Open RAN isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation for a more agile, cost-effective, and future-ready network. As demands for coverage and capacity grow, the industry needs open, interoperable solutions that break vendor lock-in and accelerate innovation. Here’s why Open RAN matters now more than ever—and what it means for the future of wireless.

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PARIS, FRANCE, April 3, 2025 6WIND, a leading provider of high-performance virtualized and secure networking software solutions, is proud to announce its collaboration with Dense Air, delivering virtual security and routing solutions to power and protect their next-generation Neutral Host offering.

Dense Air is a neutral host-as-a-service provider pioneering shared infrastructure and Neutral Host solutions to extend and enhance mobile coverage and capacity, especially in hard-to-serve areas. Their approach helps MNOs accelerate 5G deployments while improving the economics of connectivity.

Security is a non-negotiable foundation for our Neutral Host services. 6WIND’s vSecGW stands out as the best security gateway solution on the market.

Andy Hobbs, Chief Technology Officer at Dense Air.

As part of this collaboration, 6WIND provides its virtual Security Gateway (vSecGW) to secure Dense Air’s Neutral Host infrastructure. This solution plays a critical role in safeguarding communications between the Distributed Unit (DU) and Centralized Unit (CU) Radio Access Network (RAN) components, while also ensuring secure connectivity to the individual Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) that Dense Air serves.

Dense Air’s Neutral Host solution enables high-quality mobile connectivity in venues and locations where providing consistent service has traditionally been challenging. These areas, often characterized by transitory traffic and variable demand, present difficult business cases for MNOs to deploy their own dedicated infrastructure. Dense Air solves this by offering a shared, cost-effective solution that allows multiple MNOs to deliver high-performance services without the overhead of individual deployments.

In addition to vSecGW, 6WIND also provides its virtual Customer Site Router (vCSR) solution to Dense Air, enabling scalable, secure, and flexible connectivity at the edge.

“Security is a non-negotiable foundation for our Neutral Host services,” said Andy Hobbs, Chief Technology Officer at Dense Air. “6WIND’s vSecGW stands out as the best security gateway solution on the market. Its performance, scalability, and reliability give us the confidence to deliver seamless, secure connectivity to our MNO partners in even the most challenging environments.”

We’re excited to support Dense Air in building a more connected future with secure, virtualized networking… Our solutions are designed to meet the high performance and security demands of modern telecom environments, and this deployment with Dense Air reflects our commitment to supporting innovative approaches like Neutral Host.

Julien Dahan, CEO at 6WIND.

This collaboration underscores 6WIND’s commitment to innovative, secure, and scalable networking solutions, empowering operators to expand coverage and improve service quality efficiently.

For more information about this collaboration contact:

Wynter Elwood: media@denseair.net

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CHICAGO, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dense Air, a leading provider of innovative small cell neutral host solutions, is proud to announce it will be working with The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, and managed by Davidson Hospitality Group, to fortify the guest experience by improving cellular coverage across the resort. Dense Air will design and deploy cutting-edge connectivity that ensures reliable cellular service throughout the property, including the restaurant, bar, pool, and beach areas. 

“At Host Hotels & Resorts, we are committed to staying at the forefront of innovation and technology to enhance guest experiences across our properties. We are excited to implement this solution that will allow us to deliver a seamless cellular connectivity experience that meets the evolving needs of today’s travelers,” says Padmanabh Yardi, Senior Vice President, Information Technology at Host Hotels & Resorts. 

“Our guests expect seamless connectivity wherever they are on the property, whether they’re enjoying a meal, relaxing by the pool or walking on the beach,” says Stuart Levy, General Manager of The Singer Oceanfront Resort. “By working with Dense Air, we can ensure our guests are connected effortlessly throughout their stay, improving their overall experience and satisfaction.” 

Dense Air’s small cell, neutral host, multi-carrier solution is designed to extend and enhance cellular coverage by leveraging existing infrastructure and deploying targeted network enhancements. This tailored turnkey approach allows for cost-effective, rapid deployment with minimal disruption to hotel operations.  

“Seamless high-quality connectivity is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity,” said Jim Estes, CEO of Dense Air Networks. “We are proud to work with Host Hotels & Resorts, Davidson Hospitality Group, and The Singer Oceanfront Resort to deliver a reliable, high-performance network that enhances the guest experience and supports the resort’s operational needs.” 

By integrating advanced cellular technology, Dense Air is setting a new standard in hospitality, ensuring that guests stay connected effortlessly and hotel operations run smoothly from anywhere on the property.  

For more information on Dense Air, visit www.denseair.net. For more information on The Singer Oceanfront Resort or to book a reservation, visit www.thesingerresort.com.  

