5G Radio Network Planning

Customer Presentation
• Carl Wijting
• 07-03-2019

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Just some of the questions that customers are asking..
and Nokia has credible answers for all...

How do we
Deploy?
How much do I
Where should I budget for 5G How to Design
deploy? Deployment? and Plan for the
emerging 5G Use
How to use today
Cases
data to deploy 5G
networks?

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Impacts of 5G Key Technology Components and mMIMO introduction on NWP
Standard macro radio network design not applicable for 5G and mMIMO
#1 New spectrum #3 Multi connectivity #5 CloudRAN and Edge computing
• Shorter wavelength and related • Joint design of LTE and
blockage effects -> Detailed models of • Design of CloudRAN topology and
5G for different system configuration
environment
needed (channel model, foliage model, architecture options. Leveraging LTE control
• Requirements for edge computing
weather etc) plane for NSA 5G deployments.
nodes and related RAN topology
• Smaller cell range: Larger # of sites • Boosted end-user performance and smooth
required for similar area migration with interworking and carrier
–> more complicated mobility design aggregation between 5G, LTE and WiFi

# 2 Beamforming, required for both #4 Slicing with flexibility GW

LTE and 5G • Separate parameterization per network slice

• Delivers high coverage and • Flexible frame structure for low latency and
capacity high efficiency

• mMIMO antenna: Creation of • Scalable numerology, supporting multiple BW

beam sets required to models and spectrum
Dt
time

• Optimization of the beam sets User #3

Df

done in 3D for different

frequency
User #4 User #5
configurations in the vertical User #2
plane User #2

User #1
User #1
User #3 User #5

One tile corresponds to the smallest user allocation

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5G radio network planning
Key business drivers

CAPEX / OPEX optimization

Optimize the number and configuration of equipment, antennas
etc matching the traffic demand and required covered area
based on use cases, used application type and LTE interworking

Risk minimization
New requirements and new technology could cause
unexpected delay during the deployment for several reasons

Network end users satisfaction

Provide the expected quality of experience to satisfy the end
users and minimize the churn

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First 5G use cases for 5G Network Design
Targeting first 5G main use cases: FWA and eMBB

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Extreme Mobile Broad-Band

Fixed Wireless Access eMBB

• Alternative to FTTH for broadband connectivity for
unconnected buildings, communities and business areas.
• FWA is a use case can be deployed in both cm and mm-
bands, initial deployments are primarily carried out
through fixed 28 GHz radio links.
• Aimed to provide service like:
o HD video streaming
o On-line gaming and related media services
o Large downloads (movies, games, …)
• Aimed at high data throughputs with low latency for
enhanced customer experience.
• Capacity expansion
• Use cases for both sub 6GHz and mmWave bands.
• First showcased in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
• Examples of provided services:
• HD parallel video streaming
• 360° vision
• augmented / virtual reality applications

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5G Radio network design process looks familiar but complexity is greater
Every single step is enhanced for 5G
Customer requirements
• Collect Customer inputs
related to the use cases to be
implemented. Requirements
use case related defined
• Requirements analysis: user
distribution/profiling, latency
and reliability
• Assess Customer network
(Architecture/topologies and
KPIs)
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Nominal radio planning
• Radio Capacity Network
planning for selected used
cases
• Radio Coverage for the
different clutters/environments
• Define hot spots areas
coverages
Detailed planning Pre-launch Optimization
•Technical site survey •Single Site Verification
•Detailed radio network •Cluster Tuning
coverage & capacity planning
•Area Verification
Detailed radio network
parameter planning
• Site connectivity verification
for centralized/distributed RAN
solution selection
• Site clustering for CloudRAN
•Data build Creation
Field test VAN
LTE UE 5G UE
Fixed Wireless Access and eMBB – Customer requirements
5G Radio Network Design
Definition phase
• Definition of the antennas and BTS characteristics Environment and use cases requirements
• KPIs and requirements defined for FWA and eMBB (Coverage,
Latency, Throughput at cell edge, etc).
• Site solutioning (RRH+Base Band+Radio Controller location). Actual
network architecture reuse
• Hot Spots identification and coverage.
• User profiling and location based on traffic forecasting
• Spectrum aspects (frequency bands and channels available)

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Propagation at 28GHz modelling
• Use the right propagation model for mmWave in planning tool
(Outdoor/Indoor environment)
• Tune the propagation model for the considered areas.
• Define characteristics of clutter and buildings at 28GHz
• Foliage/tree attenuation modelling.

