Airtel is a leading pan-African telecom operator with operations spanning multiple countries. Rapid growth in mobile data traffic demanded network capacity expansion, enhanced coverage, and smarter spectrum utilisation. Innovis brought over 15 years of telecom network transformation experience to help address these challenges across multiple geographies.
Objective of Innovis Engagement
- Upgrade and expand 1500+ sites with LTE capability.
- Deploy L800 LTE layer for better coverage and indoor penetration.
- Optimise traffic distribution across L2100, L2600, and L800 bands.
- Improve user experience with enhanced throughput and reduced congestion.
Innovis Approach
RF Planning & Layer Strategy
- Conducted detailed RF planning for new LTE deployments.
- Designed traffic sharing and layering strategies for 3G and 4G bands (L2100, L2600, L800).
RAN Configuration & Deployment
- Standardized RAN configurations and parameters across all project countries.
- Oversaw hardware installation, integration, and commissioning across 1500+ sites.
Drive Testing & KPI Optimisation
- Executed drive tests to validate coverage, signal quality, and throughput.
- Tuned network parameters to maximise carrier aggregation and multi-band performance.
The Outcome – Key Results
- Enhanced Coverage: L800 deployment ensured stronger signal penetration and wider LTE reach.
- Improved Capacity: Traffic is balanced across L2100, L2600, and L800 bands, reducing congestion.
- Efficient Spectrum Use: Optimised spectral efficiency through intelligent carrier aggregation.
- Faster Deployment: Accelerated rollout of new sites and network upgrades.
- Cost Savings: Smarter capacity planning and optimisation delivered measurable operational savings.
