Evaluación de solución Small Cell 5G NSA para interiores en un ISP colombiano

Vega Valencia, Brayan Andres; Gonzalez Riaño, Oscar Julian

Evaluación de solución Small Cell 5G NSA para interiores en un ISP colombiano

dc.contributor.advisor	Pedraza, Luis Fernando
dc.contributor.author	Vega Valencia, Brayan Andres
dc.contributor.author	Gonzalez Riaño, Oscar Julian
dc.date.accessioned	2024-09-06T20:55:54Z
dc.date.available	2024-09-06T20:55:54Z
dc.date.created	2024-08-09
dc.description	Este proyecto se centra en la evaluación de una solución Small Cell 5G NSA (Non Stand Alone) proporcionada por un proveedor tecnológico, en el contexto de la reciente asignación de espectro 5G en Colombia. Este desarrollo es crucial para los ISP colombianos que buscan implementar comercialmente esta nueva tecnología, utilizando la infraestructura Core (EPC) de 4G LTE existente para facilitar la introducción de las ventajas del 5G móvil a través de un enfoque NSA. La metodología del proyecto se articula en cuatro etapas clave: un análisis exhaustivo de la literatura pertinente, una detallada comprensión del diseño de bajo nivel suministrado por el proveedor tecnológico, la recopilación y análisis de datos obtenidos en pruebas realizadas hasta junio de 2024, y un análisis concluyente de los datos para validar la eficacia de la solución propuesta. Los resultados obtenidos proporcionan información valiosa sobre el rendimiento de las soluciones Small Cell 5G NSA en entornos interiores, contribuyendo significativamente al conocimiento existente y estableciendo las bases para futuras implementaciones por ISPs en Colombia y otros mercados emergentes. En términos de cobertura, el Walking Test mostró mejoras significativas tras la implementación de Small Cells, con la potencia de señal RSRP mejorando de -98.66 dBm en LTE a -78.02 dBm en 5G NSA y el throughput máximo, en la zona de menor cobertura, aumentando de 17.42 Mbps a 1121.55 Mbps respectivamente. En cuanto al consumo energético, las pruebas de Symbol Shutdown y Carrier Shutdown lograron ahorros del 10% y 13%, destacando la capacidad de la solución para optimizar el uso de energía sin comprometer la calidad del servicio. Estas conclusiones evidencian que la solución 5G NSA mejora la capacidad, eficiencia y consumo energético de la red, contribuyendo a una operación más sostenible. El proyecto marca un avance significativo en el fortalecimiento de la infraestructura de telecomunicaciones en Colombia, evaluando uno de los primeros pasos hacia la transición a tecnologías móviles avanzadas en un momento clave para el despliegue de redes 5G.
dc.description.abstract	This project focuses on the evaluation of a Small Cell 5G NSA (Non-Stand Alone) solution provided by a technology supplier in the context of the recent 5G spectrum allocation in Colombia. This development is crucial for Colombian ISPs seeking to commercially implement this new technology, utilizing the existing 4G LTE Core (EPC) infrastructure to facilitate the introduction of the advantages of mobile 5G through an NSA approach. The project's methodology is structured in four key stages: a comprehensive analysis of relevant literature, a detailed understanding of the low-level design provided by the technology supplier, the collection and analysis of data obtained from tests conducted up to June 2024, and a conclusive analysis of the data to validate the effectiveness of the proposed solution. The results obtained provide valuable insights into the performance of Small Cell 5G NSA solutions in indoor environments, significantly contributing to existing knowledge and laying the groundwork for future implementations by ISPs in Colombia and other emerging markets. In terms of coverage, the Walking Test showed significant improvements after the implementation of Small Cells, with the signal strength RSRP improving from -98.66 dBm on LTE to -78.02 dBm on 5G NSA, and the maximum throughput in the area with the least coverage increasing from 17.42 Mbps to 1121.55 Mbps, respectively. Regarding energy consumption, the Symbol Shutdown and Carrier Shutdown tests achieved savings of 10% and 13%, highlighting the solution's capability to optimize energy usage without compromising service quality. These conclusions demonstrate that the 5G NSA solution improves network capacity, efficiency, and energy consumption, contributing to a more sustainable operation. The project marks a significant advancement in strengthening telecommunications infrastructure in Colombia, evaluating one of the first steps towards transitioning to advanced mobile technologies at a crucial time for 5G network deployment.
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dc.subject	5G NSA
dc.subject	Small cell
dc.subject	Proveedor de servicios de internet
dc.subject	Banda 5G
dc.subject.keyword	5G NSA
dc.subject.keyword	Small cell
dc.subject.keyword	Internet service provider
dc.subject.keyword	5G band
dc.title	Evaluación de solución Small Cell 5G NSA para interiores en un ISP colombiano
dc.title.titleenglish	Evaluation of a Small Cell 5G NSA Solution for Indoor Environments in a Colombian ISP
dc.type	bachelorThesis
dc.type.degree	Monografía