Atoll34proposal AGCOM-Italy FSKRR21101280900

Proposal
Atoll version 3.4

Radio Planning &
Optimisation Software
To : AGCOM
Italy
Aldo Milan
a.milan@agcom.it/Tel:
Proposal Reference : FSK/RR/2110280900

Toulouse, Thursday, 28 October 2021
Proposal N° FSK/RR/2110280900
Contents
1. Presentation of Forsk .......................................................................................................... 4
2. Presentation of Atoll ........................................................................................................... 5

2.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Highlights ................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Atoll Modular Configuration ................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Atoll – Powerful Radio Planning & Optimisation Platform...................................................................... 8
2.5 Atoll Live ................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.6 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Module ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.7 UMTS/HSPA Module ............................................................................................................................. 14
2.8 LTE/LTE-A Module ................................................................................................................................. 16
2.9 5G-NR .................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.10 CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO Module ........................................................................................................ 20
2.11 WiMAX/BWA Module............................................................................................................................ 22
2.12 Wi-Fi Module ......................................................................................................................................... 24
2.13 LPWA/IoT Module ................................................................................................................................. 26
2.14 NB-IoT Module ...................................................................................................................................... 27
2.15 TD-SCDMA Module ................................................................................................................................ 29
2.16 In-Building ............................................................................................................................................. 30
2.17 Automatic Frequency Planning (AFP) .................................................................................................... 31
2.18 Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) .............................................................................................................. 32
2.19 Automatic Site Positioning (ASP) ........................................................................................................... 34
2.20 Aster Propagation Model ...................................................................................................................... 35
2.21 Crosswave Propagation Model ............................................................................................................. 36
2.22 Microwave Links Planning Module........................................................................................................ 37
2.23 Operating Systems ................................................................................................................................ 39
2.24 Recommended Hardware and Software ............................................................................................... 40
3. Configuration for AGCOM ................................................................................................. 42
4. Financial proposal ............................................................................................................. 43

4.1 Total bundle .......................................................................................................................................... 43
4.2 Atoll license ........................................................................................................................................... 43
©Forsk 2021 Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this document is prohibited 2/47

4.3 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 43
4.4 Training ................................................................................................................................................. 44
4.4.1 Web-training Courses [ON-LINE] ................................................................................................................44
4.4.2 Atoll Web Training Pricing ..........................................................................................................................44
4.4.3 Training schedule and cancellation terms: .................................................................................................44
5. Order Processing and Delivery Terms ............................................................................... 46
6. Terms of Payment ............................................................................................................. 46
7. Validity .............................................................................................................................. 46

This document is Forsk’s proposal to AGCOM for an Atoll version 3.4 configuration.
1. Presentation of Forsk
Forsk is an independent software company providing operators and vendors with wireless network
design and optimisation products. Atoll, Forsk’s flagship product, is a multi-technology wireless
network design and optimisation software that allows operators to streamline planning and
optimisation activities by combining predictions and live network data. With more than 9500 active
licenses installed with 500+ customers in 140 countries, Atoll has become the industry standard for
wireless network design and optimisation.
Naos is Forsk’s automation and integration platform dedicated to wireless network planning and
optimisation. Naos is a non-interactive server-based platform that enables operators to automate
planning and optimisation processes as well as integrate radio planning and optimisation calculations
with enterprise applications. Naos is fully compatible with Atoll.
Atoll and Naos provide operators with a comprehensive framework for integrated, interactive, and
fully automated wireless network planning and optimisation.
Atoll and Naos are available through Forsk’s offices and technical support centres in France, USA, and
China, as well as through a worldwide network of distributors and partners.
Forsk at your side
Since the first release of Atoll, Forsk has been known for its capability to deliver tailored and turn-key
radio planning and optimisation environments. To help operators streamline their radio planning and
optimisation processes, Forsk provides a complete range of implementation services, including
integration with existing IT infrastructure, customisation, as well as data migration, installation, and
training services.
Forsk also provides in-depth developer support on Naos APIs to help operators development teams
design and develop RAN planning and automation applications.

2. Presentation of Atoll
2.1 General
Atoll is a multi-technology wireless network design and optimisation platform that supports wireless
operators throughout the network lifecycle, from initial design to densification and optimisation.
Atoll includes advanced single-RAN multi-RAT network design capabilities for both 3GPP and 3GPP2
radio access technologies including 5G NR, LTE, NB-loT, UMTS, GSM, and CDMA. It supports the latest
technology advances such as massive MIMO, 3D beamforming, and mmWave propagation for the
design and roll-out of 5G networks.
Atoll provides operators and vendors with a powerful and unique framework for designing and
optimising indoor & outdoor radio access networks.
Atoll’s integration and customisation features help operators smoothly streamline planning and
optimisation processes. Atoll supports a wide range of implementation scenarios, from standalone to
enterprise-wide server-based configurations.
With more than 9000 active licenses installed with 500+ customers in 140 countries, Atoll has become
the industry standard for radio network planning and optimisation.
Supported Technologies

2.2 Highlights
Atoll uniquely combines architectural and functional features that provide operators with a powerful,
scalable, and flexible framework for streamlining their network design and optimisation processes.
Multi-technology Network Modelling

Atoll is a comprehensive multi-technology radio planning and optimisation platform which includes
unified multi-technology traffic models, Monte Carlo simulators, and automatic cell planning (ACP).
Atoll can model the traffic-related aspects of multi-technology networks and dynamically spread
traffic across 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G network layers comprising macro, micro, small cells, and Wi-Fi hot
spots.
5G Network Design
Atoll’s modular and advanced radio technology modelling capabilities, along with the support for
mmWave propagation, massive MIMO, and 3D beamforming, provide operators with a complete and
evolutive framework for the design and deployment of 5G networks.
Prediction and Measurement-based Planning and Optimisation
Atoll offers unique capabilities of using both predictions and live network data throughout the network
planning and optimisation process. Live-network data (KPIs, UE/cell/MDT traces, and crowdsourced
data) add real-world information to predictions allowing for enhanced modelling of traffic evolution,
hot-spot identification, and radio signal propagation. Live-network data can also be used in Atoll to
drive the planning process (site selection) and to steer the optimisation algorithms of the AFP and the
ACP.
Integrated Indoor and Outdoor Modelling
The new Atoll In-Building module allows in-building network design within the Atoll framework,
providing operators with unique indoor/outdoor network planning capabilities. Atoll In-Building
includes a comprehensive set of indoor planning features, such as modelling of floor plans and building
elements, indoor propagation, equipment installation layouts, and automatic calculation of bills of
materials, that enable operators to streamline the overall indoor/outdoor RAN planning process.
In-built Customisation Capabilities

Atoll’s in-built task scripting and integration capabilities enable data as well as service-level
integration, allowing operators to streamline network planning and optimisation processes.

