Small Cell 5G Network Market by Component (Solutions and Services), Radio Technology (5G NR (Standalone and Non-Standalone)), Cell Type (Picocells, Femtocells, and Microcells), Deployment Mode, End User, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025
[137 Pages Report] The small cell 5G network market size is expected to grow from USD 528 million in 2019 to USD 3509 million by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 37.1% during the forecast period.
Small cells are low-power base stations that are used to improve network coverage and network capacity, helping end users to bolster their wireless connectivity. These cells are mostly deployed over indoor and outdoor environments to deliver rapid data services to customers. The small cell network would play a pivotal role in 5G networks. Currently, 5G telecom operators are more focused on deploying small cell under low-frequency band for delivering improved bandwidth services to customers. In the later stage of 5G deployment post-20212022, the adoption of small cell network for mmWave would be expected to increase, as operators are expected to massively deploy small cell solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications.
Indoor segment to constitute a larger market size during the forecast period
The indoor segment is expected to be in high demand, due to their wide range of functionalities, such as high indoor network connectivity and improved network coverage. The deployment of indoor small cells is more due to the major deployment of small cells in public places, such as stadiums, shopping malls, college campuses, and residential buildings. The 5G indoor small cells marketspace is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period, as people spend most of the time indoor and they are unsatisfied with their indoor cellular connection performance. According to the telecom operator, Ericsson, people spend 90% of their time indoor and 60% of the users are unsatisfied with their indoor cellular connectivity.
Among radio technologies, the 5G NR standalone segment to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period
3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has completed the specification for the 5G New Radio (NR) non-standalone technology, which would be rollout in the early 2019 and the 5G NR standalone version is expected to be available by 3rd or 4th quarter of 2019. 5G NR standalone solutions are expected to be more effective than 5G NR non-standalone solutions. 5G NR standalone solutions are expected to have various new in-built capabilities. In the early phase of 5G deployment, small cell deployment for 5G NR standalone segment is expected to be in a niche stage and projected to grow exponentially during the forecast period.
North America to account for the largest market size during the forecast period.
The global small cell 5G network market by region covers 5 major geographic regions, namely, North America, Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe, Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Latin America. North America is estimated to account for the largest market size during the forecast period. North America is an eminent leader in adopting advanced technologies. Operators across North America are expected to deploy small cell solutions on their 5G mobile infrastructures; for example, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile have shown positive approach toward commercializing 5G networks. These operators have signed billion-dollar deals with network equipment providers, such as Nokia, Samsung, Ericsson, Huawei, and ZTE, to build up their 5G network infrastructure.
Key players and innovating vendors in the global small cell 5G network market include Ericsson (Sweden), Huawei (China), ZTE (China), Cisco (US), NEC (Japan), Nokia (Finland), CommScope (US), Airspan Networks (US), ip.access (UK), Corning (US), Fujitsu (Japan), Samsung (South Korea), Comba Telecom (Hong Kong), Contela (South Korea), and Baicells Technologies (US).
Recent Developments
- In August 2017, Ericsson launched 3 new small cell solutions, namely, Multi-Operator Dot, Multi Dot Enclosure, and Stand Mount Unit. The company aims at expanding its operations in the small cell 5G network market and meeting the growing demands, such as better mobile coverage and capacity.
- In November 2018, Huawei signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with edotco, an integrated telecommunications service provider, in Malaysia for the implementation of digital mobile network solutions. Post this agreement, Huawei increased its market share in Italy by offering multi-operator, and multi-technology indoor and outdoor solutions based on 5G-ready small cell networks.
- In June 2018, Nokia partnered with M1, a Singaporean mobile carrier, for the trail of 5G small cells. Nokias Flexi Zone Wi-Fi equipment and small cells rolled out M1s 4.5G NB-IoT Heterogeneous Network (HetNet) in Singapore to carry out the trail of 5G small cells.
Key questions addressed by the report
- Define, describe, and forecast the small cell 5G network market based on components, radio technologies, cell types, deployment modes, end users, and regions.
- Detailed analysis of the markets sub-segments with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributors to the total market.
- Revenue forecast of the markets segments with respect to 5 major regions, namely, North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and Latin America.