About Dense Air 
Dense Air is leading the innovation of shared wireless networks that deliver secure and expanded coverage, making connectivity more open, shared, and inclusive. Dense Air’s cellShare™ offers a unique end-to-end, Connectivity-as-a-Service solution, with a flexible financial model designed to solve wireless network coverage and capacity gaps. Providing multi-carrier, small cell solutions that are resilient, flexible, and more cost effective than existing alternatives, Dense Air’s cellShare™ solution ensures comprehensive in-building and outdoor cellular coverage, enabling seamless communications for operators, enterprises, and urban areas. www.denseair.net  

About The Singer Oceanfront Resort 

The Singer Oceanfront Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton is a new resort nestled on four miles of pristine beach on Singer Island in Palm Beach County, Florida. With unmatched beachfront access, The Singer offers a coastal escape with 223 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, multiple onsite dining concepts including the island’s only beachfront bar, Top Shell, signature restaurant Caretta Caretta, poolside bar and grab-and-go style Market at Singer. Transporting guests to an island oasis, the reimagined property is outfitted with coastal touches like rattan and wood furnishings, natural textiles, blue and green hues, and linen drapery. With a one-of-a-kind beachfront pavilion and more than 10,000 square feet of event space, The Singer welcomes weddings, social groups, and corporate events for celebrations both intimate and grand. For more information, please visit the website at https://www.thesingerresort.com/. 

About Davidson Resorts   

Davidson Resorts, a highly specialized operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group, features some of the world’s most respected and celebrated resort veterans that are deeply established in the space and truly understand the nuances of the resort market, from seasonality to recreational programming and human resources. With a focus on complex, high-touch assets, the portfolio is comprised of large-scale, seasonal properties with multiple food & beverage outlets, retail, leisure activities like golf, spa, ski, water sports and more. In 2024, Davidson Hospitality Group was ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction among Third-Party Hotel Management Companies by J.D. Power for the third consecutive year. For more information, visit www.davidsonhospitality.com. Connect with us on LinkedIn: @DavidsonHospitality. Follow us on Instagram: @davidsonhospitality. #DavidsonResorts  

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Over two days during FYUZ 2024, our team engaged in dynamic discussions and panel sessions covering a range of topics, from Open RAN to TelcoAI. During the event, we sat down with Daniel Herb and Lee Dawson to explore how the industry is evolving toward a venue-pays model to enhance in-building connectivity. We also connected with Andy Hobbs and Neil Jackson to discuss the rapid acceleration of neutral host solutions, from initial ambition to refined execution.

Read more below from the TIP website: Posted Nov. 14th 2024: Telecom Infra Project wraps a successful FYUZ 2024

From November 11th to 13th, 2024, the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) held its flagship industry event, Fyuz™, at the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) in Ireland. This year’s theme, “Accelerate: Accelerate your deployments, business, and innovation,” set the stage for three days of in-depth discussions and insights into the future of open and disaggregated network technologies.

Fyuz™ 2024 stood out as the only event that comprehensively covers every aspect of open and disaggregated network solutions and Telco AI, attracting a diverse audience of C-Level executives, visionary thought leaders, innovators, and disruptors. The event focused on how the latest developments in network technology can be deployed, scaled, and leveraged to drive business growth and foster industry innovation.

Day 1 zeroed in on accelerating deployments, featuring case studies and updates from the Telecom Infra Project, highlighting practical strategies for implementing open and disaggregated solutions. Day 2 focused on accelerating business growth, with discussions on how organizations can leverage network advancements to unlock new revenue streams and transform their business models. The final day was all about accelerating innovation, diving into how emerging technologies like AI, Open RAN, and other disruptive tools are reshaping the telecom landscape.

Fyuz™ 2024 welcomed 1200 registrants from 51 countries, representing mobile operators and other service providers, vendors, systems integrators, regulators, investors, consultants, analysts, business and trade media, with over 60% of attendees holding senior positions (Director and above). Approximately 30% of all attendees were service providers.

Kristian Toivo, Executive Director of TIP, said, “Building on the positive feedback and recognition we received for Fyuz™ last year, our aim for 2024 was to elevate the event even further for our community, sponsors, and event attendees. We’re thrilled by the level of engagement from our delegates and the meaningful discussions that have taken place here in Dublin. A key focus this year has been on advancing testing and certification across all domains and Telco AI, driving the progress of open and disaggregated networks. Fyuz™ has become the platform where our community can engage in open conversations about these developments, and we’re grateful for their commitment to making this event the industry’s leading forum for innovation and collaboration.”

Nov 5, 2024, Telecom Infra Project News

The Neutral Host & Infra Sharing Project Group (NHIS PG) Releases Four New Deliverables Ready for Fyuz™ 2024

The Neutral Host & Infra Sharing Project Group was launched in April of 2024 with Co-chairs Andy Penley, Group CTO, Boldyn Networks; Kunal Bajaj, CEO & Co-Founder, CloudExtel; Shirish Nagaraj, Wireless CTO, Corning Wireless; and Daniel Herb, Chief Product Officer, Dense Air. The group quickly formed three work streams: (1) Indoor Verticals, (2) City Connectivity, and (3) General Frameworks, and have now produced four new deliverables (for a total of five) ahead of Fyuz™ 2024.

