CONTENTS

Introduction Literature Review Planning Steps Optimization Objectives Proposed Methodology Expected Outcomes Discussion on Results Major KPIs Conclusion

SYNOPSIS

In this presentation, you will learn how the GSM network planning is done. Drive testing to gather radio statistics Analyze the network performance

Proposed solutions to resolve issue or meet KPI benchmark

MOTIVATION

Challenging area of research Comprehensive knowledge on the subject Day-to-day learning

GSM ARCHITECTURE

INTRODUCTION

What is RF Planning?
Coverage

and Capacity Calibration of Planning Tools (e.g. Asset) Frequency Plan

What is RF Optimization?
Network

Analysis (Field Testing & Stats) Parameter Tuning (Soft Optimization) Physical Redesign (Hard Optimization) Maintain and Improve KPIs

LITERATURE REVIEW

PLANNING & OPTIMIZATION RELATIONSHIP

Planning
Implementation Site survey Capacity

Optimization

Evaluate
Coverage Frequency Interference Parameter Design Optimization

RF NETWORK CYCLE
Benchmarking Voice Quality Drive Test Parametric Tuning

In-Building Solutions

RF Planning

Traffic Engineering

RF Network Cycle

Expansion Planning

Site Survey

RF Optimization Hard & Soft

Frequency Planning

Neighbor List Site Parameters

PLANNING STEPS
Frequency Interference

LAC Channel Parameter

Coverage
Propagation

Capacity

Neighbor cell
Coverage

E-map

PLANNING TYPES

Coverage:

Depends upon the area (e.g. Urban, Rural, Hilly, Highway) Frequency is inversely proportional to the Wave Length

Capacity:

Always comes with coverage area Capacity must be known properly before deciding for Coverage No. of radios must be finalized as per Capacity of the area

What kind of site will be required for motorway?

DATA COLLECTION

Lets begin!

Data of network plan Network basic information collection The base of network plan and optimization The engineering survey data of new sites Confirm the network plan information The Engineering data of the current network Understand the current network The configuration NMS data. Understand the current network configuration Collection of various performance reports of the currently deployed network Subscribers complaints Additional information showing the network quality and users perception

RF OPTIMIZATION
Quality

Optimizatio n Cost Resources

OPTIMIZATION OBJECTIVES

Finding and correcting any existing problems after site implementation and integration Meeting the network quality criteria agreed Optimization is continuous and iterative process of improving overall network quality Optimization should not reduce the performance of the rest of the network Area of interest is divided in smaller areas called clusters to make optimization and follow up processes easier to handle

PROPOSED METHODOLOGY
Problem Analysis Conduct Drive testing (TEMS, NEMO etc)

Gather

statistics Subject to investigate (Faulty TRX, Coverage overlaps, drop calls, capacity & interference issues, Handover issues)

Export to MAPInfo to analyze field testing data Analyze Statistics Propose solution

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Good signal coverage Rx Quality should be good No interference issue

DISCUSSION ON RESULTS

RXLEVEL IDLE MODE (PRE)

CELL ID IDLE MODE (PRE)

RXLEVEL DEDICATED MODE (PRE)

RXQUALITY DEDICATED MODE (PRE)

CELL ID DEDICATED MODE (PRE)

RXLEVEL IDLE MODE (POST)

CELL ID IDLE MODE (POST)

RXLEVEL DEDICATED MODE (POST)

RXQUALITY DEDICATED MODE (POST)

CELL ID DEDICATED MODE (POST)

MAPINFO SNAPSHOTS

RF MAJOR KPIS
CSSR (Call Setup Success Rate) DCR (Drop Call Rate) MPD (Minutes Per Drop) HOSR (Handover Success Rate)

CONCLUSION

Satisfactory coverage and voice quality Better KPIs

Customer satisfaction