Optimizing handover performance in LTE

In telecommunications, 4G (LTE) is the fourth generation of cell phone mobile communications standards. It is a successor of the third generation (3G) standards. A 4G system provides mobile ultra-broadband Internet access, for example to laptops with USB wireless modems, to smart phones, and to other mobile devices. Conceivable applications include amended mobile web access, IP telephony, gaming services, high-definition mobile TV, video conferencing and 3D television. To achieve all the required customer satisfaction, End user should get smooth services in both Voice and Data platforms. For this there has to be regular monitoring of Performance KPI’s of LTE network. There are mainly 4 types of KPI’s which are to be monitored for maintaining LTE network, these are Accessibility, Retain ability, Mobility, Integrity. This Paper aims to strategize optimization across network segment (RAN, Backhaul, and EPC) to maintain and improve Mobility KPI (Handover Success Rate). Four types of Sample are selected by, segregated in terms Population and Usage pattern – (1) Densely Populated-highly urbanized / High Usage, (2) Sub Urban – Moderately Populated / Moderate Usage, (3) Highway / Transit Traffic and (4) Remote / Sparsely Populated area / Low Usage, as a final outcome of this thesis, there will be optimal recommendation on maintaining/increasing Mobility KPI HOSR in sample markets across all the network segments.