Telecom Infra Project

OpenHOST represents a transformative approach to building and operating shared, neutral, and open telecommunications infrastructure across both wireless and wireline networks.

We bring together operators, infrastructure providers, technology partners, and venue owners to enable scalable, cost-efficient, and future-ready connectivity solutions spanning fiber, small cells, DAS, and in-building digital infrastructure.

Aligned with TIP’s broader mission of advancing open, disaggregated, and interoperable networks, OpenHOST promotes a collaborative ecosystem where both fiber (wireline) and radio (wireless) infrastructure are shared, innovation is accelerated, and deployment complexity is reduced.

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Why OpenHOST?

Traditional telecom deployment models across both fiber networks and wireless infrastructure are capital-intensive, siloed, and slow to scale.

Neutral Hosts address these challenges by enabling:

Neutral, shared infrastructure (fiber + wireless) that can be leveraged by multiple operators
Faster deployments through standardized, interoperable, and pre- integrated solutions
Lower total cost of ownership (TCO) via shared ducts, fiber, active equipment, and radio infrastructure
Improved indoor and outdoor coverage, supported by integrated fiber backhaul and access networks
Future-ready networks that support evolving technologies like 5G, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), and enterprise broadband

By decoupling infrastructure from services, Neutral Host networks empower stakeholders to focus on service innovation, digital experiences, and network scalability, rather than duplicative investments across both fixed and mobile networks.

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Policy and Regulators

Vendors

Mobile Network Operators

Real Estate & Municipalities

System Integrators

Our Vision

To be a productive, impactful, and trusted resource for the global Neutral Host ecosystem, fostering collaboration, innovation, and standardization across shared wireless and wireline telecommunications infrastructure.

What We Enable

Shared Infrastructure Ecosystem

A unified platform where mobile network operators (MNOs), ISPs, and enterprise service providers can coexist on a common infrastructure spanning fiber networks, in-building cabling, and wireless layers eliminating duplication and accelerating rollout timelines.

Open & Interoperable Architecture

Leveraging open standards and disaggregated components, Neutral Hosts
ensure flexibility, vendor diversity, and long-term scalability across both fiber (access + backhaul) and wireless (RAN, small cells, DAS) layers, eliminating duplication and accelerating rollout timelines.

Venue-Centric Connectivity

Designed for complex environments such as airports, metros, stadiums, commercial real estate, and smart cities, Neutral Hosts use converged fiber and wireless infrastructure to deliver critical seamless, high-capacity connectivity.

Innovation Through Collaboration

By bringing together global stakeholder operators, OEMs, system integrators, fiber providers, and regulators, Neutral Hosts foster real-world innovation across converged networks, enabling deployment-ready solutions for both broadband and mobility use cases.

Why It Matters

Neutral Host networks are not just a deployment model; they are a paradigm shift in how telecom infrastructure (both fiber and wireless) is built, shared, and monetized.

By embracing openness, neutrality, and collaboration, it unlocks:

Faster digital inclusion through scalable fiber and wireless access
More efficient capital deployment across shared ducts, fiber, and radio networks
Better end-user experience via seamless indoor, outdoor, and in-building connectivity
A more competitive and innovative ecosystem spanning fixed and mobile services