Enhancing Network Performance with Live-Network Data

For mobile network optimisation, the integration of live-network data, sourced directly from the Operational Support System (OSS) and other sources, is paramount. This data encompasses various elements:

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Derived from performance counters, these indicators offer a granular view of network performance.

Geolocated Cell-Traces:

These traces provide spatial insights into network functionality and user experience.

Crowdsourced Data:

This data supplements traditional metrics with user-reported network experiences, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of network status.

UE/MDT Traces:

UE/MDT (User Equipment/Minimisation of Drive Test) traces collected at the OSS or through dedicated tools provide wireless operators with user-level information.

Once geolocated, UE/MDT traces can be used to enhance pathloss calculations and prediction plots, as well as to identify and locate problem areas and traffic hot spots.

Using Atoll to optimise Radio Access Networks

Using Forsk's Atoll and its Live module, engineers can effectively combine live network data with predictive analytics. This integration is key in several optimisation functions:

  • Identifying Congestion Areas: Pinpointing zones requiring additional capacity.
  • Tuning Antennas and Network Parameters: Refining antenna and site parameter configurations for optimal performance.
  • Planning Neighbors and Codes: Planning and optimising 5G NR, LTE PCI, and UMTS Scrambling codes.

 

The Atoll Live module allows wireless operators to use UE/MDT traces along the planning and optimisation process, and provides enhanced prediction and prediction plots that combine propagation calculations and measurements. 

The Atoll ACP (Automatic Cell Planning) module further leverages KPIs and UE/MDT traces to drive optimisation functions, including the strategic placement of small cells for maximal network efficiency.

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