Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor BTS Solutions: Designed to optimize your network TCO

Alcatel-Lucents Outdoor BTS Solutions: Designed to Optimize your Network TCO

Table of Contents
1 OPERATORS CHALLENGE: MINIMIZING BSS TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP (TCO)__________4 2 ALCATEL-LUCENT ANSWER: TCO-MINDED OUTDOOR BASE STATIONS___________________5
2.1 A complete Outdoor BTS portfolio_____________________________________________________5 2.2 An All in One Outdoor design_______________________________________________________6 2.3 Featuring Alcatel-Lucent BTSs 3 powerful modules_______________________________________6 3.1 Making heavy shelter and air conditioning useless_______________________________________7 3.1.1 Ability to run under a wide range of ambient temperatures______________________________7 3.1.2 Ability to stand environment and vandalism constraints_________________________________8 3.2 Ensuring minimum site acquisition, civil works and site rental costs________________________9 3.3 Minimizing power supply costs_______________________________________________________10 3.4 Minimizing transmission costs_______________________________________________________11 3.5 Benefiting from Alcatel-Lucent BTS modules TCO advantages_____________________________12 3.6 Use case_________________________________________________________________________13

3 BENEFITS TO THE OPERATORS: HUGE TCO SAVINGS_______________________________7

4 A SOLUTION DEPLOYED WORLDWIDE IN THE MOST SEVERE CONDITIONS_______________14 5 CONCLUSION______________________________________________________________15

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___________________________________________________________________ OVERVIEW
The days of the first GSM deployments are long gone. Mobile Operators now rolling out GSM base stations benefit from a mature technology, but in turn face much harder competition and fainted ARPUs. Turning their focus from Telecom Features to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) matters, these Mobile Operators realize they dont need to use the same engineering principles like used during the first wave of GSM deployments, and that they may want to do things a new way. Thus, whereas most initial GSM deployments were using Indoor Base Stations, Outdoor type of Base Stations has now become one of the key building blocks of a state-of-the-art network solution. Efficient Outdoor Base Station cabinets enable fast and easy deployments, whatever the environment constraints (site topology, climate, infrastructure constraints, etc.) with drastic reductions of operators investments and operational expenses compared to shelter usage. Alcatel-Lucent has long been a strong promoter of Outdoor Base Stations, has a long track of experience of designing and shipping Outdoor Base Stations, and is constantly enriching its Outdoor BTSs portfolio to anticipate Mobile Operators wishes and specific constraints. This document presents Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor Base Stations product range and its benefits for Mobile Operators. These solutions, field proven worldwide in the most difficult deployment conditions, enable to reach BSS TCO savings in the range of 40%.

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OPERATORS CHALLENGE: MINIMIZING BSS TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP (TCO)

The days of the first GSM deployments are long gone. Mobile Operators now rolling out GSM base stations benefit from a mature technology, but in turn face much harder competition and fainted ARPUs. This increased pressure drive Mobile Operators to take greater care of all costs induced by the equipment that theyre investing in. They want to master all direct and indirect costs, they want to master costs drifts, etc. In a word: they want to ensure benefiting from the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for their investment. How can Alcatel-Lucent help Mobile Operators decrease the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of their BSS network ?

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ALCATEL-LUCENT ANSWER: TCO-MINDED OUTDOOR BASE STATIONS

BTS site solution being the main driver to a BSS TCO, Alcatel-Lucent first focuses on Base Stations. Alcatel-Lucent answer to Mobile Operators TCO challenge is centered on Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor Base Stations. As a matter of fact, whereas most initial GSM deployments were using Indoor Base Stations, Alcatel-Lucent is convinced that Outdoor type of Base Stations has now become one of the key building blocks of a state-of-the-art network solution. This paragraph describes Alcatel-Lucent range of Outdoor Base Stations.

