This report was prepared by Microlab and published in June 2021. The report describes Neutral Host Networks (NHNs), as a solution for addressing a demand for more capacity and connectivity in wireless networks, and provides a brief comparison between NHN ownership models. Benefits and challenges that affect the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for NHNs are outlined. The analysis provides insights into how NHN owners can lower the TCO by minimizing the deployment complexity while providing an “economical” path to leverage future spectrum allocations to improve capacity per user or monetize new use cases.
Keywords: Audio/Video, Construction, Data Networking, 5G, Wireless Networks, Neutral Host Network