The five cumulative 2024 deliverables are:

• A Neutral Host Network Framework (new)
• Neutral Host Vertical Analysis Playbook—U.S. Hospitality Sector (new)
• Neutral Host Vertical Analysis Playbook—U.S. Sport Venue Sector (new)
• How does the Neutral Host approach support City Connectivity Objectives (Available at Fyuz)
• TIP NHIS PG Case Study—CloudExtel Leverages TIP’s Neutral Host Resources to Bolster Railways Connectivity in Mumbai (published Oct 8th)

 
The first deliverable, A Neutral Host Network Framework, is a foundational piece that defines what a neutral host network is and provides a framework for evaluating a particular neutral host deployment.
 
The second and third deliverables, Neutral Host Vertical Analysis Playbook—U.S. Hospitality Sector and Neutral Host Vertical Analysis Playbook—U.S. Sports Venue Sector, launch a series of planned playbooks that provide a primer for a particular market vertical with a regional focus.
 
Finally, the fourth new deliverable (available at Fyuz™), “How does the Neutral Host approach support City Connectivity Objectives,” outlines and highlights the output and roadmap resulting from TIP NHIS PG’s partnership with the City Telecoms Association, which coordinates connectivity requirements and objectives from City Leaders.
 
The complete deliverables will be the focus of the action-packed Neutral Host Agenda at Fyuz™2024 in Dublin.

Day 1: Voice of the Cities (Break-out Session)
November 11, 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Speakers include (1) Jaime Cudden, Smart City Program Manager, City of Dublin (2) Luke Kehoe, Industry Analyst, Europe, Ookla (3) David Wilkins, Head of Smart City, City of Westminster (4) Max Van Meerten, Smart City Manager, The Hague (5) Pilar Gonzalez Blanco, Deputy Director General of Communications and Workplace, Madrid City Council (5) Sylvie Lienard, CTSO, TOTEM (6) Andy Penley, Group CTO, Boldyn Networks (7) Juan De Miguel, Head of Technology Strategy and Innovation, Vantage Towers.

Day 2: Enhancing Connectivity: Neutral Host and Infra Sharing Business Models—Global Case Studies (Main Stage)
November 12, 12 pm to 12:30 pm
Speakers Include: (1) Brendan O’Reilly, Group COO, Boldyn Networks (2) Jennifer Artley, SVP, Verizon Business (3) Kunal Bajaj, CEO and Co-Founder (4) Dr. Mulyadi, Director of Post and Informatics Device Standardization, Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) (5) Dean Bubley, Tech Industry Analyst & Futurist, Disruptive Analysis

Day 2: Indoor and City Connectivity Developments from a Neutral Host & Infra-Sharing Perspective (Break-out Session)
November 12, 4 pm to 5:30 pm
Speakers include: (1) David Nowicki, Ecosystem Development Advisor, TIP (2) Daniel Herb, CPO, Dense Air (3) Shirish Nagaraj, Wireless CTO, Corning Wireless (4) Tadhg Kenny, President of Strategic Accounts and Partnerships, Druid Software (5) Mikael Lundman, CEO, Proptivity (6) Howard Buzick,  SVP of BD, American Bandwidth (7) Sadayuki Abeta, CTO of OREX SAI and Chief Open RAN Strategist, NTT Docomo (8) David Morris, Architect, VM02, (9) Amit Kausal, Senior Principal Commercial, Digital Nasional Berhard, Malaysia (10) Dean Bubley, Tech Industry Analyst & Futurist, Disruptive Analysis (11) Jaime Cudden, Smart City Program Manager, City of Dublin (12) Luke Kehoe, Industry Analyst, Europe, Ookla (13) Sylvie Lienard, CTSO, TOTEM (14) Andy Penley, Group CTO, Boldyn Networks (15) Jaimie Abril, Head of Product, Vantage Towers.

About NHIS PG

The Neutral Host & Infra Sharing Project Group (NHIS PG) of the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) focuses on advancing neutral host business models for In-Building Solutions (IBS), Outdoor Densification, and Edge Solutions. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the PG accelerates the adoption of shared infrastructure and open business models, which reduce both capex and opex while enabling cost-effective connectivity deployments.

A neutral host operates a shared network infrastructure that service providers use through commercial agreements. This model—gaining momentum globally—promotes shared passive and active network components, driving competition and lowering costs across indoor and outdoor urban environments.

The NHIS PG is a global catalyst for neutral host deployment, bringing together neutral hosts, vendors, system integrators, MNOs, policymakers, and other stakeholders to eliminate barriers and promote innovative solutions.  With growing momentum from industry leaders, policymakers, and real estate stakeholders and growing interest from users in higher QoE and more ubiquitous coverage, now is the time to join the Neutral Host & Infra Sharing PG and shape the future of connectivity.

For more information about TIP’s NHIS PG, please visit https://telecominfraproject.com/neutral-host-infra-sharing/