Análisis del uso e implementación de MOCN en redes de comunicaciones móviles

Abstract

The operation of shared mobile networks under the MOCN model presents challenges associated with the efficient management of spectrum and network resources in environments where third, fourth, and fifth generation mobile technologies from two or more operators coexist. With this in mind, the objective of this thesis is to describe and analyze the activities carried out during the professional internship in the “mobile network consolidation” (MOCN) project, aimed at optimizing and managing a shared mobile network. A descriptive and applied approach was adopted, based on the execution of technical activities such as antenna configuration, refarming and band merging, cell management, and traffic analysis, using RAN (MAE) network management software. The activities were carried out on networks operating under UMTS (3G), LTE (4G), and NR (5G) technologies, on the B4 (AWS), B2 (PCS), and B28 (700 MHz) frequency bands. After deployment, improvements in network capacity and coverage were evident, given the increase in cells for each operator, increasing the number of sites for each of them. In addition, zero traffic incidents were resolved and connectivity was restored. The results highlight the importance of proper technical management in MOCN projects and the effective application of theoretical knowledge in a real operating environment.