Wireless Network Planning & Operations

Wireless Network Planning & Operations
How Location-based Information Sharing Can Lead to

Faster, More Informed Decisions
Hctor Beltrn, Account Manager, Mentum
May 21, 2008
Agenda
Introduction
What is Mentum Planet?
Mentum Planet & MapInfo
Unlocking value of RF data
Conclusion
About Mentum
Mentum is a global leader
in software and service
solutions that allow its
customers to efficiently
design and optimize
wireless access and
backhaul networks
Headquartered in Paris
and with offices in Dallas,
Ottawa, Hong Kong and
Tokyo, Mentum has over
250 customers in 90
countries
History of Mentum
What is Mentum Planet?

PC-based RF planning
and optimization software
for wireless networks
Used by RF and
performance engineers at
operators and RF
consultancies
Optimizes cell design and
engineering in a single
application
Recognized industry
leader
Mentum Planet at a Glance

Supports all maturity phases of a network
From initial design to ongoing management and optimization
Supports all major RAN technologies

iDEN, GSM, WCDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, EV-DO, WiMAX and
LTE
Modern, enterprise-grade software
Mentum Planet & MapInfo

Visualization of spatial
data
Input to prediction
algorithms
Input to analysis layer
generation engine
Layer interpretation
through statistical
analyses
Layer calculations and
queries
Visual outputs *.grc and
*.grd both MapInfo Pro
native formats
Impact of Native File Support

Native file support makes
it no hassle sharing
No conversion means file
integrity is kept and
import/export time is
saved (no MID/MIF)
Not simply image files,
but content rich file
sharing among MapInfo
Pro users and Mentum
Planet users
MapInfo Pro
Marketing
MapInfo Pro
Customer
Care
Mentum Planet
RF Engineering
MapInfo Pro
Drive Testing
Unlocking the Value of RF Data
RF Engineering Requirements
Accurate propagation
modeling & network
performance simulation
Enterprise-grade data
management solutions
Streamlined network data
integration
Extensive 2G, 3G and
3G+ toolsets
Automated design
optimization
AFP and ACP
HSDPA Forward Link Coverage
Accurate Propagation Modeling

Macro-cellular models with
proven accuracy
Unique CRC Predict physical

optics model
Planet General Model
Specialized urban hybrid

models
Universal Model
Wavecall WaveSight
Measurement integration
Automated model tuning

Easy comparison with
measurements
Measurement Data Package
Model & measurement merging
through survey prediction tool
(SPT)
Advanced survey management
features
High-performance predictions
Accuracy vs. speed control
Multi-processor support
3D Prediction Rendering
Network Data Integration

Mentum Planet can integrate easily in the OSS
ecosystem of an operator
Open & documented APIs
Advanced centralized data management solution (Data
Manager)
Data integrity validation through APIs or database
System integration & custom development services available
Enterprise Data Management

Integrated data
management system
facilitates multi-user
project collaboration
Provides a centralized
database for RF planning
projects
Scriptable data
import/export
Simple database
administration
Broad Technology Support

Narrowband mobile
systems
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
AMPS/TDMA, iDEN
3G networks
WCDMA and HSPA
CDMA2000 and
1xEV-DO
3G+ networks
WiMAX and BWA
technologies
LTE
Includes co-planning of
multiple mobile
technologies in a single
project
Monte-Carlo Illustration for 3G

Served
Downgraded
No CPICH Coverage
No Uplink Coverage
No Downlink Power
No Channel Availability
No Code Availability
Etc
MultiMulti-Service MonteMonte-Carlo Analysis in an Urban Environment
Capesso for Mentum Planet

Capesso is the automatic network
optimization solution (i.e. ACP) for
Mentum Planet
Builds on existing workflow,
know-how, investments in
Mentum Planet to build better
plans
Needs correct inputs...garbage
in, garbage out
Supports all stages in the
network life cycle
Site selection
Design
Changes in operational networks
Supports:
GSM/iDEN, GPRS and EDGE

WCDMA,HSPA
CDMA2000 1x RTT and EV-DO
Multi-technology, multi-band
optimization
WCDMA Network Improvement using Capesso
Taking results further

