Performance Evaluation of Mobile Network Service Delivered Within Federal Polytechnic Bali and Its Environs; With a Focus on 2G and 3G Technologies

Chibueze Okoro and Dayo J. Oluloro
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Chibueze Okoro: Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology Department, Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State Nigeria.
Dayo J. Oluloro: Electrical/Electronic Engineering Department, Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State, Nigeria.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2024, vol. 9, issue 3, 261-273

Abstract: Monitoring the QoS (Quality of Service) of mobile network service providers is key if end users must derive maximum satisfaction from the numerous mobile services provided to them. In this research, data was collected via drive test, using mobile phones, Test Mobile System (TEMS) software a technology used by telecom operators to measure, analyze, and optimize their mobile networks, and Mapinfo software for post processing. For 2G technology, four parameters were analyzed which are Rx Lev (Received Signal Level), and Rx Qual (Received Signal Quality), while for 3G technology three parameters were analyzed which are RSCP (Received Signal Code Power), Ec/Io, and downlink throughput. The serving cells, Broadcast control channels as well as the Primary scrambling codes for all mobile network operators were recorded. The data collected was for MTN, Airtel and GLOBACOM (Glo) Networks, and the area of study comprised Bali metropolis, Maihula, Gazuba and Garbabi. It was deduced that the Rx_Lev range of negative 10dBm to negative 65dBm covered just 4.53%, 4.31% and 6.62% of the total route driven for MTN, Airtel and Glo respectively, which falls below the 75% requirement by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). It was recommended amongst others the physical optimizations be carried out for PSC 19, 46, 70, 205, 313, 368 in order to improve coverage, quality and downlink throughput.

Date: 2024
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