About the Client and the Background
- Smartfren is a leading Indonesian operator with a strong focus on data services.
- The network included a large CDMA footprint, with plans to deploy LTE at scale.
- Competitive pressure and growing data demand required better coverage, capacity, and user experience.
Objective of Innovis Engagement
- Benchmark Smartfren’s CDMA network against major competitors.
- Analyse LTE spectrum usage and identify interference and congestion hotspots.
- Recommend a network optimisation and spectrum strategy for improved QoS and rollout readiness.
Innovis Approach
1. Data Capture
- Drive testing across 10 major cities using XCAL P8+ tools.
- Frequency scanning to identify LTE spectrum interference and utilisation patterns.
- Collected NMS data across:
- RAN, Core, Transmission, and IP systems.
- RAN, Core, Transmission, and IP systems.
2. Analysis & Benchmarking
- Processed drive test data using Actix and other analytics tools.
- Highlighted coverage gaps, low throughput areas, and call quality issues.
- Benchmarked Smartfren against competitors using global quality frameworks (e.g., call setup success, drop rate, data speeds).
3. Optimisation Implementation
- Presented a prioritised optimisation plan to Smartfren management.
- Supported field teams to implement configuration changes, parameter tuning, and targeted capacity upgrades.
- Conducted a second drive test round to validate improvements.
The Outcome
- Comprehensive network assessment across 10 cities.
- Interference issues identified and mitigated in LTE spectrum.
- Clear roadmap for LTE rollout with optimised CDMA performance.
- Validated quality improvements through follow-up drive testing and KPI uplift.
- 7K+ LTE sites planned for rollout, ensuring future-proof coverage.
