronthaul Chapter 8: Conclusion & Strategic Recommendations Why is the Market Poised to Grow? Competitive Industry Landscape: Acquisitions, Alliances & Consolidation Setting the Foundation for 5G Networks Integration with MEC (Mobile Edge Computing) Towards a User Centric RAN Architecture Prospects of Virtualized Cloud RAN Networks RANaaS (RAN as a Service): Envisioning the Future of C-RAN Geographic Outlook: Which Countries Offer the Highest Growth Potential? Which Submarket will Lead the Market? Strategic Recommendations C-RAN Solution Providers Mobile Operators 250 List of Figures Figure 1: C-RAN Architecture 26 Figure 2: Key Characteristics of Small Cells 28 Figure 3: Key RRH & BBU Functions 31 Figure 4: Baseband Processing Distribution Options 34 Figure 5: CPRI Protocol Layers 36 Figure 6: Cloud RAN Concept 39 Figure 7: Annual Global Throughput of Mobile Network Data Traffic by Region: (Exabytes) 41 Figure 8: Localized C-RAN Deployment Model 53 Figure 9: Enterprise C-RAN Deployment Model 54 Figure 10: China Mobile s Cloud RAN Vision 58 Figure 11: NTT DoCoMo s Advanced C-RAN Architecture 62 Figure 12: C-RAN Industry Roadmap 72 Figure 13: C-RAN Value Chain 74 Figure 14: Global C-RAN Revenue: ($ Million) 210 Figure 15: Global C-RAN Revenue by Air Interface Technology: ($ Million) 211 Figure 16: Global C-RAN Revenue in 3G & LTE Networks: ($ Million) 211 Figure 17: Global C-RAN Revenue in 5G Networks: ($ Million) 212 Figure 18: Global C-RAN Revenue by Submarket: ($ Million) 212 Figure 19: Global RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 213 Figure 20: Global RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 213 Figure 21: Global RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipments by Deployment Model: (Thousands of Units) 214 Figure 22: Global RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipment Revenue by Deployment Model: ($ Million) 214 Figure 23: Global Indoor RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 215 Figure 24: Global Indoor RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 215 Figure 25: Global Outdoor RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 216 Figure 26: Global Outdoor RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 216 Figure 27: Global BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 217 Figure 28: Global BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 217

9 Figure 29: Global C-RAN Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 218 Figure 30: Global C-RAN Fronthaul Revenue by Technology: ($ Million) 218 Figure 31: Global Dedicated Fiber Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 219 Figure 32: Global WDM Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 219 Figure 33: Global OTN & PON Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 220 Figure 34: Global Ethernet Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 220 Figure 35: Global Microwave Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 221 Figure 36: Global Millimeter Wave Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 221 Figure 37: C-RAN Revenue by Region: ($ Million) 222 Figure 38: RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipments by Region: (Thousands of Units) 222 Figure 39: RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipment Revenue by Region: ($ Million) 223 Figure 40: BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipments by Region: (Thousands of Units) 223 Figure 41: BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipment Revenue by Region: ($ Million) 224 Figure 42: C-RAN Fronthaul Revenue by Region: ($ Million) 224 Figure 43: Asia Pacific C-RAN Revenue: ($ Million) 225 Figure 44: Asia Pacific RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 225 Figure 45: Asia Pacific RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 226 Figure 46: Asia Pacific BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 226 Figure 47: Asia Pacific BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 227 Figure 48: Asia Pacific C-RAN Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 227 Figure 49: Eastern Europe C-RAN Revenue: ($ Million) 228 Figure 50: Eastern Europe RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 228 Figure 51: Eastern Europe RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 229 Figure 52: Eastern Europe BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 229 Figure 53: Eastern Europe BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 230 Figure 54: Eastern Europe C-RAN Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 230 Figure 55: Latin & Central America C-RAN Revenue: ($ Million) 231 Figure 56: Latin & Central America RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 231 Figure 57: Latin & Central America RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 232 Figure 58: Latin & Central America BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 232 Figure 59: Latin & Central America BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 233 Figure 60: Latin & Central America C-RAN Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 233 Figure 61: Middle East & Africa C-RAN Revenue: ($ Million) 234 Figure 62: Middle East & Africa RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 234 Figure 63: Middle East & Africa RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 235 Figure 64: Middle East & Africa BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 235 Figure 65: Middle East & Africa BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 236 Figure 66: Middle East & Africa C-RAN Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 236 Figure 67: North America C-RAN Revenue: ($ Million) 237 Figure 68: North America RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 237 Figure 69: North America RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 238 Figure 70: North America BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 238

10 Figure 71: North America BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 239 Figure 72: North America C-RAN Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 239 Figure 73: Western Europe C-RAN Revenue: ($ Million) 240 Figure 74: Western Europe RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 240 Figure 75: Western Europe RRH (Remote Radio Head) Unit Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 241 Figure 76: Western Europe BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipments: (Thousands of Units) 241 Figure 77: Western Europe BBU (Baseband Unit) Shipment Revenue: ($ Million) 242 Figure 78: Western Europe C-RAN Fronthaul Revenue: ($ Million) 242 Figure 79: Global Virtualized RAN Investments: ($ Million) 246 Figure 80: Global C-RAN Spending Breakdown by Submarket: 2020 (%) 249 wiseguyreports.com / Phone (US) (UK)