- Detailed analysis of competitive developments, such as acquisitions, new product developments, and partnerships activities, in the market
- Analysis of the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges, influencing the growth of the market
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 17)
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Market Segmentation
1.4 Years Considered for the Study
1.5 Currency Considered
1.6 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 20)
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Breakup of Primaries
2.1.2 Key Industry Insights
2.2 Market Breakup and Data Triangulation
2.3 Market Size Estimation
2.3.1 Top-Down Approach
2.3.2 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4 Market Forecast
2.5 Assumptions for the Study
2.6 Limitations of the Study
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 28)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 33)
4.1 Attractive Market Opportunities in the Global Small Cell 5G Network Market
4.2 Small Cell 5G Network Market, By Cell Type, 2019
4.3 North America Small Cell 5G Network Market, By Component
4.4 Europe Small Cell 5G Network Market, By Component
4.5 Asia Pacific Small Cell 5G Network Market, By Component
5 Market Overview and Industry Trends (Page No. - 37)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Mobile Data Traffic
5.2.1.2 Emergence of Citizens Broadband Radio Service Band
5.2.1.3 Minimization of Capital Expenditure and Operational Expenditure
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Poor Backhaul Connectivity
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Emergence of Internet of Things and Machine to Machine Communication
5.2.3.2 Emergence of 5G
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Difficulties in Deploying Small Cells in 5G Network
5.2.4.2 Implications of Government Regulations
5.3 State of 5G Commercialization
5.4 Regulatory Implications
6 Small Cell 5G Network Market, By Frequency Band (Page No. - 44)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Low Frequency
6.2.1 5G Trails to Carry Out in 3.5Ghz Band on Global Scale
6.3 Mmwave
6.3.1 Mmwave Deployments to Grow in Later Phase of 5G Deployment
7 Small Cell 5G Network Market, By 5G Application (Page No. - 46)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Enhanced Mobile Broadband
7.2.1 Rising Demand for Mobile Traffic to Increase Adoption of Enhanced Mobile Broadband Services
7.3 Massive Internet of Things
7.3.1 Increase in Connected Devices and Applications to Drive Demand for Massive Internet of Things Services
7.4 Massive Machine Type Communications and Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications
7.4.1 Need for High Data Connectivity to Boost Adoption of Low Latency Communication Services
8 Small Cell 5G Network Market, By Component (Page No. - 48)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Solutions
8.2.1 Software-Based Small Cell Solutions to Drive Market During the Forecast Period
8.3 Services
8.3.1 Consulting
8.3.1.1 Telcos to Adopt Consulting Services for Eliminating Network Complexities
8.3.2 Integration and Deployment
8.3.2.1 Network Optimization to Drive Demand for Integration and Deployment Services
8.3.3 Training and Support
8.3.3.1 Lack of Trained Workforce to Bolster Adoption of Training and Support Services
9 Small Cell 5G Network Market, By Cell Type (Page No. - 58)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Picocells
9.2.1 Picocells to Provide Connectivity for Specified Geographical Regions
9.3 Femtocells
9.3.1 Femtocells to Dominate Market During the Forecast Period
9.4 Microcells
9.4.1 Microcells to Grow at the Highest Growth Rate During the Forecast Period
10 Small Cell 5G Network Market, By Deployment Mode (Page No. - 63)
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Outdoor
10.2.1 North America to Widely Adopt Outdoor Small Cell Solutions
10.3 Indoor
10.3.1 Increasing Indoor Mobile Traffic to Drive Demand for Indoor Small Cell Solutions
11 Small Cell 5G Network Market, By Radio Technology (Page No. - 67)
11.1 Introduction
11.2 5G New Radio Standalone
11.2.1 5G New Radio Standalone Segment to Dominant Market in Later Phase of 5G Deployment
11.3 5G New Radio Non-Standalone
11.3.1 5G New Radio Non-Standalone Segment to Dominate Market in Early Phase of 5G Deployment
12 Small Cell 5G Network Market, By End User (Page No. - 71)
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Telecom Operators
12.2.1 Telecom Operators to Dominate Market During the Forecast Period
12.3 Enterprises
12.3.1 Enterprises Segment to Grow at A Higher CAGR During the Forecast Period
13 Geographic Analysis (Page No. - 76)
13.1 Introduction
13.2 North America
13.2.1 North America to Dominate Market During Forecast Period
13.3 Europe
13.3.1 United Kingdom to Adopt Small Cell Solutions on A Large Scale in Europe
13.4 Asia Pacific
13.4.1 Asia Pacific to Grow at the Highest Growth Rate During the Forecast Period
13.5 Middle East and Africa
13.5.1 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries to Drive Market in Middle East and Africa
13.6 Latin America
13.6.1 Brazil and Mexico to Leverage Potential of 5G Network
14 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 95)
14.1 Overview
14.2 Competitive Scenario
14.2.1 Partnerships
14.2.2 New Product Launches
14.2.3 Acquisitions
15 Company Profiles (Page No. - 99)
(Business Overview, Products, Solutions & Services, Key Insights, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View)*
15.1 Ericsson
15.2 Huawei
15.3 IP.Access
15.4 Nokia
15.5 Samsung
15.6 Airspan
15.7 Cisco
15.8 Commscope
15.9 Comba Telecom
15.10 Contela
15.11 Corning
15.12 Fujitsu
15.13 NEC
15.14 ZTE Corporation
15.15 Baicells Technologies
*Details on Business Overview, Products, Solutions, & Services, Key Insights, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View might not be captured in case of unlisted companies.