2.3 Atoll Modular Configuration
Atoll is based on a modular architecture that makes it adaptable to operators’ configurations,

technologies, and functional requirements.
Atoll Core is the central module that supports the user interface, GIS features, the propagation
modelling engine, data management services and interfaces. All technology modules run on top of
Atoll Core.
Atoll Live module allows combining live network data such as KPIs, UE/cell/MDT traces, and
crowdsourced data with predictions and further extends Atoll accuracy. Using the Live module, the
Atoll Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) can leverage live network data for site selection, optimisation, and
configuration processes.
Atoll In-Building module allows designing indoor wireless networks within the Atoll user interface,
allowing full integration of indoor/outdoor planning processes.
Atoll Microwave is a comprehensive backhaul and transmission network planning software. It is based
on the Atoll Core platform and can be integrated with Atoll radio-planning configurations. Atoll
Microwave includes advanced LOS modelling, as well as nLOS/NLOS capabilities for small cell backhaul.
Aster and Aster mmWave, both part of the same package, are advanced ray-tracing propagation
models that support multiple propagation scenarios and frequencies both below and above 6GHz.
CrossWave is a universal high-performance propagation model developed by Orange Labs. It supports

all wireless technologies and all types of environments, from rural to dense urban areas.

2.4 Atoll – Powerful Radio Planning & Optimisation Platform
Combined with one or several technology modules, Atoll Core delivers the general features shared by
all Atoll modules, integration and automation modules, and 3rd party products. Based on an object-
oriented architecture specifically designed for radio planning and optimisation, Atoll Core is a native
64-bit scalable platform that supports large-scale projects in a user friendly and easy-to-administrate
environment.
GIS Features
• Optimised cartographic data management features with support of digital elevation models,
clutter data (type and height), 3D building data (vector/raster), traffic data, scanned maps,
vector data, population, and climate data
• Integrated cartography editor (vector/raster)
• Interface with GIS tools: MapInfo, ArcGIS, Google Earth
• Support for Web Map Services (WMS) and online maps (Bing, Open Street Maps, etc.)
Propagation Modelling
• Comprehensive integrated propagation model library

• Full support for multi-resolution prediction plots
• Automatic propagation model tuning using CW and drive test data

• High-performance ray-tracing Aster propagation model (option)

• Integration of external propagation models through an API and a C++ development kit
User and Database Management
• Advanced administration module supporting data access and user privilege management
• Flexible database structure allowing integration of user-defined parameters and custom fields
• Multi-user support including database consistency management, data synchronisation, and
user disconnection/reconnection from/to the database
• Support for standalone, centralised, distributed configurations
• Advanced import/export features allowing quick data migration from other radio and backhaul
planning software
Customisation
• Scripting language allowing integration of user-defined macros

• User-defined calculation batch based on macros and scripts
Distributed Computing and Multi-threading
• Multi-threading/parallel computing on multi-core systems

• Distributed computing on networked workstations and servers
Reporting
• Flexible report generator including traffic, population, and clutter-based statistics

• User-defined reports based on macros
• Export of reports and prediction plots in industry-standard formats
Measurements Module (Optional)
• CW measurements
o Import, display, and analysis of CW measurement data
o Prediction/measurements comparison and statistical analysis
o Automatic propagation model tuning
• Drive test data
o Import, display, and analysis of drive test data
o Call events display and analysis
o Automatic propagation model tuning
o Path loss matrix adjustment using prediction/drive test data interpolation

2.5 Atoll Live
Atoll and its Live module combine prediction-based and measurement-based planning and
optimisation techniques into a unique hybrid solution. Atoll allows incorporating KPIs and
UE/cell/MDT traces, and CEM data in order to add real-world information to predictions in a number
of planning and optimisation tasks, hence extending both accuracy and scope of use.
The Live module includes UE/cell trace geolocation capabilities based on an intelligent combination
of cell ID, timing advance, OTDOA, and RF pattern matching methods.
KPIs
• Support for multi-technology KPIs

• Import and management of KPIs from various sources (flat files and database connections)
• KPI editor allowing user-definable thresholds and combinations
• KPI display on map as transmitter or cell coverage/service/interference attribute
UE/Cell/MDT Traces and CEM Data

• Support for multi-technology UE/cell/MDT traces and CEM data
• Live connections to multiple UE/cell/MDT trace and CEM data sources (flat files and database
connections)
• Location and measurement display on map
Radio Propagation and Coverage Plots

• Combination of predicted path losses with path losses extracted from UE/cell trace
measurements
• Combined prediction and measurement-based coverage and service plots
• Measurement-based coverage plots
Neighbour Planning
• Prediction and KPI-based automatic neighbour planning
• KPI-based tuning of black, white, and neighbour lists
Traffic Modelling and Heat Maps

• KPI-based traffic demand map combining cell statistics and coverage plots
• Weighting (heat) maps from UE/cell/MDT traces and CEM data
• Traffic maps based on UE/cell/MDT traces and CEM data
Automated Cell Planning (ACP)

• Prediction and KPI-based site selection and optimisation objectives
• Prediction and measurement-based heat maps and traffic maps
• Prediction and measurement-based cost function/driving function

Automated Frequency Planning (AFP)

• Prediction, KPI, and measurement-based automatic PCI/NPCI planning
• Prediction, KPI, and measurement-based automatic PRACH RSI planning
• Prediction, KPI, and measurement-based automatic frequency planning
OSSII Interfaces (Ericsson-LTE OSSII)
• Add-on to Atoll Live-LTE

• Ericsson LTE CM files Import (L13 to L18.2)
• Update of Atoll project from CM data : cell activity status, frequency band, EARFCN, PCI, RSRP
Min, …

2.6 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Module
Atoll GSM module provides a comprehensive and accurate modelling of 2G voice and data services.
Atoll supports integrated network planning for 3GPP and 3GPP2 multi-RAT networks. It features a
multi-technology network database, a unified traffic model, a combined Monte Carlo simulator, and a
multi- RAT ACP (Automatic Cell Planning) module. Atoll provides operators with a comprehensive and
evolutionary framework for planning and optimising multi-technology networks including small cells
and integrated Wi-Fi, and IoT
Network Modelling
• Support for multiple frequency bands

• Network layer (HCS - Hierarchical Cell Structure) modelling
• Support for dual-band cells
• Support for frequency hopping (baseband & synthesised) and DTX
• Modelling of AMR codecs, GPRS, EDGE, and EDGE Evolution
• Advanced service modelling
• Access to live network KPIs and UE/cell/MDT traces
Traffic Modelling
• Modelling of voice and data services

• Modelling of user equipment, user profiles, and traffic environments
• Multi-service raster and vector traffic demand maps from multiple sources including traffic
data from live network measurements
Service Planning and Analysis
• Advanced GSM/GPRS/EDGE simulator including power control and RRM

• Generation of prediction plots, based on simulations or on cell load figures from the live
network, including:
o Downlink and uplink coverage analyses
o HR/FR/EFR/AMR codec-based voice service areas
o GPRS/EDGE/EDGE Evolution coding schemes and throughputs
o Interference analysis
o QoS analysis
• Coverage plots combining predicted and measured values from live network KPIs and UE/MDT
traces
Neighbour Planning
• Manual and automatic neighbour planning and handover analysis

• Hybrid neighbour allocation process based on predictions and live network data
Network Dimensioning
• Traffic distribution among cell layers and traffic overflow modelling

• Cell dimensioning for mixed voice/data traffic and timeslot configurations

• Traffic analysis including calculation of KPIs such as packet delay, blocking rate, etc.
Interference Matrices
• Prediction-based and measurement-based interference matrices

