This topic presents in a very simplified way all the main concepts that should be understood by those who know LTE.
LTE Network Planning
LTE Network Planning is the process of designing and organizing an LTE network to ensure strong, reliable coverage and fast data speeds for users across different areas. It involves choosing locations for base stations, assigning frequencies, and calculating power levels to avoid interference and maximize efficiency. Planners use models to predict how signals will travel, set up links to make sure devices can communicate with towers, and create smooth transitions so users stay connected when they move between areas. By carefully arranging these technical elements, LTE Network Planning ensures that people can make calls, stream videos, and browse the internet seamlessly, even in busy or remote locations.
Think of LTE Network Planning as organizing a big city so everyone can easily connect, no matter where they are. It’s like deciding where to put tall speakers on buildings, smaller ones in busy areas, and mini ones inside homes, so every neighborhood has good sound coverage. The planners assign specific “roads” (frequencies) to each speaker so they don’t clash with each other, and they calculate the right “volume” (power level) to make sure everyone, even at the edges, can hear clearly. They also set up special “shortcuts” between neighborhoods so that as people move, they’re handed off smoothly from one speaker to another without losing connection. By coordinating all these helpers, LTE Network Planning makes sure the whole city can stay connected without interruptions, wherever people go.
LTE Network Planning with planners and tools highlighting various base station types like Macro, Micro, and Femto BTS placed strategically across a city layout, ensuring seamless connectivity through careful planning.
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- Radio Network Planning
- Path Loss Based Approach
- Simulation Based Approach
- Link Budgets
- Uplink Link Budget
- Downlink Link Budget
- Frequency Planning
- Cyclic Prefix
- PCI (Physical Layer Cell Identity)
- PRACH Parameter Planning
- Preamble Format
- Configuration Index
- Zero Correlation Zone
- Root Sequence Index
- Frequency Offset
- Uplink Reference Signal Sequences
- Cell and BTS Identity Planning
- Tracking Areas
- Neighbor Planning
- Neighbor Within LTE
- Neighbor Within UMTS
- Neighbor Within GSM
- Co-Siting
Radio Network Planning
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Radio Network Planning is the foundation of LTE network deployment, involving the strategic placement of base stations to balance coverage, capacity, and quality of service. Planners assess factors such as population density, terrain, building structures, and existing infrastructure to ensure optimal signal distribution. By using advanced tools and calculations, network planners simulate and test different configurations to achieve efficient, stable, and expansive coverage. (In a nutshell: Place base stations to balance coverage, capacity, and quality).
Think of Radio Network Planning as mapping out a city, deciding where to place important facilities so everyone has easy access. Here, the “facilities” are base stations, strategically placed to cover busy areas, quiet neighborhoods, and everything in between to make sure everyone has good service. Like designing all the roads and highways to make sure everyone can travel smoothly. We decide where to put base stations (like traffic lights) to keep everything flowing. (In a nutshell: City mapping, placing key facilities (base stations) to provide consistent service).
LTE Radio Network Planning showcasing planners strategically positioning base station markers across different areas in the city to ensure balanced coverage, capacity, and quality. Roads and symbols for connectivity emphasizes the thoughtful planning process.
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Path Loss Based Approach
The Path Loss Based Approach estimates signal attenuation over distance, which helps in predicting how far signals will travel from base stations. This method calculates the reduction in signal strength as it travels from the transmitter to the receiver. Planners calculate path loss using models such as the Hata, Okumura, or COST-231 model, which consider environmental factors like urban density, terrain, and obstacles. This approach is crucial to designing cells with adequate overlap to avoid dead zones. It’s used to predict coverage areas and determine the optimal placement of cell sites. (In a nutshell: Estimate signal strength over distance for ideal base station locations).
The Path Loss Based Approach is like figuring out how far sound will travel in different parts of a city. In some areas, sound may carry well, while in others, buildings or hills might block it. Planners use this approach to find the best spots to “speak” (send signals) so everyone can “hear” clearly. When you yell across a park, your voice gets quieter the further it goes. Path loss is just like that, but for LTE signals. We figure out how much the signal fades so we know where to place those base stations. (In a nutshell: Figuring out how far sound travels. Planners identify where signals will carry clearly, like knowing how loud a voice needs to be heard across a park).
