WCDMA Optional Features

Services and Radio Access Bearers – Optional Features

FAJ 121 977 Flexible Initial Rate Selection, PS Interactive

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 148 - Interactive RAB for up to 384 kbps Packet Data* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 845 - Dynamic PS I/B RAB Establishment

The Flexible Initial Rate Selection Feature allows, on a per cell basis, to select the rate at which the packet interactive RAB is established. High initial rate is beneficial to the end user since it will take shorter time before he can reach a high throughput. On the other hand, in areas where coverage for the higher rate is not provided, it is better to select a lower initial rate. This feature makes it possible to select a higher initial rate in areas with good coverage without compromising the performance in areas where coverage for the higher rate is not provided.

With the Flexible initial Rate selection feature it is possible to:* Select the initial packet rate according to the typical applications used* Reduce the time before the end user reach high throughput* Better benefit from areas with good coverage, i.e. take advantage of different coverage strategies in different parts of the network

FAJ 121 1083 HSDPA PS Streaming and PS Interactive RAB combination

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 1033 - HSDPA Introduction Package* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 1115 - HSDPA QoS Scheduler

This feature is the RABs (radio access bearers) for using HSDPA for QoSstreaming. The supported RABs are the 16/HS, 32/HS and 128/HS, i.e. downlinkstreaming with the 16/HS and 32/HS RABs and uplink streaming with the 128/HSRAB. Together with the streaming RABs there is also an interactive 8/HS RAB

The feature gives the RAB support to use HSDPA for QoS streaming and thereby take advantage of:* The higher capacity that we have for HSDPA, which also allows for higher streaming rates than what is typically available for DCH solutions* The high flexibility for HSDPA which gives a high flexibility for the GBR settingsFurthermore this feature also allows for a 128 kbps uplink streaming together with HSDPA in the downlink

FAJ 121 980 Interactive RAB for up to 128 kbps, Uplink

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 148 - Interactive RAB for up to 384 kbps Packet Data

The interactive RAB (Radio Access Bearer) provides a best effort packet dataservice to the packet switched core network domain. With the Interactive RAB forup to 128 kbps uplink feature it is possible for the end user to get a higher datarate, up to 128 kbps, on the uplink. This makes it possible to send larger volumesof data, e.g. large emails or pictures, in shorter time.

The Interactive RAB for up to 128 kbps uplink feature:* Improves the data rate on the uplink* Improves the end user experience by reducing the time it takes to send large volumes of data, e.g. when sending email or pictures

FAJ 121 148 Interactive RAB for up to 384 kbps Packet Data

This is an interactive RAB (Radio Access Bearer) for up to 384 kbps (in thedownlink) best effort packet data service to the packet switched core networkdomain. The radio bearers that are used over the radio interface for this RAB are(UL/DL) 16/16, 16/64, 64/16, 64/64, 64/128 and 64/384 kbps. Lower data ratesare also supported by different transport formats

The feature will make it possible to provide a packet data service over the radioaccess network. The inclusion of the new rates down to 16/16 kbps together withthe channel switching between the radio bearers gives an improved efficiency forthis RAB to support a wide range of DL data rates

FAJ 121 981 Interactive RAB for up to 384 kbps, Uplink

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 148 - Interactive RAB for up to 384 kbps Packet Data* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 980 - Interactive RAB for up to 128 kbps, Uplink

The interactive RAB (Radio Access Bearer) provides a best effort packet dataservice to the packet switched core network domain. With the Interactive RAB forup to 384 kbps uplink feature it is possible for the end user to get a higher datarate, up to 384 kbps, on the uplink. This makes it possible to send larger volumesof data, e.g. large emails or pictures, in shorter time.