2.1 A complete Outdoor BTS portfolio

Alcatel-Lucents Outdoor BTS portfolio features the following versions: The 9112 Compact Base Station Outdoor (CBO) An ultra compact outdoor base station: Up to 6 TRXs within a 0,5 m2 footprint The 9100 Multistandard Base Station Outdoor, 1 door (MBO-1) A medium capacity outdoor base station Up to 12 TRXs within a 0.67m2 footprint The 9100 Multistandard Base Station Outdoor, 2 doors (MBO-2) A large capacity outdoor Base Station: Up to 24 TRXs within a 1,15 m2 footprint Possible on-site extension of 9100 MBO-1 into 9100 MBO-2, by adding an extension cabinet. This product range enables to provide all types of coverage, from rural to very dense urban:

Coverage
TxDiv + 4RxDiv

175 W -117 to -121 dBm

113 to TxDiv + 2RxDiv 113 to

CBO 1x2

MBO-1 2x2 ROADS

MBO-2 3x2

175 W
RURAL

-115 to -117 dBm

CBO 2x1 3x1

MBO-1 2x2 3x2

MBO-2 2x4 3x2 ROADS

Standard (2RxDiv) 45 W -115 to -117 dBm

CBO

MBO-1

3x2
SUBURBAN

3x4
DENSE URBAN

MBO-2

3x8
VERY DENSE URBAN

Up to

Up to

Up to

3x2
Note: Power given for GMSK

3x4

3x8

Capacity
Sectors x TRX per

Figure 1: Alcatel-Lucent range of Outdoor GSM Base Stations Answering all Coverage situations From Remote Rural to Very Dense Urban

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2.2 An All in One Outdoor design

The entire portfolio of Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor BTSs is based on an all-in-one outdoor concept: Integrated heating unit Integrated cooling systems Integrated protection against humidity, sand, dust, solar radiations, earthquakes, vandalism Integrated AC/DC power supply support (rectifiers included in the BTS for AC versions) Integrated support of all power generation systems (possibility to connect to all solar panels, wind wheels, gensets, etc. systems, in DC or AC) Integrated support of all power back-up systems (up to 2 90 Ah batteries integrated in the BTS cabinet itself. Possibility to connect to additional batteries in a side EBCO cabinet (External Battery Cabinet Outdoor) or to any other additional power supply backup system) Integrated transmission thanks to free 19 Units space ready to receive standard options inside the cabinet (3U available inside the 9112 CBO/ 12U inside the 9100 MBO-1 / 15U inside the 9100 MBO-2 to house Micro Wave Indoor Units, satellite modems for Abis connections, etc. in addition to batteries) Lightweight (140 Kgs for 9112 CBO in 2x1 TRXs configuration, 215 Kgs for 9100 MBO-1 in 3x4 TRXs configuration) Front access only

2.3 Featuring Alcatel-Lucent BTSs 3 powerful modules

The full range of Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor BTS is based on the same set of only 3 standard modules: Twin TRX available in all frequency bands, GPRS and EDGE capable ANC Antenna Network Combiner (ensures the combiner and duplexer functions) SUM: Station Unit Module (ensures the control functions of the BTS) These modules are common to Outdoor and Indoor Alcatel-Lucent 9100 Macro BTSs, and are ready for GERAN Evolution (SW upgrade only). The new generation of Alcatel-Lucent TRX Twin TRX is an ultra-compact TRX module that can be used in all Alcatel-Lucent BTS cabinets. The entire module, containing the functionality of 2 TRXs, has the same size as a single TRX of the previous generation. One same module can be used configured by O&M to work in either one of 2 operating modes: Capacity mode: when used as 2 different logical TRXs, the Twin TRX module brings a very high compactness: up to 24 TRXs per Alcatel-Lucent 9100 Macro Base Station Outdoor (MBO-2) cabinet Coverage Mode: when using the 2 TRXs of a same Twin TRX module together as one logical TRX, this enables the Transmit Diversity functionality. This feature provides a very high equivalent output power, up to 113 W in rural environments and 175 W in dense urban.

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BENEFITS TO THE OPERATORS: HUGE TCO SAVINGS

How does that Outdoor BTS portfolio help the Mobile Operators answer their TCO challenges? Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor BTSs are designed to enable any network architecture, and to minimize the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of any site on which they are installed, whatever its topology, climate, infrastructure and accessibility constraints. Alcatel-Lucent long track of Outdoor BTS deployments, especially in Emerging countries, has enabled to identify the 4 main criteria that enable to reach such flexibility and TCO performance: Making heavy shelters and air conditioning solutions useless Ensuring minimum site acquisition, civil works and site rental costs Minimizing power consumption costs Minimizing backhauling transmission costs

3.1 Making heavy shelter and air conditioning useless

Shelters are big and heavy, and air conditioning equipment consume a lot of power. Outdoor BTSs therefore bring huge TCO savings compared to [Indoor + shelter + air conditioning] solutions: CAPEX savings (less site acquisition and civil works effort) OPEX savings (reduced power consumption and site rental costs). But benefiting from these savings require an outdoor solution good enough to match [indoor + shelter] solutions.