Detailed 5G requirements according to identified use cases

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Fixed Wireless Access and eMBB – Nominal Planning
5G Radio Network Design
Planning Nominal Coverage and Capacitiy
• Use proper maps for planning tools (3D building maps) Heading
• Define vegetation clutter (or 3D canopy) for the considered area
• Perform simulations FWA use case (specific fixed points to be
covered: single houses, multi-flat buildings)
• Perform simulations for eMBB use case ( end-users in Mobility
with LTE underlaying level to assure dual connectivity)
• Optimized number of sites to match coverage/capacity requirements
using ACP
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Simulations needed
• Perform simulations to satisfy KPIs requirements (e.g. SNR,
Dominance, etc) with different antenna tilts, height, azimuth.
• Coverage and capacity simulations performed with the Monte-
carlo Simulations
• Simulated Antenna beamforming

3D simulations and automatic cell planning for more accurate results

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Fixed Wireless Access and eMBB – Detailed Planning
5G Radio Network Design
Final site selection
• Verification of nominal plan
• Check feasibility of nominal sites
• For rejected sites :Alternatives identification and planning
• Last mile solution definition (FO presence, MW connectivity,
etc)

Final plan
• Final lay-out definition with all confirmed sites
• Coverage and capacity requirements fulfilled.
• Latency and reliability requirements for clustering
• Front-haul solution defined for clustering of the RAU/RAC
• RRH positioning
• Parameter definitions for each site and BTS
• Creation of data-builds for site integration

Detailed planning ready to be implemented

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Fixed Wireless Access and eMBB – Acceptance and Pre-Launch Optimization
5G Radio Network Design
Site Performance Monitoring for acceptance
• Coverage and performance verification of deployed Heading
solution
• “DT like measurements” for selected sites with defined
measurement system
• Acceptance performances verification after site integration.

Pre-launch optimization towards acceptance KPIs Image placeholder

• Tuning of site parameters (e.g. antenna tilt, azimuth, height)
• Change recommendations to fulfill the acceptance KPIs
• Troubleshooting support during network deployment

In field requirements verification

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Radio Network Planning: adding value in commercial tools
Tool manufacturers have asked if they can productize our methodologies
Accurate & tuned 3D coverage and capacity predictions at new frequency
bands (3.5 and 28 GHZ)
To get accurate 5g predictions mandate the need for accurate tuning of
propagation models to fit the real world

Mapping Nokia product simulations to tooling

Independent planning companies will use generic, university based information
to map SNR to achievable data rates. Instead we use the results from link level
simulations of our product.

Multiform antenna patters to simulate Beamforming

mMIMO antenna characteristics have not been released outside Nokia
so no 3rd party can plan accurately what performance will be obtained

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5G Design for mmWave and mMIMO
Designing networks to meet coverage and capacity requirements
TRAFFIC MAP USERS
DISTRIBUTION

1.5m 8,5m 22,5m

Coverage design for 5G radio planning Capacity design for 5G

Capability to perform network planning based on SINR and interference Capability to perform network planning taking into account user density,
KPIs for cm and mm-waves user location and geolocated data.

mMIMO beamset optimization over big areas with RNP ACP tools, mMIMO beamset selection to achive best coverage and interference KPI,
considering 3D analyses in dense urban areas balance the load. 3D analysis capability in dense urban areas

Massive sites selection and filtering for small cells mmwave. More 100000 For mmWave, in addition to massive site selection capacity, sites selection
candidates filtered and analysed in 2 weeks by 2 persons to select the best is based on traffic, to prioritize hotspot zones
15000 candidates

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Network Design: Will we get the same 5G coverage as LTE
footprint comparison between LTE & 5G is similar but not identical

Parity
Can we have an effective proposition with less 5G sites at launch?

LTE 1800MHz no 5G
can changing 5G antennas make a difference?
Are non coverage areas important so do we need small cells?

3.5GHz no LTE
Does this give us an opportunity to have fewer 5G sites?

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5G radio network planning
Benefits 3D Traffic distribution on LTE

5G use cases identification and definition

Identify clearly the use cases the network shall support: users traffic
profile, latency, geographical distribution.

Optimized network dimensioning

Radio network capacity and coverage designed to support the
identified use cases and provide the expected quality of experience.
3D radio planning
3D capability allows very accurate results.

Expertise
Minimize the deployment risks trough a perfect project management
and knowledge of the radio propagation, technology and equipment-

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Why Nokia
Value Argumentation
• Local presence and a global • The mobile network performance
• Nokia is at forefront of the
organization to provide experience of Nokia is world-class,
5G development
unparalleled skills and solutions can be tailored to match
• From a recent Analyst competencies worldwide. the Operator needs and deliver the
survey, Nokia is perceived highest value.
as the top 5G vendor
• Nokia is the 1st to launch • Nokia NPO paved the path to 5G
5G service developing, with developing some advanced services
an holistic view an like 3D network planning, Multi
integrated portfolio, no other Layer Optimization, Smart Location
vendors have done so far Experience, and 3D Geolocation
widely used in LTE, 3G

