In the dynamic world of wireless network design, surveying LTE networks plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal performance and reliability. However, the existing tools often fall short in terms of complexity, affordability, and integration with the network design process. Recognizing this need, iBwave has introduced an innovative solution that revolutionizes LTE network surveys. By seamlessly integrating the iBwave Mobile app with Epiq Solutions’ PRiSM scanner, wireless engineers now have a comprehensive tool at their disposal. This integration allows for efficient data collection, real-time network insights, and a simplified end-to-end survey and design experience.

Why Survey LTE Networks?

LTE network surveys provide valuable information and play a crucial role in the wireless engineering ecosystem. Here are some key reasons why surveying LTE networks is essential:

1. Network Performance Optimization: By conducting surveys, wireless engineers can gather data on signal strength, coverage areas, and potential interference. This information enables them to optimize network performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure seamless connectivity for end-users.
2. Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Regular surveys help identify and address network issues, such as signal degradation, interference sources, or coverage gaps. This allows for proactive troubleshooting and maintenance, minimizing downtime and maximizing network reliability.
3. Capacity Planning: Survey data aids in determining network performance in areas where there’s potential high-capacity user density, data usage patterns, and traffic hotspots have been identified. This information is crucial for scaling networks and optimizing resources to meet growing demand.
4. Network Design and Expansion: LTE network surveys provide valuable insights during the initial design phase, post-installation validation, and subsequent expansion projects. Accurate survey data ensures precise network planning, optimal antenna placement, and efficient use of resources.

Accelerate Network Surveying with iBwave

iBwave’s latest survey solution incorporates LTE survey capabilities into the renowned iBwave Mobile app. By collaborating with Epiq Solutions and their PRiSM scanner, iBwave has created a powerful and affordable tool that seamlessly integrates with the network design lifecycle. This integration not only simplifies the survey process but also enables wireless engineers to have a holistic approach, ensuring that the survey data seamlessly translates into optimized network designs.

Key Features for a Smoother Survey Experience:

The iBwave Mobile app, coupled with the handheld, lightweight yet powerful PRiSM scanner, delivers unparalleled functionality and ease of use. Here are some key features that set this solution apart from others in the market:

1. Lightweight and Portable: The PRiSM scanner attaches magnetically to the back of a phone or tablet, providing wireless engineers with a convenient and portable solution for on-the-go surveys.
2. Real-time Insights: Gain insights into the LTE network in real time, allowing for immediate adjustments and optimizations during the survey process.
3. Efficient Data Collection: With minimal start-up time, the solution ensures fast and effective collection of survey data, minimizing post-processing efforts and saving valuable time and resources.
4. Simplified End-to-End Experience: The solution streamlines the entire survey and design lifecycle, providing a seamless and cohesive experience for wireless engineers.
5. Spectrum Analyzer: Detect active frequencies and interference easily with the built-in spectrum analyzer, enabling efficient troubleshooting and performance checks.

The iBwave survey solution brings a host of benefits to various stakeholders in the wireless industry. Mobile network operators, system integrators, and wireless enterprise experts can expect the following advantages:

1. Reliability and Performance: Ensure that cellular wireless networks meet required performance standards with a comprehensive and easy-to-use survey solution.
2. Cost Savings: iBwave’s solution is affordable, eliminating the need for expensive and complex tools that hinder efficiency and productivity.
3. Versatility: The new LTE integration is not limited to public networks; it also caters to private LTE networks, making it a valuable tool for carriers and enterprises alike.

With iBwave’s latest LTE network survey solution, the days of struggling with complex, expensive, and disjointed survey tools are over. By seamlessly integrating the iBwave Mobile app with Epiq Solutions’ PRiSM scanner, wireless engineers can now survey LTE networks with ease and efficiency. With its lightweight design, real-time insights, simplified end-to-end experience, and spectrum analyzer, this solution sets a new standard in the industry. Mobile network operators, system integrators, and wireless enterprise experts can now confidently deploy high-performing and reliable cellular wireless networks, all thanks to iBwave’s innovative approach to LTE network surveys.

To learn more, visit our iBwave Mobile Survey product page.

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Robin Mitchell

Sales Engineering Manager, iBwave
Robin is a dedicated professional with over 28 years of design and performance engineering experience in the Wireless Telecommunications Industry with a thorough knowledge of wireless infrastructure and protocols. From working with teams integrating the first CDMA Network for Alltel Wireless to In-Building and Small Cell Design with Verizon Wireless, he has been an early adopter of many of the industry’s implementation, optimization, and design tools. He is also an iBwave Design Level 2 Certified Instructor. Most recently acquiring his CWNA and CWDP.

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