Path Loss Based Approach in LTE Network Planning, as a planner using specialized software to calculate LTE network path loss and cell locations on a map.
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Simulation Based Approach
In the Simulation Based Approach, planners use software models to predict network behavior under various conditions, such as high user density or challenging environments. Through simulations, planners test the placement of base stations, analyze signal interference, and model capacity to refine configurations before deployment. This method minimizes deployment risks and optimizes resources for real-world conditions. It helps in predicting how the network will behave in real-world scenarios, allowing planners to optimize the design. (In a nutshell: Test network setup with software to refine configurations).
This is like running a test in a model city before building anything. Planners use software to see what might happen if lots of people are in one area or if there’s a tall building nearby. This way, they can make adjustments in advance, avoiding any surprises. You can also think of it like using a video game to predict traffic in our city. We run simulations to see how well our LTE network will work, helping us plan better. (In a nutshell: Testing a model city before building - planners see how the network behaves under various conditions, making adjustments in advance).
LTE network planner using a simulation-based approach to optimize the design. The planner is observing the network on a computer screen with a detailed city model, testing various conditions to refine configurations.
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Link Budgets
Link Budgets calculate the signal power required to establish and maintain reliable communication between base stations and user devices. Planners factor in transmitter power, antenna gain, path loss, and interference to ensure that each link achieves the desired quality. Link budgets are fundamental to setting power levels and balancing coverage and capacity across cells. These are calculations that determine the link’s performance by accounting for all gains and losses from the transmitter to the receiver. (In a nutshell: Calculate signal strength to maintain stable connections).
Link Budgets are like calculating how loud a speaker needs to be for people to hear across different distances. Planners figure out the right volume (signal strength) needed for everyone, whether they’re close to or far from the speaker, so that no one misses out. (In a nutshell: Setting the “volume” of speakers so people, near or far, can hear clearly).
Link Budgets in LTE Network Planning, as a network planner at a desk, calculating the signal strength needed for users at various distances to maintain stable connections. Base stations and signal reach indicators, represent the process of balancing coverage and capacity.
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Uplink Link Budget
The Uplink Link Budget focuses on signals sent from user devices to base stations. Planners calculate the power needed for devices to reach the base station, considering factors like device transmit power, base station sensitivity, and path loss. A well-planned uplink link budget ensures users can connect even in challenging conditions, such as at the edge of a cell This specific link budget focuses on the transmission from the user’s device to the base station, ensuring that the signal strength is sufficient for reliable communication. (In a nutshell: Ensure devices can connect to base stations, even at a distance).
The Uplink Link Budget is like deciding how loudly each person needs to speak so they can be heard by the city’s main speaker, even if they’re far away or in a busy area. Planners make sure that each person has enough “volume” to reach the speaker. This is when your voice (signal) travels from your phone to the base station. We make sure it’s loud enough to be heard. (In a nutshell: Calculating how loud each person must speak to be heard, especially from a distance).
Uplink Link Budget in LTE Network Planning, showing the planner calculating signal strength to ensure user devices can reach the base stations, with an emphasis on “voice” (or signal levels) needed for reliable connectivity across distances.
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Downlink Link Budget
The Downlink Link Budget calculates the signal strength required for base stations to transmit to users effectively. Key factors include base station power, device sensitivity, and interference levels. This budget is crucial for ensuring that users receive a stable and clear signal, particularly in high-traffic areas and at cell edges. It ensures that the signal strength is adequate for clear and reliable reception. (In a nutshell: Set station power for clear signals to users).
The Downlink Link Budget is the opposite: it calculates how loud the main speaker needs to be so everyone can hear. Planners check that the “volume” is high enough for people at the edges of the city to get a clear message without distortion. This is when the base station talks to your phone. We need to ensure the signal is clear and strong enough for you to hear. (In a nutshell: Ensuring the main speaker is loud enough for all listeners, even at the edges).
Downlink Link Budget in LTE Network Planning, focusing on calculating the required signal strength for clear transmission from base stations to users, especially those at the city’s edges, coverage areas extending to reach users at varying distances.
