Great potential in small cells for expanding network capacity

VIABLE SOLUTION: Michael J. Schabel believes that small cells are a timely solution for Malaysia as it transitions from 3G to 4G networks.

MANY telcos in South-East Asia are now faced with the challenge of expanding their network capacity in order to meet the demands of a growing subscriber base. One practical way of doing so, according to Alcatel-Lucent, is through the use of small cells. 

“In the wireless industry, we have been traditionally building networks for voice communications. But this network now carries a lot of other data and it’s at breaking point,” says Michael J. Schabel, vice-president of the wireless division at Alcatel-Lucent.