3.1.1 Ability to run under a wide range of ambient temperatures

During the 1st wave of GSM deployments, one of the main reasons why operators chose to rely on shelter solutions was that they wanted to be sure that the telecom equipment would not suffer from the very cold or very hot ambient temperatures in their country. Alcatel-Lucent designs its Outdoor BTS to make this reason no longer valid. All outdoor cabinets are equipped to enable smooth operation even in the most extreme climatic conditions: Ambient temperature:

From 45 up to + 55 for MBO1 & MBO2

From 33 up to + 50 for CBO

Figure 2: Alcatel-Lucent GSM Base Stations range of ambient temperature The maximum ambient temperature allowed (55C, valid even for a full MBO-2 3x8 configuration running at full traffic capacity) uses the Direct Air Cooling System (DACS) by Alcatel-Lucent. This system relies on a very efficient filter (provided by the GORETM company) to enable direct air exchange between the inside and the outside of the BTS thus providing higher cooling efficiency than air exchanger solutions- while ensuring that no sand, humidity or dust can enter the interior of the BTS.

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Two options WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING Optimised heat exchanger up to 45 with full configuration Heat exchangers located in front doors Direct Air Cooling System up to 55 with full configuration DACS located in front doors

Figure 3: Alcatel-Lucent options for Outdoor Base Stations efficient cooling

3.1.2 Ability to stand environment and vandalism constraints

The second constraint that used to force mobile operators to choose costly [indoor + shelter] solutions is the risk that humidity, sand, dust, earthquake or vandalism could harm the BTS equipment. Alcatel-Lucent therefore provides Outdoor BTS solutions that ensure the maximum protection against all these constraints: Able to withstand Direct Exposure to solar radiations

High relative humidity: up to 100%

(optional, Sun rays cover solutions also available)

Sand: up to 300 mg / m3

Earthquake: strong & very strong intensity: Richter >7

Figure 4: Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor GSM Base Stations environmental performances

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Continuous construction with minimum joints Heavy-duty material thickness, Double skinned walls 3-point-latching of doors No visible hinges (concealing with door closed) Resistance to impact of 200 J energy (via 50 mm steel ball) Door alarm (remote supervision) Figure 5: Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor GSM Base Stations vandalism-proof design Just as protective and robust as [Indoor + Shelter + Air conditioning] solutions

3.2 Ensuring minimum site acquisition, civil works and site rental costs
Once the conditions are met to avoid [indoor + shelter + air conditioning] solution, the mobile operator still needs to ensure that he benefits from the lowest site acquisition, civil works and site rental cost. Therefore, the Outdoor BTSs provided by Alcatel-Lucent provide an unprecedented compactness. Thanks to the Twin TRX module (that gathers 2 logical TRXs inside a module the size of a standard 1 TRX module): 9112 CBO reaches 3x2 macro TRXs configuration with a footprint of less than 0.5 m and weight under 150 Kgs 9100 MBO-1 reaches 3x4 macro TRXs 9100 MBO-2 reaches 3x8 macro TRXs The 9112 Compact BTS Outdoor (BTS) can be installed on all roofs, mast, poles, etc. Offering the same radio performances as all other Alcatel-Lucent macro BTSs, it is the ideal solution for small / medium capacity suburban or rural deployments. Overall, the All-in-One design of Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor BTSs enable them to be installed whatever the environment constraints. Possibilities of installation gather: in the street on roof on mast (CBO)

MBO2 site in Thailand MBO2 site in Austria CBO in China

Figure 6: Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor GSM Base Stations in typical deployment situations

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Such compactness increases the deployment options that the mobile Operator can get to install the site. It decreases the impact (visual, weight, volume) of the site, easing the site negociation procedures and decreasing time to market. Civil works are also made much easier: the BTS can be installed on steel or concrete base, with access on one side only (front). Finally, reducing the impact of the site will also reduce the rental cost of the site, which is a very important OPEX contributor. To always continue anticipating its customers needs, Alcatel-Lucent is developing: an even lighter Ultra Light BTS (3x2 Macro TRXs in a weight of 70 Kgs), planned in 2008 a distributed BTS, planned in 2009.