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Frequency Planning
Frequency Planning assigns specific frequencies to cells to minimize interference and optimize network performance. Planners evaluate available frequency bands, user density, and cell proximity to reduce cross-cell interference. Frequency planning is essential for maximizing spectral efficiency and ensuring each cell has sufficient capacity to handle user demand. (In a nutshell: Assign frequencies to avoid interference).
Imagine Frequency Planning like assigning different roads to delivery trucks. Each truck (signal) has its route (frequency) to prevent traffic jams. Planners assign specific frequencies to each area to keep things running smoothly without interference. Different lanes for cars, trucks, buses, and bikes assigned to avoid traffic jams in our LTE city. (In a nutshell: Assigning routes for delivery trucks to avoid traffic jams).
Frequency Planning in LTE Network Planning, as a map on the planner’s screen showing cells assigned unique ‘lanes’ or frequencies to minimize interference, aligning with the traffic analogy.
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Cyclic Prefix
The Cyclic Prefix is a short interval added to the beginning of each data symbol to handle multipath interference, where signals take multiple paths to reach the receiver. Network planners configure the cyclic prefix based on delay spread, ensuring that signal overlap doesn’t degrade quality, especially in dense urban environments. It is a small segment of data added to the beginning of each transmission block. It helps mitigate interference between adjacent blocks of data. (In a nutshell: Add short intervals to reduce interference in data signals).
A Cyclic Prefix is like adding a short pause between announcements to avoid echoing. In places where sound can bounce around, this little pause makes sure that overlapping sounds don’t confuse people, keeping messages clear. You can also think of this as a buffer zone in traffic. A cyclic prefix adds a small segment to each signal to prevent them from interfering with each other. (In a nutshell: Adding pauses between announcements to avoid echoing in large spaces).
Cyclic Prefix in LTE Network Planning, showing small pauses or intervals added to signals to prevent interference, represented through the analogy of pauses between announcements to avoid echoing.
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PCI (Physical Layer Cell Identity)
The Physical Layer Cell Identity (PCI) is a locally unique identifier that helps devices distinguish among neighboring cells within a small area of the LTE network. PCI is essential for organizing the network at the physical layer, supporting seamless handovers, and managing interference when cells overlap. While PCI allows each cell to be recognized individually within its local area, it isn’t globally unique across the network; instead, multiple distant cells may share the same PCI without confusion because devices also use additional identifiers, like the Cell ID, to identify their specific serving cell. (In a nutshell: PCI provides locally unique names to cells, enabling devices to differentiate neighboring cells easily.)
PCI is like giving each building within a neighborhood a distinct name so residents know exactly which building they’re near. Even if other neighborhoods have buildings with similar names, the context keeps everything clear within each local area. (In a nutshell: Giving buildings local names to help people navigate nearby.)
Physical Layer Cell Identity in LTE Network Planning, as buildings with unique “names,” allowing each cell to be uniquely identified, ensuring user devices connect to the correct base station without confusion.
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PRACH Parameter Planning
PRACH (Physical Random Access Channel) is used by devices to initiate communication with the network. PRACH Parameter Planning sets parameters for initial network access, determining how and when devices can connect. Planners define parameters like timing and frequency, balancing quick access with efficient resource use. Proper PRACH planning minimizes connection delays and prevents excessive signaling load. (In a nutshell: Define entry parameters for orderly device access).
PRACH Parameter Planning is like organizing entry points for people to join a crowded event. Planners decide how and when people can enter to avoid everyone rushing in at once. This keeps things orderly and ensures a quick entry for everyone. This is like a ‘Welcome to the City’ signpost. Devices use these parameters to start communicating with the LTE network. (In a nutshell: Setting up organized entry points to avoid crowding).
PRACH Parameter Planning showing organized entry points with people lining up to symbolize devices initiating communication with the network. This layout ensures efficient access without crowding.
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Preamble Format
The Preamble Format determines the structure of the initial connection request, and is used to initiate communication with the network during the Random Access Procedure, ensuring that devices and base stations can communicate accurately. Planners select a format that best suits the network’s physical layout and user demand, enabling the network to handle multiple simultaneous access requests efficiently. It defines the structure of the initial signal sent by a device when trying to access the network (timing, length, and configuration of the preamble signal). Different formats are used for various scenarios, such as normal or extended range. (In a nutshell: Structure the initial signal for clear network access).
