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HOW SON?
operators surveyed expect to use device
and/or network-based optimization
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A $3 BILLION
MARKET
100%
2014…
80% operators deploying
SON worldwide - mainly 3G,
and mainly centralized
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2016
WHO:
SON and Small Cells?
Hybrid Functions spread between
small cells, element management
systems and/or core network
depending on parameters under
control.
Distributed Functionality
in multiple locations, typically
executed within the network elements
such as NB, eNB or HeNB.
Centralized Algorithms reside
in a small number of locations on
the network such as OAM, network
or element management systems,
or separate SON servers that manage
various types of small cells.
20% more than
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"conventional" optimization
25% of LTE carriers
to deploy SON
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AT&T World's largest centralized SON deployment. Plans
to move to hybrid SON deployment to support small cells.
Korea Telecom SON supporting
18,000 outdoor small cells in Seoul
LG U+ chosen hybrid
SON technology for
small cell deployment
Vodafone has made
development of ONESON
a strategic goal at
group network level
SKT Developed its own centralized
SON server for public access small
cell deployment
