An architecture for signaling load comparison for GSM and IS41/136 systems

Abstract

The advent of second and third generation cellular systems forces cellular operators to face a considerable increase in the signaling traffic over their mobile networks. Service providers are therefore required to have appropriate planning tools in order to maintain adequate service quality levels. This paper presents a proposal of a simulation architecture for the analysis of signaling in GSM and IS41/136 mobile cellular networks. Procedures like power up, power down, call setup, handover and location updating are implemented. The simulation tool CELSA (cellular signaling analyzer) has implemented this architecture. Simulation results for exchanged signaling load in an example network architecture are presented.