The Preamble Format is like a recognizable badge people wear at an event so security can quickly identify them. This “badge” helps base stations know who’s trying to connect, allowing faster and more accurate access. e Format: Different badges mean different things, and the network uses different preamble formats to understand devices’ requests. (In a nutshell: Wearing a recognizable badge at an event for quick identification).
Preamble Format in LTE Network Planning, as people wearing badges for quick identification, symbolizing structured signals helping devices communicate with the network effectively.
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Configuration Index
The Configuration Index specifies timing and frequency configurations for network signals, helping devices synchronize with the network. Planners choose indexes based on network architecture and coverage requirements, allowing consistent timing and preventing signal misalignment, especially during high traffic. This index specifies different configurations for transmitting signals, helping manage the timing and synchronization of data transmissions. (In a nutshell: Set timing and frequency to keep devices in sync).
The Configuration Index is like a detailed schedule for an event. It tells everyone when and where things are happening, helping devices stay in sync and avoid getting off track. You can also think of it as a timetable for bus services. It specifies when and how signals are sent, keeping everything in sync. (In a nutshell: Detailed event schedule to keep everyone on track).
Configuration Index, visualized as a large schedule board in a city square with a planner reviewing timing and frequency details. This highlights the organized and synchronized aspects of LTE Network Planning.
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Zero Correlation Zone
The Zero Correlation Zone is a parameter that separates signals from different users, minimizing interference. By configuring this zone, planners ensure each user’s signal is distinct, avoiding overlap and improving signal clarity even in dense user environments. It is a parameter used in PRACH to reduce interference. It defines a zone within which preambles are considered unique and non-interfering. (In a nutshell: Separate user signals to reduce interference).
The Zero Correlation Zone is like placing barriers between different stages at a music festival so the sounds don’t mix. It makes sure each user’s signal remains separate from others, so everyone hears their own sound clearly. Thinking of RACH as “knock on the door”, this zone ensures that ‘knocks’ on different doors don’t sound the same, reducing confusion. (In a nutshell: Setting up barriers at a festival so sounds from different stages don’t mix).
Zero Correlation Zone with distinct barriers separating each stage in a festival-like setting, where multiple stages are spaced apart to prevent sound overlap. This setup symbolizes the clear separation of user signals, ensuring distinct signals without interference, much like maintaining sound clarity across multiple festival stages.
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Root Sequence Index
The Root Sequence Index assigns unique sequences to connection requests, enabling base stations to identify multiple users connecting simultaneously. Planners configure the index to balance efficiency and capacity, ensuring quick and accurate response to connection attempts. This index specifies the root sequence used to generate the preambles for the PRACH. It ensures that preambles can be distinguished from each other. (In a nutshell: Use unique sequences to identify multiple users).
The Root Sequence Index is like giving each participant at an event a different color ticket so they can be directed easily. This way, base stations can respond to multiple people connecting simultaneously without confusion. Also, you can think of it as a unique melody for each door knock. The root sequence index helps the network distinguish between different devices. (In a nutshell: Color-coded tickets at an event for efficient guidance).
LTE Network Planning concept of the Root Sequence Index, using a festival analogy with unique colored tickets for each participant to represent distinct sequences for user identification.
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Frequency Offset
Frequency Offset adjusts the frequency to correct minor shifts and maintain alignment between devices and base stations. Planners set offsets based on environmental factors to ensure signals are consistently aligned, which is essential for maintaining clear and stable connections. The difference between the expected and actual frequencies of a signal. Managing frequency offset is crucial for maintaining accurate communication. (In a nutshell: Fine-tune signal frequencies to maintain alignment).
Frequency Offset is like adjusting the pitch of a musical instrument so that it harmonizes with others. It fine-tunes signals to avoid clashing, keeping everything in sync and sounding clear. Or like adjusting your radio to the right frequency. Managing frequency offset ensures the signal is perfect. (In a nutshell: Adjusting a musical instrument to stay in harmony).
LTE Frequency Offset Planning as musicians (base stations) fine-tuning frequencies for clear, synchronized signals, symbolizing frequency alignment,
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Uplink Reference Signal Sequences
Uplink Reference Signal Sequences provide a reference pattern that allows the base station to identify and measure user signals accurately. Planners configure these sequences to enhance decoding accuracy, improving uplink quality, especially in high-density networks. These sequences are used by devices to help the network measure the uplink signal quality and make adjustments for optimal performance. (In a nutshell: Provide patterns to improve uplink quality).
Uplink Reference Signal Sequences are like giving people a unique handshake to introduce themselves. This sequence helps base stations recognize each person’s signal, making connections stronger and more reliable. You can also think of it as test runs. Devices send them so the network can adjust and ensure everything works well. (In a nutshell: Unique handshake, helping base stations recognize each device).
LTE Uplink Reference Signal Sequences Planning showing the concept of the “unique handshake”, with distinct icons representing each smartphone’s unique signal to the base station.
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Cell and BTS Identity Planning
Cell and BTS Identity Planning assigns globally unique identifiers to each cell and base transceiver station (BTS) across the LTE network. These unique Cell IDs ensure that every cell and base station has a distinct identity, making it easier for devices to locate and connect to the correct cell no matter where they are, especially during handovers. This comprehensive identification system helps organize the entire network, minimizing conflicts and supporting smooth, continuous service as users move through different areas. (In a nutshell: Assign unique, network-wide IDs to cells and base stations for streamlined connections and handovers.)
Cell and BTS Identity Planning is like giving each building a unique address within a city. No two buildings share the same address, making it easy for people to find the exact location, even as they move through different neighborhoods. (In a nutshell: Assigning unique addresses to buildings for easy identification across the city.)
Note: The terms Physical Cell Identity (PCI) and Cell ID both relate to the identification of cells in an LTE network, but they serve different purposes and operate at different levels in the network. PCI is for local, physical-layer identification, while Cell ID is for unique identification across the entire network. PCI is locally unique, whereas Cell ID is globally unique within the network. PCI is mainly for radio communication and handover management; Cell ID is for network-level operations and resource management. Think of PCI as a house number within a neighborhood - it helps people find the correct house locally but isn’t unique across other neighborhoods. Cell ID, on the other hand, is like a full postal address that includes the house number, street, city, and zip code, making it unique across a larger area.
LTE Cell and BTS Identity Planning with a focus on both Cell Identity and BTS Identity, highlighting a central BTS with surrounding cells, each marked distinctly to show their unique identities.
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Tracking Areas
Tracking Areas are regions within the LTE network that group cells together, allowing efficient location tracking of users. By grouping cells, planners optimize network signaling and reduce the need for frequent location updates, improving battery life for devices and reducing network load. These groups of cells within the LTE network help manage the location of devices for efficient paging and handovers. (In a nutshell: Group cells to minimize location updates and save resources).
Tracking Areas are like different neighborhoods in a city. As people move, the network tracks which neighborhood they’re in, reducing the need to constantly check every single place. This saves resources and keeps things running smoothly. They help track where devices are to manage communications efficiently. (In a nutshell: Dividing a city into neighborhoods to track people efficiently).
LTE Tracking Areas Planning showing a city divided into distinct neighborhoods, each symbolizing grouped cells. People are shown moving through the neighborhoods, representing devices being tracked efficiently within designated areas.
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Neighbor Planning
Neighbor Planning organizes relationships between cells to support smooth transitions as users move. Planners define neighboring cells for each area, facilitating quick and reliable handovers. This planning minimizes dropped connections and improves the user experience during mobility. This ensures that cells have information about their neighboring cells to manage handovers and maintain continuous service. (In a nutshell: Organize cell relationships for smooth transitions).
Neighbor Planning is like mapping out shortcuts between neighborhoods to make moving around easy. When someone moves from one area to another, the network knows exactly which connections to make to avoid dropped calls or delays. Imagine planning shortcuts between neighborhoods. Neighbor planning ensures smooth transitions between different network areas. (In a nutshell: Planning shortcuts between neighborhoods for easy movement).
