Aircom Wins South African 3G Optimisation Contract

South African communications giant, MTN has enlisted Aircom International to provide consultancy services as it rolls out its nationwide 3G network. Aircom will provide network quality benchmarking services for MTN South Africa over the next two years.

The contract involves drive-test benchmarking and analysis of network quality data (2G and 3G), enabling MTN to quickly identify areas of its network requiring further optimisation. The nationwide service will use RANOPT, Aircom's radio network optimisation and analysis tool to present the drive test results in accordance with MTNĂ's pre defined KPI's and customised requirements.

"Our consultants have already driven more than 45,000 kilometres to collect data for network analysis, allowing MTN to identify areas for further improvement, while monitoring overall network performance in a more efficient manner,"  said Graham Kemp, Managing Director, Aircom South Africa.

Posted to the site on 21st November 2007