Analysis of key performance indicators of a 4G LTE network based on experimental data obtained from a densely populated smart city.

ABSTRACT: Key performance indicator (KPI) data provide candidate information required for effective network planning, performance analysis and optimization. However, inadequate KPI data could limit efficient network planning leading to escalating operational cost, and this could adversely affect the subscribers of the network. To this end, this article presents radio frequency (RF) measurements and evaluation of KPIs taken at 1876.6MHz with a bandwidth of 10MHz, for an operational 4G LTE network in Nigeria. The measurements campaign specifically examine the behaviour of the RSRP, RSRQ, RSSI, SINR, PCC PHY DL Throughput, and the PDCP DL Throughput. Huawei Technologies Modem E392 was used for the propagation measurements, and RF measurements cover three evolved node base stations (eNodeBs) with averag

SUBMITTER: Imoize AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7044520 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature