Cellular Network Planning from "summary" of Wireless Communication Systems and Applications by
Cellular network planning is the process of designing and developing efficient and cost-effective networks for the operation of mobile phones and other cellular communication devices. It involves a variety of activities, including site selection, traffic analysis, frequency planning, and radio propagation analysis.- Cellular network planning is a vital component of the wider deployment of cellular networks, as it ensures that these networks are deployed efficiently and without any inconvenience to existing users.
- Proper planning techniques will minimize interference among cells and help manage spectrum resources better.
- This process helps to provide comprehensive coverage for both mobile phone users and other wireless devices in all areas.
- As the number of mobile users grow every year, an effective cellular network planning allows scalability in order to cater to this increasing demand.
- Once developed, the plan requires extensive testing to guarantee efficient network operations with suitable quality metrics such as signal strength, optimal call setup time and dropped calls.
- The plan must be carefully designed using data from GPS, surveys and usage patterns by consumers.
- It also targets specific segments to ensure that Network providers can meet their customers' needs in different locations.
- Appropriate sites should be planned and chosen depending on the terrain characteristics to support various capacities according to each user’s demand.
