Simulación y análisis de cobertura para tecnología LTE en el Centro Histórico de la ciudad de Cuenca

Abstract

The new wireless broadband Long Term Evolution (LTE) network provides higher data speeds and lower latency compared to 3G technologies to enhance the user experience and to ensure the competitiveness of the mobile networks for the future. This project analyze the coverage, interference and capacity performance of this type of network implemented on “Centro Histórico” ofthe city of Cuenca. First, a theoretical explanation is introduced for a better understanding of LTE technology and its technical specifications presented in 3GPP Release 8 standard. Also some regulatory aspects applied for the development of LTE in Ecuador, specifically Cuenca are included. After a study about radio planning tools, the simulation platform for telecommunication networks ICS TELECOM is used to exploit its capabilities on frequency planning, spectrum management, coverage prediction and interference analysis. The deployment of the simulated network prioritizes the use of existingantenna towersbelonging to mobile operators, due to thecomplexity to install new base stations on the studied areawhich holds patrimonial value. Finally, the simulated network is analysed and the performance of MIMO techniques, the use of different bandwidths allocated to each eNodeB and the use of different transmission frequency bands are compared.