• Import of interference matrices from the OSS using vendor-specific formats Huawei MR,
Ericsson ICDM (.msmt and.conf), NSN DAC and CF, ZTE CI, Alcatel RMS and T180 files (with the
Live-GSM module)
• Quality thresholds by TRX type (e.g., BCCH, TCH)
• Open format allowing editing interference matrices using 3rd party applications
Multi-RAT Network Planning
• Integrated planning and optimisation for Gsm with 5G, LTE-A PRO, NB-IoT, and UMTS:
o Unified network databases with site and antenna sharing
o Unified multi-service traffic model
o Combined Monte Carlo simulator
o Simultaneous display and analysis of network layers
• Inter-technology handover modelling
• Inter-technology interference analysis
Automatic Frequency Planning - AFP (option)
• User-definable constraints and flexible cost function

• Allocation of frequency hopping parameters (HSN, MAIO, MAL)
• Combined automatic/interactive frequency planning
• Intelligent combination of interference matrices from various sources
• Intermodulation interference reduction
Automatic Cell Planning - ACP (option)
• Automatic optimisation of network coverage and capacity

• Site selection and activation for greenfield and densification scenarios
• Identification of critical network zones and high-traffic areas using live network KPIs and
UE/cell/MDT traces
• Advanced radio coverage, quality, and capacity objectives
• Antenna selection and parameter optimisation (height, azimuth & tilt)
Automatic Site Positioning - ASP (option)
• Automatic creation of new site locations according to surface-wise, traffic-oriented and

population-based coverage objectives
• Site deployment in multiple zones (urban, suburban, rural, etc.), along roads and railways
• Intelligent implementation plan with the selection of the best sites to deploy

2.7 UMTS/HSPA Module
Atoll was the first UMTS network planning software on the market in 2000. Since then it has stayed
ahead of the competition with continuous improvements through close cooperation with major
wireless operators.
multi-RAT ACP (Automatic Cell Planning) module. Atoll provides operators with a comprehensive and
evolutionary framework for planning and optimising multi-technology networks including small cells
and integrated Wi-Fi, and IoT
Network Modelling
• Support for multiple carriers and frequency bands

• Network layer modelling including RRM and power sharing
• Advanced bearer and service modelling
• HSPA and HSPA+ modelling
• Support for multi-carrier and dual-band HSPA
• MBMS modelling
• MIMO modelling
• VoIP modelling
• Access to live network KPIs and UE/cell/MDT traces
Traffic Modelling

Simulation and Analysis
• Advanced UMTS/HSPA/MBMS Monte Carlo simulator including DL and UL power control,

RRM, HSPA to R99 downgrading and carrier allocation algorithms
• Generation of prediction plots, based on simulations or on cell load figures from the live
network, including:
o Ec/Io levels
o Downlink and uplink Eb/Nt levels
o Service areas
o Number of servers
o Handover areas
o Interference and pilot pollution
o BER/FER/BLER
o HSPA Ec/Nt levels
o HSPA throughputs

o MBMS service areas

• Coverage plots combining predicted and measured values from live network KPIs and
UE/cell/MDT traces
Neighbour and Scrambling Code Planning
• Manual and automatic multi-carrier and multi-layer neighbour planning

• Automatic scrambling code allocation supporting various allocation strategies
• Scrambling code allocation analysis and interference plots
• Integrated planning and optimisation for UMTS with 5G, LTE-A PRO, nb-IoT and GSM:

UE/MDT traces
• Advanced radio coverage, quality, as well as capacity and throughput objectives


2.8 LTE/LTE-A Module
Atoll was the first LTE network planning software on the market in 2008. Today, Atoll offers a powerful
platform for operators to plan and optimise LTE-A PRO and first 5G networks.Atoll supports integrated
network planning for 3GPP and 3GPP2 multi-RAT networks. It features a multi-technology network
database, a unified traffic model, a combined Monte Carlo simulator, and a multi-RAT ACP (Automatic
Cell Planning) module. Atoll provides operators with a comprehensive and evolutionary framework for
planning and optimising multi-technology networks including small cells, integrated Wi-Fi and IoT.
Network Modelling
• Support of all 3GPP LTE frequency bands and carrier configurations

• Comprehensive support of FD- and TD-LTE
• Support for multi-layer network deployment scenarios
• Support for intra- and inter-band carrier aggregation
• Support for coordinated multipoint (CoMP) transmission and reception
• Support for C-RAN architecture
• Support for donor and relay nodes
• Support for eICIC and ICIC
• FD-MIMO, massive MIMO: SU-MIMO, MU-MIMO, and transmit/receive diveristy
• FD-MIMO 3D beamforming
Traffic Modelling
• Modelling of voice and data services with different QCIs

• Modelling of UE categories, user equipment, user profiles, and traffic environments
• Fixed subscriber traffic modelling
• Advanced LTE Monte Carlo simulator including RRM, power control, interference control,
inter-cell coordination, aggregation, and backhaul (S1) capacity constraints
• Generation of prediction plots, based on simulation results or on cell load figures from the live
network, including:
o Cell and network coverage analysis
o Downlink and uplink interference analysis
o Downlink and uplink service areas
o Effective service areas
o Downlink and uplink throughputs
o Downlink and uplink quality indicator analyses
o PCI, PSS ID, SSS ID, and PRACH RSI collisions

UE/cell/MDT traces
Neighbour Planning
• Manual and automatic multi-frequency and multi-layer neighbour planning

• Prediction-based interference matrices

• Open format allowing import of measurement-based interference matrices and editing
interference matrices using 3rd party applications
• Integrated planning and optimisation for LTE-A PRO with 5G, NB-IoT, UMTS, CDMA and GSM:

• Hybrid allocation process based on predictions and live network data (neighbours, handover
KPIs, interference matrices, etc.)
• Allocation of frequency channels and fractional frequency planning (FFP)
• Automatic PCI planning considering PSS, SSS, RS, UL DMRS, and PCFICH collisions
• Automatic PRACH RSI planning

UE/cell/MDT traces


2.9 5G-NR
Atoll 5G-NR module allows operators to plan and optimise 5G networks based on the 3GPP
specifications. Atoll supports both 5G-NR NSA (Non Standalone) and 5G-NR SA (Standalone) modes.
Atoll’s modular and advanced radio technology modelling capabilities, along with the support for
mmWave propagation, massive MIMO, and 3D beamforming, provide operators with a complete and
evolutive framework for the design and deployment of 5G networks. Since early 2017, major operators
and vendors have been using Atoll for the very first deployments of 5G wireless access networks.
multi-RAT ACP (Automatic Cell Planning) module. Atoll provides operators with a comprehensive and
evolutionary framework for planning and optimising multi-technology networks including small cells,
integrated Wi-Fi, and IoT.
Network Modelling
• Support for all 5G NR frequency bands both below and above 6 GHz
• Support for TDD, FDD, SUL, and SDL duplex modes
• Support for all 5G NR carrier widths, from 5 to 400 MHz
• Support for multiple bandwidth part configurations
• Support for all 5G NR numerologies: 15, 30, 60, 120, 240 kHz
• Support for all 5G NR self-contained slot formats
• Support for standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) deployments
• Support for multi-layer network deployments
• Intra- and inter-band carrier aggregation
• Cross-technology aggregation (e.g., 5G NR + LTE)
• Coordinated multipoint (CoMP) transmission and reception
• C-RAN architecture
• Massive MIMO: SU-MIMO, MU-MIMO, and transmit/receive diversity
• 3D beamforming
Traffic Modelling
• Modelling of voice, data, and mobile broadband services

