Togocel – Network Modernization Project

2G/3G Capacity Study for Lomé

Nov 2017

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Assumptions

SUs calculated based on 2 scenarios,

1st SC : Avg of max used R99CE, HSDPA users and HSUPA users from 9-26/11
2nd SC: Max of max used R99CE, HSDPA users and HSUPA users from 9-26/11

Study Assumption:
30% increasing in R99CE, HSDPA users and HSUPA users due to Christmas celebration
Bb capacity distribution is 60% for LCG1 and 40% for LCG2

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Results

Conclusions:

Based on 1st SC there are 50 sites exceed the 15.5 SUs in Lome city
Based on 2nd SC there are 98 sites exceed the 15.5 SUs

Some unexpected sites can need also extension du to U900 layer introduction. It will be closely
monitored after the swap.

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Assumptions

Below is the criteria of the study:

The charisms BH traffic.

70% HR usage.
100% RTCH utilization.

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Results
109 Sites need extensions in Lomé City:

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Offload to new sites

Tot Nbr Site Need Extension (Lome) New site planned Extensions
109 72 37

Offload to new sites Vs Offload to 4G layer:

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