3.3 Minimizing power supply costs

When adding the cost of power supply equipments (rectifiers, batteries, gensets, etc.) and the energy bill itself (electricity or fuel for the genset), powering up the BTS equipment installed on a site can represent up to 35% of the total site TCO in certain circumstances (especially in hot environments). The overall design of the radio sites shows that 2 factors greatly influence these power supply costs: The telecom equipment ability to stand harsh climatic and environmental environments (to avoid air conditioning very high power consumption costs, as explained already above) The telecom equipment ability to consume less power, both in normal running mode, in idle and in backup conditions. Alcatel-Lucent has identified very early the importance of reducing power consumption, and has always offered best-in-class performances in this field. The latest Twin TRX module further decreases power consumption compared to previous generation TRXs: 17% gain in GSM 900 MHz, and 35% gain in GSM 1800 MHz. An independent certification body, TELUS (see next figure), has established that the very low power consumption of Alcatel-Lucent 9100 Macro BTS equipment is a key differentiator. These performances enabled Alcatel-Lucent to recently win wide BSS contracts in India, where this aspect had been key for supplier selection. The table below gives sample figures of Alcatel-Lucent 9100 Macro BTS power consumption, 30% to 70% lower than current competition. Power consumption in idle mode will be further reduced in 2008 thanks to a specific Dynamic Power Save feature.
2007 2008

610 880 1157 1427 650 1023 1354 1624 Full traffic: BTS with full traffic on all TRXs (BCCH TRX at full power, other TRXs at 60% power) Idle Mode: BTS with full traffic on BCCH TRXs Lowest figures can be obtained by activating DTX, Power Control, Half rate Not all configurations are listed

385 655 782 902 405 798 979 1099

ed ent y mp ta pend bod S e on ind ti by ifica rt ce

Figure 7: Alcatel-Lucent GSM Base Stations power consumption figures Power Consumption 30 to 70% lower than current competition

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This very low power consumption enables the operator to leverage any innovative power production or power storage solution. Solar panels, wind wheels, but also fuel cells, air compressed storage, flywheel gensets, etc. become feasible. One of the most widespread and secured solution is solar panels, whose CAPEX can become very important if the required power consumption is high. Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor BTSs enable to avoid building solar panel fields the size of a soccer field. Already more than 200 BTS sites have been built with Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor BTS coupled with solar panels.

3.4 Minimizing transmission costs

Finally, transmission costs are often a big share of the Mobile Operators TCO. Optimizing the transmission TCO requires adapting transmission solutions to specific site situations. For this purpose, Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor BTSs are designed to use any backhauling transmission type, from leased line to satellite and microwave transmission. Alcatel-Lucent 9100 Macro BTS cabinets can directly house microwave IDU or Abis compressors. In case of satellite transmission, Alcatel-Lucent proposes compressor solutions that enabled to save up to 50% rented satellite bandwidth. Coupled with an autonomous power supply solution (no refuel solution like solar panels coupled with wind wheel), these solutions enable to set up local sites in remote areas (remote villages for instance) with a profitable business case.
Satellite Abis link

Solar panel*

Alcatel-Lucent 9112 CBO

Compressor Built-in

Remote Station

Hub Station

Compressor Alcatel-Lucent 9130 BSC

Figure 8: Alcatel-Lucent solution to enable Remote Villages coverage business case Such autonomous sites have been built leveraging Alatel-Lucent Outdoor BTS solutions, for instance in Tibet as depicted below:

Figure 9: Alcatel-Lucent solution to enable Remote Villages coverage business case

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Finally, Alcatel-Lucent 9100 Macro Base Stations are fully Hardware ready for native IP in the BSS (software update only). The SUMX control board already features Ethernet connection ports, enabling the operator to leverage a wide portfolio of backhauling options, and to break the linear dependency between traffic and transmission costs.

3.5 Benefiting from Alcatel-Lucent BTS modules TCO advantages

Alcatel-Lucent 9100 Macro Base Stations Outdoor use Alcatel-Lucent Twin TRX. This Ultra Compact TRX brings the typical following performances in its two potential operating modes:

TX1

Coverage mode

Capacity Mode

45 sites w/o Tx Div

23 sites with Tx Div

30% TO 50% LESS SITES 30% TO 50% LESS SITES

TX2

LOWEST FOOTPRINT ON THE LOWEST FOOTPRINT ON THE MARKET (24 TRXs per Cabinet) MARKET (24 TRXs per Cabinet)

Figure 10: Alcatel-Lucent Twin TRX module and its key benefits Up to 30% decrease in the number of sites in Rural

In addition to the Twin TRX, just 2 modules (Antenna Network Connection module and Station Unit Module) are necessary to build all configurations of Alcatel-Lucent 9100 Macro Base Stations Outdoor. This reduced set of BTS modules (only 3) enables to lower the CAPEX (minimum number of spare parts, minimum training effort for the operators operational teams to derive the widest variety of BTS configurations), to lower the OPEX (high reliability thanks to higher integration, decreasing the maintenance effort), and to increase the quality of service offered.