Advanced RRM, interference coordination, aggregation, and backhaul capacity analyses
Generation of prediction plots, based on calculated cell load figures or imported from the live network
including:
• Cell and network coverage analysis

• Cell and beam acquisition plots
• Intra- and inter-technology interference analysis
• Downlink and uplink service areas
• Downlink and uplink throughputs
UE/cell/MDT traces
Neighbour Planning
• Manual and automatic multi-frequency and multi-layer neighbour planning


Integrated planning and optimisation for 5G NR with LTE-A Pro, NB-IoT, UMTS, CDMA and GSM:
• Unified network databases with site and antenna sharing
• Unified multi-service traffic model
• Combined Monte Carlo simulator
• Simultaneous display and analysis of network layers

• Automatic frequency carrier allocation
• Automatic PCI planning considering PSS and SSS collisions
• Automatic PRACH RSI planning

UE/cell/MDT traces

2.10 CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO Module
Atoll supports integrated network planning for 3GPP2 multi-RAT networks combining CDMA with 5G,
LTE-A Pro, nb-IoT.
It features a multi-technology network database, a unified traffic model, a combined Monte Carlo
simulator, and a multi-RAT ACP (Automatic Cell Planning) module. Atoll provides operators with a
comprehensive and evolutionary framework for planning and optimising multi-technology networks
including small cells, integrated Wi-Fi, and IoT.
Network Modelling
• Support for multiple carriers and frequency bands

• Radio configuration and channel modelling
• Radio Resource Management (RRM)
• Carrier type modelling (1xEV-DO, 1xRTT)
• EV-DO Rev.B multi-carrier operation (RRM & frequency diversity gain)
• Full 1xRTT, EV-DO Rel.0, Rev.A, Rev.B physical channel management
• Forward/reverse Rev.A, Rev.B radio bearer modelling
• Hybrid-ARQ modelling
Traffic Modelling

• Advanced 1xRTT/1xEV-DO Monte Carlo simulator including RRM, rate downgrading, and multi-
carrier allocation algorithms
• Generation of prediction plots, based on simulations or on user-defined cell load figures,
including:
o Ec/Io levels
o Forward and reverse link Eb/Nt levels
o Forward and reverse link 1xRTT SCH data rates
o Forward and reverse link 1xEV-DO (Rev.0, Rev.A and Rev.B) data rates
o Pilot, forward, and reverse link service areas
o Handoff areas
o Number of servers
o Pilot pollution
o Forward and reverse link noise and noise rise levels
• Integrated planning and optimisation for CDMA with 5G, LTE-A Pro, and NB-IoT:
Neighbour and PN-offset Planning
• Manual and automatic multi-carrier neighbour planning

• Automatic PN-offset allocation supporting various allocation strategies
• PN-offset allocation analysis and interference plots

• Antenna selection and parameter optimization (height, azimuth & tilt)


2.11 WiMAX/BWA Module
Atoll WiMAX/BWA module delivers a comprehensive set of features for the design and optimisation
of WiMAX and other Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) networks.
It also provides comprehensive Wi-Fi network modelling with coverage and capacity planning as well
as multi-technology traffic modelling and analysis.
Network Modelling
• Support for TDD and FDD WiMAX and BWA networks

• Support for multiple frequency bands
• Support for fractional frequency reuse
• Subcarrier configuration and frame structure modelling
• Support for permutation zones and subchannel allocation modes
• Smart antenna modelling: conventional and optimum beamforming antennas
• MIMO modelling: transmit/receive diversity, SU-MIMO, MU-MIMO, adaptive MIMO switching
(AMS)
Traffic Modelling
• Modelling of voice and data services with different QoS classes

• Modelling of user terminals, customer premises equipment and antennas, user profiles, and
traffic environments
• Advanced WiMAX Monte Carlo simulator including power control, RRM and scheduling, smart
antenna and MIMO modelling, and backhaul capacity constraints
• Generation of prediction plots, based on simulation results or on user-defined cell load figures
including:
o Preamble index, segment, and permbase collisions
Neighbour Planning

• Inter-carrier and intra-carrier neighbour planning



• Allocation of frequency channels and fractional frequency planning (FFP)
• Automatic preamble index planning
• Automatic downlink/uplink permbase planning
• Automatic optimisation of network coverage & capacity



2.12 Wi-Fi Module
Atoll enables designing, planning, and optimising Wi-Fi networks based on the IEEE 802.11 WLAN
standards. It provides comprehensive Wi-Fi network modelling with coverage and capacity planning as
well as multi-technology traffic modelling and analysis (e.g. HSPA/LTE/Wi-Fi).
Atoll's multi-technology multi-layer RRM features enable operators to plan and evaluate Wi-Fi based
scenarios for network capacity enhancement.
Atoll's Wi-Fi features are part of the Atoll WiMAX/BWA module, which delivers a comprehensive set
of features for the design and optimisation of WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and other Broadband Wireless Access
(BWA) technologies.
Network Modelling
• Support for IEEE 802.11a, 11g, 11n, 11ac, and 11ad standards
• Support for standard, high throughput (HT), very high throughput (VHT), and directional multi-
gigabit (DMG) configurations
• Support for all Wi-Fi frequency bands and channels
• Support for all Wi-Fi modulation and coding schemes
• Support for MIMO including transmit/receive diversity, SU-MIMO, MU-MIMO, and adaptive
MIMO switching (AMS)
• Support for long and short guard intervals
Traffic Modelling

• Support for Wi-Fi terminals, customer premises equipment and antennas, user profiles, and
traffic environments
• Advanced Wi-Fi Monte Carlo simulator including advanced RRM and scheduling algorithms
• Generation of prediction plots, based on simulation results or on user-defined cell load figures
including:
o Access point coverage analysis
Neighbour Planning

• Inter-carrier and intra-carrier neighbour planning

3GPP/Wi-Fi and 3GPP2/Wi-Fi Co-Planning
• Simultaneous display and analysis of cellular and Wi-Fi networks

• Traffic balancing and network capacity analysis combining Wi-Fi with 5G, LTE-A Pro, UMTS,
HSPA or CDMa 1xEV-DO
• Multi-technology traffic model and Monte Carlo simulator

• Interference-driven Wi-Fi channel selection
• Automatic optimisation of network coverage & capacity

• Antenna selection and parameter optimisation

2.13 LPWA/IoT Module
The Atoll LPWA module enables wireless IoT (Internet of Things) network operators to design, plan,
and optimise their networks based on Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) technologies, such as LoRa, Sigfox,
Wireless MBus.
Atoll LPWA supports large-scale IoT wireless networks comprising gateways covering wide
areas and massive numbers of connected objects and end-devices.Atoll’s high-performance
propagation models and comprehensive analysis features allow evaluating LPWA network coverage,
service areas, and service quality. Atoll can also calculate LPWA service availability and quality for user-
defined lists of connected objects providing their exact locations. Moreover, the Atoll LPWA ACP can
be used for LPWA site selection based on server redundancy as well as radio coverage objectives. The
ACP can also be used to optimise operational IoT networks.
Network Modelling
• Support for multi-technology LPWA networks

