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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

BSS Planning Issues from Optimization
Perspective

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Document Name
BSS
Parameters

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Optimization Draft 1

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Approved by
Ali Ahmed
Rehan Ahmed
Jafar Khalid
Aslam Khan

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Optimization
National Manager BSS
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GM Access Network Planning
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VP Engineering

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Introduction:

The purpose of this document is to standardize the procedure involved in BSS Planning from
Optimization Perspective.
3.

Scope:

BSS level Optimization involves certain key parameters that involve BSS Planning inputs. The
Scope of this document is to highlight various BSS related parameters that have an impact on
Network Performance.
Performing paging analysis.
1. Performing LAC optimization.
2. Site Re-Parenting.
3. BSC Re-parenting.
4.

Procedure:

Following is the step-wise procedure to cater for BSS Planning related issues from
optimization perspective.
Paging Analysis:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Paging stats from NSS are being monitored on monthly basis.

LACs having paging success rate less then 80% are filtered for further analysis.
LAC boundary areas with coverage issues are separated as paging success rate is
less for low coverage areas.
Cell level analysis are carried out initially and if required database parameter
changes related to channel configuration are carried out based on Traffic analysis.
Page related stats from the BSS are verified. (No. of repeats, time between
multiframes and Max Retrans Duration etc are fine tuned).
If no database discrepancy is being observed, then C7 signaling links are being
monitored for link occupancy and utilization.
NSS send the link utilization for each BSC on weekly basis. If the Link Occupancy
& Utilization is greater then 40%, immediate request is sent to NSS-Planning for
increased C7 links.
OMCR send the BSC CPU Utilization report weekly for Load Calculations.
If Radio parameters are already fine tuned & Links have proper utilization then
issue is raised with BSS/NSS teams.
For certain cases where pages per second is exceeding the Hardware defined
limits, a red flag is raised with the BSS planning.
Regular stats are being shared mutually between BSS Planning & Optimization to
have optimized pages per second and to have better paging success rate.
To prepare a benchmark report for the analysis and future reference.

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LAC Optimization:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

Update the vector file of the entire central region and add a column of BSC name
in that file.
Plot it in MapInfo and create a thematic map based on the LAC values by using
contrasting colors.
Open a copy of the same vector file in Map Info and cerate a thematic map based
on BSC Names.
Search for any discontinuity in the color codes.
In such areas propose an appropriate LAC and BSC and update the vector field
according to your proposals and then plot it again to verify your recommendations.
To check the existing subscriber per LAC basis. If the subscriber exceeds 90K per
LAC, a new LAC is proposed within the same location.
Pages per second analysis are to be carried out. These should not exceed the
BSS hardware Limitations.
No ill logical LAC boundary should be assigned.
To monitor the SDCCH blocking and SDCCH usage due to location update on
regular intervals.
To monitor the impact of LU on the BSS performance and load evolution stats on
per BSC basis.
C7 links utilization per LAC to be monitored.
If any of the issues appear, NSS & BSS planning are informed for New LAC.
New LAC is re-designed based on Optimized signaling distribution while keeping in
mind subscriber mobility, Subscriber density & radio signaling resources.
An Optimization plan is sent to BSS-Planning for approval and implementation.
To prepare a benchmark report for the analysis and future reference.

Site Re-parenting:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Verify the BSC boundaries accordingly. The boundary should be in the form of a
cluster of sites for that BSC.
Perform LAC analysis and report for any discrepancies.
Create a thematic map on basis of LAC/BSC and point out the ill-logical BSC
Boundary or LAC boundary as justification for site re-parenting.
Pre-Post predictive traffic analysis for parent and target BSC.
Pre/Post count of TRX for parent/target BSCs.
Predictive count of Handover Analysis.
A-ter & Signalling load of the target BSC.
Target BSC Load evaluation analysis
On basis of LAC and BSC boundary analysis, forward any proposed re-parenting
of the sites.
The request to BSS-Planning for site re-parenting should follow the following form.
Site
Site

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L
A
C

Proposed
LA
C

Current
B
S
C

Proposed
B
S
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Necessary approvals are:

a.
NSS Operations (Cell ID and necessary Database verification)
b.
BSS Planning for BSC related tasks.
c.
Optimization for optimal performance during the post activity &
intimations to CS.
d.
BSS Operations for support during activity (in case of outages) & Field
confirmations regarding execution.
BSS-planning then coordinates with NSS/Billing/BSS-Operation for smooth activity.

BSC Re-parenting & Commissioning:

PreShifting
Analysis

Neighbor Verification
During
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Site Busy Status

Location Update timer

for Re-parented/Newly
commissioned BSC-X
sites shall be changed

To check for all the neighbors defined as to

have the Pre Split Idea for proper
Benchmark analysis during the DT.
To verify and confirm that all the sites have
been made busy after the BSC-X has been
commissioned/Re-parent to Target MSC

Lac verifcation from the DT and to check

for proper LAC update in both directions.

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Status

BSC-X split Plan based on Optimization

requirements.

Time Line

Stats health check for

Sites being re-parented
along with BSC-reparent
actrivity.

