3G Americas Publishes Blueprint for Data Performance Optimization
BELLEVUE, WA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 25, 2006 -- 3G Americas, a trade association dedicated to
the ubiquitous deployment of GSM and its evolution to 3G and beyond in the
Americas, today published a white paper focused on coverage-enhancing
features, products, and network design in 3G systems.
The paper, "Data Optimization: Coverage Enhancements to Improve Throughput
Performance," looks at two areas of data throughput performance: the actual
radio network design itself, as well as the technical features that can
improve the performance of the design. As the performance of 3G services
is dependent upon the quality of the RF signal being received by mobile
devices, this technical white paper discusses coverage challenges and
solutions for urban, suburban and rural areas, including: intelligent
repeaters, distributed fiber systems, neutral host system opportunities and
challenges, remote radio heads, Macro, Micro, Pico and Femto cells,
remotely adjustable antennas, smart antennas, dynamic network performance
optimization, and other related topics. A comparative solution matrix is
presented for reference by operators and solutions providers for
identifying the optimum solution for specific applications.
An objective for 3G mobile wireless technology is to provide users with
seamless mobility and mobile broadband access of voice and data services,
not only in outdoor environments, but also indoors, where many users will
be. Thus, coverage extension solutions are a critical element of providing
a positive experience to the end-user of the services. To this end, the 3G
Americas' white paper provides recommendations on subjects such as site
acquisition, equipment choices, and placement and location of sites and
antennas. All of these decisions are integral to the design and deployment
of seamless end-to-end 3G networks.
Chris Pearson, President of 3G Americas, stated: "As mobile data users and
applications steadily increase, operators must take steps to continually
enhance packet data performance. This paper outlines solutions to providing
and improving RF coverage, and thus enhancing the service performance.
These coverage solutions can be tailored to the specific deployment and
operational needs of wireless operators, to quickly and efficiently provide
the coverage their customers require."
"Data Optimization: Coverage Enhancements to Improve Throughput
Performance," written by a collaborative group of 3G Americas' member
companies, is available for free download at: www.3gamericas.org.
About 3G Americas: Unifying the Americas through Wireless Technology
The mission of 3G Americas is to promote and facilitate the seamless
deployment throughout the Americas of GSM and its evolution to 3G and
beyond. The organization fully supports the Third Generation technology
migration strategy to EDGE and UMTS/HSPA adopted by many operators in the
Americas that is expected to account for up to 85% of next-generation
customers worldwide. 3G Americas is headquartered in Bellevue, WA with an
office for Latin America and the Caribbean in Dallas, TX. For more
information, visit our website at www.3gamericas.org.