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Afrizal Yuhanef
Padang State Polytechnic
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5G network performance analysis and planning for the development of 5G services in Padang City Afrizal Yuhanef; Zurnawita Zurnawita; Farhan Sya’banul Alza
International Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology (IJ-ICT) Vol 15, No 4: December 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijict.v15i4.pp1791-1799

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The rapid deployment of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks requires accurate performance assessment to support effective network planning. This study presents a combined field measurement and simulation approach, integrating drive test data with Atoll-based coverage planning to evaluate the early deployment of 5G non-standalone (NSA) in Padang City, Indonesia. Radio performance was assessed using reference signal received power (RSRP) and signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR) obtained from drive tests using a Samsung Galaxy A26 5G and G-NetTrack Pro, while Atoll was used to analyze planned coverage. The results show that 64% of measurement points achieved very good RSRP (≥ −85 dBm) and 56% recorded very good SINR (≥ 10 dB), although several locations exhibited poor SINR despite strong RSRP, indicating interference associated with the NSA architecture. Atoll simulation showed that only 36.42% of the planned coverage area reached excellent RSRP, revealing gaps between measured and predicted performance. These findings demonstrate that integrating drive test measurements with propagation simulation provides a practical framework for identifying coverage deficiencies and supporting 5G network planning through interference mitigation, antenna parameter adjustment, and migration toward SA architecture.
Improving 4G LTE network quality using the automatic cell planning Afrizal Yuhanef; Sri Yusnita; Redha Anadia Khairani
International Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology (IJ-ICT) Vol 13, No 2: August 2024
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijict.v13i2.pp231-238

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The growing demand for network services leads to an increase in traffic load on eNodeB, resulting in decreased network quality and performance, necessitating optimization. This research analyses the results of optimising 4G reference signal received power (RSRP), signal to interference noise ratio (SINR) and throughput parameters using the automatic cell planning (ACP) method. ACP has been shown to significantly improve the performance and quality of 4G LTE networks compared to traditional cell planning methods. Based on the standard parameter RSRP, increased after ACP optimisation which is dominant in the range ≥ -100 s.d ˃ -85 dBm and obtained an average value of -98.59 dBm with good category. The average SINR has increased by 18.23 dB with a good category. The dominant throughput is in the 14,000 Kbps range with an average value of 50,241.08 Kbps with the excellent category. The ACP method can enhance the performance of 4G LTE networks, potentially addressing operator issues of unstable network quality due to poor coverage. The ACP method significantly enhances 4G LTE network performance, coverage, and user experience, potentially addressing unstable network quality due to poor coverage. This research is crucial for both users and the telecoms industry.
Quality of service optimization for 4G LTE upload and download throughput Afrizal Yuhanef; Siska Aulia; Lefenia Indriani
International Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology (IJ-ICT) Vol 14, No 3: December 2025
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijict.v14i3.pp1024-1033

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Demand for mobile data services and people’s dependence on 4G LTE networks continue to increase. However, the quality of service (QoS) of this network still requires improvement, especially regarding the effect of QoS on throughput at specific frequencies. The research gap lies in the lack of indepth analysis of the impact of QoS parameters on network performance at frequencies of 2,100 MHz and 2,300 MHz. This study evaluates the effect of QoS parameters, such as delay, jitter, and packet loss, on throughput in 4G LTE networks at both frequencies. The research methodology uses an experimental approach with throughput, delay, jitter, and packet loss measurements in various network conditions. The results showed that delay (17.2174 ms to 37.0322 ms), jitter, and packet loss significantly influence throughput, ranging from 624.5 Kbps to 1,322.4 Kbps. The 2,100 MHz frequency tends to show better performance than 2,300 MHz. This study concludes that optimizing QoS parameters, especially delay and jitter, can significantly improve 4G LTE network performance. These findings provide practical contributions for mobile operators in improving network quality and customer satisfaction and open opportunities for further research on other frequencies or newer network technologies.
Co-Authors Farhan Sya’banul Alza Lefenia Indriani Redha Anadia Khairani Siska Aulia Sri Yusnita Zurnawita Zurnawita