LTE Neighbor Planning as LTE network cells as distinct neighborhoods connected by pathways to represent smooth transitions for users as they move. Each neighborhood is uniquely defined, with clear signs or arrows emphasizing organized relationships for continuous service. Shortcuts between neighborhoods to facilitate easy movement.
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Neighbor Within LTE
Neighbor Within LTE focuses on managing handovers between LTE cells, enabling seamless movement within the LTE network. Planners identify neighboring LTE cells and configure relationships to allow smooth transitions for users moving across LTE coverage areas. It ensures seamless handovers and continuous service as devices move. (In a nutshell: Enable smooth handovers between LTE cells).
Neighbor Within LTE is like having designated walkways connecting different parts of the same building. It helps people move smoothly within the LTE network, avoiding confusion as they pass from one area to another. This ensures your LTE network has smooth handovers, like having seamless roads between city areas. (In a nutshell: Designing walkways within a building to avoid confusion).
LTE Neighbor Within LTE Planning, depicting buildings connected with clear pathways, symbolizing smooth transitions between cells, much like seamless handovers in LTE coverage areas.
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Neighbor Within UMTS
Neighbor Within UMTS manages transitions between LTE and UMTS (3G) networks. This is a RAT (Radio Access Technology) Handover, when device move between different network types (3G in this case). Planners configure these neighbor relationships to ensure that users experience a smooth handover when moving from LTE to UMTS, maintaining connectivity in areas with only 3G coverage.
Neighbor Within UMTS: This planning integrates LTE cells with existing UMTS (3G) networks to provide smooth transitions. (In a nutshell: Facilitate transitions between LTE and 3G).
Neighbor Within UMTS is like having a path from one building to another, allowing people to walk from LTE (one building) to UMTS (another building). This setup lets users keep connected even if they leave LTE and enter UMTS areas. This connects your LTE city with the older 3G network, like adding bridges between old and new parts of the city. (In a nutshell: Having a path from one building to another for easy transitions).
LTE Neighbor Within UMTS Planning, as the smooth transition from LTE (represented by escalators) to UMTS (represented by stairways), symbolizing seamless handovers as users move across network types.
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Neighbor Within GSM
Neighbor Within GSM manages handovers between LTE and GSM (2G) networks. This is a RAT (Radio Access Technology) Handover, when device move between different network types (2G in this case). Planners design these transitions to maintain service continuity when users move between LTE and 2G coverage, ensuring reliable service even in areas without LTE. Similar to UMTS, this planning ensures that LTE cells can transition to GSM (2G) networks, maintaining service continuity for older devices. (In a nutshell: Maintain service between LTE and 2G).
Neighbor Within GSM is like setting up a path from a modern building (LTE) to an older one (GSM). It allows people to stay connected as they transition from LTE coverage to GSM, maintaining service even if they step out of the LTE area. Similar to UMTS, this links LTE with the 2G network, ensuring all parts of the city are connected. (In a nutshell: Paths between new and old city parts for continuous service).
LTE Neighbor Within GSM Planning where the LTE building appears tall and high-tech, while the GSM building is more traditional and less advanced, retro design with fewer antennas, emphasizing the difference in network generations.A pathway connects the two, symbolizing seamless handover between LTE (4G) and GSM (2G) networks.
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Co-Siting
Co-Siting involves placing multiple types of base stations, such as LTE, UMTS, and GSM, at the same physical location. By co-siting, planners optimize infrastructure and reduce costs, allowing efficient sharing of resources across different network technologies while enhancing multi-network coverage. Placing LTE equipment at the same locations as existing network equipment (such as GSM or UMTS) to save costs and resources. (In a nutshell: Place different network types (LTE, 3G, 2G) at the same location for resource sharing).
Co-Siting is like placing different types of shops in a mall. LTE, UMTS, and GSM base stations are placed together to share the space, saving costs and resources while offering services from all “shops” (network types) in one location. Also you can think of it as building new roads alongside existing ones, saving space and resources in our LTE city. (In a nutshell: Housing different types of stores in a mall for shared space and resources).
LTE Co-Siting Planning, with a multi-level building where each floor represents a different network type (LTE, UMTS, GSM). The layout highlights the concept of shared infrastructure.
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