GSM Network Optimization And Planning For Nelson Mandela African Institute Of Science And Technology

GSM network planning and optimization processes take in consideration a number of network parameters. In order to improve the network Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are used as a guiding points. This paper has taken Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology as case study for network optimization. Index terms— MS- Mobile Station, TRX- Transmitter Receiver Unit, BTS- Base Transceiver System, BSC-Base Station Controller, KPI- Key Performance Indicators, QoS- Quality of Service, GFA- Ground Floor Wing A, FFA- First Floor Wing A