Network Parameters For Telecom Service Providers In India: A Comparative Analysis

Abstract

This study aims at identifying and comparing network parameters of various Mobile operators in India. Cell phones are systems having small cells, with a base station and also a cell phone tower. The huge range of frequencies allow several people to use cell phones simultaneously. As the user moves from cell to cell, the cellular calls get transferred from one base station to other thus maintaining continuity. For example, if you were traveling from Hyderabad to Warangal, your call would be transferred from several base stations along the way. The Network/Signal strength of any Telecom Service Operator (TSP) will always be a function of the MHz frequency they are using or being allocated and the number of Base Stations the TSP has installed to better serve the customers of the area. All this information about frequency and Base Stations is not readily available in any public domain and it can only be found out by a detailed interview with Senior Managers (General Manager & above) of all the key Telecom Operators of the area. A comparison of Frequency and Base stations of all main Telecom operations will be a significant indicator about the strength of their Signal/Network in the selected area.