Integrated Assessment of Quality of Service of Wireless Networks Deployed In Tomsk

摘要

This paper presents the integrated assessment of quality of service of GSM 900/1800, UMTS and LTE mobile networks deployed in Tomsk and the analysis of their coverage quality. It also presents the results of the measurements of key quality indicators for the mobile telecommunications operators and conclusions about the actual quality of the cellular services in Tomsk. In this study we used drive-tests to perform the measurements and obtain the results. The measuring equipment used in this study is described in detail. Some aspects of the measurement procedure are outlined. The results of this study can be used both by Tomsk residents to make an informed choice of mobile operator and by mobile operators to revise their network development plans. The techniques described in the paper can be useful for conducting similar research in other cities and countries.