Conclusions
At a general level it can be concluded that the GPRS or EDGE radio planning is quite equivalent to the GSM and the GPRS/EDGE planning challenges arise from capacity planning (and from the coverage planning for the indoor and rural areas) (see Table 10.3). The GPRS or EDGE traffic demand (traffic model) from the radio network is a critical parameter that has to be optimised in order to maximise the radio Quality of Service (the coverage, capacity, interference level) and cost efficiency. Additionally, radio network monitoring has to be emphasised in order to get the information about the behaviour of mobile users.
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(2002). General Packet Radio System, (GPRS). In: Radio Interface System Planning for GSM/GPRS/UMTS. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47319-4_10
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