Network Planning

RF Network & Interconnection Planning
The RF network is widely regarded as the single most important point of contact between wireless system operator and its subscribing public. No level of superior customer service can fully compensate for shortcomings in the RF network.

GWS offers a complete range of qualified, experienced and conscientious engineering capabilities in support of current and emerging wireless technologies including UMTS/HSDPA, 1xRTT & 1xEVDO CDMA, iDEN, GSM, GPRS & EDGE.

• Preparation, Project Set-up
• Coverage and Capacity Objectives
• Design Rules
• Frequency Coordination
• System Survey
• Initial System Design, Search Areas
• Candidate Site Evaluation and Selection
• Site Zoning and Acquisition Support
• Site Optimization
• System Optimization
• Capacity and Quality Analysis

Fixed Network & Interconnection Planning
GWS recognizes that business planning will always require fixed network and interconnect planning, and realizes as well that there are long and short term efficiencies to be gained by integrating these plans with the development of RF Plans. Competitive advantages or disadvantages can often be created in the reliability and capabilities of these elements of the system infrastructure, as they are perceived by system users, and coordination of the strategies for the RF Network and the remaining network elements is essential for maximum overall effectiveness. GWS Engineers and managers are experienced in the development and implementation of such strategies, and can support planning requirements of clients for effective development of well-integrated fixed network and interconnect plans.

It is the combination of expertise, experience and resources that allows us to offer the following classes of services:

• Analysis of PSTN Network and Regulations
• Call Flow Analysis
• Wireline Tariff Evaluation
• Initial Interconnect Point Decisions
• Capacity Forecast Impact Analysis
• Initial Switching Network
• Transmission Facilities
• Alternatives Evaluation
• Initial Transmission Network
• Financial Factors Review
• Optimize for lowest Life Cycle Cost and Market Requirements

Technology Assessment & 3G Migration Planning
The rapid growth of the wireless marketplace, decreasing regulation, and increasing competition are fueling the widespread development and availability of new wireless network technologies. Carriers are often faced with a choice of technologies with which to initiate or expand their systems, and such technology decisions, once implemented, can only be changed at great expense. GWS will provide a comprehensive analysis of user’s requirements, candidate technology’s capabilities and vendor capabilities and product costs. These include:

• User Requirements Analysis
• Technology Comparisons
• Vendor Evaluations
• Economics Analysis
• Implementation Risks
• Operational Impacts
• Test Systems
• Deployment Planning
• Implementation Support
  

At GWS, we extend our support to clients beyond the technology assessment, to the planning and implementation of system expansion and technology migration. Based upon the client’s current system status and growth objectives, GWS recommends and supports of an optimum development path. Our objective is to support the operator’s efforts towards timely growth of network capacity, coverage, features and economic competitiveness, incorporating technology changes and upgrades into overall system expansion plans.