OPTIMIZE YOUR FWA NETWORK EXPERIENCE AND MAXIMIZE PROFITABILITY
How to deploy and optimize your network for FWA Author: Pär Hultén, Product Manager – TEMS™ Products and Devices
To realize the benefits of 5G FWA, you need to be able to quickly roll out your network and efficiently operate it. But with higher cell density, a larger number of spectrum options, and far more sophisticated antenna systems, the complexity of deploying and optimizing new 5G networks and sites for fixed wireless access is potentially more time-
Network tuning and site acceptance involve validating that new 5G sites and clusters provide the intended coverage and that all voice and data services are working as expected before subscribers are allowed to access the network. For a fixed operator rolling out a 5G FWA network, they face the same network tuning and site acceptance challenges as any other 5G operator. They need to not only validate the network as new sites are deployed, but also be able to provide reports to the business on the status of the 5G network rollout. With all operators’ CAPEX and OPEX under pressure and scrutiny, the network deployment team is on the front line to ensure the rollout is completed quickly, cost- effectively and accurately. Network troubleshooting and optimization Once deployed, optimizing and troubleshooting the network is an ongoing process, and network KPIs must be constantly tracked. The network must be optimized and pushed to the boundaries of its performance. Effective, accurate and efficient network troubleshooting and optimization will, to a large extent, define the success or failure of your 5G FWA investment.
consuming, more costly, and more of a resource drain than any previous technology. While many 5G network testing routines will remain the same, from network acceptance to troubleshooting and optimization, the usage profile of FWA services brings unique challenges in their potential impact on the network. Network tuning and site acceptance Whether it’s rolling out a new 5G network to deliver FWA services, a new technology overlay to add FWA services to your existing offer or expanding your network coverage footprint through FWA services into previously underserved areas, accurately assessing prelaunch performance is critical. Only by testing and optimizing the network from your subscribers’ perspective can you be confident that the network is going to deliver the promised 5G FWA user experience.
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