In a rapidly evolving telecom landscape, mobile connectivity goes far beyond simple coverage. For technical departments and network managers, the challenge is now to manage a complex transition to 5G Standalone (SA) and the Internet of Things (IoT), while addressing energy efficiency requirements.
The major challenge lies in the automation and precision of radio configuration. Without a structured approach, adding new technological layers (5G SA, NB-IoT) may degrade overall quality of service (QoS) and significantly increase operational and energy costs.
The need: modernize, perform and sustain
Our client, a leading operator, aimed to transform its infrastructure to support the explosion of data usage and the growth of connected devices. The core challenge was to balance technological agility with environmental control.
Strategic project objectives:
- 5G SA deployment: Transition to a fully 5G architecture to unlock performance potential (low latency, slicing).
- IoT ecosystem expansion: Integrate LTE-M and NB-IoT capabilities to capture the connected industry market.
- Energy efficiency (Green IT): Deploy smart sleep features to reduce network carbon footprint.
- Operational excellence: Ensure outstanding user experience (QoE) and comply with strict regulatory requirements.
Sofrecom solution: advanced radio engineering
To turn these ambitions into reality, Sofrecom experts implemented a rigorous methodology combining field expertise and advanced simulation tools.
Design and innovation architecture
We co-designed tailored technical solutions integrating the latest 3GPP standards for 5G SA, focusing on optimal performance-to-energy consumption balance.
Precision configuration and optimization
Our intervention focused on radio fine-tuning. By automating configuration phases, engineers ensured seamless integration of IoT and 5G features without impacting existing 4G traffic.
Real-time monitoring and validation
Through intensive testing scenarios and real-time KPI monitoring, Sofrecom validated each deployment phase, ensuring maximum stability from commercial launch.
Support and knowledge transfer
Network sustainability relies on internal teams. We conducted specialized training sessions to enable operational teams to manage this new hybrid infrastructure autonomously.
Benefits: agile, green and high-performance infrastructure
Sofrecom’s intervention enabled the client to achieve a major technological leap, strengthening its market leadership.
Operational and strategic results:
- Accelerated time-to-market: Rapid deployment of 5G SA and IoT, enabling faster launch of new services.
- Premium customer experience: Measurable QoS improvement, especially in high-density areas.
- Energy efficiency: Significant reduction in radio site energy consumption through optimized green features.
- Compliance and benchmarking: Full compliance with regulatory standards validated through benchmarking.
- Technical autonomy: Trained internal teams ready for proactive maintenance of next-generation networks.
Sofrecom’s commitment: We don’t just deploy technology; we build networks capable of absorbing tomorrow’s innovation while respecting environmental limits.
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