TAWAL White Paper: Revolutionizing connectivity

The Neutral Host Provider (NHP) is rapidly establishing itself as a transformative entity in the telecommunications industry, offering a streamlined and efficient approach to delivering connectivity while unlocking long-term opportunities for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs).

The surge in connectivity demand—fueled by diverse IoT applications such as smart homes, industrial automation, private 5G networks, and the increasing reliance on Edge Computing—has placed significant strain on traditional network infrastructures, making it harder for operators to meet their strategic goals.

By leveraging infrastructure sharing, whether Passive (e.g., towers, power, and site locations) or Active (e.g., antennas, radio access networks, and transmission equipment), Neutral Host Networks (NHN) can significantly reduce capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operational expenditures (OPEX).

This approach accelerates 5G deployment, optimizes resource utilization, and eliminates infrastructure duplication, allowing operators to concentrate on delivering scalable, high-quality network coverage.

Advancements in technologies like OpenRAN have further opened the doors for the Neutral Host Provider (NHP) in the active sharing domain. By introducing open interfaces and flexible architectures, OpenRAN has enabled greater interoperability, innovation, and cost-efficiency.

The NHP’s ability to deliver robust connectivity makes it a compelling solution for high-demand environments such as smart cities, industrial campuses, and other IoT-centric use cases. With the adaptability enabled by OpenRAN and the efficiency of infrastructure sharing, MNOs are well-positioned to offer innovative, future-proof services while fostering a thriving multi-operator ecosystem.

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The Neutral Host Provider (NHP) is rapidly establishing itself as a transformative entity in the telecommunications industry, offering a streamlined and efficient approach to delivering connectivity while unlocking long-term opportunities for
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). Find out more here

• Abstract

• Executive Summary

• The Role of Cognitive Networks in Mitigating Declining Revenue Growth

• An NHP-Based Model Enabling Untapped Efficiencies in the Ecosystem

• OpenRAN as the Key Enabler to Realize the NHP-Based Model

• Paving the Way for Increased Valuations of the Communication Ecosystem

• Vision 2030 and the Role of Neutral Host Providers

• Conclusion

• Contributors and Approvers