LTE Network: Coverage and Capacity Planning — 4G Cellular Network Planning around Banepa

Abstract

The need for high speed data and voice is essential nowadays. Long Term Evolution (LTE) is one technology that supports user's need of high speed data and voice. LTE development is still centered in the big cities of Nepal like Kathmandu and Pokhara, it is possible for LTE to start developing in small area like Banepa with a selected area of 5.56 km2. It is one of potential place for LTE development. The LTE Radio network planning involves coverage estimation and capacity evaluation. In this project the coverage estimation is done with consideration of the real environment information at its nominal stage to obtain better estimations. Planning method and scenario used in this LTE planning is in 1800MHz frequency coverage, the Government assigned frequency for cellular operators. This planning will be simulated using Atoll software. The result of this planning will shows the best area to locate the site according to the need in Banepa Municipality and its surrounding area.