LTE network deployment based on open-source solutions
https://doi.org/10.55452/1998-6688-2023-20-4-40-47
Abstract
In recent years, the landscape of LTE network deployment has experienced a significant shift from reliance on proprietary solutions provided by established vendors to the exploration of open-source alternatives. Open-source solutions have gained traction due to their cost-effectiveness and flexibility, allowing network operators to customize their deployments according to specific requirements and preferences. This article examines the deployment of a 4G LTE network based on open-source solutions. In the context of open-source, the options of using software and hardware for network deployment were discussed. Through meticulous analysis and testing procedures, a viable and robust solution for 4G LTE deployment based on open-source projects is outlined. The aim of this paper is to explore the possibility of 4G deployment based on open-source projects and provide a potential option for deployment. Through this exploration, the article contributes valuable findings to the evolving field of telecommunications, paving the way for future advancements and innovations in open-source LTE network technologies.
About the Authors
R. S. Odarchenko
National Aviation University
Ukraine
Ukraine
Odarchenko Roman, Doctor of Technical Sciences, professor, head of the Department of Telecommunication and Radio Electronic Systems
Lyubomyr Gusar Ave 1, Kyiv, 03058
A. D. Pinchuk
National Aviation University
Ukraine
Ukraine
Pinchuk Alla, Bachelor student, Department of Telecommunication and Radio Electronic Systems
Lyubomyr Gusar Ave 1, Kyiv, 03058
O. O. Polihenko
National Aviation University
Ukraine
Ukraine
Polihenko Oleh, Doctoral candidate, Department of Telecommunication and Radio Electronic Systems
Lyubomyr Gusar Ave 1, Kyiv, 03058
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Odarchenko R.S., Pinchuk A.D., Polihenko O.O. LTE network deployment based on open-source solutions. Herald of the Kazakh-British technical university. 2023;20(4):40-47. https://doi.org/10.55452/1998-6688-2023-20-4-40-47
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