The Fourth Generation (4G) of cellular communications based on the Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard promises much great network capacity. This greater supply of bandwidth will stimulate the development, implementation and operation of many new applications, each with very unique quality of service, bandwidth, and performance needs.

1. Self Organizing Networks (SON) Challenges and Market Opportunities for LTE and beyond, Third Edition
Overview: The Fourth Generation (4G) of cellular communications based on the Long Term Evolution
(LTE) standard promises much great network capacity. This greater supply of bandwidth will stimulate the
development, implementation and operation of many new applications, each with very unique quality of
service, bandwidth, and performance needs. It will be a much more complex network and this will facilitate a
need for improved operations and OSS. A key driver for improving OSS for 4G systems, the so called Self
Organizing Network (SON) has been introduced as part of the 3GPP LTE network framework. SON is
expected to be deployed over time and ultimately have a dramatically positive effect on network operations
and OSS. This research evaluates SON capabilities, vendors, and solutions. It analyzes the function of SON
relative to LTE and evaluates the benefits of deployment and operation. The report also discusses the future of
SON beyond 4G. This research includes a forecast for overall OSS/BSS revenue. Target Audience: Mobile
network operators Wireless device manufacturers Wireless infrastructure providers OSS/BSS vendors and
service providers Network optimization service providers LTE application developers and service integrators
Managed service providers and service bureau organizations
table Of Contents:
1.0 Executive Summary7
2.0 Introduction 9
2.1 Self Organizing Networks Economic Benefits12
2.1.1network Automation12
2.1.2energy Savings13
2.1.3reduction In Equipment Required13
3.0 Lte Overview14
3.1.1fdd Lte 15
3.1.2tdd Lte 16
3.1.3lte Advanced. 17
3.1.4lte Network Infrastructure 18
3.1.5the Evolution To 4g And Beyond 27
3.2 Lte Subscriptions Worldwide42
4.0 Evolved Packet Core (epc)43
4.1 The Benefits Of Epc For End-user And Operator46
4.1.1architecture Of Epc47
Self Organizing Networks (SON) Challenges and Market Opportunities for LTE and beyond, Third Edition

