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Telenor Selects Ranplan for Small Cell and HetNet Planning & Optimization

Telenor Selects Ranplan for Small Cell and HetNet Planning & Optimization Image Credit: Telenor

Telenor has signed an agreement with UK-based Ranplan to develop a powerful range of tools for efficient and accurate in-building and outdoor/indoor wireless network planning and deployment.

Ranplan's iBuildNet products provide Operators with a new generation of planning and optimization tools that meet these challenges and reduce the cost of designing and deploying Small Cells and HetNets. Ranplan said that it has worked closely with the Telenor wireless network team based in Belgrade to ensure its iBuildNet suite provides the advanced features and functionality required for the design and optimization of complex macro, small cell, hetnet, DAS and backhaul networks.

Early this month, Ranplan launched iBuildNet 3.1, the latest release of its all-in-one, heterogeneous network planning, optimisation and simulation solution for small cell, DAS and WiFi networks for both indoor and outdoor environments. iBuildNet 3.1 adds a range of new features including carrier aggregation, HSPA+, enhanced WiFi planning capabilities, Smart CAD functions and support for LTE-A key standards such as MU-MIMO and CoMP.

Miodrag Dzamic, Senior Access Network Planning Expert at Telenor
We are working closely with Ranplan to ensure that the iBuildNet product range supports the delivery of advanced HetNet solutions with advanced features such as CoMP and ICIC. 

Alastair Williamson, CEO at Ranplan
In addition to dealing with complex structures, terrains and materials, radio planning for outdoor / indoor environments also has to take into account issues such as interference with macro cells and support for multiple-system technologies. 

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