The Interactive RAB for up to 384 kbps uplink feature* Improves the data rate on the uplink* Improves the end user experience by reducing the time it takes to send large volumes of data, e.g. when sending email or pictures

FAJ 121 425 Max Bit Rate Capability for QoS Profiling

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 148 - Interactive RAB for up to 384 kbps Packet Data

This feature will make it possible for the packet switched core network to set amaximum bit rate for the interactive RAB on DCH and thereby limit the radiobearer to 16, 64, 128 or 384 kbps for the interactive RAB

This feature gives the possibility for RAN support of a Quality of Service differentiation where different user get different max bit rate for the interactive packet data service. This means that this feature gives the support for a Bronze, Silver and Gold type of service differentiation for the interactive packet data service

FAJ 121 1070 Multiple HSPA PS Interactive RAB combination

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 1023 - Enhanced Uplink Start Package* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 1069 - Two times HSDPA PS Interactive RAB combination Rel-5 UE required

This feature provides the support for two and three simultaneous interactive RABs(Radio Access Bearers) on Enhanced Uplink and HSDPA, for best effort packetdata services to the packet switched core network domain.

The feature gives the RAB support to* Provides the possibility to have two and three simultaneous interactive RABs running in parallel on Enhanced Uplink and HSDPA* Allow for a more flexible use of APN (Access Point Name) in the CN/service network in combination with the higher data rates provided through Enhance Uplink and HSDPA in RAN

FAJ 121 3271 Paging Permission with Access Control

This feature requires UE Rel-8 supporting "Paging Permission with AccessControl Parameters for PLMN of MIB".

When access class barring (ACB) is used in a cell UEs are not allowed to respond to paging requests sent by the network. Hence, it is not possible to complete terminating calls to a UE that belongs to an access class that is barred. The feature Paging Permission with Access Control (PPAC) allows the network to broadcast whether a UE belonging to an access class that is barred is allowed to respond to paging requests and perform location/registration updates. By means of parameter settings it is possible to allow paging responses from the CS, PS or both domains.

* If access class barring (ACB) is used for one or several access classes, the feature Paging Permission with Access Control (PPAC) ensures that a terminating call always can be completed.* With ACB one or several access classes can be barred.

FAJ 121 856 PS Streaming RAB, 128 kbps downlink

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 148 - Interactive RAB for up to 384 kbps Packet Data

This feature is a streaming RAB (Radio Access Bearer) for an up to 112 kbps downlink packet data streaming applications. The streaming RAB uses a 16/128 kbps radio bearer that gives a 112 kbps guaranteed bit rate in the downlink and 8 kbps guaranteed bit rate for the feed back information in the uplink. The streaming RAB is only used in combination with an interactive RAB for which in this RAB combination an 8/8 kbps (UL/DL) radio bearer is used.

The feature will make it possible* To provide a downlink streaming packet data service with a guaranteed 112 kbps Quality of Service* To establish the streaming session from an interactive session* To maintain the interactive communication during the streaming session

FAJ 121 411 PS Streaming RAB, 64 kbps downlink

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 148 - Interactive RAB for up to 384 kbps Packet Data

This feature is a streaming RAB (Radio Access Bearer) for an up to 56 kbps downlink packet data streaming applications. The streaming RAB uses a 16/64 kbps radio bearer that gives a 56 kbps guaranteed bit rate in the downlink and 8 kbps guaranteed bit rate for the feed back information in the uplink. The streaming RAB is only used in combination with an interactive RAB for which in this RAB combination an 8/8 kbps (UL/DL) radio bearer is used.

The feature will make it possible* To provide a downlink streaming packet data service with a guaranteed 56 kbps Quality of Service* To establish the streaming session from an interactive session* To maintain the interactive communication during the streaming session

FAJ 121 1460 RAB modification

The feature gives the operator the possibility to change the QoS attributes (ARP, THP, MBR, SI) during an interactive packet data session and thereby up- or downgrade this ongoing packet data session.