16 Appendix (Page No. - 131)
16.1 Discussion Guide
16.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets Subscription Portal
16.3 Available Customizations
16.4 Related Reports
16.5 Author Details
List of Tables (58 Tables)
Table 1 United States Dollar Exchange Rate, 20152017
Table 2 Factor Analysis
Table 3 Regulatory Implications in the United States
Table 4 Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Component, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 5 Small Cell Shipment, 20192025 (Unit Million)
Table 6 Solutions: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 7 Services: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 8 Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Service, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 9 Consulting: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 10 Integration and Deployment: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 11 Training and Support: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20162025 (USD Million)
Table 12 Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Cell Type, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 13 Picocells: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 14 Femtocells: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 15 Microcells: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 16 Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Deployment Mode, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 17 Outdoor: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 18 Indoor: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 19 Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Radio Technology, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 20 5G New Radio Standalone: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 21 5G New Radio Non-Standalone: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 22 Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By End User, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 23 Telecom Operators: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 24 Enterprises: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 25 Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Region, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 26 North America: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Component, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 27 North America: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Service, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 28 North America: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Cell Type, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 29 North America: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Deployment Mode, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 30 North America: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Radio Technology, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 31 North America: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By End User, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 32 Europe: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Component, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 33 Europe: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Service, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 34 Europe: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Cell Type, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 35 Europe: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Deployment Mode, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 36 Europe: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Radio Technology, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 37 Europe: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By End User, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 38 Asia Pacific: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Component, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 39 Asia Pacific: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Service, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 40 Asia Pacific: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Cell Type, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 41 Asia Pacific: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Deployment Mode, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 42 Asia Pacific: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Radio Technology, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 43 Asia Pacific: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By End User, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 44 Middle East and Africa: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Component, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 45 Middle East and Africa: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Service, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 46 Middle East and Africa: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Cell Type, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 47 Middle East and Africa: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Deployment Mode, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 48 Middle East and Africa: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Radio Technology, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 49 Middle East and Africa: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By End User, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 50 Latin America: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Component, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 51 Latin America: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Service, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 52 Latin America: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Cell Type, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 53 Latin America: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Deployment Mode, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 54 Latin America: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By Radio Technology, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 55 Latin America: Small Cell 5G Network Market Size, By End User, 20192025 (USD Million)
Table 56 Partnerships, 20172018
Table 57 New Product Launches, 20172018
Table 58 Acquisitions, 2018
List of Figures (44 Figures)
Figure 1 Small Cell 5G Network Market: Research Design
Figure 2 Research Methodology
Figure 3 Small Cell 5G Network Market: Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches
Figure 4 Small Cell 5G Network Market Holistic View
Figure 5 Small Cell 5G Network Market: Growth Trend
Figure 6 Asia Pacific to Grow at the Highest Growth Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 7 Growing Mobile Data Traffic to Drive the Market Growth During the Forecast Period
Figure 8 Femtocells Segment to Hold the Highest Share in the Small Cell 5G Network Market in 2019
Figure 9 Solutions and Consulting Segments to Account for the Highest Shares in the Small Cell 5G Network Market in 2019
Figure 10 Solutions and Consulting Segments to Account for the Highest Shares in the Small Cell 5G Network Market in 2019
Figure 11 Solutions and Consulting Segments to Account for the Highest Shares in the Small Cell 5G Network Market in 2019
Figure 12 Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges: Small Cell 5G Network Market
Figure 13 5G Commercialization
Figure 14 Evolution of Small Cell
Figure 15 Services Segment to Grow at A Higher CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 16 Small Cell Shipment (20192025), Unit Million
Figure 17 Virtual Small Cells
Figure 18 Integration and Deployment Segment to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 19 Microcells Segment to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 20 Outdoor Deployment Mode to Grow at A Higher CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 21 5G New Radio Standalone Segment to Grow at A Higher CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 22 Enterprises Segment to Grow at A Higher CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 23 North America to Dominate the Small Cell 5G Network Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 24 Asia Pacific to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 25 North America: Market Snapshot
Figure 26 Asia Pacific: Market Snapshot
Figure 27 Key Developments in the Small Cell 5G Network Market, 20172018
Figure 28 Market Evaluation Framework, 20172018
Figure 29 Ericsson: Company Snapshot
Figure 30 SWOT Analysis: Ericsson
Figure 31 Huawei: Company Snapshot
Figure 32 SWOT Analysis: Huawei
Figure 33 SWOT Analysis: IP.Access
Figure 34 Nokia: Company Snapshot
Figure 35 SWOT Analysis: Nokia
Figure 36 Samsung: Company Snapshot
Figure 37 SWOT Analysis: Samsung
Figure 38 Cisco: Company Snapshot
Figure 39 Commscope: Company Snapshot
Figure 40 Comba Telecom: Company Snapshot
Figure 41 Corning: Company Snapshot
Figure 42 Fujitsu: Company Snapshot
Figure 43 NEC: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 ZTE Corporation: Company Snapshot
The study involved 4 major activities to estimate the current market size for small cell 5G network market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market, the peer market, and the parent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with the industry experts across value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. Thereafter, the market breakdown and data triangulation procedures were used to estimate the market size of the segments and sub-segments of the small cell 5G network market.