• Support for multiple licensed as well as unlicensed frequency bands
• Support for multiple channel configurations
• Support for technology-specific modulation techniques and link adaptation
• Support for radio quality indicators (BLER, PER, etc.)
• Support for transmission and reception diversity
Traffic Modelling
• Modelling of IoT services

• Modelling of terminals, sensors and connected objects
• End devices database
Prediction and Analysis
• Generation of LPWA prediction plots, including:

o Coverage redundancy analysis
o Downlink and uplink quality indicator (BLER, PER, etc.) analyses
• Manual and automatic neighbour planning

• Antenna selection and parameter optimisation

2.14 NB-IoT Module
The Atoll NB-IoT module includes extensive cellular IoT functions. Atoll offers a powerful platform for
operators to plan and optimise NB-IoT networks as independent deployments or on top of LTE. Atoll
is being used by a large number of IoT operators worldwide.
multi-technology network database, a unified traffic model, a combined Monte Carlo simulator, and
a multi-RAT ACP (Automatic Cell Planning) module.
Atoll provides operators with a comprehensive and evolutionary framework for planning and
optimising multi-technology networks including small cells, integrated Wi-Fi, and IoT.
Network Modelling
• Support for NB-IoT frequency bands and carriers (200 kHz occupied, 180 kHz used)
• Support for different deployment configurations: standalone, guard band, and in-band
• Support for NB-IoT signals and logical channels: NRS, NSSS, NPSS, NDMRS, NPBCH, NPDCCH,
NPDSCH, NPUSCH
• Modelling on NB-IoT frames, slots, subcarriers, and resource units
• Support for single-tone as well as multi-tone NPUSCH operation
• Support for 3.75 kHz tone width in addition to 15 kHz
• Support for multi-carrier operation with definition of anchor and slave cells
Traffic Modelling
• Modelling of machine-type communication services

• Modelling of NB UE categories, devices, connectivity profiles, and traffic environments
• Fixed end-point traffic modelling
Predictions and Analysis
• Precise calculation of interference between NB-IoT signals and channels as well as between
LTE and NB-IoT
• Generation of prediction plots, including:
o NPCI, NPSS ID, and NSSS ID collisions
• Integrated planning and optimisation for NB-IoT with 5G, LTE-A PRO, UMTS, GSM and CDMA:


Automatic Frequency Planning – (with LTE-AFP option)

• Automatic NB-IoT frequency planning
• Automatic NPCI planning with optional in-band allocation of the same PCI as LTE
Automatic Cell Planning – (with LTE-ACP option)

• Site selection and activation for greenfield deployments as well as on top of existing LTE
network


2.15 TD-SCDMA Module
Atoll TD-SCDMA has been developed in partnership with major players in the TD-SCDMA scene in
China, and is the most widely used TD-SCDMA planning software on the market.
Atoll supports TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE co-planning, and allows TD-SCDMA operators to plan and analyse
the evolution of their networks towards TD-LTE/LTE-A Pro.
Network Modelling
• Support for N-Frequency mode

• TD-SCDMA equipment modelling including RRM and capacity parameters
• Smart antenna modelling
• HSDPA modelling
• UpPCH shifting modelling
• MBMS modelling
Traffic Modelling

• Modelling of user equipment, user profiles and traffic environments
• Advanced TD-SCDMA Monte Carlo simulator including timeslot modelling, smart antenna
modelling, and dynamic channel allocation (DCA) modelling
• Generation of prediction plots, based on simulations or on user-defined cell load figures,
including:
o Downlink and uplink Eb/Nt levels
o Required power
o Cell-to-cell interference
o UpPCH interference
o P-CCPCH pollution
o Offered/required capacity per cell
o DwPCH, UpPCH coverage
o Baton handover areas
o HSDPA channel quality
o HSDPA throughputs
o MBMS service areas
Neighbour and Scrambling Code Planning

• Automatic scrambling code allocation supporting various allocation strategies

• Scrambling code allocation analysis and interference plots
• Automatic carrier allocation
2G/TD-SCDMA Co-planning
• Site sharing
• Simultaneous display and analysis of 2G and TD-SCDMA networks
TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE Co-planning
• Site sharing
• Simultaneous display and analysis of TD-SCDMA and LTE-A Pro networks
2.16 In-Building
The new Atoll In-Building module includes specialised tools and features that enable comprehensive
indoor wireless network design and analysis. Atoll thus provides operators with a complete and
integrated indoor/outdoor RAN planning framework.
Atoll In-Building Features
• Detailed modelling of buildings, floors, and structural components: walls, horizontal and
inclined surfaces, openings, pillars, etc.
• Import of floor plans in industry standard formats
• Indoor active, passive, and hybrid DAS equipment modelling: sources, antennas, cables,
amplifiers, master/expansion/remote units, etc.
• In-building multi-wall ray-tracing propagation model
• Multi-RAT indoor coverage predictions
• Comprehensive reports and bill of materials
Atoll In-Building extends the industry-leading radio access network planning and optimisation
capabilities of Atoll to meet the centimetric precision and high level of detail required for indoor
network design. It allows indoor and outdoor network planning and optimisation using a common data
structure, instinctive user interface, and reliable calculation algorithms.
Atoll supports large-scale, country-wide deployments as well as deep-diving into indoor scenarios
comprising multiple buildings, floors, and radio access technologies.

2.17 Automatic Frequency Planning (AFP)
Atoll includes powerful and flexible AFP (Automatic Frequency Planning) modules based on
sophisticated optimisation techniques that are being used by a large number of operators worldwide.
Atoll includes dedicated 5G-NR, LTE, NB-IoT, GSM, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi AFP modules that support
technology-specific allocation features.
5G NR AFP
• Automatic PCI allocation considering PSS and SSS collisions

• Automatic PRACH RSI allocation
• User-definable constraints and editable cost function
o Direct neighbours
o Indirect neighbours
o Second-order neighbours
o Inter-cell handover KPIs
o Prediction-based or imported interference matrices
o Inter-cell distance
• Support for multi-carrier and multi-band networks
LTE/NB-IoT AFP
• Automatic PCI allocation considering PSS, SSS, RS, ULDMRS, and PCFICH collisions
• Automatic NPCI allocation considering NPSS, NSSS, NRS, UL NDMRS
• Automatic PRACH RSI allocation
o Direct neighbours
o Inter-cell handover KPIs
GSM AFP
The Atoll GSM AFP (Automatic Frequency Planning) module allows combining multiple interference
matrices generated from predictions and OSS measurement data.
• Modelling of frequency bands, carrier layers, and border constraints
• Support for vendor equipment constraints/features
• Generation, import, edition, storage, and combination of interference matrices
• Allocation of frequency hopping parameters (MAL, HSN, MAIO)
• Combined automatic/interactive frequency planning on map (IFP)