This feature gives the radio network support to during an ongoing interactive packet data session to:* Upgrade a particular user from the core network for example due to the actual service* Downgrade a particular user from the core network and thereby freeing up resources for other users

FAJ 121 436 RTT Positioning

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 244 - Positioning Service, Cell Accuracy

The UE positioning functionality is an important function in any 3G system. Improved accuracy is then of central importance, since it allows for more and improved positioning based services. RTT positioning is an additional and enhanced UE positioning method, which complements the basic cell identity positioning method. RTT positioning augments the cell identity positioning method with an additional UE distance measurement, as measured from the node B.

This feature:* Improves the UE positioning accuracy as compared to cell identity positioning* Can be used everywhere where a radio link to the UE can be established* Requires only mandatory UE measurement support.

FAJ 121 1335 Speech 12.2 kbps and HSPA PS Interactive RAB combination

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 1023 - Enhanced Uplink Start Package* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 146 - Conversational RAB for AMR Speech Rel-5 or later UE required, Supported on RAX/TX or from W11B onwards also on DUW baseband HW.

This feature provides the support for the combination of a conversational RAB(Radio Access Bearer) for 12.2 kbps AMR coded speech and an interactive RABon HSPA for best effort packet data.

The feature gives the RAB support to* Have speech together with HSPA for data, i.e. with HSDPA in the downlink and EUL in the uplink

FAJ 121 1336 Speech 12.2 kbps and multiple HSPA PS Interactive RAB combination

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 1070 - Multiple HSPA PS Interactive RAB combination* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 1335 - Speech 12.2 kbps and HSPA PS Interactive RAB combinationSupported on RAX/TX or from W11B onwards also on DUW baseband HW. Rel-5 or later UE required

This feature provides the support for the combination of a conversational RAB (Radio Access Bearer) for 12.2 kbps AMR coded speech and two and three simultaneous interactive RABs on HSPA for best effort packet data.

This feature makes it possible to* Have communication over two or three interactive RABs on HSPA at the same time as there is an ongoing speech connection

FAJ 121 1103 Speech 12.2 kbps and multiple PS Interactive RAB combination

This feature provides the support for the combination of a conversational RAB (Radio Access Bearer) for 12.2 kbps AMR coded speech and three simultaneous interactive RABs for best effort packet data. This means the end user can have three parallel interactive services running at the same time as a speech call is conducted.

This feature makes it possible to:* Receive an incoming call or originate an outgoing call when there are three interactive RABs established* Have communication over three interactive RABs at the same time as there is an ongoing speech connection* Allow for a more flexible use of APN (Access Point Name) and PDP (Packet Data Protocol) context in the Core Network/service network Receive an incoming packet connection when there is an ongoing speech call and there are two active PDP contexts towards the Core Network

FAJ 121 1013 Speech 12.2 kbps and PS Interactive RAB for up to 128 kbps uplink

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 150 - Speech and Packet Data RAB Combination

The speech and interactive RAB (Radio Access Bearer) combination provides the possibility to simultaneously have a circuit switched speech call and a best effort packet data service. With the speech 12.2 kbps and interactive RAB for up to 128 kbps uplink feature it is possible to have an up to 128 kbps uplink packet data rate at the same time as there is an ongoing speech call.

This feature will for the speech and interactive PS data combination* Improve the data rate on the uplink* Improve the end user experience by reducing the time it takes to send large volumes of data

FAJ 121 3662 RAN Services

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 3664 - HSPA Performance

RAN Services is a bundle of the features that includes the most common RadioAccess Bearer combinations, required in a WCDMA radio access network.

* Optimizing simultaneous usage of speech and data, with regards to capacity and coverage* Get a fast service access time for the end user* Select the initial packet rate according to the typical applications used* Reduce the time before the end user reach high throughput

FAJ 121 3662 RAN Services

• FAJ121845 Dynamic PS I/B RAB Establishment • FAJ121146 Conversational RAB for AMR speech • FAJ121147 Conversational RAB for 64 kbps multimedia • FAJ121148 Interactive RAB for up to 384 kbps Packet Data • FAJ121150 Speech and Packet Data RAB combination • FAJ121153 Streaming RAB for NT CS data, 57.6 kbps • FAJ121411 PS Streaming RAB 64 kbps downlink • FAJ121413 Two times PS Interactive RAB Combination • FAJ121553 Speech and two simultaneous interactive RABs

for packet data • FAJ121754 Speech and 0 kbps Packet Data Rate • FAJ121757 Conversational RAB for 64kbps CS Multimedia

