Characterization of the cellular coverage and congestion at Abu Rumman Campus

Abstract

Global system for mobile communications (GSM) is a digital cellular radio network that uses more advanced technology and handles more subscribers compared to the analog cellular network. This is due to the use of Time Division Multipleaccess. GSM offers high quality voice communication and low bandwidth (9.6kb/sec) data connections for fax and Short Message Service (SMS). Data connection services like browsing, multimedia and e-mail demands on mobile telephone services have increased tremendously. Many people have subscribed to GSM services due to the outlined features and all these coupled with the increasing number of cellular users may lead to congestion on the GSM network Coverage’s a key problem for cellular providers, especially inside large buildings and underground floors. Congestion is another problem that is obvious in campuses, hotspots, and large scale enterprises. In this project, we address the coverage and capacity problems in one large campus of Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU). This campus is located in Abu Romman. We firstly conduct drive testmeasurements and analyze the traces. Then, solutions for the observed problems will be developed and assessed.