Due to the rapid expansion of the smartphone market in recent years, there has been a tremendous uptick in the amount of internet data consumed. Because of this, there has been an increase in the need for high-quality network coverage, which allows customers to enjoy uninterrupted video streaming and web browsing. The research conducted by Coherent Market Insights indicates that more than fifty percent of all phone conversations and more than seventy percent of all data traffic originate from within buildings. In addition to this, there has been a rise in the number of customers who use their mobile phones indoors due to the growing popularity of social gaming. The telecommunications market in emerging nations has reached the saturation stage, and as a result, mobile phone carriers are adopting tactics to make improvements in their services and enhance network coverage. As a result, it is anticipated that the expansion of the worldwide femtocell market would be driven by these factors throughout the forecast period.
The global Femtocell Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 6,268.3 million in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 13.3%over the forecast period (2021-2028).
Leading Companies in the Femtocell Industry:
1) Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI)
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is an American technology company that designs and manufactures semiconductors and various integrated circuits, which it sells to electronics designers and manufacturers globally It is one of the top 10 semiconductor companies worldwide based on sales volume The Company focuses on developing analog chips and embedded processors. TI also produces TI digital light processing technology and education technology products including calculators, microcontrollers, and multi-core processors. The company was founded in the year 1930, and the headquarters are located in Dallas, Texas.
In 2021, TI acquired an operational 300mm fabrication plant located in Lehi, Utah from Micron for $900 million
2) Nokia Solutions and Networks.
Nokia Networks (formerly Nokia Solutions and Networks (NSN) is a multinational data networking and telecommunications equipment company and wholly owned subsidiary of Nokia Corporation. It started as a joint venture between Nokia of Finland and Siemens of Germany known as Nokia Siemens Networks. Nokia Networks has operations in around 120 countries. Products manufactured include Mobile Broadband, consultancy and managed services, multimedia technology. The company was founded in the year 2007, and the headquarters are located in Espoo, Finland.
3) Cisco Systems, Inc.,
Cisco Systems, commonly known as Cisco, is an American-based multinational digital communications technology conglomerate corporation. Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, software, telecommunication equipment and other high-technology services and products. The company was founded in the year 1984, and the headquarters are located in San Jose, California. U.S. Cisco is one of the largest technology companies in the world.
On May 3, 2021, Cisco completed its acquisition of Q&A and polling platform Slido, which they offered both as a standalone product and with integrations.
4) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd is a south Korean multinational electronics corporation. It is the world’s second largest technology company by revenue. The company is a major manufacturer of Electronic Components such as lithium-ion batteries, semiconductors, image sensors, camera modules. The company was founded in 1969, and the headquarters are located Samsung Digital City, Yeongtong District, Suwon, South Korea.
In June 28, 2022 Samsung acquired Cynora, a company that develops and manufactures organic electronics.
5) Alcatel-Lucent S.A.
Alcatel-Lucent S.A. was a multinational telecommunications equipment company. The company focused on fixed, mobile and converged networking hardware, IP technologies, software and services, with operations in more than 130 countries. Alcatel-Lucent also owned Bell Laboratories, one of the largest research and development facilities in the communications industry. The company was founded in the year 2006, and the headquarters were located in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
6) Netgear, Inc.
Netgear Inc. is an American computer networking company. It produces networking hardware for consumers, businesses, and service providers. The company operates in three business segments: retail, commercial, and as a service provider. Netgear's products cover a variety of widely used technologies such as wireless (Wi-Fi, LTE and 5G), Ethernet and powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. The company was founded in the year 1996, and the headquarters are located in San Jose, California, U.S.
As of 2020, Netgear has introduced many new products such as Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router, Meural WiFi Photo Frame.
Definition: A femtocell is a miniature, low-power cellular base station that is used in the field of telecommunications. It is specifically designed for installation in residential or commercial settings with limited space.