& 8kbps packet data RAB combination • FAJ121856 PS Streaming RAB, 128 kbps downlink • FAJ121977 Flexible initial rate selection, PS Interactive • FAJ121980 Interactive RAB for up to 128 kbps, Uplink • FAJ121981 Interactive RAB for up to 384 kbps, Uplink • FAJ121985 Conversational RAB for Multimode AMR

speech

• FAJ1211012 Speech 12.2 kbps, Interactive RAB for up to 384 kbps DL

• FAJ1211013 Speech 12.2 kbps, Interactive RAB for up to 128 kbps UL

• FAJ1211069 Two times HSDPA PS Interactive RAB combination

• FAJ1211070 Multiple HSPA PS Interactive RAB Combination • FAJ1211071 Three times PS Interactive RAB combination • AJ1211072 Three times HSDPA Interactive RAB

combination • FAJ1211075 Speech 12.2 kbps and two times HSDPA PS

Interactive RAB combination • FAJ1211103 Speech 12.2 kbps and Multiple PS Interactive

RAB Combination • FAJ1211158 Stand-alone SRB 3.4 kbps • FAJ121988 Speech 12.2 kbps & HSDPA Interactive 64/HS

RAB combination • FAJ121989 Speech 12.2 kbps & HSDPA Interactive 384/HS

RAB combination • FAJ1211304 Speech 12.2 kbps and Multiple HSDPA PS

Interactive RAB Combination

Included Features

Radio Network Functionality - OPTIONAL FEATURES

FAJ 121 972 Support for SGSN in Pool

The feature enables operators to create a pool of SGSNs that can be used as acommon resource for serving an area within which a MS may roam without needto change the serving SGSN node. The traffic can be spread among the differentSGSNs in the pool based on parameter settings

The Support for SGSN in Pool feature:* Will increase the availability since the SGSNs in the pool can serve as backup for each other* Will increase the SGSN efficiency because the serving area can be made many times larger which will create less signaling between different SGSNs and the load can be spread among the SGSNs in the pool.

FAJ 121 1094 Traffic Handling Priority

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 1111 - EUL QoS Scheduler* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 1115 - HSDPA QoS Scheduler

This feature will set different priorities for interactive packet data as well as give a separate priority for interactive data with signaling indication

This feature allows the operator to* Set different priority for interactive packet data by using the THP value received from the core network* Set a separate priority for interactive packet data with the signaling priority set from the core network

FAJ 121 1128 Transmit Diversity

Transmit Diversity is a technique that improves the downlink radio link performance in terms of capacity and cell edge bitrate. It is applied to commonchannels, dedicated channels and shared channels improving downlink bit rates and capacity.

The benefits are:* Higher downlink capacity* Higher bit rates, especially at the cell edge

FAJ 121 2444 Uplink fast congestion control

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 1023 - Enhanced Uplink Start PackageSupported on DUW and onwards, The following features are required: FAJ 121 1023, Enhanced uplink start package, Rel 5 or later Ue

Uplink fast congestion control incorporates load information in the fast power control of the WCDMA uplink. For high load scenarios, this results in a more stable system operation with better uplink performance and reduced dropped call rate.

RoT values above the maximum RoT are reduced. This gives improved coverage in the cell with increased retainability for both CS and PS services as result. With an improved predictability of RoT, the need for margins is reduced and a higher EUL throughput can be maintained.