Only 3 modules to build all Outdoor and Indoor BTS configurations Less Spares, more reliability, with full scalability and flexibility

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3.6 Use case

As detailed above, Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor BTSs are designed to reduce the overall site and network Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The use case below is one example to show the range of savings that can be reached. These very high savings largely compensate the extra cost of the Outdoor cabinet itself compared to the Indoor cabinet.

Site Situation DENSE URBAN Unit Site Cost Lagos, Nigeria. Mains power available 2 to 8 hours a day. Temper ature 30C average, 40C yearly peak. Rooftop Site. 10 m tower. Microwave transmission.
Traditional Indoor Solution

BTS configurations 3x8 100% indoor (MBI-5 like) 75% shelter, 25% technical room Single TRX (EDGE+ like) 100% indoor power supply 2 gensets
Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor Solution

Yearly TCO

-38%

O&M (OPEX) Site Rental (OPEX) Power Consumption (OPEX) Transmission Equipment Telecom Equipment Site Equipment

BTS configurations 3x8 25% Indoor Technical Room,

75% outdoor MBO-2 Twin TRX capacity mode 100% outdoor power supply 2 gensets

= Yearly OPEX + CAPEX / 5 years

Traditional Solution

ALU solution

Civil Works

Traditional Indoor in Shelter Solution

BTS(2,2,2) 900Mhz Air-conditioning Genset Main (20KVA)

Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor Solution

BTS(2,2,2) 1800Mhz SHELTER

Microwave

Genset redundant (20KVA)

BTS(2,2,2) 900Mhz BTS(6,6,6) 1800Mhz Microwave

Genset Main (11.5KVA) Genset redundant (11.5KVA) Outoor Power Supply 48V DC 2h Back-up Aviation Lamp

Oil tank 5000 l or less

BTS (4,4,4) 1800Mhz

Aviation Shelter External Light Lighting Lamp

Indoor Power Supply 48V DC 2h Back-up

Oil tank 5000 l 9100 MBO2 (DC)

Figure 11: Use Case showing typical TCO savings enabled by Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor GSM Base Stations

TCO savings in the range of 40%

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A SOLUTION DEPLOYED WORLDWIDE IN THE MOST SEVERE CONDITIONS

Alcatel-Lucent has introduced Outdoor GSM BTS cabinets already in 1999. Today, these AlcatelLucent Outdoor BTS represent a real success. They have been deployed on all continents, including in the most difficult environments. Picture below lists some of Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor BTS references:

AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST

Tunisia (1,000 Units) Kenya (200 Units) Algeria (100 Units) Madagascar Pakistan Afghanistan Etc.

ASIA PACIFIC

Thailand (600 units) Philippines (300 units) China India Etc.

LATIN AMERICA
Brazil (1,000 units) Costa Rica Etc.

EUROPE
Almost all countries, including Romania (700 units) Moldavia (60 units) Bulgaria (180 units) Kosovo Etc.

Figure 12: Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor GSM Base stations track of records

More than 40,000 Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor GSM BTS deployed worldwide

For example, Roshan has chosen Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor Base Stations for its BSS network in Afghanistan. More than 150 Outdoor Base Stations have been deployed so far. Convinced of the advantages brought by these BTSs, Roshan now favours Outdoor BTSs compared to Indoor BTSs.

Afghanistan: Alcatel-Lucent Outdoor BTS preferred solution for Roshan

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CONCLUSION

Mobile Operators face very high pressure to lower the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of their BSS. Alcatel-Lucent proposes Outdoor Base Stations that enable to lower the BSS TCO in the range of 40%. These Outdoor Base Stations have been designed: to match point to point all the performances and robustness of [Indoor + Shelter + Air conditioning] solutions to lower all CAPEX and OPEX costs These solutions have been field-proven worldwide in the most difficult environments, with very positive feedback. Alcatel-Lucent further enriches its Outdoor BTS Portfolio, always making sure that the Hardware sold today will support tomorrows new features. For instance, the hardware sold today by AlcatelLucent fully supports GERAN Evolution ; Alcatel-Lucent customers will be able to activate the corresponding features by software upgrade only.