2. 4.1.2user Equipment (ue) 49
4.1.3radio Networks And Epc 51
4.2 Epc Deployment Cases 54
4.3 Implementation Cases54
4.3.1first Scenario54
4.3.2second Scenario58
4.4 Third Scenario 59
4.4.1fifth Scenario61
4.5 Trends And The Future61
5.0 Self Organizing Networks63
5.1 Self Organizing Networks Methodology 66
5.1.1son Categories And Cases67
5.1.2distributed/self-organizing (dso) 68
5.1.3cooperative Relaying (cr) In Son69
5.1.4feedback Overhead In Son69
5.1.5codebook-based Pre-coding In Son69
5.1.6feedback Delay In Son 70
5.2 Current Market Use Cases70
5.2.1self Configuration71
5.2.2self Optimization 71
5.2.3self Healing72
5.2.4problems With Self Healing 72
5.2.5installing Phases 72
5.2.6centralized Son73
5.2.7distrusted Son73
5.2.8localized Son 73
5.2.9hybrid Son 74
5.2.10lte Release Of Son 74
5.2.11automatic Neighbor Relation (anr)76
5.2.12installing Anr 76
5.2.13load Balancing In Son78
5.2.14mobility Robustness Optimization (mro)79
5.3 Distributed Clustering In Son80
5.3.1operators Benefits82
5.3.2operational Use Cases83
5.3.3icic Enhancement 84
5.3.4antenna Parameters And Cost Reduction And Antenna Tilt85
5.3.5electrical Tilt 87
5.3.6mechanical Tilt88
5.3.7installing Antenna Tilt And Its Parameters90
5.4 Features And Roi Of The Antenna Tilts90
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3. 5.4.1distributed Antenna System (das)90
5.4.1overcoming Performance Issues In Das Node Coverage Area91
5.4.2energy Savings92
6.0 Transitioning To Self Organizing Networks (son)94
6.1 Ngmn Use Case96
6.2 Son Value Proposition To Network Operators97
6.2.1economic Benefits 98
6.2.2son Implementation Expenditures (impex) 98
6.2.3son Capital Expenditures (capex)99
6.2.4son Operational Expenditures (opex) 99
6.3 Smarter Self Organizing Networks 99
6.4 Recommendations And Methods For Operators To Deploy Lte Applications100
7.0 Vendors Solution Analysis 102
7.1 Optimi Solutions104
7.1.1clients' Feedback On The Solution104
7.1.2swot Analysis For Optimi 106
7.1.3optimi Multi-technology Self-organizing Networks (son For The 3g)107
7.2 Ericsson Son Solution108
7.2.1advanced Son From Ericsson109
7.3 Actix110
7.3.1son By Actix110
7.3.2actix Swot 112
7.3.3client's Feedback On Actix Son Solution112
7.3.1nec And Actix Son113
7.4 Motorola113
7.4.1motorola Swot 113
7.4.2motorola Son Services 114
7.4.3features Of Motorola Son 115
7.5 Huawei Son Solution 116
7.5.1phase 1118
7.5.2phase 2119
7.5.3phase 3119
7.5.4phase 4120
7.5.5huawei's Son Analysis120
7.6 Nokia-siemens Networks Son Solution121
7.6.1nsn Son Analysis122
7.6.2intelligent Self Organizing Networks (ison) From Nsn 123
7.7 Airhop Communications124
7.7.1airhop Son Solution Analysis124
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4. 7.7.2client's Feedback On Airhop Son Solutions125
7.8 Son Provider Comparative Analysis126
7.8.1comparison Between Son Provider By Clients Feedback 127
7.8.2comparison Between Son Provider By Setup Cost128
7.8.3start-ups Son Providers 128
7.8.4who Is Dominating The Market And Why? 129
7.8.5the Future Of The Lte (5g And Beyond) 130
7.8.6lte Device Shipments To 2016 131
8.0 Self Organizing Networks Software Market Forecast 2013-2017134
8.1 Factors Driving The Son Market 134
8.1.1key Market Trends 134
8.2 Regional Son Market Forecast 2013-2016135
8.2.1north America135
8.2.2latin And Central America135
8.2.3asia Pacific 135
8.2.4europe135
8.2.5middle East And Africa136
8.2.6global Market Outlook136
9.0 The Future Of Self Organizing Networks (cognitive Radio Networks) 137
10.0appendix140
10.1long Term Evolution (lte) Market And Technology Overview140
10.1.1lte Market Overview 140
10.1.2market Drivers140
10.1.3the Shift From Voice To Data Centric Services 140
10.1.4the Demand For Higher Data Arpus140
10.1.5capacity Management And Opex Reduction141
10.1.6limited Competition 141
10.1.7lack Of Fixed Broadband In Low Density Areas141
10.1.8vendor Commitments142
10.1.9market Barriers 142
10.1.10spectrum Congestion142
10.1.11high Investments For Early Adopters 142
10.1.12consumer Device Challenges143
10.1.13broadband Pricing And International Roaming 143
10.1.14lte Technology Overview 143
10.1.15technology Overview144
10.1.16performance Metrics144
Self Organizing Networks (SON) Challenges and Market Opportunities for LTE and beyond, Third Edition

5. 10.1.17lte Advanced 144
10.1.18ntegration With Deployed Networks 145
10.2next Generation Network (ngn) Oss/bss146
10.2.1ngn Oss Overview146
10.2.2drivers Of Ngn147
10.2.3telecom Operator And Vendor Interests147
10.2.4improvement In Access Technologies148
10.2.5reduced Vendor Dependency 148
10.2.6operational Challenges 149
10.2.7integration Of Multiple Private Networks And Apps Into Public Networks149
10.2.8quality Of Service (qos)149
10.2.9national Security And Competitive Policies150
10.3ngn Oss/bss: Components, Ims Implications And Frameworks 150
10.3.1network Planning And Engineering150
10.3.2fault Management151
10.3.3performance Management 151
10.3.4provisioning And Service Activation 152
10.3.5inventory Management 152
10.3.6billing And Customer Care152
10.3.7mediation153
10.3.8revenue Assurance153
10.3.9challenges For Oss And Bss 154
10.4oss Challenges154
10.4.1stakeholder Apprehensions154
10.4.2framework To Integrate Customization Demands155
10.4.3smooth Transition From Existing Oss Frameworks155
10.4.4multi-vendor Coordination156
10.4.5bss Challenges156
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