FAJ 121 407 UTRAN Registration Area Handling

With the feature UTRAN Registration Area Handling the use of URA (UTRAN Registration Areas) is introduced and it is supported to have a UE (User Equipment) in URA_PCH state. A URA is an area consisting of one or a number of cells. The URA_PCH state is applicable for the packet interactive/background RAB. For a UE in URA_PCH state the service re-activation time is shorter compared to setting up the connection from idle mode. At the same time the UE requires less signaling and power consumption when in URA_PCH state compared to when on the common CELL_FACH channel. Hence, is possible to keep the UE in URA_PCH state for long time and let the en user benefit from the short service reactivation time.

With the UTRAN Registration Area Handling it is possible to:* reduce the service re-activation time for interactive packet users compared to setting up the connection from idle mode* slightly reduce the speech call setup time* reduce the amount of signaling towards the RNC and the CN in connected mode* reduce the UE battery consumption

RAN Management - OPTIONAL FEATURES

FAJ 121 3425 Flexible PM Statistics

RAN O&M - Performance Management feature related to PM Statisticsfunctionality:Possibility to activate counter based scanners with granularity period set to 60 Minutes. 60 minutes scanners can be activated in parallel with 15 minutes scanners.

The operators can define less important counters with long granularity (60minutes)More important counters (used in important KPI reports) with shorter report granularityRNC Node persistent storage - reduced by 75%Module MP load will decrease - file writing once every hourLess frequent file fetching - once every hourOperators can delay HW upgrade even if the amount of counters increases

FAJ 121 1470 Geo-Observability Data

The following features are always required:* WCDMA RAN: FAJ 121 514 - Measurement Function Radio Environment Statistics

This feature provides access to data allowing systematic positioning of RRCmessages thereby increasing network management efficiency and henceimproving network quality and reducing operational costs.

The feature enables position based performance management; benefits include:* Easier dropped call analysis:* Traffic flow analysis* Network planning* Reporting

FAJ 121 1675 GPEH Capacity Increase - Reduced ROP periodicity

RNC GPB board R5 and later is required.The following features needs to be installed and activated: OSS-RC:FAJ 121 173 General Performance Event Handling Trace Tool (optional feature in OSS-RC 12.2 is required) The maximum number of GPEH recording subscriptions in OSS-RC has not been reached. The RNC processors that the GPEH function is realized on are not overloaded.

This feature enables the possibility to increase the level of event intensity andrecording capability as well as reducing the periodicity to 1 minute ROP periods.

This feature allows for more efficient and much faster network analysis, satisfyingthe need to both existing, as well as creating a solid ground for future advanced event based applications, like:* Boosted GPEH capacity satisfies future data demand* Frequent data provisioning with smaller files every minute* Flexible counter resolution possible for EBS based counters

FAJ 121 1444 Real-time Traffic Flow Indicator

With the real-time traffic flow indicator, the operator can quickly assess the trafficstatus after e.g. an upgrade to a later SW version on the RNC.The RNC Element Manager can be used to retrieve the information.

Instead of using the ROP file to verify the status of the RNC, the Real Time Traffic indicator can be used. This reduces the time to verify that the RNC is running and executing normal traffic. Below are some examples of the benefits of using the RNC Real Time Traffic indicators:* The operator has made a SW-upgrade. He wants to check that traffic is executed as expected* The operator has made a reconfiguration in RNC or transport network. He wants to verify that traffic is not impacted* Front office operator is informed that there is a problem in the network. He wants to isolate the problem to a certain RNC

FAJ 121 2527 UE Real-time Trace

For full benefit, ENIQ Events Starter Package FAJ 121 1532 (ENIQ 11) isrequired.UE Real-time Trace can be used without ENIQ Events activated. In this case,data streaming to an external IP host only is available.

The UE real-time trace feature makes it possible to perform IMSI traces for specific users in real-time, such as VIPs etc. The output to a chosen server is in streamed format with immediate access for both real-time and post-processing purposes. The feature provides input to geographical positioning of measurements.

With the UE real-time trace feature RF engineers will have instant access to UE data for traced IMSIs allowing for radio network analysis, including UL/DL signaling as it happens. This means:* Less need to perform drive tests* Increased efficiency in drive testing