5G development Global presence Know-how

leader
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5G Network Planning and Optimization – NAM References
NAM Numbers:
+ 8 customers
+ 2 countries Greater
+XXXXX links planned Europe
China
Country
Country Country
North Country
Country
America (*) Country
Canada Country
- Tier-1 operator Country
Middle India
- Tier-1 operator East & Country
Latin Country
Country APAC &
USA America
Country Africa Country Japan
Country Country
- AT&T Country Country Country
Country Country
- Cable operator Country Country Country
Country Country
- Sprint Country Country Country
Country Country
- T-Mobile Country Country Country
Country Country
- Tier-1 operator Country Country Country
Country Country
- Verizon Country Country Country
Country
Country Country Country

(*) Combination of trials and deployments

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How 5G NPO has helped our customers
Practical examples
Verizon Sprint T-Mobile AT&T
5G mmWave mMIMO LTE and 5G 4G/5G Low Band 5G mmWave + Low Band

• Commercial •5G Data •Commercial •Commercial

Deployments: Transmission: Deployments: Deployments:
Collaborating to deploy Performed field test of Planning, design and Expanding 5G deployments
5G nationwide. Already Nokia’s Massive optimization of 5G nationwide, RF planning,
offering 5G home MIMO solutions on using same band as design, and optimization.
service. Developing Sprint’s commercial LTE nationwide. Several sites deployed.
additional use cases. network. Acquired mmWave.

Rollout Performance Rollout Rollout

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US Tier-1 Operator: 5G Deployment in Combination with LTE
5G Solution Architecture
Same Band / 5G + LTE
Customer Challenge NR: 5 MHz
LTE

• LTE eNB’s are deployment in centralized hubs

• 5G gNB’s need to be deployed in centralized hubs a well
AHCA AHCA AHCA
• Anticipate challenges when switching from LTE to 5G CPRI CPRI CPRI

Nokia’s Solution
• AirScale architecture capable to carry LTE and 5G Nokia Nokia
CPRI 9.8G
• Nokia’s Classical gNB configuration CPRI 9.8G

• Expertise to evolve customer’s 5G network

AMIA

Benefits ABIA ABIL

• Rapid deployment aligned with customer’s network strategy ASIA ASIK
• Minimize risks expected in the deployment of a new technology Backhaul Network
• Meet time to market 1G /10G Ethernet

• Achieve KPI objectives

LTE eNB 5G DU

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US Tier-1 Operator: NPO Services
5G Network Design, Site Verification, and Activation

Customer Challenge Network Design and Optimization

• 5G deployment in several markets: E.g. Cleveland, Dallas, Chicago
• Minimize risks that require expert knowledge of 5G technology

Nokia’s Solution
• Network design: Datafill and CIQ preparation
• Single site verification
• 5G activation, including 5G experts per region and market drives

Benefits
• Rapid deployment
• Minimize risks expected in the deployment of a new technology
• Time to market
• Achieve KPI objectives

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US Tier-1 Operator: Deploy mMIMO on LTE and 5G, Commercial Deployment
5G NPO Services, Design and Optimization

Customer Challenge Provide LTE + 5G mMIMO Solution

• Deploy Massive MIMO (mMIMO) solution for both LTE and 5G
• Start on LTE and evolve to 5G
• Follow the right steps to execute this strategy

Nokia’s Solution
• LTE mMIMO Solution and 5G Option 3X
• mMIMO configurations evolve to BBU consolidation LTE/5G
• Optimized fiber deep design including fiber demand

Benefits
• Minimize TCO by consolidating BBU
• Reduce risks execute test plan and achieve design goals
• Time to market
• Achieve KPI objectives

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US Tier-1 Operator: Deploy Deploying Fixed Wireless Access Service
5G NPO Services, Design and Optimization

Customer Challenge Geodata / RF Analysis Solution

• Rapid launch of 5G FWA service
• Exceed customer experience expectations
• Automate launching process

Nokia’s Solution
• Smart solution to qualify potential customers for self-install
• Geodata based solution using
• RF analysis based on mmWAVE and geodata

Benefits
• Time to market
• Customer Quality of Experience (QoE)
• Reduce risks during launch

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5G Radio Network Planning

• Define clearly the 5G • Very comprehensive solution, • Minimize deployment

network requirements Nokia supports the complete roll risks due to new
• Having enough out process from assessment, to technology
knowledge and planning and pre-launch • Network end users
experience for a new optimization satisfaction for churn
technology • Detailed use case and reduction
• Accurate network requirements analysis to be • CAPEX / OPEX
planning considering translated in planning objectives optimization
new 5G capabilities • 3D planning for more accurate
including massive results
MIMO and mmwave
spectrum
Challenges Solutions Benefits
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