Secondary research
In the secondary research process, various secondary sources, such as Hoovers and Bloomberg BusinessWeek, have been referred to, for identifying and collecting information for this study. These secondary sources included annual reports; press releases and investor presentations of companies; whitepapers, certified publications, and articles by recognized authors; gold standard and silver standard websites; small cell 5G network technology Research and Development (R&D) organizations; regulatory bodies; and databases.
Primary research
Various primary sources from both supply and demand sides of the small cell 5G network market ecosystem were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for this study. The primary sources from the supply side included industry experts, such as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), marketing directors, technology and innovation directors, and related key executives, from various vendors who provide the small cell 5G network software, associated service providers, and system integrators operating in the targeted regions. All possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to get the final quantitative and qualitative data. The following is the breakdown of the primary respondents:
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Market size Estimation
For making market estimates and forecasting the small cell 5G network market and the other dependent submarkets, the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used. The bottom-up procedure was used to arrive at the overall market size of the global small cell 5G network market using key companies revenue and their offerings in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:
- The key players in the market have been identified through extensive secondary research.
- The market size, in terms of value, has been determined through primary and secondary research processes.
- All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
Data Triangulation
With data triangulation and validation through primary interviews, the exact value of the overall parent market size was determined and confirmed using this study. The overall market size was then used in the top-down procedure to estimate the size of other individual markets via percentage splits of the market segmentation.
Report Objectives
- To define, describe, and forecast the small cell 5G network market based on components, radio technologies, cell types, deployment modes, end users, and regions. To provide detailed information related to the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges, influencing the growth of the market
- To analyze the markets sub-segments with respect to the individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the total market
- To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide the competitive landscape of the market
- To forecast the revenue of the markets segments with respect to 5 major regions, namely North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and Latin America.
- To profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their recent developments and positioning in the small cell 5G network market
- To analyze the competitive developments, such as acquisitions, new product developments, and R&D activities in the market
Scope of the report
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Report Metrics |
Details |
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Market size available for years |
20192025 |
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Forecast period |
20192025 |
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Forecast units |
Million (USD) |
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Segments covered |
Components, Radio Technologies, Cell Types, Deployment Modes, End Users, and Regions |
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Geographies covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and Latin America |
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Companies covered |
Ericsson (Sweden), Huawei (China), ZTE (China), Cisco (US), NEC (Japan), Nokia (Finland), CommScope (US), Airspan Networks (US), ip.access (UK), Corning (US), Fujitsu (Japan), Samsung (South Korea), Comba Telecom (Hong Kong), Contela (South Korea), and Baicells Technologies (US) |
This research report categorizes the small cell 5G network market based on components, radio technologies, cell types, deployment modes, end users, and regions
Based on Component, the small cell 5G network market has been segmented as follows:
- Solutions
- Services
- Consulting
- Integration and Deployment
- Training and Support
Based on Radio Technology, the small cell 5G network market has been segmented as follows:
- 5G New Radio (NR) Standalone
- 5G NR Non-Standalone
Based on Deployment Mode, the small cell 5G network market has been segmented as follows:
- Outdoor
- Indoor
Based on Cell Type, the small cell 5G network market has been segmented as follows:
- Picocells
- Femtocells
- Microcells
Based on End Users, the small cell 5G network market has been segmented as follows:
- Telecom Operators
- Enterprises
Based on Regions, the small cell 5G network market has been segmented as follows:
- North America
- Europe
- APAC
- MEA
- Latin America
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