PT.

Telkomsel
Proposal for GSM Network Optimization

September 2009

HS

Overview

Optimization is all actions intended to tune all aspects of the GSM network performance, covering access network, core network, and transmission network. Access network optimization procedure consists of two phases: cluster testing and system integration optimization. In other words, the initial pass of the RF optimization will be performed as a part of cluster tests: the second, more detailed, tuning phase will occur after completion of all cluster tests, which occur after activation of all cell sites in the GSM network. The primary reason for breaking the optimization work into two phases is to reduce the time and resources required to complete the cluster test cycles.

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Objective

To ensure the achievement of acceptable coverage

To maximize the quality of service To maximize the network efficiency (including load balancing)

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Consideration
System stability and performance : To easy and simplify optimization

process, instability and bad performance of system should be clarified. Coverage : Can be adjusted by power settings (total, overhead), antenna tilting and orientation, hand-off area and so on. Capacity : Trunk lines, Number of traffic channel and elements should be equipped with sufficient quantity

Parameters : Can be adjusted for the better coverage and capacity

adjustment

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Project Organization

AGTINDO
PM Network Optimizations

PT.Telkomsel
PM & Local Engineer

Optimization

Audit

Support

Management

Co-work

Vendor
PM & Local Engineer

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Optimization Process (1)

Preparation: BTS info. & Parameter Review o BTS position, type, output power, antenna info. o Frequency Status o Neighbor list Site Survey & Simulation o Drive test & walk test o Rx Quality, Rx Level, Coverage plot o Handoff performance Network Evaluation: Field measurement & analysis o Field measurement with Tems Investigations o Call event analysis - fail and dropped call - signal distribution (Rxqual, RxLev, SQI, etc) Reduce bad quality area & Find Optimization method NO Performance Objectives ? YES Execution, Evaluation and feedback END
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START(Preparation)

Survey & Simulation

Network Evaluation

Optimization Target & Method Decision Optimization Execution

Optimization Evaluation

o Weak signal and Freq Interference o Parameter error / Missing Neighbor, etc o Hardware trouble, etc

Optimization Process (2)

Field measurement & analysis - Coverage (bad area) analysis - Coverage overlay ratio - Call quality(drop and fail rate) NMS data analysis - System type / performance - System statistics analysis (C/D rate, Call fail, etc)

Optimization Target - Coverage - Call quality

Accomplishment & Evaluation - Issue based optimization - Evaluation for target goal

Decision for Optimization method

Coverage Improvement (Shadow & Bad area) Traffic Balancing (site / sector based) System performance improvement Trouble shooting

Optimization result Feedback for engineering System facilities check System type change Parameter error correction Recommendation

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Work Plan
)Basic

Data Analysis & CQT

)Optimization

(System, Parameter, etc)

CQT

& Report

1st week
Setup

2nd ~ 3rd week

4th week ~ 11th week

12th week

1st CQT

2nd CQT Access Network Optimization

Project setup Kick off meeting MS registration Data analysis - BTS info. - Parameter - etc.

Field measurement BTS Opt. - Site survey CQT analysis - Fisical Tunning CQT report Action plan for opt. - Simulation - Cluster opt. - etc.

Parameter Opt. - System parameter - Access parameter - Handoff - Neighbor list adjust - etc

2nd CQT Report & Presentation

CQT Report & Opt. Action Plan

Note 1) CQT: Call Quality Test 2) Opt.: Optimization
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Report & Presentation

Detail Items of Optimization

BTS Basic Test(1): Basic Parameter Review
Basic items to be checked o BTS information and Hardware characteristics - Site Name and Type - Antenna type, height, directions and tilting degree, ( VSWR ) o Target service area of the base station and design capacity Parameter settings to be checked o Neighbor list of each sector o Handoff parameter o Access parameter o Traffic channel parameter (Capacity) o Frequency / Channel Number o Power control parameter, etc Basic call test o Mobile to mobile, mobile to fix lines, fix lines to mobile call test: origination & termination o Handoff test: in idle and dedicated mode
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Detail Items of Optimization

BTS Basic Test(2): Considerations
Database & fisical cheking o Operator input error, Database Parameter loading error for BTS. o Cable connection error between BTS and antenna (VSWR). RF environment /Condition check o Using real call ( drive test & walk test with measurement test ). - This is used in most cell optimizations and field trials. Check for Interference, Speech quality, Signal level and Handover (and data com transfer / GPRS check).

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Detail Items of Optimization

Cluster Test
Center Cell Goal o To verify the required basic function, performance and network stability through field test (classify the cluster) Neighbor Cell

Cluster Considerations o o o o o o o o Set the service area Find the coverage shadowing area / Indicate the shadowing area on the map Run field drive test / walk test Set the BTS transmit power and system parameters Optimize coverage Define the handoff area and optimize the handoff region: BTS power and antenna direction BSC parameter and ensure forward and reverse link balance Optimize FER/AMR

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Detail Items of Optimization

Network Integration(1)
Optimization Target Area o Weak signal areas o Call drop areas o Access failure areas (call fail) Problem 1) Weak Signal Area Solution o Check Transmit power o Change antenna tilt o Antenna replacement

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Detail Items of Optimization

Network Integration(2)
Optimization Target Area o Weak signal areas

o Call drop areas

o Access failure areas (call fail) Problem 2) Call droop areas Solution o Check the frequency - Adjust interferences - changes frequency or ant fisical tunning o Check the neighbor list - Missing neighbor list and - erroneous neighbor list order

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Detail Items of Optimization

Network Integration(3)
Optimization Target Area o Weak signal areas o Call drop areas

o Access failure areas (call fail)

Problem 3) Access failure areas (call fail) Solution o Check the access parameter - capacity, frequency, signal power o Excessive IDLE handoff: coverage adjust o MSC, zone border: check registration

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Detail Items of Optimization

Network Integration(4)
Hardware and Parameter Trouble shooting

o Hardware trouble
o Handoff and access parameter

Problem 1) Hardware trouble Type

Antenna VSWR

Solution

Phenomenon
Coverage reduction High Tx_adj (above + 10dB)

Optimization scheme
Antenna replacement

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Detail Items of Optimization

Network Integration(5)
Hardware and Parameter Trouble shooting o Hardware trouble

o Handoff and access parameter trouble

Problem
1) Handoff parameter trouble Type Poor IDLE handoff Poor H/O Phenomenon

Solution

Optimization scheme Neighbor list check Neighbor list and signal check

Temporary NO SERVICE during H/O Call drop, etc

2) Access parameter trouble - Traffic channel parameters - Multi-path delay compensation

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