The drive test is to build coverage maps and test the networks for signal and service quality. Drive test allows wireless operators to find and diagnose problems, network weakness information and to aid in finding specific problem areas reported by consumers. Typical problems in the network can include: poor coverage, no service, high dropped call rate, poor voice quality, and low data throughput rates.
Drive test also contributes key information at the planning and deployment stages by providing a complete picture of the radio access network.
Drive Test is conducted for checking coverage criteria of a cell site with RF drive test tool. The data collected by drive test tool as Log files is analyzed to evaluate various RF parameters of the network.
- Drive Route and Site Data for the sites to be driven is taken from customer
- Drive Test Log File of the specified Drive Route / Site is saved and the same will be handed over to customer at the end of the day
- DT Resource identify routine field optimization issues like cable swapping, missing neighbors etc., and rectify the same with the help of the customer
Drive Test Tools Used are as the following:
- TEMS Investigation
- TEMS Pocket
- Nemo Outdoor
- Nemo Handy
- CNA/CNT
- Enhancell
