NSN today said its centralized RAN links base stations offer up to ten times faster uploads in dense traffic areas. It also announced updated Liquid Radio Software Suite for telecoms.
The new software from NSN is capable of activating the hidden performance of networks and thus doubling the uplink capacity in existing LTE networks, without any additional hardware investments, said NSN.
NSN Centralized RAN
NSN Centralized RAN links multiple LTE base stations to work with one other to reduce interference between neighboring cells. This can double the average uplink capacity across a cell, while uploads at the cell edge can be up to ten times faster.
It also helps extend battery life as smart devices no longer need to transmit at high power to cut through the interference.
Updated Liquid Radio Software Suite
In addition, the company is adding two new software features to its Liquid Radio Software Suite to allow operators to steer LTE-capable smart devices onto 4G more quickly, freeing up WCDMA capacity. These features ensure all subscribers get the fastest speed and best application performance on mobile broadband networks.
Two new features for the NSN Liquid Radio Software Suite move smart devices from WCDMA to LTE networks more quickly, and without subscribers noticing, even while they are watching video or using real-time services. The software upgrades ensure the fastest data connection for subscribers, and improved interworking allows operators to use WCDMA and LTE resources efficiently.
The first feature is Measurement-based LTE layering, which ensures LTE capacity is available before devices are steered, even when LTE and WCDMA sites are not co-located.
NSN’s LTE Stadium Optimization service
NSN’s LTE Stadium Optimization service cuts interference by 30-60 percent, with corresponding quality and throughput gains for large events.
The LTE Stadium Optimization service extends NSN’s Special Event Support Services that help operators maintain excellent network and service performance under extreme traffic conditions through comprehensive planning, diligent preparation and fault-free execution by a team of technical experts.