Responsibl
e Person

Description

Tasks

No.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Verify the BSC boundaries accordingly. The boundary should be in the form of a
cluster of sites for that BSC.
Offloaded traffic analysis for parent and target MSCs.
LAC re-designing justification (for different LAC)
Predictive Handover Analysis
Predictive Subscriber management and Mobilibity analysis.
A-ter & Signalling load of the target BSC.
Target BSC Load evaluation analysis
Once BSC-Reparenting or commissioned is planned/endorsed, Optimization to
float the required Optimization plan as attached.
Activities

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to force the subscribers

on new LAC/MSC

Call Initialization
Verification

Key stats

Post
BSCShifting
Analysis

Comprehensive Drive
Test

Generic Drive Test

BSC-X Health Report

during this duration is to
be prepared

9.

Check from the OMC-R/NSS that the site is

taking calls as per normal behaviour
To check for the Initial Key stats of the sites
after BSC-X Commissioning/Re-parent
activity. To check for the problematic
sectors having abnormal KPIs to takle them
on top priority.
Comprehensive Drive test of BSC-X will be
carried Out. No Audios status to be also
confirmed during the Drive test.
During the Drive test, Inter-BSS boundaries
will be worked out and verified.Inter-MSC
Handovers and Location Update shall also
be tested.
Generic Drive test of BSC-X will be carried
out. This team will suggest any DB
Parameters on the Spot.
A consolidated report on the actions (if
required) along with the health report of
BSC-x to be Presented

Necessary approvals are:

a. NSS Operations (Cell ID and necessary Database verification)
b. BSS Planning for BSC related tasks.
c. Optimization for optimal performance during the post activity & intimations to
CS.
d. BSS Operations for support during activity (in case of outages) & Field
confirmations regarding execution.

10.
11.

BSS-planning then coordinates with NSS/Billing/BSS-Operation for smooth activity.

As part of Benchmark Optimization report, BSC re-parenting Post activity report
must contains the following:
a. Handover analysis (Inter BSC, Inter MSC) and impact after the BSC reparenting using DT analysis.
b. Site connectivity checks in terms of Key stats including Call Attempts, CSSR
& HSR.
c. Datafill & neighbor verification after BSC re-parenting.

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FLOW CHARTS:

Site Re-parenting Flow Chart:

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include the following:

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Necessary approval/confirmation:
5.

5.

6.

7.
8.

9.

Pre-Post predictive
traffic analysis for
parent and target
BSCs.
Pre/Post count of
TRX for
parent/target BSCs.
Predictive count of
Handover Analysis.
A-ter & Signalling
load of the target
BSC.
Target BSC Load
evaluation analysis

6.
7.

8.

NSS Operations (Cell ID and

necessary Database verification)
BSS Planning for BSC related
tasks
Optimization for optimal
performance during the post
activity & intimations to CS.
BSS Operations for support
during activity (in case of
outages) & Field confirmations
regarding execution.

LAC justification

1. Parent/Target BSC LAC

justification in terms of:
a. Signalling Load.
b. Logical BSC
Boundary.
c. Impact on InterMSC
Handovers.

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BSC Re-parenting Flow Chart:

Necessary approval/confirmation:
1.
2.
Technical justification may include
the following:

1.

2.

3.
4.

Offloaded traffic analysis

for parent and target
MSCs.
LAC re-designing
justification (for different
LAC)
Predictive Handover
Analysis
Predictive Subscriber
management and
mobilibity analysis.

3.

4.

NSS Operations (Cell ID and

necessary Database verification)
BSS Planning for BSC related
tasks
Optimization for optimal
performance during the post
activity & intimations to CS.
BSS Operations for support
during activity (in case of
outages) & Field confirmations
regarding execution.

BSC re-parenting Post activity report must contains the following:

1.
2.
3.

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Handover analysis (Inter BSC, Inter MSC) and impact after the BSC-reparenting using
DT analysis.
Site connectivity checks in terms of Key stats including Call Attempts, CSSR & HSR.
Datafill & neighbor verification after BSC re-parenting.

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LAC & Pagging Optimization Flow Chart:

BSS Planning from
Optimization
perspective

Paging Analysis

LAC Optimization

Monitor NSS
paging stats

Update the Vector file

and create a thematic
map in MAPINFO

Filter LACs
having paging
success rate <70%

Filter out LAC

boundary areas
with no coverage
issues

Carry out cell level

analysis and traffic
analysis and take
appropriate
actions

Verify paging stats

with BSS

Check Link
Utilization and
take appropriate
actions if its high

In case paging/Sec
exceeds hardware
limits raise red flag
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Search for
discontinuity in
color and propose
an appropriate lac

Check subscriber
per LAC and
propose a new
LAC where needed

Carry out cell level

analysis and traffic
analysis and take
appropriate
actions
Carry out pages
per second analysis

Monitor Link
Utilization and
SDCCH Blocking
and inform
BSS/NSS incase of
an issue
In case paging/Sec
exceeds hardware
limits raise red flag
with BSS

Re-design new
LAC based on
Optimized
signaling
distribution and
send a report to
BSS for approval

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Actions to be taken:

The recommendations made should be followed up with the respective departments. Benchmarking
report shall be submitted by Optimization to present the overall Network element performance if
required/requested.

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