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Radio Network Investments

20% Base Stations 10% 70% O&M BSC/RNC

GSM
GSM GSM GPRS EDGE GPRS EDGE

capa

3GSM WC! New module = 2 TRXs EDGE WC! 3GSM GSM in 1 housing (Size subrack)
GSM GSM

capa
GPRS EDGE

GSM

GPRS EDGE

GSM

X2 TRX1 or
UMTS UMTS

X2
WiMAX WiMAX

or

UMTS
WiMAX

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TRX2

WiMAX

Multi-standard Base Station in one cabinet

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Higher Output Power

Higher Sensitivity

Cabinet Name

Cabinet Type

Power Configuration Consumption (sect x TRX) at Full Traffic (W) 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 x x x x x x x x 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 761 1 283 1 865 2 387 801 1 570 2 312 2 897

MBI-3 MBI-5 CBO MBO-1 Evolution MBO-2 Evolution

Indoor DC Indoor DC Outdoor DC Outdoor AC Outdoor AC

BTS in 900 MHz band, with full traffic on all TRXs (BCCH TRX at full power, other TRXs at 60% power) Even lower figures can be obtained by activating DTX, Power Control, Half rate (not considered in above figures) Not all configurations are listed

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inside

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2,000mm

600mm

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Take the picture!

... Send it with EDGE High speed ...

Reception on screen!

Serving cell
Packet (P)SI Status (Packet (P) System Info) This procedure takes place

Target cell

For Voice Calls only

camping

3G

Handover

CS call

2G

CS call

Improve Quality of Service & capacity by an optimum management of 2G/3G traffic 2G to 3G Handover
Handover

CS call

3G camping

2G

Improve Quality of Service & capacity by an optimum management of 2G/3G traffic QoS Handling: User and Service differentiation Prior to B9, the BSS was able to provide Best Effort quality of service only, where all data transfers were allocated telecom resources regardless of the subscription and the used application. Only the MS capability (multislot class, EDGE /non-EDGE capability), the capacity available for PS, and the PS traffic load at a given point in time in the cell and have an influence on the throughput allocated to the transfer.

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Operators need to offer attractive services such as video or audio clips download, but he needs to guaranty a minimum quality of service in order to make these applications as fun as promised. Interactive applications such as WAP or WEB-Browsing also require also to minimizing of response time perceived by the end user, otherwise the user will quickly give up. Without the QoS feature in the BSS the user perceived quality for these applications might be downgraded, while some other applications (e.g. e-mail download, FTP) will be granted a better quality for which the end-user is not so sensitive.

BSC

2G

NxE1 CPE

TDM over Eth

Ethernet

IP/MPLS

GbE Aggreg . device

BTS

Emulated link transporting clock and data

IP/ Eth DSLAM TDM over IP

TDM over IP IP/MPLS

BSC

2G

BTS

NxE1
CPE

g.SHDSL

GbE Fiber

GbE Fiber

n x E1

Aggregation device

Take the picture!

... Send it with EDGE High speed ...

Reception on screen!

Differentiate your data network by providing Mobile Office services

>

Send a photo or video during voice call

Speak and see with EDGE DTM

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Downlink Downlink Throughput Throughput

Target GERAN Evolution Target GERAN Evolution 1 Mbit/s per User in Downlink ! 1 Mbit/s per User in Downlink !

300 kbit/s 240 kbit/s300 kbit/s 240 kbit/s 80 kbit/s 80 kbit/s

2001 2001 2004-2006 2007-2008 2004-2006 2007-2008 2009 2009 Years Years

IP in the RAN is the first step to GERAN Evolution IP in the RAN is the first step to GERAN Evolution IP in the RAN is the first step to GERAN Evolution IP in the RAN is the first step to GERAN Evolution Target availability with Alcatel-Lucent BSS Release: H2 2009 Target availability with Alcatel-Lucent BSS Release: H2 2009 Target availability with Alcatel-Lucent BSS Release: H2 2009 Target availability with Alcatel-Lucent BSS Release: H2 2009 Alcatel-Lucent TWIN TRX, BSC/MFS Evolution are Hardware ready Alcatel-Lucent TWIN TRX, BSC/MFS Evolution are Hardware ready Alcatel-Lucent TWIN TRX, BSC/MFS Evolution are Hardware ready Alcatel-Lucent TWIN TRX, BSC/MFS Evolution are Hardware ready

Alcatel-Lucent BTS & BSC : GERAN Evolution Ready Alcatel-Lucent BTS & BSC : GERAN Evolution Ready

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