• Optimisation of TRX allocation vs. interference conditions
• BSIC planning
• Intermodulation interference reduction
WiMAX AFP
• Automatic frequency channel allocation (full and fractional frequency planning)

• Automatic preamble index allocation
• Automatic downlink and uplink permbase allocation
o Direct neighbours
Wi-Fi AFP
• Automatic frequency channel allocation

o Direct neighbours
2.18 Automatic Cell Planning (ACP)
Atoll includes an advanced multi-technology Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) module that provides
integrated network optimisation functions in the standard Atoll user interface. All ACP data and results
are stored in the Atoll project files and databases.
The seamless integration of the radio planning and optimisation features provides a direct return on
investment from using the Atoll ACP. Atoll ACP is available for 5G NR, LTE, UMTS, GSM, NB-IoT, CDMA,
WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and IoT/LPWA technologies.
It supports combined GSM/UMTS/LTE/NB-IoT/5G NR and CDMA/LTE/NB-IoT/5G NR optimisation

together with small cells and Wi-Fi.
Optimisation Objectives
• Coverage improvement

• Capacity enhancement
• Traffic distribution and throughput maximisation
• Service quality optimisation
• Interference reduction
• In-building multi-storey optimisation
• EMF (electromagnetic field) exposure mitigation
• IoT/LPWA server redundancy
Optimised Network Parameters
• Antenna type
• Antenna height
• Antenna azimuth and tilt
• Cell transmit power
• Cell on/off
Site Selection
• Candidate macro and small cell site selection

• Automatic site placement for greenfield networks
Multi-RAT Network Optimisation
• Combined GSM/UMTS/LTE/NB-IoT/5G NR and CDMA/LTE/NB-IoT/5G NR optimisation

objectives
• Multi-technology cost function
• Simultaneous display and analysis of multi-RAT optimisation results
Optimisation Control
• Flexible multi-technology objective definition

• User-defined cost function including criteria weighting
• Combination of clutter-dependent and area-dependent thresholds
• Determination of critical network regions using live network KPIs
• Pixel-wise geographic weighting of objectives based on traffic maps and UE/cell/MDT traces
from live network
• Assessment of implementation cost by parameter change
• Progressive evaluation of improvement (gains vs. losses)
Optimisation Results
• Implementation changes ranked by potential network improvement

• Complete set of prediction plots for change and improvement analysis
• Storage of multiple optimisation plans for comparison

2.19 Automatic Site Positioning (ASP)
Atoll ASP (Automatic Site Positioning) module is a specialised tool for greenfield deployment analyses.
It allows wireless operators to automatically plan new site locations according to surface-wise, traffic-
oriented and population-based coverage objectives.
Atoll ASP enables operators to accurately evaluate the number of sites needed to reach coverage
objectives, and to compare different deployment options and technical alternatives.
Atoll ASP supports GSM, UMTS, LTE, NB-IoT, CDMA, and WiMAX.
Configurable Design Strategies
• Design based on inter-site distance and rules

• Design based on real-time cell footprint calculation
• Automatic creation of sites according to the current network coverage
Site Positioning Objectives
• User-definable design rules by zones and clutter classes

• Site deployment in multiple zones (urban, suburban, rural etc.)
• Site deployment along roads and railways
• Coverage targets per zone and clutter class
• Target coverage of population and traffic
Results and Analysis
• Number of sites to achieve the coverage target

2.20 Aster Propagation Model
Aster is a high-performance propagation model for Atoll that supports macro, micro, and small cell
urban propagation scenarios. Aster also includes a dedicated mmWave propagation model for 5G
frequencies above 6GHz.
Aster is based on advanced ray-tracing propagation techniques and combines high
accuracy with superior calculation speed.
One Aster licence allows to run 4 parallel calculation threads.
Scope
• Support for all radio access technologies (5G, LTE, UMTS, GSM, …)
• Support for frequencies below and above 6GHz including mmWave
• Support for all types of cells with pre-configured and user-defined parameters: macro, micro,
and small cells
• Support for all types of propagation environments: rural, suburban, urban, dense urban
• Vertical diffraction over roof-tops

• Horizontal diffraction/reflection based on ray-launching
• Ray-tracing calculation on raster data as well as on vector building data
High-Frequency Propagation Modelling
• Vegetation: diffraction & through loss

• Atmospheric absorption
• Rain attenuation
• LoS propagation at different heights
• Diffraction, specular reflections
Configuration & Calibration
• Support of multi-threading and distributed computing

• Automatic calibration using CW measurements

2.21 Crosswave Propagation Model
Crosswave is a high-performance universal propagation model developed by Orange Labs. It supports

all wireless technologies and all types of environments, from rural to dense urban areas.
Crosswave uniquely combines accuracy with calculation speed. It can be used as a pre-calibrated
propagation model, or tuned using a powerful integrated automatic calibration function.
One Crosswave licence allows to run 4 parallel calculation threads.
Scope
• Support for all radio access technologies (GSM, UMTS, LTE, …)

• Support for frequencies ranging from 200 MHz to 5 GHz
• Support for all types of cells: macro, micro, and small cells
• Support for all types of propagation environments: rural, suburban, urban, dense urban
• Support for outdoor-to-indoor and indoor-to-indoor propagation
• Vertical diffraction
• Horizontal guided propagation
• Reflections on mountains
• Support for raster data as well as 3D building vector data
Configuration & Calibration
• Support for multi-threading and distributed computing

• Pre-calibration based on Orange Lab experience of various countries and propagation
conditions
• Automatic calibration using CW measurements

2.22 Microwave Links Planning Module
Atoll Microwave is a state-of-the-art point-to-point and point-to-multipoint microwave link planning

and optimisation software. It allows designing large microwave link networks, according to ITU
recommendations, industry standards, and operator-specific design guidelines.
Atoll Microwave is based on the leading Atoll platform which includes a high performance GIS and
advanced data and user management features. Atoll Microwave can share the site database with Atoll
radio planning and optimisation modules allowing easy data consistency management across the
operator organisation.
Atoll Microwave includes ‘Backhaul Capacity Planning’ module that allows network operators to model
backhaul network topologies and to dimension backhaul links according to the mobile network traffic.
The Backhaul Capacity Planning module enables the analysis of end-to-end mobile traffic routing and
the optimisation of backhaul capacity.
Full integration of Atoll Microwave with Atoll radio planning modules allows immediate sharing of
radio planning and optimisation data for backhaul dimensioning.
Atoll Microwave is being used by a number of major wireless operators and equipment vendors
worldwide.
Link Modelling
• Support of point-to-point and point-to-multipoint links

• Modelling of LoS/nLoS/NLoS links using radio, microwave, and mm-wave frequencies as well
as wired transmission technologies (optical, copper links etc.)
• Support of ITU standard and user-defined frequency bands, high-low configurations, and
channelisation plans
• Microwave radio and equipment modelling: vendor parameters, IRF, signatures, etc.
• Antenna modelling: vendor parameters including co- and cross-polarisation, radomes, etc.
• Support for repeaters
• Support for space and frequency diversity
• Support for dual polarisation
• Support for ATPC
• Support for adaptive modulation
• Support for V-Band and E-Band links
Link Design
• LoS visibility plots

