Estudio de factibilidad y diseño de una red LTE (Long Term Evolution) en la zona Norte de Quito - Ecuador

Abstract

The investigation, a technical feasibility study for the implementation of the new LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology in the north of the city of Quito (Ecuador) was developed, taking into account the current technical factors each operator works with, regulatory aspects and considerations for a possible migration. In regards to the gathering of information for the preparation of this document, analytical research method was used. Thus, reviewing and analysing multiple web documents to understand the elements of the network LTE such as user equipment, trunk network and core access network to be able to recommend to each of the operators the best method of migration to LTE. Transmission frequencies assigned by CONATEL were evaluated to offer LTE services in Ecuador by having as reference CNT E.P operator since they are currently using this technology. Also, it was recommended that operators Claro and Movistar migrate their technology to LTE because a technical and economic analysis was carried out resulting in a viable migration of each operator. To complete the investigation of the project, a simulation of the LTE network was made according to the network design proposed in chapter 6. In the simulation, 8 base stations were used plus a base station located in the cerro Pichincha, giving as a result a good coverage in the study area.