2G and 2.5G Networks

Planning of GSM, GPRS, and EDGE networks

Application

Figure: Max. received power in a GSM900 downlink in a city in a hilly environment.

Cellular TDMA networks like GSM and GPRS/EDGE require network planning because of the frequency reuse and the requirement of sufficient co-channel interference at each mobile location. Accurate propagation models are therefore required for a detailed analysis of the scenario. Besides coverage also the max. achievable data rates are of interest for the network planning process. In systems like GPRS or EDGE, adaptive channel coding and modulation schemes lead to location dependent peak data rates. WinProp can provide all required output for the planning of GSM and GPRS/EDGE networks. 



Wireless Standards


The following standards are pre-defined:
  • GSM  
    (frequency bands: 450, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) incl. PCS 
  • GPRS/EDGE
    (frequency bands identical with GSM bands)
Further standards (incl. modifications of predefined standards) and frequency bands can be defined by the user.
 

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Download a brochure of the 2G/2.5G Network Planning Tool
Read more about  GPRS/EDGE (2.5G) network planning.
Read an example of an EDGE network planning
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Features

Features of the 2G/2.5G (GSM/EDGE) module at a glance:

  • Coverage analysis based on accurate propagation models
  • Consideration of downlink and uplink
  • CoChannel Interference anaylsis
  • Coverage analysis (incl. Fast Fading margin)
  • Capacity estimation
  • Required Tx power in up- and downlink 
  • Multi-Service concept allows user-defined services   
  • Easy handling of the databases  

Demo Project 


All possible results to be obtained with the 2G network module can be seen on the sample project page.

Brochure


Download a 2G/2.5G Network Planning Brochure.