• NLoS coverage plots and multipath analysis
• Path profile analysis including Fresnel zone clearance with multiple K factors
• Propagation and link budget analysis
• Automatic antenna height optimisation
• Reflection point analysis and repeater design
• Link design rules for best frequency band assignment
• Link configuration assistant for optimal parameter settings
Quality and Availability Objectives
• Performance objectives based on ITU G-821, G-826, and G-828 recommendations

• Performance objectives for IP links based on ITU-T Y.1541 recommendation
User-defined performance objectives and parameters
Link Performance Analysis
• Based on ITU-R 530-16 recommendations

• Support for Crane, Vigants, and K-Q models
• User-defined and ITU standard geoclimatic parameters
• User-definable reports including multipath, rain, and obstruction fading
• User-definable propagation model
• End-to-end multi-hop link analysis
Interference Analysis and Frequency Planning
• Based on ITU 452-11, 452-12 and 452-16 recommendations

• Detailed interference analysis including interferer ranking
• Interactive automatic channel-to-link allocation
• Analysis of low/high conflicts
• Integration of interference impact into link reliability report
• Evaluation of link quality vs. performance objectives
Point-to-Multipoint Network Planning
• Modelling of PMP hubs and terminals

• Hub coverage predictions
• Hub-terminal connectivity analysis
Backhaul Capacity Planning (option)
• Modelling of backhaul network topologies and traffic routing

• Backhaul network capacity planning and dimensioning
• Failure scenario analysis and audit

2.23 Operating Systems
Atoll is a 64-bit application that supports the following versions of Microsoft Windows operating
systems:
• Microsoft Windows 10 Professional and Enterprise (64-bit)

• Microsoft Windows 8 and 8.1 Professional and Enterprise (64-bit)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2019
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Supported Database Management Systems
In a multi-user environment, databases allow several users to share data without the risk of data
inconsistency. In a multi-user environment, user documents are connected to a central database, in
which users store their work on a common project.
Atoll supports the following RDBMS:

• Oracle 11g, 12c, 18c, and 19c (client versions 11.2.0.4 or later).
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2017, and 2019
• Microsoft Access 2003 and later (1)
(1) It is possible to work with an Atoll document connected to a Microsoft Access database even if Microsoft
Access is not installed on the computer.
Supported Installation Configurations
Depending on your requirements, Atoll can be installed in a:

• Standalone configuration:
Atoll installed on each individual user computer with a fixed license key plugged in each computer.
• Workstation-based multi-user configuration:
Atoll installed on each individual user computer on a network with a floating license management
server that allocates license tokens to Atoll sessions run by users on their computers.
• Server-based multi-user configuration:
Atoll installed on servers connected to user computers and a floating license management server on a
network. The floating license management server allocates license tokens to Atoll sessions run by the
users on the servers. The servers can be Citrix-based, where users run Atoll sessions on the servers
through the Citrix interface.

2.24 Recommended Hardware and Software
This section provides guidelines for dimensioning client computers and servers on your network for
optimum performance with Atoll.
User Computers
The following items list the required and recommended hardware and software for user computers
(clients) intended for running with Atoll.
• Processor : Core i7
• RAM: 8 GB or more
• Storage: 512 GB* (preferably SSD)
• O.S: Microsoft Windows (see section 2.23)
*Depends on the size of the locally stored geographic data and path loss matrices, if any.
If you are working with an Oracle database, you must install Oracle client on the user computers as
well. The Oracle client version 11.2.0.4 or later should be used.
Database Server Client computer
The following items list the required and recommended hardware and software for an Oracle database
server. The same configuration can be considered valid for other database systems as well.
• Processor: Xeon E3/E5 family or equivalent (4 cores or vCPUs)
• RAM: 8 GB or more
• Storage: 2x128 GB (RAID 1) or more*
• O.S: Oracle: Windows / UNIX / Linux / Solaris
• SQL Server: Microsoft Windows
• Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet or better
• RDBMS: Oracle 11g,12c,18c,19c
MS SQL Server 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019
* Tablespace of around 400 MB per 10 000 transmitters.
Application Servers
Application servers are intended for installing and running Atoll, defining user rights, etc. Users can
work with Atoll installed on these servers through thin clients such as Remote Desktop or Citrix.
The following items list the required and recommended hardware and software for application servers
intended for running with Atoll:
• Processor: Xeon E5/E7 family, 2 cores per user at 2.5 GHz or more
• RAM: 8 GB per user (minimum 32 GB per server)
• Storage: 256 GB or more (SSD recommended)
• Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet or better
• O.S: Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
• Thin-client configuration: Remote Desktop / Citrix XenApp 7.5 to 7.15 LTSR
• Virtualisation: VMWare ESXi 6.x

The minimum bandwidth between application servers and client computers for satisfactory
performance is 300 kbps per user.
Floating Licence Servers
The floating license management server:

• Must be accessible to all the user computers / Citrix servers on the network in order to provide
license tokens for Atoll sessions.
• Must have a steady and reliable network connection with user computers / Citrix servers.
• Must have the HASP license manager installed and running or the Sentinel LDK Runtime
Environment installed and running.
• Must have an appropriate fixed or floating license key.
• The Atoll licensing system is available as a hardware USB dongle or as a dongle-less solution.
In the case of the dongle-less system, the license key is created from a server signature and is
valid for that server only.
For hardware licenses, a USB port must be available on the license server for plugging in the
floating license protection key. For virtual machines and computers that do not have a physical
USB port, Atoll licensing supports software licenses.
VMWare vMotion may modify the server signature, which can invalidate the license key.
vMotion is not supported when using a dongle-less licensing system.
File Servers
File servers can store geographic data, path loss matrices, Atoll configuration and initialisation files,
and user projects. The required hard disk space has to be determined from the file sizes of these data.
Gigabit Ethernet is recommended for connecting user computers, application servers, and file servers.
Network bandwidth is required for data exchange between Atoll sessions and file servers.
Geographic data and shared path loss matrices should be stored on file servers so that the calculation
processes accessing these data do not affect Atoll’s usage and unnecessarily slow down the GUI.

3. Configuration for AGCOM
As AGCOM is going to use Atoll for planning LTE and 5GNR networks, the recommended configuration
is (see 2.3. Atoll configurations to get the most appropriate Atoll configuration for each technology)
• Atoll Core module
• LTE module
• 5GNR module
• Measurement module
• Aster propagation model
Optional modules
• GSM module
• UMTS module
• Microwave Links module

4. Financial proposal
4.1 Total bundle
Designation Unit Price Quantity Price

Atoll core 8,250 € 1 8,250 €
5GNR module 16,500 € 1 16,500 €
Aster propagation model 15,000 € 1 15,000 €
Training: E10U: Atoll Core+5G (8 trainees max.) - 3 websessions 2,700 €
Discount for AGCOM on training -1,350 €
Discount for AGCOM on Atoll software -8,348 €
Total in Euros net - INCOTERM: DAP 32,753 €
4.2 Atoll license
Perpetual licence, including one year of maintenance and ‘hot-line’ support. Prices are quoted in Euros.
All prices do not include taxes that will be extra-charged.

