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What is Cell Allocation in GSM

The Cell Allocation (CA) is a list of all the frequencies allocated to a cell. The CA is transmitted regularly on the BCCH. Usually it is also included in the signaling messages that command the mobile to start using a frequency hopping logical channel. The cell allocation may be different for each cell. In GSM … Read more

Why to evaluate operator existing Network condition for InterRAT in LTE planning

Radio planning engineers need to understand the existing operator’s network configuration as well as its footprint. This is particularly important before designing any network that requires commitment on KPIs later. In any Greenfield LTE deployment, there will be a need for InterRAT handover either due to coverage hole within the LTE network or on the … Read more