Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) tools enable operators to identify optimal configurations for planning new sites or expanding capacity at existing sites.
ACP tools typically leverage advanced algorithms to evaluate various parameters (such as site location and antenna patterns), selecting the optimal solution based on specific objectives.
A common use case of ACP tools for Radio Access Network planning is the automated selection of optimal small cell sites from a list of candidates to meet coverage or capacity goals.
Why use Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) tools?
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) face numerous challenges when planning modern, multi-layered mobile networks.
- Selecting optimal new sites for small cell deployment
- Decommissioning legacy technologies in a timely and seamless manner
- Achieving optimal coverage using various frequency bands
- Balancing capacity needs across different network generations
- Leveraging advanced technologies like massive MIMO and beamforming in 5G
Achieving and combining these objectives require the use of sophisticated automated tools like ACP.
Atoll Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) Module
Atoll Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) module combines prediction-based inputs and live-network data to facilitate both RAN (Radio Access Network) planning and optimisation activities within operators organisations. Predictions, KPIs and geolocated mobile traces can be used as inputs to cover a number of use cases such as site selection, small cell planning, capacity planning and optimisation.