Atoll core 8,250 € 1 8,250 €
5GNR module 16,500 € 1 16,500 €
4.3 Maintenance
Maintenance is free during the first year (guarantee). Maintenance includes new versions of Atoll and
access to technical support (hot-line, e-mail support).
The table below provides the annual maintenance fee for the Atoll configuration, a formal proposal
for maintenance will be sent before the guarantee period is over.
Maintenance is due at the beginning of the maintenance period and is not subject to acceptance.

Atoll core 1,238 € 1 1,238 €
5GNR module 2,475 € 1 2,475 €

4.4 Training
Forsk provides a comprehensive set of training courses for both Atoll users and administrators.
• Atoll User and Administrator training courses can be given at the customer location (or at any
Forsk training centre if required).
Our courses are designed to give users practical experience with Atoll, to get the maximum benefit
from the course and to enable them to use Atoll efficiently.
All the user training is based on a set of data based on Chicago (USA) and Brussels (Belgium - for MW,
Backhaul, Wi-Fi and WiMAX functionalities only).
Classes and training materials are in English.
The training materials distributed to the attendees consist of:

• A soft copy of the slides presented during the course (USB flash drive) along with a notebook
and pen for taking notes and future reference.
• A series of practical exercises. The exercises are given within the context of the presented
material, to ensure that each section has been fully understood.
Our goal is to provide a complete overview of Atoll and enable users to carry out all of the main
operations in radio planning.
4.4.1 Web-training Courses [ON-LINE]

Some Atoll Training modules can be given through web courses.
This consists of standard Atoll courses (except exercises that are to be done alone after each session)
split into several half-day Go-to-Meeting sessions (3 hours each)..
Web-training courses are limited to 8 people. Each attendee will have to provide his/her email address
to be pre-registered and will receive an invitation to join the web-session. The use of microphone and
speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended.
An access through Windows RDP is provided by Forsk to each user (limited to 8 users) for a dedicated
virtual machine with Atoll installed and all the training materials needed for the session.
Training Materials (slides and exercises) will be downloadable thought ftp prior the web sessions.
AGCOM is responsible for providing the necessary computer equipment.

Each attendee will have to provide his/her email address to be pre-registered and will receive an
invitation to join the web-session. The use of microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is
recommended.
4.4.2 Atoll Web Training Pricing

Designation Nb of Unit Price Total Price (€)
Sessions (€)
E10U: Atoll Core+5G (8 trainees max.) 3 900 € 2,700 €
Training material (downloadable through ftp) included
Total in Euros 2,700 €
4.4.3 Training schedule and cancellation terms:

Forsk will schedule and secure a date for the web sessions within 5 weeks after receiving the Purchase
Order.

Important Notice: all the sessions will be held from 9:00 to 12:00 (CET)
Cancellation/Schedule Modification fees:

• Cancellation/Schedule Modification 2 or 3 weeks before training starts: 25% of total amount
charged.
• Cancellation/Schedule Modification 1 week before training starts: 50% of total amount
charged.

5. Order Processing and Delivery Terms
Orders are processed within 5 working days after receipt.
Buyer is fully responsible of customs procedures for deliveries.
Forsk shall not be held responsible for any delays due to incomplete shipping information, nor customs
delay.
All licenses are electronically delivered with a temporary programming for payment control
monitoring, and subsequently every year, for security reason (loss, theft of the dongle).
Licenses are delivered with a one-year guarantee period starting upon delivery.
Whenever needed (under specific conditions), acceptance is required to be notified by Customer

within 30 days from delivery date.
After this date, acceptance will be automatically validated. Guarantee will begin and the license will be
invoiced.
6. Terms of Payment
All our prices are to be understood DAP (Delivered at Place) “to the client offices”, incoterm 2010. This
means that all taxes including withholding taxes and any additional financial charge are to be paid by
the buyer exclusively.
When a Treaty for Avoidance of Double taxation is implemented between France and customer’s
country, it is mandatory for customer to provide official withholding tax certificate. Until such
certificate is received, all unpaid amounts are considered as due.
Moreover, the buyer also has under his total responsibility the payment of any additional financial
charges. Under no circumstances shall the buyer charge Forsk these extra expenses.
Payment:
100% invoiced upon delivery.
30 days (date of invoice). Payment by wire transfer only.
7. Validity
This proposal is valid for 2 months.

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2. Presentation of Atoll ........................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Highlights ................................................................................................................................................ 6

2.3 Atoll Modular Configuration ................................................................................................................... 7

2.4 Atoll – Powerful Radio Planning & Optimisation Platform...................................................................... 8

2.5 Atoll Live ................................................................................................................................................ 10

2.6 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Module ..................................................................................................................... 12

2.7 UMTS/HSPA Module ............................................................................................................................. 14

2.8 LTE/LTE-A Module ................................................................................................................................. 16

2.9 5G-NR .................................................................................................................................................... 18

2.10 CDMA2000 1xRTT/EV-DO Module ........................................................................................................ 20

2.11 WiMAX/BWA Module............................................................................................................................ 22

2.12 Wi-Fi Module ......................................................................................................................................... 24

2.13 LPWA/IoT Module ................................................................................................................................. 26

2.14 NB-IoT Module ...................................................................................................................................... 27

2.15 TD-SCDMA Module ................................................................................................................................ 29

2.16 In-Building ............................................................................................................................................. 30

2.17 Automatic Frequency Planning (AFP) .................................................................................................... 31

2.18 Automatic Cell Planning (ACP) .............................................................................................................. 32

2.19 Automatic Site Positioning (ASP) ........................................................................................................... 34

2.20 Aster Propagation Model ...................................................................................................................... 35

2.21 Crosswave Propagation Model ............................................................................................................. 36

2.22 Microwave Links Planning Module........................................................................................................ 37

2.23 Operating Systems ................................................................................................................................ 39

2.24 Recommended Hardware and Software ............................................................................................... 40

3. Configuration for AGCOM ................................................................................................. 42

4. Financial proposal ............................................................................................................. 43

4.2 Atoll license ........................................................................................................................................... 43

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4.3 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 43

4.4 Training ................................................................................................................................................. 44

4.4.1 Web-training Courses [ON-LINE] ................................................................................................................44

4.4.2 Atoll Web Training Pricing ..........................................................................................................................44

4.4.3 Training schedule and cancellation terms: .................................................................................................44

5. Order Processing and Delivery Terms ............................................................................... 46

6. Terms of Payment ............................................................................................................. 46

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Forsk at your side

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Multi-technology Network Modelling

Prediction and Measurement-based Planning and Optimisation

Integrated Indoor and Outdoor Modelling

In-built Customisation Capabilities

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2.3 Atoll Modular Configuration

Atoll is based on a modular architecture that makes it adaptable to operators’ configurations,

CrossWave is a universal high-performance propagation model developed by Orange Labs. It supports

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2.4 Atoll – Powerful Radio Planning & Optimisation Platform

• Comprehensive integrated propagation model library

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• High-performance ray-tracing Aster propagation model (option)

User and Database Management

• Scripting language allowing integration of user-defined macros

Distributed Computing and Multi-threading

• Multi-threading/parallel computing on multi-core systems

• Flexible report generator including traffic, population, and clutter-based statistics

Measurements Module (Optional)

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2.5 Atoll Live

• Support for multi-technology KPIs