Support for Google
Earth makes layer
visualization more realistic
Handle candidate
selection and site build
more efficiently
Analyze how your
coverage affects key areas
around your market
WCDMA Network Improvement using Capesso
Traffic Impact
Simulate how and
where subscribers
utilize the network
A critical input for
accurate network
performance modeling
but also useful before
network is built out
Traffic map generation

distributes measured or
modeled traffic
Can be derived from
carried traffic, simulated
coverage and various
other data (clutter,
demographics, switch
information)
Traffic Map Created from Traffic

Measurements
Potential Subscribers
Traffic map can be laid
over DEMs, clutter and
demographic data, as
well as MSA/RSA, site
candidates
MapInfo Pro/Vertical
Mapper allows detailed
queries based on
coverage footprint
Empirical data to
determine CAPEX costs
prior to spectrum
acquisition
Build-out scenario
planning
Potential Subscribers based on

demographics and cell coverage
Retail Presence
Based on
convergence of RF
information
Network coverage
footprint
Correlated to pops
count (potential
customers) and zip
codes potentially
other demographic
data
Potential retail location based on

demographics and cell coverage
Corporate Office Marketing

Create eye-catching
brochures and
marketing material
Publish and update
footprint maps for
retail stores
Coverage map oriented for customer

use
Customer Care
Customer complaints
about poor service at
home and or office
Customer drops calls
during morning or
afternoon commute
Customer feedback
relayed to RF
department for further
analysis
Potential trouble areas based on cell
coverage QoS layers
Assess network quality

Monitor traffic
behaviour at
different times of
day
Verify customer
complaints with
switch statistics
Cross reference and
evaluate customer
trouble spots
Monitor Network Statistics
Self-Service Web
Geolocate
customers
preferred
addresses on selfservice portal
Publish new and
exciting services to
customers in
targeted areas
Update coverage
footprint awareness
to customers
Know your customers and keep them

informed
Compliance Team
Publish results
directly to WMS
servers
Monitor updates from
several markets from
a single platform
Selection and
prioritization of
roaming partners
Compliance Team
File reports directly
Verify compliance
with regulatory
agencies
Visualize interference
introduced by
neighbouring
competitors
Provide maps and site
detail information to
site acquisition
personnel
Create reports directly and be ready

to file within minutes
New Product Introduction

Keep key
departments informed
about new products
and service offerings
Visualize network
impact before product
launch
Target more precisely
new offerings based
on geolocation
New data card launch to target

business users around metro area
New Product Introduction

Web-based
service offerings
Voice quality and
data speeds
based on
address, route or
coordinates
Let the customer know exactly what to

expect
Conclusion: Mentum Planet & MapInfo Pro

together
Network coverage is an operators business
Native support (i.e. generation of .GRD files) by Mentum
Planet simplifies process of sharing RF data within operators
Help customers visualize and choose services

according to their geolocation
Provide customers the means to access important network
data
Sharing data enables more efficient capital planning,

network rollout, and network optimization
One tool to manage all key phases in the life of a network
One tool that links several key departments together

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Wireless Network Planning & Operations

How Location-based Information Sharing Can Lead to

What is Mentum Planet?

Mentum Planet at a Glance

Supports all major RAN technologies

Modern, enterprise-grade software

Mentum Planet & MapInfo

Impact of Native File Support

Unlocking the Value of RF Data

HSDPA Forward Link Coverage

Accurate Propagation Modeling

Unique CRC Predict physical

Specialized urban hybrid

Automated model tuning

Network Data Integration

Enterprise Data Management

Broad Technology Support

Monte-Carlo Illustration for 3G

Capesso for Mentum Planet

GSM/iDEN, GPRS and EDGE

WCDMA Network Improvement using Capesso

Taking results further

WCDMA Network Improvement using Capesso

Traffic map generation

Traffic Map Created from Traffic

Potential Subscribers based on

Potential retail location based on

Corporate Office Marketing

Coverage map oriented for customer

Assess network quality

Monitor Network Statistics

Know your customers and keep them

Create reports directly and be ready

New Product Introduction

New data card launch to target

New Product Introduction

Let the customer know exactly what to

Conclusion: Mentum Planet & MapInfo Pro

Help customers visualize and choose services

Sharing data enables more efficient capital planning,

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